Hajj: the impact on believers
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Hajj has an impact on believers' lives before, during and after Hajj.
Key learning points
- The cost of Hajj and the global nature of the pilgrimage means people prepare carefully.
- Hajj will have a physical and spiritual impact on many pilgrims.
- For many Muslims, Hajj continues to have an impact on their lives when they return.
- Case studies of believers are a useful way to find out about the impact. However, they only represent one person's view.
Keywords
Eid ul-Adha - the festival of sacrifice in Islam
Hajji - a Muslim man who has been on Hajj
Ummah - the worldwide community of Islam
Common misconception
A Muslim can go on Hajj whenever they choose.
Hajj is expensive, so people may well save up. Saudi Arabia operates a quota for each country.
Teacher tip
This lesson uses two case studies and a video of a Muslim who has completed Hajj. You might want to invite Muslims from your locality who may have completed the pilgrimage to see what their experience was and the pupils could compare them with the case studies in the lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is Hajj?
Q2.Match each keyword to the correct definition.
Q3.Which of these are the most important reasons for a Muslim to go on Hajj?
Q4.What is the name of the stone building in Makkah's Great Mosque, believed to be the first place of worship to Allah?
Q5.Which of these are important ways a Muslim might spiritually prepare for Hajj?
Q6.Match each key term to the correct definition.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Approximately how many people go on Hajj each year?
Q2.Pilgrims go on Hajj from all across the world. Put the countries below in order of the number of pilgrims that go on Hajj from these countries each year, starting with the largest number of pilgrims.
Q3.Match each key term to the correct definition.
Q4.Why do Muslims throw stones at Jamarat during Hajj?
Q5.What does the word 'Ummah' mean?
Q6.What might the spiritual impact of Hajj be for a Muslim?
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