What do Muslims do on a hajj?(1point)
Muslims perform several rituals during Hajj, including:
1. Ihram: Before beginning the journey, pilgrims enter a state of ritual consecration called Ihram. They dress in white garments for men and wear loose clothing for women, symbolizing equality and simplicity.
2. Tawaf: Once in Mecca, pilgrims perform Tawaf, which involves circumambulating the Kaaba, a black cube-shaped structure at the center of the Masjid al-Haram mosque, seven times.
3. Sa'i: After Tawaf, pilgrims perform Sa'i, where they walk briskly seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa. This commemorates the searching of water by the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) for their son Ismail (Ishmael).
4. Mount Arafat: On the ninth day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat, where Prophet Muhammad delivered his farewell sermon. Pilgrims spend the day in prayer and reflection, seeking forgiveness and mercy from God.
5. Muzdalifah: After sunset, pilgrims move to Muzdalifah, where they spend the night in open ground, collect pebbles for the next ritual, and engage in prayer.
6. Stoning of the Devil: Pilgrims travel to Mina and throw seven pebbles at three pillars called Jamarat, symbolizing the rejection of evil as Prophet Ibrahim did when tempted by the devil.
7. Sacrifice: On the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, Muslims perform an animal sacrifice, known as Eid al-Adha. The meat is distributed among the poor, family, and friends.
8. Tawaf al-Ifadah: Pilgrims then return to Mecca to perform Tawaf al-Ifadah, circumambulating the Kaaba again.
9. Sa'i of Hajj: Following Tawaf al-Ifadah, pilgrims perform Sa'i of Hajj, similar to Sa'i after Tawaf but without going to Safa and Marwa.
10. Farewell Tawaf: Before leaving Mecca, pilgrims perform a final Tawaf called Tawaf al-Wida, also known as the Farewell Tawaf, as a symbol of bidding farewell to the holy city.
These rituals are performed by Muslims during Hajj, which is considered one of the five pillars of Islam and is mandatory for able-bodied and financially capable Muslims at least once in their lifetime.