كيفية اداء الحج بالغة الانجليزية

من طرف **ماجد** الأربعاء يناير 30, 2008 5:25 pm

Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha

The Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah is a central duty of Islam whose origins date back to the time of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH). It brings together Muslims of all races and tongues for one of life's most moving spiritual experiences. For 14 centuries, countless millions of Muslims, men and women from all over the world, have made the pilgrimage to Makkah, the birthplace of Islam. In carrying out this obligation, they fulfill one of the five "pillars" of Islam, or central religious duties of the believer.

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Hajj Rites - in brief

On the first day of the Hajj, pilgrims sweep out of Makkah towards Mina, a small uninhabited village east of the city. Pilgrims generally spend their time meditating and praying, as the Prophet (PBUH) did on his pilgrimage
During the second day, the 9th of Zul-Hijjah, pilgrims leave Mina for the [url=http://www.ummah.net/hajj/pics/index.html#plain of 'Arafat#plain of 'Arafat]plain of 'Arafat[/url] for the wuquf, "the standing," the central rite of the Hajj. As they congregate there, the pilgrims' stance and gathering reminds them of the Day of Judgment. Some of them gather at the [url=http://www.ummah.net/hajj/pics/index.html#Mount of Mercy#Mount of Mercy]Mount of Mercy[/url], where the Prophet (PBUH) delivered his unforgettable Farewell Sermon, enunciating far-reaching religious, economic, social and political reforms. The Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have asked God to pardon the sins of pilgrims who "stood" at 'Arafat, and was granted his wish. Thus, the hopeful pilgrims prepare to leave this plain joyfully, feeling reborn without sin and intending to turn over a new leaf.