Hajj (الحج) is the fifth and final Pillar of Islam — a deeply spiritual pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah that every eligible Muslim must perform once in a lifetime. It is observed annually during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah and represents unity, submission, and devotion to Allah ﷻ.

🕋 What is Hajj?

Hajj is a sacred journey that commemorates the actions of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.), Hajar (A.S.), and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Pilgrims perform a series of rituals including:

1. Ihram – State of spiritual purity

2. Tawaf – Circling the Kaaba

3. Sa’i – Walking between Safa and Marwah

4. Arafah – Standing in prayer at the Plain of Arafat

5. Muzdalifah & Mina – Collecting and throwing stones at the pillars (symbolizing rejecting evil)

6. Qurbani – Sacrificing an animal

7. Tawaf al-Ifadah – Final circumambulation of the Kaaba

📖 Hajj in the Qur’an:

"And Hajj to the House is a duty owed to Allah by people who are able to undertake it."
— Surah Aali-Imran (3:97)

🌟 Who Must Perform Hajj?

• Muslim men and women

• Must be physically fit, financially capable, and mentally sound

• Must be free of major debts and able to support dependents during absence

🌍 The Spirit of Hajj:

• Unity: Millions gather regardless of race, status, or nationality

• Equality: All wear white Ihram, symbolizing that all are equal before Allah

• Forgiveness: A sincere Hajj wipes away all previous sins

• Transformation: A spiritual rebirth and return with renewed faith

“Whoever performs Hajj and does not utter any obscene speech or do any evil deed will return (free of sin) as a newborn baby.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih al-Bukhari)

🧳 Hajj Is Not a Journey—It's a Return:

A return to faith, humility, and the core of one’s purpose: total submission to Allah ﷻ.