Muslim | MCQs

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• It is believed that the blessings that one receives after praying inside the Al Hateem are equivalent to the rewards received by a pilgrim who prays inside the Kaaba.

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• "Hadi" in the context of Hajj refers to the sacrificial animal that pilgrims offer during the ritual of Qurbani (sacrifice) as part of the Hajj pilgrimage.

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• Muslims can conduct Umrah at any time of the year, except during the Hajj season. Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place in the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah.

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• The rite of Hajj celebrated throughout the world by Muslims is the Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice.
• This celebration takes place on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.

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The conditions to perform Hajj for a Muslim include:

• Islam: The individual must be a Muslim.
• Maturity: The person should be mentally and physically mature.
• Financial Capability: The individual must have the financial means to undertake the journey without causing hardship to themselves or their dependents.
• Physical Capability: The person should be physically capable of performing the pilgrimage, and having the provisions for travel is part of this readiness.
• Freedom: The individual should be free, both physically and legally, to undertake the journey.

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• Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam, as it is home to Islam's holiest site Kaaba in Al-Masjid Al-Ḥaram (The Sacred Mosque).

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• Hajj is considered the best demonstration of unity, confederation, and equality in the Islamic world.
• During Hajj, Muslims from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nations gather in Makkah to perform the pilgrimage rituals together, emphasizing the universal brotherhood and equality among believers.

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• Pilgrims offer two Raka'at Nafl (voluntary prayers) at the Maqam Ibrahim.

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• Every year, the events of Hajj take place in a ten-day period.
• It starting on 1 and ending on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah.
• The 9th Dhul-Hijjah is known as Day of Arafah, and this day is called the day of Hajj.