Hajj (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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Which Pillar of Islam is Hajj?

Fifth Pillar

Who must perform Hajj

Physically & financially capable Muslims

Month when Hajj occurs

Dhul-Hijjah

Number of Muslims at Hajj

Over two million

Literal meaning of 'Hajj'

To set out for a place

Hajj allows Muslims to draw closer to

Allah

Hajj provides opportunity to seek

Forgiveness from Allah

Prophet who established Hajj

Prophet Muhammad

Historical figure linked to Hajj rituals

Ibrahim (Abraham)

Special white clothing worn by pilgrims

Ihram

What ihram symbolises

Purity and equality

Walking 7 times around Kaaba

Tawaf

Hills between which pilgrims run

Safa and Marwa

Most crucial day of Hajj location

Arafat

Ritual at Mina

Symbolic stoning of pillars representing Satan

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