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Practices in Islam: Hajj — the pilgrimage to Makkah, its practices and significance
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following is the Islamic term for the pilgrimage to Makkah that all Muslims must perform at least once in their lifetime if they are able?

  1. Hajj
  2. Umrah
  3. Salah
  4. Sawm
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✓ Answer: AHajj
Award 1 mark for Hajj. B is incorrect — Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage which can be performed at any time of year and is not one of the Five Pillars. C is incorrect — Salah refers to the five daily prayers. D is incorrect — Sawm refers to fasting during Ramadan.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

Which of the following best explains why Hajj is performed during a specific time of the Islamic calendar?

  1. It commemorates the actions of the Prophet Ibrahim and his family during specific historical events
  2. It allows Muslims to avoid the hottest months of the year in Saudi Arabia
  3. It ensures that non-Muslims cannot visit Makkah at the same time
  4. It coincides with the Christian pilgrimage season to encourage interfaith dialogue
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✓ Answer: AIt commemorates the actions of the Prophet Ibrahim and his family during specific historical events
Award 1 mark for recognising that Hajj takes place in Dhul-Hijjah to commemorate Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and other events in Islamic history. B is incorrect — the Islamic lunar calendar means Hajj can fall in any season. C is incorrect — while non-Muslims are prohibited from entering Makkah, this is not the reason for the timing. D is incorrect — there is no connection to Christian pilgrimage seasons.
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