Significant practices in the life of adherents The of this study is the contribution of significant practices to an understanding of Islam as a living religious tradition. Students about: ONE significant practice - Hajj Students learn to: Describe one significant practice - Hajj Demonstrate how this practice expresses the beliefs of Islam Analyse the significance of this practice for both the individual and the Muslim community Make posters mapping the important elements of the Hajj Conduct an interview with someone who has undertaken the Hajj Use work to research each of the elements of the Hajj View a documentary program or media report focusing on the Hajj Content Description One significant practice in Islam - Hajj The five pillars arkan al-islam Within Islam, the practice of the faith is supported by five pillars. These pillars, known as arkan al-islam (the pillars of Islam) are activities and beliefs which are regarded as Each of the pillars requires both foundational for all who follow Islam. an internal or spiritual commitment together with an outward action or sign. Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah The pillar of Islam is the pilgrimage or "hajj". Every devout Muslim male will desire to make the pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in their lifetime. For those who live nearby it may be possible to make the pilgrimage on a number of occasions. However, for most Muslims it is a once in a lifetime experience and some need to save for most of their lives in order to perform the hajj. PURPOSE OF HAJJ
Significant practices in the life of adherents The of this study is the contribution of significant practices to an understanding of Islam as a living religious tradition. Students about: ONE significant practice - Hajj Students learn to: Describe one significant practice - Hajj Demonstrate how this practice expresses the beliefs of Islam Analyse the significance of this practice for both the individual and the Muslim community Make posters mapping the important elements of the Hajj Conduct an interview with someone who has undertaken the Hajj Use work to research each of the elements of the Hajj View a documentary program or media report focusing on the Hajj Content Description One significant practice in Islam - Hajj The five pillars arkan al-islam Within Islam, the practice of the faith is supported by five pillars. These pillars, known as arkan al-islam (the pillars of Islam) are activities and beliefs which are regarded as foundational for all who follow Islam. Each of the pillars requires both an internal or spiritual commitment together with an outward action or sign. Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah The pillar of Islam is the pilgrimage or "hajj". Every devout Muslim male will desire to make the pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in their lifetime. For those who live nearby it may be possible to make the pilgrimage on a number of occasions. However, for most Muslims it is a once in a lifetime experience and some need to save for most of their lives in order to perform the hajj. PURPOSE OF HAJJ
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