Outline the teaching of the Qur'an in relation to the Hajj by sdoyle

sdoyle1 — 2013-05-14 00:08:03 UTC

A helpful read http://www.saudiembassy.net/issues/hajj/

sdoyle1 — 2013-05-14 00:08:23 UTC

Sura 2

sdoyle1 — 2013-05-14 01:08:00 UTC

Sura 2:

sdoyle1 — 2013-05-14 01:08:01 UTC

Sura 2:196 Muslims should "perform the visit & pilgrimage to Mecca for Allah"

sdoyle1 — 2013-05-14 01:08:01 UTC

The Hajj is a chance tohave all sins forgiven and presents new opportunities for Muslims

sdoyle1 — 2013-05-14 01:13:38 UTC

The Hajj is time for simplicity, self-renewal, re-dedication and generosity.

2013-05-14 01:15:01 UTC

Before a pilgrim sets out on the Hajj, they should:

2013-05-14 01:17:21 UTC

- Redress all wrongs - pay all debts - plan enough money for their journey - leave enough money for their family - prepare to behave well while on the Hajj

Muslims believe the hajj

2013-05-14 01:18:03 UTC

Muslims believe the hajj was designed and commanded to be observed by Allah

2013-05-14 01:18:06 UTC

Pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to Allah, those who can afford the journey; but if any deny faith, Allah stands not in need of any of his creatures.) [Qur’an 3: 97]

2013-05-14 01:19:02 UTC

The Hajj presents opportunities for Muslims to:

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- develop a concept of rebirth

- develop God's consciousness - seek forgiveness for sins committed throughout life - meet with other Muslims from around the world and together worship Allah - fulfill one of the important obligations of Islam.

the hajj should be performed at the beginning of the moth Dhul Hijja

2013-05-14 01:19:22 UTC

The rite of Hajj is a significant personal experience for Muslims, who use it to re-affrim their devotion to Allah, and their own personal commitment to Islam

2013-05-14 01:19:31 UTC

Each circuit is called a Tawaf

2013-05-14 01:22:28 UTC

During the Hajj observation of the five pillars of Islam involves a direct relationship between the Muslim and Allah.

2013-05-14 01:22:30 UTC

http://library.thinkquest.org/28505/islam/fivep.htm

2013-05-14 01:24:18 UTC

the rituals performed during the hajj re-enact incidents from the life of Abraham

2013-05-14 01:24:31 UTC

[22:27.8] "And proclaim that the people shall observe Hajj pilgrimage. They will come to you walking or riding on various exhausted (means of transportation). They will come from the farthest locations.

2013-05-14 01:24:57 UTC