SALAH AND HAJJ

SALAH – THE RELIGIOUS MEANING Salah is the second pillar of Islam – Prayer Performed 5 times a day toward Mecca Intended to focus the mind on God

SALAH – HOW IT IS PRACTICED Muslims must have reached puberty and be of a ‘sound’ mind Muslims must face towards the qibla Muslims must become pure, by washing (wudu) Muslims must not show intimate parts of their body; awrah 13 articles of prayer are said Salah is then performed in 13 units known as raka'ah

SALAH – PROS AND CONS Can often make the day peaceful and calming Unifies and presents equality within Islamic community Good for personal hygiene as a Muslim must wash Bad as is time-consuming Is not easy for busy families and Muslims on outings to practice

HAJJ – THE RELIGIOUS MEANING Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam – Pilgrimage Meant to show how everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah Intended to highlight the importance of life on Earth and purpose

HAJJ – HOW IT IS PRACTICED Occurs in the month of Dhul Hijjah which is the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar The Hajjis or pilgrims wear simple white clothes called Ihram. Begins at the Miqat just outside of Mecca Muslims then bathe, put on their Ihrams and recite the Talbiya Du'a Then they walk around the Kaa’ba seven times Main part of Hajj but not all

HAJJ – PROS AND CONS Hajj can often cost lots of money to perform (for travel and accommodation) Can be quite inconvenient for busy Muslims families Provides opportunity to unite Muslims, whether of different ethnic background or culture

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