Is really necessary for Muslims to go to Hajj?
I know Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam but do Muslims really have to participate in it? I mean think about all the travel cost.. and is Allah not omnipresent so therefore Muslims shouldn’t really feel they have to go to Hajj to be in His presence! Aren’t the other four pillars more important??
Yes it is,
however, only if they can financially afford it and if they are physically able.
It is an incorrect belief that Allah is everywhere. This is not the understanding held by the majority of scholars…
We say that his knowledge encompasses everything.
February 24th, 2010 at 1:45 am
From what I understand every Muslim is obligated to visit at least once in their lives…Barring any physical ailments that would stop a person from being able to travel..
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February 24th, 2010 at 2:24 am
yes we must
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February 24th, 2010 at 2:52 am
Performance of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) is required of every adult Muslim, male or female, if physically and financially possible. Many Muslims spend their entire lives saving and planning for this journey; others make the pilgrimage more than once if they are able.
The requirements for performing the pilgrimage are as follows:
* Maturity and sound mind, in order to understand the significance of the pilgrimage experience;
* Physical capability to travel and perform the pilgrimage rites;
* Financial stability, free of debt, so that one is able to bear the pilgrimage expenses as well as provide for dependents during travel.
For one who meets these criteria, performing the pilgrimage is obligatory.
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February 24th, 2010 at 3:11 am
Yes it is,
however, only if they can financially afford it and if they are physically able.
It is an incorrect belief that Allah is everywhere. This is not the understanding held by the majority of scholars…
We say that his knowledge encompasses everything.
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February 24th, 2010 at 3:17 am
You should go to Hajj if you can afford it and are in good health. My dad is planning to take us next year if he raises enough money.
Well at least do Umrah, its less expensive, I did Umrah last year.
Yes the other 4 pillars are important especially the first one.
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February 24th, 2010 at 4:03 am
Sorry it doesn’t work that way. Unless you are unable to go for some reason it is an obligation.
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