hajj
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Definition
Noun: 1. The major Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca: The 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. 2. One of the Five Pillars of Islam: The Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam, representing a fundamental act of faith and submission to God (Allah).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Saving for the hajj is a lifelong goal for many devout Muslims.
- The hajj occurs during a specific Islamic month, Dhu al-Hijja.
- Performing the hajj is considered the ultimate act of worship.
Advanced Usage
- To perform/undertake/complete the hajj: These are common collocations describing the action of fulfilling this religious obligation.
- My grandparents were finally able to perform the hajj last year.
- Hajj season: Refers to the period during which the pilgrimage takes place.
- Airports in Saudi Arabia are exceptionally busy during the hajj season.
Variants and Related Words
- Hajji (also spelled Haji) (noun): A title of respect for a Muslim who has successfully completed the Hajj pilgrimage.
- After returning from Mecca, he was honored with the title Hajji.
Synonyms
- Pilgrimage: A journey to a sacred place for religious reasons. (Note: "Hajj" is the specific term for the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, while "pilgrimage" is the general concept.)
Notes on Meaning
The word "hajj" refers specifically to the major, annual pilgrimage to Mecca. It is distinct from the Umrah, which is a lesser, non-mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca that can be performed at any time of the year.
Noun
- 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