حج is the annual Islamic حج to مکہ مکرمہ and the fifth pillar of Islam, واجب once in a lifetime for every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able to undertake the journey.
حج — رہنما — مکمل حج is the annual Islamic حج to مکہ مکرمہ and the fifth pillar of Islam, واجب once in a lifetime for every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able to undertake the journey.
حج is the sacred حج to the holy city of مکہ مکرمہ (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia, and it stands as the fifth and final pillar of Islam. The word 'حج' literally means 'to intend a journey,' and in Islamic terminology it refers to the specific حج undertaken during the prescribed days of Dhul Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar). The rites of حج trace back to نبی کریم Ibrahim (Abraham, صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) and were perfected by نبی کریم Muhammad (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) during his Farewell Pilgrimage in 10 AH (632 CE). Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world converge on مکہ مکرمہ to perform this profound act of worship.
حج is واجب (fard) once in a lifetime for every Muslim who meets five conditions: (1) they must be Muslim; (2) they must have reached the age of puberty; (3) they must be of sound mind; (4) they must be physically able to undertake the journey; and (5) they must have sufficient financial means to cover the travel costs and provide for their dependents during their absence. The قرآن states: 'Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by all who are able to make the journey' (3:97). If a person meets all these conditions and delays حج without valid reason, they are considered sinful جمہور علماء کے مطابق.
The core rites of حج span approximately five to six days and include: entering the state of احرام (sacred consecration) at the designated boundary points (miqat); performing طواف (circumambulation of the کعبۃ اللہ); سعی (walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah); standing at the plain of عرفات on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah (the most essential rite); spending the night at مزدلفہ; throwing pebbles at the stone pillars in منیٰ; offering an animal sacrifice; and performing the farewell طواف before departing مکہ مکرمہ. Each of these rites carries deep spiritual symbolism and connects the حاجی to the legacy of Prophets Ibrahim and Muhammad (peace be upon them both).
Islam is built upon five: testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing نماز, paying zakat, performing حج to the House, and fasting Ramadan.
Islam is built upon five: testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing نماز, paying zakat, performing حج to the House, and fasting Ramadan.
Source: Imam al-Nawawi, Sharh Sahih Muslim; Ibn Qudamah, Al-Mughni, vol. 3
Islam is built upon five: testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing نماز, paying zakat, performing حج to the House, and fasting Ramadan.
Sahih al-Bukhari #8 (sahih)