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Hajj and its Significance in Islam - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Hajj and its Significance in Islam 2023-06-20 900 Views Hajj , Pilgrimage , Hajj Rites Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam and every adult Muslim who is physically and financially capable must perform it at least once during their lifetime. This hajj is called “Hajjat al-Islam”. It is considered a great act of worship in Islam and it is in fact one of the greatest symbols of the Islamic faith.

It is necessary to mention that Hajj is an immediate compulsion, which means it must be performed in the first season of hajj after a person becomes mustati’ (capable) of performing hajj. Postponing hajj without an acceptable excuse is one of the great sins. Contents Hajj in the Qur’an Hajj in Hadiths In addition to “Hajjat al-Islam”, Hajj can also become compulsory by vow (nadhr), promise (‘ahd), oath (qasam), and being hired to perform hajj on behalf of someone else.

Without these things, performing hajj is mustahab (recommended), as well as performing it every year or taking the members of the family to hajj. In addition, it is recommended for someone who has performed the compulsory Hajj “Hajjat al-Islam” to repeat it as many as he/she is capable. Abandoning Hajj for more than five years is disliked for those who can perform it.

Besides, performing Hajj on behalf of other people -alive or dead- especially the infallible Imams (peace be upon them) is also recommended. The events of Hajj take place in ten days every year, starting on the first and ending on the tenth of Dhu al-Hijjah (the twelfth month of the Hijri Calendar.) Among these ten days, the 9th Dhul-Hijjah is known as the Day of Arafah, and this day is called the Day of Hajj. Hajj is believed to be an act which allows someone to gain proximity towards Allah.

Just like other acts of worship, the Ḥajj also possesses many blessings and positive effects both on a personal and social level; material and spiritual. If this pilgrimage is fulfilled according to all of its various conditions and its various blessings are utilized in the proper way, then it can become a yearly source of progress and change in Islamic society.

In essence, Hajj brings about absolute independence and purification for Ummah in a way that they feel no need for alien nations’ help and feel independent in cultural, economic, military, and administrative affairs.