Hajj Guide: Step by step guide to performing Hajj
Hajj Guide: Step by Step guide to performing Hajj What Is Hajj? Each year, millions of Muslims from all across the world perform Hajj , the sacred pilgrimage and the fifth pillar of Islam. Hajj takes place in Makkah, in modern day Saudi Arabia, during the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th month in the Islamic calendar. Hajj is a spiritual duty and a pillar of Islam , meaning that Hajj must be performed by every Muslim at least once in their lifetime, so long as they are financially, physically, and emotionally able to do so. Going more than once during your lifetime is permitted whilst sincerely seeking Allah’s (SWT) (which means ‘The Most Glorified, The Most High) pleasure. Allah (SWT) says to the Muslims in the Qur’an: ...