The Social Relevance of Hajj

THE SOCIAL RELEVANCE OF HAJJ shoulder, they move around the Kabah in a circular motion, which teaches the lesson of unity and collaboration, acting as a single entity, coming together, and working collectively. It is a practical demonstration of movement in response to a single command. This is also an external aspect of a great training system that everyone is required to remove their individual clothing and wear the same simple attire. Here, the distinction between the king and the commoner disappears. The privileges of Eastern and Western clothing vanish into thin air. In the common attire of Ihram, everyone appears as if they have only one identity. All people are mere servants of God. Besides that, no one holds any other status or importance. Visit to Madinah Although the prescribed rituals of Hajj are concluded in Makkah, most pilgrims also visit Madinah after completing Hajj. The ancient name of Madinah was Yathrib. However, towards the end of his life, the Prophet of Islam made it his center. Since then, it has been known as Madinat al-Nabi (the City of the Prophet). Madinah is its abbreviation. Masjid al-Nabawi built by Prophet Muhammad, is located in Madinah. His grave lies inside the Masjid al-Nabawi. The remnant signs of his prophetic life can be seen all around.