Sunday, September 15, 2013

The Importance of Hajj in Islam

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The Importance of Hajj for Muslims


Hajj is considered to be one of the most significant deeds for all the Muslims around the world. Every Muslim has a dream to visit this holy place and to offer prayers and to ask for forgiveness and live a better life ahead.

Hajj is the divine and the most pious ritual that every Muslim has to offer once in a lifetime. Hajj means that people need to make a visit to the holy place in the Saudi Arabia which is commonly known as the city of Mecca. It is considered as the most sacred and one of the pillars in Islam. It is said if the Almighty has provided you with enough amount of wealth you should first visit this place and enrich yourself.

History of Hajj

The Hajj as we know is one of the most important activities performed by the Muslims. This ritual started by Prophet Ibraheem (A.S). He was bestowed by Allah as a messenger to the people for teaching people the path of virtue and righteousness. It was once that the Almighty had ordained Prophet Ibraheem (A.S) to build the Kaabah along with his son Hadrat Ishmael (A.S) at Makkah. The Prophet with no excuses and with hardcore efficiency started building the Kaabah.

It so happened once that the Prophet had to leave his wife H. Hajra (R.A) and his son Ishmael by the command of Allah and visit the deserts for some time.