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HAJJ
 Hajj
is the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, compulsory on every Muslim who can afford.
It takes place in the month of Dhu-al, Hijjah. There is an entire chapter "Hajj"
in the Quran.
"And sanctify my house for those who compass it
round, or stand up, or bow, or prostrate themselves" (in prayers). (The-Qur' an, 22:26)
"And proclaim the pilgrimage among men, they will
come to thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on account of
journeys through deep and distant mountain highways. (The-Qur' an, 22:27)
There are three ways of performing Hajj
- Hajj-al-Tamattu : It means that one has no hady (sacrifical animal)
with him and the Ihram (clothes for Haji) is assumed for Umrah (Small Hajj) and
assume another Ihram for performing Hajj, from Makka, but one has to slaughter a
hady.
- Hajj-Al-Qiran : It means that one should have a hady with him and
should perform Hajj and Umrah with the same state of Ihram.
- Hajj-al-Ifrad : It means that one assumes Ihram with the intention of
performing Hajj only and does not perform 'Umrah'and this is specially
for the inhabitant of Makkah.
The Prophets (S.A.W.) said,"The reward of Hajj is nothing but
paradise". (Al-Bukhari : Vol. III :1)
Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W.) performed Hajj only once. (Al-Bukhari : Vol. III : 6)
UMRAH
It is known as the smaller Hajj. A visit to Makkah during
which one performs the circumbulation of Kabah and the say between Safa
and Marwa.
The Prophet (S.A.W.) said :"(performing) Umrah is an expriation from the
sins committed between it and the previous one."
Ibn Umar said, "The Prophet (S.A.W.) performed Umrah four times." (Al-Bukhari Vol. III : 4)
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