Islam is based on five pillars which every Muslim must follow. Firstly, that there is one Allah; secondly, to offer Namaz; 
thirdly, to fast during Ramzan (if health permits); fourthly, to give Zakaat (donating five per cent of one’s savings) and lastly, to carry out a compulsory pilgrimage to Mecca called Hajj. While Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis believe in going for Hajj only when one has fulfilled all his responsibilities in life, the fact is that if one’s health permits and one has sufficient money, one can undertake the journey as many times. It is a personal wish.
Hajj is a five-day affair. No non-Muslim is allowed in Mecca. Even the support staff – the technicians and labourers who are the caretakers of the place – are Muslims.
As soon as we landed at the Jeddah airport, we were taken to Mecca where we left for the mosque the next morning. The dress code for men is a two-piece white dress and women need to wear a headgear called Hijab and cover themselves from head to toe.
One has to spend the whole day at the mosque offering prayers and performing different religious activities. For instance, taking seven rounds of a black-coloured structure and walking around two hills in the mosque seven times. While the small hills are called Safa and Marwah, this activity is called Sai. After this, one goes to Mina from Mecca. There are fire-proof and water-resistant tents with centralised air conditioners where we stayed. From Mina, we proceeded to Jamarat. It is believed that there existed three devils which are symbolised by the three pillars built there. In Jamarat, we stoned those symbols of devils seven times. Next, we went to Muzdalfa that lies to the north of Mina. Here, we were made to stay overnight without any tents or accommodation. We could either pray or just sit there for the night.
One of the most interesting aspects about Hajj was that we got to interact with Muslims from all over the world. It is believed that people from Muslim nations, especially from Saudi Arabia are rigid followers of Islam. But, I would rather say that they are the real followers of Islam. That’s because they follow the Quran and whatever the Prophet has said. Nowadays, Muslims who have moved to other parts of the world (especially west) do not really follow everything that has been written in the Quran. But, a true Muslim is the one who follows the five pillars of Islam. Muslims these days have deviated a lot from what has been written. It is probably due to the way the Quran is being interpreted.
Actually, we believe that one has to perform all the deeds in this world and accordingly, it will be decided if that person is eligible to go to Allah. So, the time spent on this earth has to be dedicated towards the right things. Though, every now and then, there will be a lot of distractions to sway one from the right path, one must stick to the right one to reach Allah.
It is true that people’s attitude and mindsets change after Hajj. In fact, I had noticed some changes in me too. Once there, we realise that there is a life after this one. One also realises that it is important to be good towards people and towards life. We all, somehow, know where we have gone wrong and feel guilty about it. So, when we get back, we come back with a mindset that we have one life and we should do the best we can with this life and be good to all.
One of the most interesting aspects about Hajj was that we got to interact with Muslims from all over the world. It is believed that people from Muslim nations, especially from Saudi Arabia are rigid followers of Islam. But, I would rather say that they are the real followers of Islam. That’s because they follow the Quran and whatever the Prophet has said. Nowadays, Muslims who have moved to other parts of the world (especially west) do not really follow everything that has been written in the Quran. But, a true Muslim is the one who follows the five pillars of Islam. Muslims these days have deviated a lot from what has been written. It is probably due to the way the Quran is being interpreted.
Actually, we believe that one has to perform all the deeds in this world and accordingly, it will be decided if that person is eligible to go to Allah. So, the time spent on this earth has to be dedicated towards the right things. Though, every now and then, there will be a lot of distractions to sway one from the right path, one must stick to the right one to reach Allah.
It is true that people’s attitude and mindsets change after Hajj. In fact, I had noticed some changes in me too. Once there, we realise that there is a life after this one. One also realises that it is important to be good towards people and towards life. We all, somehow, know where we have gone wrong and feel guilty about it. So, when we get back, we come back with a mindset that we have one life and we should do the best we can with this life and be good to all.
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thirdly, to fast during Ramzan (if health permits); fourthly, to give Zakaat (donating five per cent of one’s savings) and lastly, to carry out a compulsory pilgrimage to Mecca called Hajj. While Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis believe in going for Hajj only when one has fulfilled all his responsibilities in life, the fact is that if one’s health permits and one has sufficient money, one can undertake the journey as many times. It is a personal wish.Hajj is a five-day affair. No non-Muslim is allowed in Mecca. Even the support staff – the technicians and labourers who are the caretakers of the place – are Muslims.
As soon as we landed at the Jeddah airport, we were taken to Mecca where we left for the mosque the next morning. The dress code for men is a two-piece white dress and women need to wear a headgear called Hijab and cover themselves from head to toe.
One has to spend the whole day at the mosque offering prayers and performing different religious activities. For instance, taking seven rounds of a black-coloured structure and walking around two hills in the mosque seven times. While the small hills are called Safa and Marwah, this activity is called Sai. After this, one goes to Mina from Mecca. There are fire-proof and water-resistant tents with centralised air conditioners where we stayed. From Mina, we proceeded to Jamarat. It is believed that there existed three devils which are symbolised by the three pillars built there. In Jamarat, we stoned those symbols of devils seven times. Next, we went to Muzdalfa that lies to the north of Mina. Here, we were made to stay overnight without any tents or accommodation. We could either pray or just sit there for the night.
One of the most interesting aspects about Hajj was that we got to interact with Muslims from all over the world. It is believed that people from Muslim nations, especially from Saudi Arabia are rigid followers of Islam. But, I would rather say that they are the real followers of Islam. That’s because they follow the Quran and whatever the Prophet has said. Nowadays, Muslims who have moved to other parts of the world (especially west) do not really follow everything that has been written in the Quran. But, a true Muslim is the one who follows the five pillars of Islam. Muslims these days have deviated a lot from what has been written. It is probably due to the way the Quran is being interpreted.
Actually, we believe that one has to perform all the deeds in this world and accordingly, it will be decided if that person is eligible to go to Allah. So, the time spent on this earth has to be dedicated towards the right things. Though, every now and then, there will be a lot of distractions to sway one from the right path, one must stick to the right one to reach Allah.
It is true that people’s attitude and mindsets change after Hajj. In fact, I had noticed some changes in me too. Once there, we realise that there is a life after this one. One also realises that it is important to be good towards people and towards life. We all, somehow, know where we have gone wrong and feel guilty about it. So, when we get back, we come back with a mindset that we have one life and we should do the best we can with this life and be good to all.
One of the most interesting aspects about Hajj was that we got to interact with Muslims from all over the world. It is believed that people from Muslim nations, especially from Saudi Arabia are rigid followers of Islam. But, I would rather say that they are the real followers of Islam. That’s because they follow the Quran and whatever the Prophet has said. Nowadays, Muslims who have moved to other parts of the world (especially west) do not really follow everything that has been written in the Quran. But, a true Muslim is the one who follows the five pillars of Islam. Muslims these days have deviated a lot from what has been written. It is probably due to the way the Quran is being interpreted.
Actually, we believe that one has to perform all the deeds in this world and accordingly, it will be decided if that person is eligible to go to Allah. So, the time spent on this earth has to be dedicated towards the right things. Though, every now and then, there will be a lot of distractions to sway one from the right path, one must stick to the right one to reach Allah.
It is true that people’s attitude and mindsets change after Hajj. In fact, I had noticed some changes in me too. Once there, we realise that there is a life after this one. One also realises that it is important to be good towards people and towards life. We all, somehow, know where we have gone wrong and feel guilty about it. So, when we get back, we come back with a mindset that we have one life and we should do the best we can with this life and be good to all.
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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2008
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