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What Exactly is Hajj in Islam and What Rituals Define the Pilgrimage Experience?
What Exactly is Hajj in Islam and What Rituals Define the Pilgrimage Experience? Hajj – The Fifth Pillar of Islam The final pillar of Islam, which makes up the very core of the foundation of Islam, is Hajj – the sacred pilgrimage. It is one of the five tasks that Allah (SWT) has made obligatory…
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Unlocking the Meaning: What is Ihram in Islam and What Purpose Does it Serve?
What is Ihram in Islam and What Purpose Does it Serve ? Ihram Ihram is the clothing worn during the holy pilgrimage of Umrah and Hajj. Literally, Ihram means to enter into a state of purity and prohibition or to make something haram on ourselves for our good. Ihram for Umrah and Hajj is the first necessity…
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What is the Purpose and Symbolism Behind Tawaf in Islamic Pilgrimage?
What is the Purpose and Symbolism Behind Tawaf in Islamic Pilgrimage ? Tawaf Performing circumambulations of the holy Kaaba during Umrah is known as Tawaf. It is a compulsory ritual for all pilgrims aiming to perform Umrah successfully. It is a holy ritual and hence there are number of pre-requisites and duas are associated with…