Hajj as one of the Five Pillars
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how and why Hajj is performed by Muslims.
Key learning points
- Hajj is one of the Five Pillars and the Ten Obligatory Acts.
- Hajj is a pilgrimage taken to Makkah where different sites are visited and rituals taken part in.
- Many of the parts of Hajj follow the actions of important prophets in Islam.
- Muslims are obligated to perform Hajj once in their lifetime.
Keywords
Ibrahim - important Prophet in Islam who many of the steps of the Hajj pilgrimage are connected to
Ka'aba - also known as the Ka'ba; a sacred cube-shaped building in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Makkah - city in Saudi Arabia where the Prophet Muhammad was born and received the first revelations of the Qur'an
Pilgrimage - a religious journey to a holy site/sacred place; an act of worship and devotion
Common misconception
When pilgrims stop to kiss or point to the 'Black Stone' as part of the Hajj ritual, they are worshipping that stone as an idol.
Muslims do not worship idols or anything other than Allah. The Black Stone is touched or kissed as that is what the Prophet Muhammad did upon his return to Makkah and the Ka'aba.
Teacher tip
Students can see footage and photos of the different rituals and steps that form part of the Hajj pilgrimage online to better understand its importance and significance. Students could interview or speak with Muslims who have undertaken the pilgrimage to better understand its importance.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.In Shi’a Islam, both zakah and are obligatory forms of charity.
Q2.How much of a Muslim’s wealth is given annually as zakah?
Q3.Zakah helps support those in need in the and around the world.
Q4.One purpose of zakah is to ...
Q5.What is the term for voluntary charitable giving in Islam?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Hajj is one of the Pillars of Islam and one of the Ten Obligatory Acts.
Q2.Where do Muslims travel to for the Hajj pilgrimage?
Q3.The actions performed during Hajj often follow the example of the Prophet and his family.
Q4.Who is not required to perform Hajj?
Q5.Why do Muslims try to touch or kiss the Black Stone during Hajj?
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