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Among the five fundamental pillars of Islam, Hajj is the one that requires both physical effort and financial sacrifice. Hajj is an annual pilgrimage to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, obligatory once in a lifetime upon every adult Muslim who is physically fit and financially capable to undertake the journey. It is performed during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.

The physical aspect of Hajj includes traveling long distances, performing multiple acts of worship such as Tawaf (circumambulating the Kaaba), Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwah), standing at Arafat, and stoning the Jamarat, all of which require endurance and strength.

The financial aspect comes from the need to bear the expenses of travel, accommodation, and sacrificial offerings, without causing hardship to one’s dependents. Hajj is a demonstration of submission to Allah (SWT), equality among Muslims, and a reminder of the Day of Judgment, as pilgrims wear simple white clothing and gather solely for worship.

Through Hajj, Muslims express devotion, seek forgiveness, and strengthen the unity of the Ummah, making it both a spiritual and sacrificial obligation.

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  Pillar: Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam.

  
  


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  Requires: Physical effort (travel and rituals) and financial spending (journey costs, sacrifice).

  
  


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  Obligatory: Once in a lifetime for those with health and financial means.

  
  


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  Performed: During Dhul-Hijjah in Makkah.

  
  


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  Rituals include Tawaf, Sa’i, Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina, and animal sacrifice.

  
  


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  Significance: Unity of Muslims, submission to Allah, remembrance of the Hereafter.