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This is a 3 page paper discussing the Muslim pilgrimage, the Hajj from a religious and modern perspective. The Hajj (Al-Hajj) is an obligatory pilgrimage for Muslims to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia during the month of Hajj, Dhul Hijjah. Hajj is the Fifth Pillar of Islam and is therefore a requirement of all Muslims who are capable of making the journey. The Umrah is an optional lesser pilgrimage which can be performed any time during the year for those who are not able to perform the Hajj. Al-Hajj takes place over five days from the 8th to the 13th days of Dhul Hijjah. The term “Hajj” literally means “a resolve” such as “to resolve to some magnificent duty” and it is considered as “the realization of Prophet Abraham’s Prayer”. The commitment to the Hajj is not an easy one as pilgrims must be physically, mentally and financially be able to make the journey and complete the five days of strict rituals. Despite the complexity of the Hajj, over 2 million Muslims make the pilgrimage each year and are supported by the citizens of Mecca and the country of Saudi Arabia which continues to update the city to accommodate more pilgrims.
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of Islam and is therefore a requirement of all Muslims who are capable of making the journey. The Umrah is an optional lesser pilgrimage which can be performed any time
during the year for those who are not able to perform the Hajj. Al-Hajj takes place over five days from the 8th to the 13th days of Dhul Hijjah. The
term "Hajj" literally means "a resolve" such as "to resolve to some magnificent duty" and it is considered as "the realization of Prophet Abrahams Prayer" (ICM). The commitment to the
Hajj is not an easy one as pilgrims must be physically, mentally and financially be able to make the journey and complete the five days of strict rituals. Despite the
complexity of the Hajj, over 2 million Muslims make the pilgrimage each year and are supported by the citizens of Mecca and the country of Saudi Arabia which continues to
update the city to accommodate more pilgrims. Muslims "commemorate the pious deeds of the Prophet Abraham" and the Hajj is a "faridah" or obligation as stated in the Quran that
"Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Kaabah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for ones conveyance, provision, and residence)", Al-Quran:Surah 3
(Al-Imran); Verse 97 (ICM). The Hajj is considered a fulfillment of the Fifth Pillar of Islam but is also considered as a time when Muslims from all over the world
can meet and exchange views and become one "Ummah" or community. In addition, the Hajj frees those who perform it from sins providing that it is performed "with no obscenity
or evil practices" according to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ICM). While the Hajj is considered as an obligation, individuals who are unable to meet the obligation can either choose to
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