hadj

Thân thiện

A pilgrim performs the hadj in Mecca.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The major Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca: The "hadj" (also spelled "hajj") is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey and can support their family during their absence.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Saving money for the hadj is a lifelong goal for many devout Muslims.
  • The hadj occurs during a specific month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Advanced Usage

• "to perform the hadj": to complete the rites and rituals of the pilgrimage.
  • After years of planning, they were finally able to perform the hadj.

Variants and Related Words

• Hajj: The more common transliteration of the Arabic word (حَجّ).
• Hajji (noun): A title of respect for a Muslim who has successfully completed the hadj.
  • The community welcomed back the hajji with great celebration.

Synonyms

• Pilgrimage: A journey to a sacred place for religious reasons. (Note: "hadj" specifically refers to the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.)

Related Phrases

• "to go on hadj": to embark on the pilgrimage journey.
  • My grandparents are preparing to go on hadj next year.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba
   • for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship

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