Questions tagged [hajj]

A pilgrimage to Mecca that occurs annually from the 8th to the 12th of the Dhul Hijjah month. It is a religious duty which must be carried out by every able-bodied Muslim who has the means.

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Is there an Alternative to hajj

What if I can not afford to make the pilgrimage to mamas hajj? Is there another way to complete the fifth pillar of Islam or no?
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How many times is hajj fardh?

I want to know how many time is hajj fardh (obligatory) on a man? If it is once in a lifetime, so how would the other hajj be regarded as for the same person?
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What happens if you kill someone during Hajj?

Salam, As most of you are aware, this years' Hajj had many deaths due to the stampede. Approximately 717 people died in this event. My question is, if someone did kill another Muslim during this stampede, is there Hajj accepted? By kill, I don't…
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is a teenager living in jeddah obliged to perform Hajj?

i am 17 year old girl still studying in school. I do not earn my own money. but since I live in jeddah with my parents, and the fact that I'm physically , practically comepeletely capable of performing hajj, Am i obliged to do it as soon a possible…
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Why do Muslims run slowly in the first 3 Tawaf in Hajj?

When muslims go to Umrah they have to perform the tawaf around the Kabah, why does the first 3 have to be at a faster pace? Also why is the Ihraam showing parts of the musculin body?
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Profiteering and corruption by Hajj tour operators due to limited quota

If one is convinced that Hajj tour operators are corrupt due to charging exorbitant amounts from intended pilgrims because of limited quota, then: Is it discouraged to apply for Hajj from such tour operators? I see following potential problems with…
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Day of Arafah based on country

I am based in India and after searching online it says the Day of Arafah here starts Tuesday 27th Jun 2023- Wednesday 28th Jun 2023. Is this day followed on the same day worldwide or is it country-based? Will it start in Saudi Arabia today evening…
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