Tell your partner facts about the Ka’aba...

The 5th PillarHajj –Pilgrimage

To recognise Hajj as the 5th pillar of Islam

To describe what Muslims do on Hajj

To explain what Muslims learn from doing the Hajj

1. Mecca is where Abraham built the Ka’aba (his “footsteps” can be seen)

2. The Qu’ran says that Abraham was told by the angel that everyone should go on pilgrimage to the Ka’aba

3. The Black Stone is there (Muslims believe it was given to Adam & Eve and Abraham by angel)

4. Mecca is where the Prophet Mohammad* was born & lived & where his grave is, so it is special for Muslims

Why would Muslims want to go and visit the Ka’aba? Explain 2 reasons.

What is so important about it to them?

1. Explain 2 reasons why Muslims feel it is important to go to Mecca.

2. Which reason could be the most important for a Muslim?

**Why might a non-Muslim go there?

•Divide a whole double page into 6 boxes •Write the Arabic word at the top of each box in order of the arrows.

1. You have 4 minutes to read the slips & make notes on what Muslims do there & why

2. When you have completed all stages, for each stagedraw a small picture

**What advice could Muslims learn from doing each of these stages (about God/ their life)?

Ihram Tawaf

Sa’i

ArafatMina

Shaving

Ihram Tawaf

Sa’i

ArafatMina

Shaving

What could Muslims learn from meditating on each part of the Hajj?

Explain what Muslims learn from ONE of the stages (PEE)- Use the point

(from the table)- Give evidence:

which stage they would learn this in

- Explain how the stage would teach them that point

**Do you think the Hajj is worth doing? Explain why.

Resist the devil

Suffer for the shame of your sins

Dedicate yourself to Allah, fresh start

Remember to be pure and sinless

Allah will provide

Allah’s goodness in giving Muslims the Kaaba/ worship of Him

Whose story is the Hajj all about?

Does this surprise you?

• TASK: Turn your book on it’s side, take a whole page and draw the following diagram IN PENCIL! Write “Hajj – pilgrimage” in the 5th pillar.

First Pillar

SecondPillar

Third Pillar

Fifth Pillar

Fourth Pillar

islam

Why is Hajj called a “pillar” of Islam?

Just like Abraham did, Muslims sacrifice a sheep at the end of their Hajj, to show their gratefulness to God for all that He gives them.

Part of the meat is eaten and the rest of it to the poor.

Is it right to sacrifice animals for religious reasons ?