Hajj Rituals | MCQs

Explanation

Running b/w Safa & Marwa seven times is called Sayee. 

Muslims travel back and forth between them 

It is an integral part of the Hajj and Umrah in Islam.

After performing Say’ee Hujjaj go to Mina.

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It is done to symbolize Hajar's (Wive of Prophet Ibraheem, Peace be upon them both) search for water for her son Prophet Ismael (Peace be upon Him).

Explanation

Qurbani means sacrifice.

Qurbani during hajj is performed at Mina

Qurbani marks the completion of Hajj

The act of Qurbani is carried out between the 10th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah

following on from the pilgrimage of Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha prayers

They represent Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) and Ismail's loyalty to their religion 

Explanation

Aswad means کالا یا سیاہ رنگ کا 

Hajr-e-Aswad is a rock set into the eastern corner of the Kaaba, the ancient building in the center of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

Explanation

Tawaf al-Ziyarah is a mandatory ritual (farz) during Hajj.

It can be performed any time from 10th Zil Hijjah until the sunset of 12th Zil Hijjah, with 11th Zil Hijjah being most convenient.

The procedure is similar to the Tawaf of Umrah and requires wudu.

Explanation

The word Hajj means to intend

The holy propher (PBUH) performed Umrah on 10th Hijrah.

Only one Hajj in life and 4 umrah

The Farewell Pilgrimage refers to the one Hajj pilgrimage that Muhammad performed in the Islamic year 10 AH, following the Conquest of Mecca.

 The first Umrah Prophet Muhammad and the Muslims made after the Migration to Medina.

It took place on the morning of the fourth day of Dhu al-Qi'dah 7 AH (629 CE), after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah 6 AH (628 CE).

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Explanation

At least 49 pebbles are needed for the ritual.

Jamart throwing of pebbles, it is performed on 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of Zul Hajj.

Pebbles are collected from Muzdalfa a plain southeast of Mina,

Explanation

The ritual during Hajj that involves standing on the plain of Arafat is called "Wuquf" or "Waqoof" at Arafat.

It is considered one of the most significant and essential rituals of Hajj pilgrimage,

where pilgrims gather and stand in supplication and worship from noon until sunset on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Explanation

• Tawaf al-Ziyarah is a farz.
• It can be performed any time, day or night, from 10 Zil Hijjah to the sunset of 12 Zil Hijjah.

Explanation

The Jamarats are three walls located in Mina, Saudi Arabia, that are part of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Pilgrims throw 7 stones at these walls to symbolize the rejection of sin and temptation.

There are three Jamarats:

1. Jamrat al-Aqaba (the largest pillar)
2. Jamrat al-Wusta (the middle pillar)
3. Jamrat al-Ula (the smallest pillar)

Explanation

Pilgrims perform the Zuhr and Asr two prayers together at noon time at Masjid al-Namirah on the Day of Arafah.

This is known as "standing before God" (wuquf) and is one of the most important rites of Hajj.