Jun 26 , 2023

8 traditional Hajj rituals that all devotees follow

By True Scoop

Ihram: Pilgrims enter a state of purity by wearing simple white garments and declaring their intention for Hajj.

Tawaf: Circumambulating the Kaaba seven times, symbolizing the unity of Muslims and their devotion to Allah.

Sa'i: Walking briskly seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa, commemorating Hagar's search for water.

Wuquf: Standing in the plain of Arafat from noon to sunset on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah, seeking Allah's forgiveness.

Muzdalifah: Spending the night under the open sky, collecting pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the devil.

Stoning the Devil: Casting stones at three pillars representing Satan's temptation, rejecting evil and reaffirming faith.

Sacrifice: Offering an animal as a sacrifice to commemorate Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience.

Farewell Tawaf: Performing a final circumambulation of the Kaaba to bid farewell and complete the Hajj pilgrimage.