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Friday, May 13, 2011

What is the Importance of making a pilgrimage to Mecca?

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  1. All true muslims are obligated to make a pilgrimage to Mecca and pray around the kabba. It is not mandatory but if the person is able to, it is expected of him or her. It is something that any true Muslim should do before he or she dies.

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  2. The five pillar of Islam help to purify the soul…The Prophet (SAW) said:
    “Islam is built on five things: To bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, the establishment of the prayer, giving the Zakat, fasting the month of Ramadhan, and Al-Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) for whoever is able to bear the journey.”
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  3. If a Muslim is physically and financially able to do so, they make decide to take a journey of Pilgrimage to the Hajj during the month of Ramadan. This is a very sacred celebration and journey for the Muslims because it creates a greater connection with God. It also allows you to connect with people worldwide on a greater topic of religion. The importance is you can have a chance once in a lifetime to really finally feel like you are part of something greater. It puts all of the learning and studying and praying to the test when you visit the Kaaba during the Hajj. It is a tough journey. It can be compared to in Hinduism when one reaches Nirvana, because you feel like you have accomplished everything you need to accomplish. Your life's goal has been complete. That is this feeling.

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  4. Both of you are right but Michael why is it so important to make this pilgrimage what does it symbolize to muslims?

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  5. Making the hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, is important to a Muslim at least once in a lifetime if they are physically and financially able to do so. Muhammad was born in Mecca and a Muslim has the opportunity to visit the Ka’aba, the most sacred place on earth. A Muslim is able to experience the world and making the hajj helps his or her connection with Allah. In Hinduism, making a pilgrimage to the four corners is important and helps unify India. When a Muslim makes a pilgrimage they meet other Muslims and share their ideas and beliefs, which helps unify Islam.

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  6. This is right Alyson I like the comparison

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  7. Pilgrim is one of main pillar of Islam. It is obligatory for one time in entire life if you can afford financially,you're in good health to travel and there is no government restriction.
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