Hajj is the pillar (pillar of religion) Islam is the fifth after the creed, prayer, alms and fasting. Perform the pilgrimage is an annual ritual of the Muslim world be capable of (material, physical, and academic) with visit and carry out several activities in several places in Saudi Arabia at one time known as the Hajj season (month of Dhu al-Hijjah). This is different from the worship umrah can be accomplished at any core waktu.Kegiatan pilgrimage began on 8 Dhu al-Hijjah when Muslims spend the night in Mina, Standing (pause) in Padang Arafah on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah, and end after throwing jumrah (throwing stones symbolizing Satan) on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah. Indonesian society is also commonly called the feast of Eid al-Adha as Hari Raya Haji because along with the celebration of this pilgrimage.
Hajj means resort to or to and visit. According to the etymology of the Arabic language, words have meaning qashd hajj, namely the purpose, intent, and the resort. According syara term ', the pilgrimage is to go to the House and certain places to carry out the practices of a specific service. What is meant by Temat certain points in the definition above, in addition to the Kaaba and Mas'a (sa'i place), as well as Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina. What is meant by a certain time is the months of pilgrimage that began ten days of Ramadhan until the first month of Dhu al-Hijjah. The specific religious charities is thawaf, sa'i, Standing, mazbit in Muzdalifah, throwing jumrah, Mabit in Mina, and others.
Arabs in the days of ignorance have known this pilgrimage which they inherited from previous ancestors by making changes here and there. However, the general form of execution was still there, as thawaf, sa'i, Standing, and throwing jumrah. It's just a lot of practice no longer compatible with the actual laws. For that, Islam came and improve aspects of one and still running what was in accordance with the instructions syara '(Shari'a), as stipulated in the Qur'an and Sunnah apostles. The background of this pilgrimage is also based on a similar service performed by the prophets in Islam, especially the prophet Ibrahim (religious prophets Tauhid). Thawaf ritual is based on a similar service conducted by the peoples before the prophet Ibarahim. Sa'i ritual, which ran between the hills Safa and Marwa (slightly higher in regions around the Kaaba which had become a unity Masjid Al Haram, Makkah), also based on a ritual to commemorate Prophet Abraham's second wife while looking for milk for her son Prophet Ismail. While Standing at Arafat is a ritual to commemorate the meeting of the Prophet Adam and Eve on earth, namely the origin of the birth of all humanity.
The main location of the Hajj
Mukaromah Makkah Al
This town stands in the center of worship of Muslims worldwide, the Kaaba, which is at the center of the Grand Mosque. In the ritual pilgrimage, Mecca became the opening and closing of this service when required to carry out intentions pilgrims and pilgrimage thawaf.
Arafat
Cities in the east of Mecca is also known as a place of pilgrimage center, where the Standing yiatu implemented, namely on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah every year. Shaped region of this vast plain is where the gathering of about two million pilgrims from all over the world. Outside the Hajj season, this area is not used.
Mina
Where there jumrah monument, namely the implementation of activities to the monument stone throwing as a symbol jumrah prophet Abraham's actions when cast out demons. Maising-enter the monument where it stands used for implementation: Jumrah Aqabah, Jumrah Ula, and Jumrah Wustha. Congregation in this place are also required to stay overnight.
Muzdalifah
Place near Mina and Arafat, known as the pilgrims do Mabit (Overnight) and collecting rocks to practice their religion in Mina jumrah.
Medina
Is the second holy city of Islam. This is where role models of Muslims, Prophet Muhammad is buried in the Masjid Nabawi. This place really does not enter into the ritual of the pilgrimage, but pilgrims from all over the world often took time to visit the city that is located approximately 330 km (450 km via ground transportation) north of Mecca to perform pilgrimage and prayers at the mosque of the Prophet. See photos of circumstances and events in this mosque.
