Hajj

One of the five pillars of Islam, the hajj is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. Once in Mecca, the pilgrims pray to Allah at the Ka'ba. It is compulsory for Muslims in good health with the proper funds to travel. The hajj originated with Muhammad's return to Mecca. Complex protocol describes preparation to begin the hajj, as well as the prayers and rituals to be performed at the Ka'ba. The pilgrims dress in white robes to signal purity. A season denotes the time of year to make the hajj. Mansa Musa's hajj of 1324 was a famous example of this ritual spreading with Islam. http://lexicorient.com/e.o/hajj.htm

Unit 3 terms

Created by Becca Ellison October 21, 2008 Edited by Elizabeth Thompson 10/22/08