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Rituals of Hajj, the spirit of Ramadan and key Islamic practices — 63 questions for students of Islam wanting to deepen their knowledge.
1. What is Hajj?
💡 Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the fifth pillar of Islam and is obligatory once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is physically and financially capable.
2. What is the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr)?
💡 Laylat al-Qadr is described in the Quran as better than 1,000 months. It falls in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, most likely on an odd night (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th).
3. What is the most important ritual of Hajj?
💡 Wuquf (standing) at the plain of Arafat on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah is the most essential ritual of Hajj. The Prophet (PBUH) said "Hajj is Arafat." Missing it means Hajj is invalid.
4. What is the sacred well inside Masjid al-Haram called?
💡 The Zamzam well is a sacred well inside Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. According to Islamic tradition, it miraculously appeared for Hajar (Hagar) and her infant son Ismail in the desert.
5. In which Islamic month is Hajj performed?
💡 Hajj is performed in Dhul Hijjah — the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The main Hajj rituals take place on the 8th to 13th days of Dhul Hijjah.
6. What is the meal breaking the Ramadan fast at sunset called?
💡 Iftar is the meal to break the Ramadan fast at sunset (Maghrib time). It is traditionally started with dates and water, following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
7. What is Tawaf?
💡 Tawaf is the ritual of circling the Kaaba seven times in a counterclockwise direction. It is performed during both Hajj and Umrah and symbolizes the unity of Muslims in worshipping Allah.
8. What is Eid al-Adha?
💡 Eid al-Adha is the Festival of Sacrifice, celebrated on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah during Hajj season. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
9. What do male pilgrims wear during Hajj?
💡 Male pilgrims wear Ihram — two pieces of unstitched white cloth. It symbolizes equality before Allah as all pilgrims look the same regardless of wealth or status.
10. What is Qurbani?
💡 Qurbani is the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal (goat, sheep, cow, or camel) on Eid al-Adha. The meat is divided into three parts: for the family, relatives, and the poor.