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Hajj 2013: A new regulation restricts the pilgrimage to once every 5 years

From this year for the hajj in 2013, new regulations will be set to limits ,once in every five years ,the journey to Mecca to perform the pilgrimage.
This rule is already applied in Muslim...

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To have an Imam in your group is important for you to overcome pilgrims’ poor preparation. This will ensure a proper performance of rituals obligations. Talk to your agency.

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Association of British Hujjaj (A.B.H)

Dear brothers, Assalamu’alaikum. On behalf of the executive committee of the association of British Hujjaj (pilgrims) UK, a national Hajj specific organisation and registered charity working for the welfare and wellbeing of British Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for providing such an excellent online resource. We are optimistic that it will guide and help prospective Hajj and Umrah......

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Meet GO-Makkah in Exhibitions

GO-Makkah marked its presence in the Hajj and Umrah exhibition for the year 2010 in Europe. This prominent presence generated the appreciation of our visitors as well as numerous professional contacts.

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The Hajj: the greatest trip

The Grandchild Ayoub Al-Hassani performing the Umrah Pieces of advice that are offered to would-be pilgrims before their departure toward the holy sites to perform Hajj or Umrah are of great...

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What is Hajj

Etymology of the Word Hajj

Before acquiring its specific meaning of "going to Makkah and perform Hajj rites" The word Hajj in Arabic meant "to go". The word lost its general meaning and got a new specific one, which is "to travel to Makkah and perform rites determined by Allaha and His Prophet". Now, the Word Hajj is rarely used with other meanings than that.

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam

The Hajj is a pilgrimage that occurs during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah to the holy city of Mecca. Every able-bodied Muslim is obliged to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime if he or she can afford it.

Hajj consists in all the actions and words reported in accounts of the Prophet’s Hajj, such as Tawaaf or walking around the Ka’bah seven times, al-Saa’ee or running between the hills of Safaa’ and Marwa seven times, standing at ‘Arafaah, stoning the Jamaraat (stone pillars representing the Shaytaan) at Mina, etc. Hajj brings immense benefits to people, as they declare the Unity (Tawheed) of Allaah, there is forgiveness for the pilgrims, Muslims get to know one another and learn the rules of their religion, and so on. We greatly appreciate your interest in asking about Hajj even though you are so young and live so far away in Canada. We ask Allaah to enable you to go for Hajj and do all its rites. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad.

1. Definition of Hajj

Before acquiring its specific meaning of "going to Makkah and perform Hajj rites" The word Hajj in Arabic meant "to go". The word lost its general meaning and got a new specific one, which is "to travel to Makkah and perform rites determined by Allaha and His Prophet". Now, the Word Hajj is rarely used with other meanings than that.

2. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam

Islam is based on 5 pillars which are Shahada (professing that there is no other god but Allah and Muhammad is the last messenger of Allah), Salat (islamic prayer), Sawm (fasting), Zakat (charitable giving) and Hajj.The Hajj is a pilgrimage that occurs during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah to the holy city of Mecca. Every able-bodied Muslim is obliged to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime if he or she can afford it.

3. Rites of Hajj

Hajj consists in all the actions and words reported in accounts of the Prophet’s Hajj, such as Tawaaf or walking around the Ka’bah seven times, al-Saa’ee or running between the hills of Safaa’ and Marwa seven times, standing at ‘Arafaah, stoning the Jamaraat (stone pillars representing the Shaytaan) at Mina, etc. Hajj brings immense benefits to people, as they declare the Unity (Tawheed) of Allaah, there is forgiveness for the pilgrims, Muslims get to know one another and learn the rules of their religion, and so on. . We ask Allaah to enable you to go for Hajj and do all its rites. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad.