the hajj

Hajj:The Fifth Pillar of Islam

Stylin’! The ihram represents that, in Allah’s

eyes, all people are _____________.

1

Hajjis arrive in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Hajjis on the way to Mecca.

The mosque in Mecca.

The holy Kaaba.

The black stone, the only

thing remaining

from when Abraham built

the Kaaba.

The black stone helped build Muhammad’s reputation for wisdom.

Kissing the stone is a tradition.

Circling the Kaaba. This is called the ___________. 2

Walking seven times between Safa and

Marwah.

The lesser hajj, called the _____________,

is finished.

3

Drinking from the sacred well, called __________. 4

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Optional: a visit to the ___________________.

5

Relaxing on the Plain of Arafat.

In prayer at Arafat.

Throwing rocks outside Mina. The

pillar represents _________________.

6

In 2005, the pillars were replaced with walls.

Around the Kaaba one last time. The greater

hajj, called the _______________, is

finished.

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7

Shaving the head at the end of the hajj is a symbol of ________________.

8

So long! Thanks for coming with us on our hajj!

1. equal

2. tawaf

3. umrah

4. Zamzam

5. Mosque of the Prophet

6. The devil

7. Al Hajjul Akbar

8. rebirth