Hajj (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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Which Pillar of Islam is Hajj?
Which Pillar of Islam is Hajj?
The fifth Pillar
During which Islamic month does Hajj take place?
During which Islamic month does Hajj take place?
Dhul-Hajjah
Approximately how many Muslims participate in Hajj annually?
Approximately how many Muslims participate in Hajj annually?
Over 2 million
What is the Ka'bah?
What is the Ka'bah?
A sacred cubic structure
What are the simple white garments worn by pilgrims called?
What are the simple white garments worn by pilgrims called?
Ihram
How many times do pilgrims circle the Ka'bah during Tawaf?
How many times do pilgrims circle the Ka'bah during Tawaf?
Seven times
What does the ritual of Sa'y commemorate?
What does the ritual of Sa'y commemorate?
Hagar's search for water
Which location represents the climax of the Hajj spiritual journey?
Which location represents the climax of the Hajj spiritual journey?
Mount Arafat
What does throwing stones at three pillars symbolise during Hajj?
What does throwing stones at three pillars symbolise during Hajj?
Rejecting temptation & evil
Which festival celebrates the conclusion of Hajj?
Which festival celebrates the conclusion of Hajj?
Id-ul-Adha
Which Quranic Surah discusses Ibrahim building the first Ka'bah?
Which Quranic Surah discusses Ibrahim building the first Ka'bah?
Surah 2:124-127
What spiritual benefit does Hajj provide to Muslims?
What spiritual benefit does Hajj provide to Muslims?
Opportunity to seek Allah's forgiveness
What is a major practical challenge of performing Hajj?
What is a major practical challenge of performing Hajj?
Large crowds of over 2 million people