HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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What is the hajj?
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a public prayer on Friday at midday to worship Allah.
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a pilgrimage to Makkah.
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one’s duty to give alms (charity) to poor and unfortunate.
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the observation of the holy month of July, including fasting from dawn to sunset.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hajj (pilgrimage) is the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the Five Pillars of Islam. It is considered a sacred journey that every adult Muslim who are physically and financially able must make at least once in their lifetime.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hajj is the annual pilgrimage made by Muslims to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East. It takes place during Dhu’al-Hijjah, which is the final month of the Islamic calendar.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hajj () and haji () are transliterations of Arabic words that mean “pilgrimage” and “one who has completed the Hajj to Mecca, ‘’ respectively. The term hajah or hajjah () is the female version of haji.
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