What Happens When Muslims Perform the Hajj
Before entering Mecca during the hajj Muslims pilgrims must follow
certain requirements. Muslims should first say the Talbiya, recited
Arab words used for centuries. Then they should first take a bath as
this symbolises purity. Then they should change into the required
clothing for the hajj, for men this is two sheets of unsown white
material and for women it is a clean plain dress, this symbolises
equality for all Muslims, by all wearing the same clothes the
differences of wealth between all Muslims during the Hajj becomes
irrelevant.
Muslims performing the hajj have to follow certain rules while
performing the hajj: They must not use any perfume. No animals or
insects should be killed during the hajj. No plants should be damaged
or destroyed. Nothing dishonest or unkind should be done during the
hajj. No weapon should be carried. The head must be covered. Hair and
nails should not be cut while in the state of ihram and finally no
sexual intercourse is allowed. When these rules have been carried out,
the pilgrim has entered a state of ihram, they must follow these rules
to stay in ihram.
As soon as Muslims arrive in Mecca for the hajj they should perform
wudu in preparation to perform tawaf, once wudu is done they will
begin tawaf and circle the Kaaba seven times. If it is the first time
the pilgrim has performed the hajj the pilgrim will enter through a
gate called Bab Al Salam which translates roughly as "the gate of
peace". When performing tawaf the pilgrims will hold hands to keep the
crowd moving, they will also recite the following, "O lord, grant this
house greater honour, respect and awe; and grant those who respect it
and make pilgrimage to it, peace and forgiveness. O lord! Thou art the
peace. Peace is from thee. So greet us on the Day of Judgement with
the greetings of peace."
When the pilgrim has completed tawaf they will make their way across
to the well of Zamzam.
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The first is, testifying to God's One-ness: The declaration "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His prophet. " The second is, Prayer. Prayer must happen at least five times a day, and must be done by bowing and facing towards the Mecca. Also, everyone must stand in straight lines and if women do come, however not required, must stand behind the men. The third is, giving to charity.
The Hajj or pilgrimage to Makkah is one of the five pillars of Islam "arkan-al-Islam”- Its purpose is essentially to facilitate the act of submission to Allah which is pinnacle to all followers of Islam. "Perform the pilgrimage and the visit [to Mecca] for Allah" Surah 2:196. It has enormous significance, not only for the pilgrim undertaking the Hajj but also for the wider Muslim community, the Umma, as it allows for all individuals to gain unification of faith. Such purpose can be examined through considering various rituals; the stand before Allah "wuquf", the stoning of the pillars at Mina, the commemoration of the festival of sacrifice "Id-ul-Adha", the circling of the Ka'bah and drawing water from the well of Zamzam. Such rituals give example to a profound meaning of the Islamic faith and upon completion, the individual is fulfilling to the ultimate goal of Islam, a more perfect submission to Allah.
· Thanks – this is when we say thank you to God and Jesus in prayer
Many nurses treat each patient as they want to be treated and while this is the golden rule it is not always the best course of action when working with those who are of a different culture or faith. It is important to be open-minded and unafraid to explore our own feelings, biases, and correct misunderstandings to provide the best care possible. The following information is given to open an eye to the culture of Islam, an overview of the basic pillars and behaviors a nurse or medical staff could see or hear. When those in the healthcare setting have a good basic understanding of a culture it will become easier to treat the person as a whole, and to understand how to care for the patient and the family.
Reflecting as I exit the wrought iron gate into the neighboring street, I see Muslims and Christian children playing together. I see a sign inviting everyone to an upcoming feast being held at the Community Center. I come to realize the many similarities between the Muslim and Christian faiths.
...e by having a feast. Finally the last pillar requires a pilgrimage to Mecca. This pilgrimage is called a Hajj and each Muslim is required to make this journey once in a life time. Each year two million people make this trip. (Molloy 443) Like Buddhism Islam has broken into branches, the two major branches are Sunni and the Shiites Although all Muslims are supposed to get along Sunnis and Shiites often disagree on weather a leadership of Islam should be political or religious.
Shaykh Muhi al-Din al-Nawawi has a similar approach in that one can visit the grave of the Prophet during Hajj. Al-Nawawi writes that everyone should see Muhammad’s grave, but they should do so as they are leaving. “When they leave Mecca, they should go towards the city of God’...
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On Hajj The religion of Islam is held up by five pillars, known as the five. pillars of Islam. These are five ritual duties that Muslims view as central to their faith. These are: (1) pronouncing the confession of faith (shahada); (2) performing the five daily prayers (salat); (3). fasting during the month of Ramadan (saum); (4) paying the alms tax.
... When Muslims prayer that there mind is clear of any trivial and not importatn thought so that you can give god your undivided attention. http://www.hajinformation.com/main/c20.htm. The prayer starts by standing shoulder width apart and followed by a knell and followed then by the prayer of Salat.
on the street or anywhere (so long as it is a clean area, a prayer mat
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