Download SALAH AND HAJJ

SALAH – THE RELIGIOUS MEANING
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Salah is the second pillar of Islam – Prayer
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Performed 5 times a day toward Mecca
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Intended to focus the mind on God
SALAH – HOW IT IS PRACTICED
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Muslims must have reached puberty and be of a ‘sound’ mind
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Muslims must face towards the qibla
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Muslims must become pure, by washing (wudu)
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Muslims must not show intimate parts of their body; awrah
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13 articles of prayer are said
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Salah is then performed in 13 units known as raka'ah
SALAH – PROS AND CONS
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Can often make the day peaceful and calming
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Unifies and presents equality within Islamic community
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Good for personal hygiene as a Muslim must wash
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Bad as is time-consuming
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Is not easy for busy families and Muslims on outings to practice
HAJJ – THE RELIGIOUS MEANING
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Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam – Pilgrimage
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Meant to show how everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah
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Intended to highlight the importance of life on Earth and purpose
HAJJ – HOW IT IS PRACTICED
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Occurs in the month of Dhul Hijjah which is the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar
calendar
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The Hajjis or pilgrims wear simple white clothes called Ihram.
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Begins at the Miqat just outside of Mecca
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Muslims then bathe, put on their Ihrams and recite the Talbiya Du'a
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Then they walk around the Kaa’ba seven times
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Main part of Hajj but not all
HAJJ – PROS AND CONS
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Hajj can often cost lots of money to perform (for travel and accommodation)
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Can be quite inconvenient for busy Muslims families
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Provides opportunity to unite Muslims, whether of different ethnic background or
culture