Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah (Makkah al-Mukarramah) during the month of Dhul-Hijjah. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim is obligated to perform Hajj once in their lifetime if they have the financial means to do so
Allah (the Glorified and Exalted) says in the Holy Quran.“And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah (Makkah al-Mukarramah) to the House (Kaaba) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala), those who can afford the expenses.” [EMQ 3:97]
“And perform properly the Hajj and Umrah for Allah.” [EMQ 2:196]
“And proclaim to mankind the Hajj (pilgrimage). They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every deep and distant (wide) mountain highway (to perform Hajj).” [EMQ 22:27].
“Islam is that you testify that there is none worthy of worship (in truth) but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, you establish the prayer, you pay the Zakah, you fast in Ramadan, and you perform pilgrimage to the House (of Allah) if you have the capability.” [Muslim]
“Islam is built upon five; to testify that there is none worthy of worship (in truth) but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, and to establish the prayer, to pay Zakah, to make pilgrimage and fast in Ramadan.” [Muslim]
Every year, over two million Muslims from all over the world from vivid backgrounds travel to Makkah to perform Hajj, the Holy Pilgrimage, and over one and a half billion Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-ul-Adha (Celebration of Sacrifice) in conjunction. Hajj is a requirement for every Muslim who is able to perform it. It is one of the five pillars of Islam.
This pillar combining both physical and financial acts of worship, an act dating back to the time of Ibrahim (AS); the Hajj. Follow in the footsteps of millions before you; prophets, scholars and the righteous. Stand before Allah on the plains of Arafat and beseech Him to wipe away your sins, sleep alongside other Muslims from all over the world under a canopy of stars in Muzdalifah and add to the mountain of stones thrown at the pillars in Mina. Make tawaf within touching distance of the Ka’bah and pray behind the imam in the Prophet’s mosque in Madinah. How many years for this chance and eagerly anticipate its arrival? Will you be among the fortunate ones this year.