One of a Muslim’s duties‚ as described in the Five Pillars of Islam‚ is to go on Hajj at least once during his or her lifetime. This is a pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. Approximately two million Muslims went in 1999‚ of which about one million were from Saudi Arabia‚ and 6‚000 were from the U.S. 1 Council on American-Islamic Relations estimated in 2006 that "some 10‚000 American Muslims go on Hajj each year." 7 The number of American pilgrims is increasing yearly. Followers of Islam
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Once a year‚ Muslims of every ethnic group‚ color‚ social status‚ and culture gather together in a sacred journey to Mecca; the historical and cultural center of Islam‚ to perform the Hajj‚ one of the five pillars of Islam. The Hajj is the longest running congregation of humans annually on planet earth; it draws three million Muslims from around the world who perform rituals that have been practiced for over 1‚400 years. Being the fifth and final pillar of Islam‚ the hajj is a religious duty that
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Mosque A mosque is a place where Muslims meet to worship God (Allah). The word ’mosque’ is linked to an Arabic word meaning ’prostrate oneself’ and it is a place where Muslims bow before God (prostrate means bow down). Mosques are generally rectangular in shape and the walls define the sacred area inside the building however‚ whilst some mosques are purpose built others can be found in converted houses. A basic feature of all mosques is a tower called the minaret. In Islamic countries
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The Road to Mecca The Road to Mecca is the story of a man’s European discovery of Islam and his integration within the Muslim Community. 1 Leopold Weiss was born in Austria to a Jewish family in the 1900s; in 1926 he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Asad.2 He converted from Judaism to Islam because he wanted to find happiness‚ peace‚ purpose for living‚ and a sense of belonging. The Road to Mecca is best understood as a spiritual autobiography and why Muhammad Asad chose the
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Location of Mecca | Coordinates: 21°25′0″N 39°49′0″ECoordinates: 21°25′0″N 39°49′0″E | Country | Saudi Arabia | Province | Makkah Province | Founded by | Prophet Ismā’īl‚ son of Abraham (Islamic tradition) | Government | • Mayor | Usama al-Bar | • Provincial Governor | Khalid al-Faisal | Area[1] | • Urban | 850 km2 (330 sq mi) | • Metro | 1‚200 km2 (500 sq mi) | Elevation | 277 m (909 ft) | Population (2012)[citation needed] | • City | 2‚000‚000 | • Density | 4‚200/km2
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Mosques A mosque is a Muslim’s house of prayer. Mosques are not only the center of religious prayer among Muslims but also the center of the Muslim community in the area. However‚ Muslims feel it is not necessary to pray in mosques‚ Mohammed taught that Prayer can be held anywhere to Allah. Muhammad also taught that whoever builds a mosque will go directly to heaven because it pleases Allah greatly. Mosques usually contain a place for washing and enriching oneself‚ a main hall where
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pilgrimage to Mecca during the Hajj is the defining moment in a Muslims life. Every Muslim is required to visit Mecca and participate in the rituals. The pilgrimage to Mecca is one of Islam’s Five Pillars of Faith. This pilgrimage shows a Muslim’s devotion to Allah (God). In the Muslim religion‚ Mecca is considered the holiest city. It is regarded so highly that non-Muslims are not allowed to enter Mecca. The celestial house of God‚ the Kaaba‚ is located in the center of Mecca. “Mecca‚ known to the
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A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims. The Assyafah mosque portrays a modern look of Islam by having the arabesque which exist in Islam’s art and architecture. The materials used for the mosque are fair-faced concrete and aluminum is used for the arabesque screens to create a dramatic effect. Hence‚ the design and structure of the mosque creates a place for the people to feel safe and protected in a sacred place. Although prayers can be done privately‚ either indoor or outdoor‚ the Muslim community
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My Visit to a Mosque Intro to Christian Theology I have been a member of the Catholic Church my entire life. Although I have often taken time to reflect on my faith‚ never once have I made an attempt to explore a religion aside from my own. Recently‚ I stepped outside of my comfort zone and was fortunate enough to visit a mosque. A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam‚ or one who is Muslim. There are a multitude of services I could have visited to experience
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Jewish synagogue‚ Christian church‚ and Islamic mosque‚ is that they are all places of worship for a monotheistic religion. When delving into the deeper meaning‚ some people consider Christianity and Islam to not be true monotheistic religions‚ in essence the three places of worship all share extremely important key aspects in common. Synagogues‚ churches and mosques all have different variations. There are many braches and traditions of Islamic mosques‚ Christian churches‚ and Jewish synagogues. Not
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