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The Secret and Philosophy of Hajj - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief The Secret and Philosophy of Hajj 2022-11-14 784 Views Hajj , Pilgrimage , Philosophy of Hajj The Hajj is one of the branches of religion (Furu’ Deen) and an obligatory religious duty (at least once in their lifetime) for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable to undertake the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home.

The Ethical Dimension The most important philosophy of Hajj is the ethical transformation that it induces within man. The ritual of ‘Ihram’ entirely removes man from material ostentations, external distinctions, extravagant clothing and ornaments. By prohibiting pleasures and engaging him in self-rectification – one of the duties of a ‘Muhrim’, (1) It distances him from the material world and engrosses him in a world of light, purity and spirituality.

Consequently, it causes those who, in ordinary circumstances, find themselves weighed down by the burden of make-believe distinctions, ranks and honours, to suddenly feel light, easy and relaxed. Subsequently, the performance of the other rituals of Hajj, one after the other, continually brings man closer to his Lord, strengthens his spiritual connection with Him, distances him from his gloomy and sinful past, and guides him towards a bright, luminous and pure future.

Every step of the Hajj rituals is reminiscent of the events associated with Ibrahim (a.s), Isma`il (a.s) and his mother Hajar J, and personifies before man their self-sacrifice, altruism and struggle (in the path of Allah). The city of Mecca in general, and the Masjidul Haram, the Ka’bah and the place of circumambulation, in particular, bring to mind the memories of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w), the holy Imams (a.s) and the struggle of the Muslims during the period of early Islam.