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When is hajj done?
8th to 12th of Dhulhijja.
who originally built the ka'bah
Ibrahim (as) and Isma'el (as)
Where is the ka'bah located?
Mecca
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Shahada,Salah,Sawm,Zakat,Hajj
What is sa'ee?
Going from Safa and Marwah.
What is tawaf?
The act of circling Ka'ba during Hajj or Umrah.
What is the major Muslim festival that marks the end of Hajj?
eid-ul-adha
How many jamarat are there at Mina?
3
Which way do we walk around the ka'bah?
anti-clockwise
Why do we wear the Ihram?
because it eliminates the differences shown by the status represented by our clothing, e.g., rich/poor, master/servant. With Ihram, we all represent ourselves as equals.
What is the talbiyah?
لَبَّيْكَ ٱللَّٰهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ ٱلْحَمْدَ وَٱلنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَٱلْمُلْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Why do we do sa'ee?
to honor Hajar (AS) when she ran with baby isma'el looking for water.
Mention two actions a Muhrim in Ihram CANNOT do?
Cutting nails
Using fragrance
Shaving or cutting hair
Kill Animals and Hunt
Cut trees
What are the animals that we are supposed to slaughter for Eid?
Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Camel
What does Ihram mean for men and women?
For women, this means proper hijab and full covering. For men, these are two pieces of cloth that cover the waist to the knees and the shoulders to the elbows.
When is eid-ul-adha?
The tenth day of Dhul Hijjah
What are the four sacred months?
Muharram, Rajab, Zhul Hajj,Zhul al-Qi'dah
Why do we slaughter an animal on Eid-ul-Adha?
Because
Ihram must not have: mention 1 point
stitches
Why is the journey to the Plain of Arafat an important part of the Hajj?
It is a reminder of the Day of Judgement
What does throwing stones at the Jumarat symbolize?
Throwing stones at Shaitan
What do we do on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah?
we stand on mt. arafat and make dua
Describe the entire hajj process in detail.
award points for appropriate response
What does Al-Hajar Al-Aswad mean?
It means the black stone