HAJJ

Hajj 1

100

Hajj is which pillar of Islam?

5th

200

How many times do Muslims have to perform Hajj?

once in their lifetime 

300

Which main Prophet story is Hajj built off of?

Prophet Ibrahim

400

Which month do Muslims perform Hajj in?

Dhul Hijjah

500

What are ruling of Ihram?

WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO:

• cut nails or hair
• wear perfume 
• argue or fight

Hajj 2

100

Explain how equality is shown in Hajj

• Equality - everyone wears simple white cloths
  • no rich vs poor, no status
• Everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah (swt), no matter the status

200

Explain the story of Safa and Marwah

• A long time ago, Allah (swt) test Ibrahim by telling him to leave his wife and son alone in the desert
• Prophet Ismail started crying so Hajar started looking for water by running back and forth 7 times between the mountains
• Allah (swt) let water come out of the ground - Zamzam water

300

Explain the story of the sacrifice

• Prophet Ibrahim had a dream to sacrifice his son
• Both him and his son, Prophet Ismail obeyed Allah (swt)
• Allah (swt) replaced Prophet Ismail with a sheep instead 
• This is why we sacrifice an animal for Eid Al-Adha

400

What is the phrase that is repeated multiple times during Hajj?

Labbaik Allahuma Labbaik

500

What does "Labbaik Allahuma Labbaik" mean?

Here I am, O Allah, here I am

You have no partner

All praise and blessings belong to You

and You have no partner 

This is a response to Allah (swt) by saying..

•  “O Allah, I heard your call and I came ready to obey you”

Hajj 3

100

Why are some important lessons we learn from performing Hajj?

• Shows obedience
  • You are ready to obey Allah (swt) no matter what
• Keeping Focus on Allah - repeated MANY times during Hajj
  • Stops distractions and keeps our mind on Allah
• Unity
  • Millions of people saying the same words together
• Showing commitment, loyalty and love for Allah (swt)

200

What are the two things Muslims must have to perform Hajj 

being able to do so physically and financially

300

What is the first step of Hajj?

Ihram

400

What is the Kaaba the holiest site in Islam?

the direction Muslims pray towards every day

500

What is Sa'i?

LOCATION: BETWEEN SAFA AND MARWAH

• Walk between 2 hills
• Go back and forth 7 times
• Story of Prophet Ibrahim with his wife, Hajar and son Ismail
  • Trusted Allah (swt), but also made effort 
  • Allah (swt) blessed them with Zamzam water

Hajj 4

100

Where do Muslims go to perform Hajj?

Makkah

200

Explain what men and women have to wear

Men → 2 simple white cloths

Women → Simple modest clothing ; no special color required

300

What is the second step of Hajj and explain it?

Tawaf

LOCATION: KAABA

• Walk around the Kaaba 7 times
• Everyone moves together 
• Counterclockwise 
• Say “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk”

400

What is the last step of Hajj?

cutting /shaving hair 

• Men → shave or trim hair
• Women → cut a small piece 

500

What is Stoning the Jamrat?

LOCATION: JAMRAT

• Throw stones at pillars
• Rejecting evil, temptation and sin
  • bad habits, anger, dishonesty
• Story behind it:
  • Shaytan tried to stop Ibrahim, Hajar and Ibrahim from obeying Allah (swt) 
  • Ibrahim threw stones to reject Shaytan

Hajj 5

100

What is the celebration we celebrate after Hajj

Eid Al-Adha

200

If we don't perform Hajj, what should we do?

Fast 10 days of Dhul Hijjah / fast the day of Arafah

300

What is the reward of going to Hajj?

All your sins will be completely erased IF your Hajj is sincere

400

What is Muzdalifah?

LOCATION: OUTSIDE

• After Arafah
  •  Sleep outside under the open sky
  • Collect small stones
• Hajj → 
  • removes luxury and comfort 
  • allows everyone to feel simplicity and humility 

500

What is the most important part of Hajj?

Arafah