ILM AL-HÂL

221 HAJJ (PILGRIMAGE) The fifth pillar of Islâm is Hajj. Hajj is to dress in Ihrâm (special garment for Hajj) in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, to make Waqaf (pause) on the day of Arafah (9th of Dhul- Hijjah) at Arafat and to make Tawâf around the Holy Ka’bah. It is Fardh (obligatory) for all Muslims to make Hajj once in their lives, who are able to do so. CONDITIONS OF HAJJ BEING FARDH (OBLIGATORY) 1. To be a Muslim, 2. To be an adult, 3. To be sane, 4. To be free, 5. To have enough financial means for travel and