Year 8

Hajj

In this lesson, we will be looking at the final pillar of Islam known as the Hajj. This is a pilgrimage which has occurred over thousands of years and really emphasises the importance and significance of the history of Islam and the unity of the Ummah and worship. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from 'Quranic Arabic Corpus' using the Sahih International translation.

Year 8

Hajj

In this lesson, we will be looking at the final pillar of Islam known as the Hajj. This is a pilgrimage which has occurred over thousands of years and really emphasises the importance and significance of the history of Islam and the unity of the Ummah and worship. Any reference to verses from the Qur'an mentioned or included within this lesson are sourced from 'Quranic Arabic Corpus' using the Sahih International translation.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The origins of Hajj rituals.
  2. What is done on Hajj.
  3. Importance of Hajj.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
In what month is Sawm practiced?
al-Hijjah
Muharram
Rajab
Correct answer: Ramadan
Q2.
How long do Muslims abstain from food and drink?
None of the above
Correct answer: Sunrise to sunset
Sunset to 4pm
Sunset to midday
Q3.
Sawm...
Correct answer: All of the above
develops Taqwa
is an act of worship
reminds Muslims to be thankful for what they have
Q4.
Children are obliged to fast
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Finish off the quote... "“O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may ....
abstain to develop spiritualness
be forgiven for sins of 1000 months
be rewarded by your Lord
Correct answer: develop God-consciousness

5 Questions

Q1.
How many times are you obliged to perform the Hajj?
10 times
Correct answer: Once
Three times
Twice
Q2.
The rituals of Hajj have a history, but with which Prophet?
Prophet Adam
Correct answer: Prophet Ibrahim
Prophet Isa
Prophet Musa
Q3.
What city does the Hajj take place in?
Islamabad
Correct answer: Makkah
New York
Paris
Q4.
Where do Muslims do the Tawaf?
At Arafat
At Marwah
At Mina
Correct answer: At the Kaaba
Q5.
How is the end of Hajj commemorated?
By donating money
By giving gifts
By going back home
Correct answer: Through Id Ul-Adha