The Hajj is Islam’s fifth foundation. The word “Hajj” has the lexical interpretation of “determination” and “desire.” In Islamic terminology, the visit to Baytullah Shareef and the places related to it on the fixed days in the fixed process and in the month of Zil-Hajj for getting reward from Allah is called Hajj. Hajj is mandatory for those Muslims who are financially and physically capable of visiting Makkah and fulfilling their religious obligations. Allah, the Most Powerful, says: “Among men he who has the ability to approach Allah’s house, it is obligatory on him to perform Hajj” (Surah Al-e-Imran, Ayat: 97) Hajj is farz ...Read more
