History of Hajj

HISTORY OF HAJJ The history of Hajj is associated with the lives of the Prophets—Abraham and Ishmael, who laid the foundation of ushering in the age of monotheism. H ajj is a global and congregational act of worship. Its dates are determined according to the lunar months. The rituals of Hajj are performed within five days, from the 8th to the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah, in and around the places of Makkah. The history of Hajj is associated with the lives of the Prophets—Abraham and Ishmael. It was God’s plan to establish a revolution based on monotheism. For this purpose, God sent many prophets in ancient times. However, no team was formed through these prophets. As a result, the desired revolution based on monotheism could not be established in ancient times. Afterward, God Almighty devised a new plan through Prophet Abraham. In accordance with this plan, Prophet Abraham settled his wife Hajar and his son Ishmael in the desert of Arabia. The Quran refers to this event with the following words of Prophet Abraham: “O Lord! I have settled