To understand the importance of

pilgrimage to Muslims

A pilgrimage is a visit made to a holy place

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Q :Why do they all dress the same?

Q : How would you feel if you were here?

Performing theTawaf.Circle the Kaba 7 times

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Why are pilgrims bowing

down to the Ka’ba?

Q : What do you think that the pilgrims get from living together like this on the pilgrimage?

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Q : Why would Muslims want to reach the top of

the hill?

Muslims must climb Mount Arafat where Muhammad once preached

At Mina, the pilgrims throw 49 stones at 3 concrete pillars. These represent the devil that Abraham drove

away with stones

Q : What is the purpose of doing this?

Q : Why perform these two actions?

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You can design a one page travel advert in your book for

Across5. The first of the five Pillars of Islam6. He often preached on the Mount of Mercy7. The devil is chased from hereDown1. A person on a holy visit2. Muslims must walk around this 7 times3. This is done at the end of Hajj4. The centre of the Muslim faith5. To be done five times a day by Muslims

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Read Hassan’s personal diary of his visit to Makkah. Working with a partner try to work out as many reasons as you can why he thought it was so important and special to him.

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It has made me more conscious, aware, of my creator, Allah and it has made me a more humble and gentle human being.

I was reminded too of the brotherhood of man and that everyone is equal before Allah

Hajj also made me think a lot about The Day of Judgment when every single person will have to stand before Allah and be judged

It reminds me of just how much I rely on Allah for my every single need, even the air that I breathe

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Task : write a letter to a friend telling them what you did on Hajj, why you went there and explain how the trip has helped you.Dear..........Level 4-5I have just got back from Mecca. The things we did included .................Level 5-6The things I have learnt from my trip are........Level 6+Now I am back I feel it has helped me by.........

Describe and explain some of the events of the Hajj. Use p100-101 New Steps 2

Explain some of the things you have learnt from your pilgrimage. Use Hassan’s diary

Explain how the Hajj has changed you as a person

• can compare the life and teachings of famous religious people with my own life and experiences• can see reasons for people’s beliefs and comment on if you agree with them.• can compare the moral views held by some people with those of your own.• can see a reason for people’s religious practices and lifestyles even if I don’t agree with them.• can understand how religious beliefs and ideas may be expressed in different ways.

I must believe in Godwithout

question

I must pray on a regular basis

I must be prepared to share my wealth

with other less fortunate people

I must read my holy book regularly

I must visit holy places to remind

myself of my faith

I must follow the teachings of my spiritual leader

It can affect when and what I eat

I must go to my temple on a

regular basis

I would/would not be able to follow a religion because……..

Here you are to comment on how you would cope with having to follow all the religious duties