Hajj Basics
Hajj takes place in what month of the Islamic Calendar?
Dhul Hijjah
What is the name of the clothing/state you enter before Hajj begins?
Ihram
This is the sacred city where Hajj takes place and where the Ka’bah is located.
Makkah
What is the name of the mosque where the Prophet (SAW) is buried?
Masjid an-Nabawi
What is the difference between a Muslim and a Mu’min?
Muslim follows Islam; Mu’min believes with full heart
This Prophet (AS) rebuilt the Ka’bah with his son.
Prophet Ibrahim (AS
What do you have to recite when you put on ihram?
Talbiyah
Pilgrims stay at this place which is full of tents and super cramped
Mina
Which mosque is the first built in Islam?
Masjid Quba
What does Ihsan mean?
Doing things with excellence/perfection
T/F: The Prophet (pbuh) only performed one hajj in his lifetime
True
What are some things you can't do when in ihram?
Cut hair or nails
Use scented products (perfume, deodorant, cologne)
Fight or argue
Kill any living thing, even insects
(For men) wear stitched clothing or cover the head
Cover the face
This is the most important place of Hajj where pilgrims stand and make dua on the 9th.
Arafat
What is the special area in Masjid an-Nabawi described as part of Jannah?
Rawdah
Name one of the six qualities of a good leader.
Any: iman, courage, wisdom, commitment, leading by example, seeking shurah
What are the conditions you have to meet for hajj to be mandatory for you?
Is Muslim
Has reached adulthood
Is of sound mind
Has enough financial means
Is in good health
Is free
Why do pilgrims sacrifice an animal?
To commemorate Allah swt replacing Ismail AS with a ram to sacrifice
After Arafat, pilgrims spend the night at this place and collect pebbles.
Muzdalifah
What is the graveyard of many companions in Madinah called?
Jannatul Baqi
What is the scale that weighs deeds and what can turn bad deeds into good?
Mizan; istighfar
Why do all pilgrims wear simple clothing during Hajj?
To show equality and humility before Allah
What do you run between 7 times to remember Hajar (RA) searching for water for Ismail (AS), leading to the miracle of Zamzam. And what is this action called?
Safa and Marwah, Sai'
This is the place in Mina where pilgrims throw stones at three pillars representing Shaytan.
Jamarat
Which mosque is known for the change of Qiblah?
Masjid al-Qiblatain
What does the name Al-Mughni mean?
Means The One Who Makes Rich
Allah swt provides us with money and other blessings