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Last Update:   Tue. Dec. 11, 2007

The Meaning and Importance of Hajj

By Reading Islam Team
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam; it is the pilgrimage to Makkah and its surroundings.
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam; it is the pilgrimage to Makkah and its surroundings.

 

What does the word "hajj" mean? Is hajj just a touristic trip to Makkah?

 

Is it a duty on every Muslim? Is it obligatory on Muslims to perform hajj every year ? Or once in a lifetime is enough? 

 

What does the Quran say about Hajj? What is the importance of hajj? What do Muslims believe they gain from hajj?

 

To know the answer to these questions, listen to Dr. Jamal Badawi's 3 minute talk about the meaning and importance of hajj.

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