To perform Hajj ( pilgrimage ) which is one of the five pillars of Islam, so it's pretty important for a Muslim to do it at least once in their life if he is able .
God is has asked the Muslims to go to mecca to pray or make wishes to a cubed shaped black house that used to be gods house.
Travelling to Makkah by every Muslim once in their life time and performing the required rituals during the Holy month of Dhul-Hijjah as per the Islamic calendar is called Hajj. Islam is based on Global brother hood. Performing Hajj is one of the five Fundamentals of Islam. It is obligatory for every Muslim who is financially sound enough in his lifetime, to perform Hajj-the annual pilgrimage.It is not because Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was born in Makkah but because Allah has commanded for Muslims to perform it.
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Again, here is something that people find strange - eventhough it is Biblical, as well. That is because Christianity left the Law of Moses. If Christians had entered the Law of Moses, yet believing in Jesus, they would then have performed a yearly pilgrimmage to the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem.
That is because the very same right of pilgrimmage taught by Abraham to Ishmael (the Arabs) was also taught by Abraham to Isaac (the Jews).
In Arabic, the pilgrimmage is called Hajj. In Hebrew it is called Higga. The rites are very simillar.
And what is the purpose? There are many. You gather together en masse. You're there with millions of other people. No distinction between rich and poor. All are there to worship God. It is an incredible experience. I've done it twice.
One goes away purified, and with a renewed sense of the greatness of this Islamic Nation of Muhammad.
To perform Hajj , but compulsory only for Muslims who can afford it financially, physically and safely.
For pilgrimage (hajj) if they afford the travel.
A Must travel to Mecca once in his life to perform Hajj. It is obligatory on each Muslim man and woman in their lifetime provided they fullfil certain conditions.
to pray at the site of kaaba
Make a pilgrimage to Mecca, or travel to the mosque in Mecca once in their lives. It is required if you are a Muslim and Mecca to Muslims is very holy.
To perform Hajj ( pilgrimage ) which is one of the five pillars of Islam, so it's pretty important for a Muslim to do it at least once in their life if he is able .
To perform Hajj (pilgrimage) ritual worship
They must visit Mecca at least once in their lives unless they can not, this is the fifth pillar of Islam (Pilgrimage).
This journey is called the "Hajj" a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia where Islam is said to have first began. Muslims around the world also pray facing the direction of the city of Mecca.
Mecca is the name of a city in western Saudi Arabia. An example sentence would be: She lives right outside of Mecca.
Muslims go to Mecca in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season to perform the Hajj rituals. The Hajj ritual is obligatory to all Muslims who have attained the age of puberty and who has the financial resources and in good health to undertake it. Every Muslim is required to perform the Hajj only once in his/her lifetime. Hajj is one of the 5 pillars of Islam.
no that's ridiculous
Mecca
Performance of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) is required of every adult Muslim, male or female, if physically and financially possible. Many Muslims spend their entire lives saving and planning for this journey; others make the pilgrimage more than once if they are able. The requirements for performing the pilgrimage are as follows: * Maturity and sound mind, in order to understand the significance of the pilgrimage experience; * Physical capability to travel and perform the pilgrimage rites; * Financial stability, free of debt, so that one is able to bear the pilgrimage expenses as well as provide for dependents during travel. For one who meets these criteria, performing the pilgrimage is obligatory.source : http://islam.about.com/od/hajj/f/hajjreqs.htm
The two Saudi Arabian Cities of Mecca (Makkah) and Medina (Al-Madinah) are populated by only Muslims for being two Islamic holy cities.
they did not travel as much or as far