The significance Of pilgrimage (Hajj) in a muslim’s religious and social life

• Main Author: Yousif, Ahmad
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia 2012
• Subjects: BP176 The five duties of a Moslem. Pillars of Islam; BP183 The formularies of worships, texts, etc.
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/26669/2/Hajj_-_Ahmad_Yousif-1.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/26669/; http://www.ikim.gov.my/v5/index.php?lg=1&opt=com_article&grp=2&sec=&key=2573&cmd=resetall

The acts of worship constitute the five pillars or cornerstones of Islam, each of which has its own spiritual and social values. One who believes in these pillars enters the fold of Islam and becomes a member of the Muslim community (the ummah). It is these ceremonial obligations that draw the faith...