Discuss how the performance of Hajj creates unity among Muslims.

      

Discuss how the performance of Hajj creates unity among Muslims.

  

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Kavungya
i) It brings Muslims together and thus becomes the large annual gathering where they meet to
know one another and help to solve their problems.
ii) It brings equality to the Muslims since they all wear the same type of clothing i.e. ihram thus no
distinction in terms of race and social status.
iii)the sacrifice of slaughtering in hajj goes a long way in helping other Muslims who are poor in the
vicinity of Makkah as well as in far lands this inculcate in the hearts of the Muslims a sense of
belonging thus love and unity.
iv) It is to acquaint the pilgrims with the spiritual and historical environment of the Holy Prophet so
that they may derive warm inspirations and strengthen their iman.
v) Bad habits such as backbiting and quarrelling are discouraged as good habits are encouraged
this will inculcate love and unity in the lives of the people.
vi) All pilgrims performing the rites of hajj at the same time reaffirms that Allah is one and His
religion is one, this understanding will go a long way in forging unity among the Muslims.
vii) Hajj symbolizes the oneness of mankind and its common origin from Adam and Hawa and
signifies the unity of the Muslim ummah.
viii) There is mental and spiritual unity that benefits mankind greatly, this is due to the eternal
peace experienced around the territories of Makkah and madina until the day of Qiyamah.
Kavungya answered the question on March 29, 2019 at 12:21


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