Hajj is pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime for those who can afford it, while the first three pillars are obligatory on all Muslim men and women.1, 2
During his Hajj, before sunrise on December 21, 1971, Rashad Khalifa's soul was taken to a place in the universe and introduced to all the prophets as God's Messenger of the Covenant.1, 2
The Quran restores Zakat in verse 6:141 and restores Hajj to the four correct months.1
Hajj and Umrah are decreed once in a lifetime for those who can afford it; Hajj commemorates Abraham's submission and must be observed in the four Sacred Months, while Umrah can be any time.1
Hajj continues with a day at Arafat, a night at Muzdalifah, days at Mina with an animal sacrifice to feed the poor, stoning that symbolizes rejecting Satan's polytheism, and a farewell circling of the Ka'bah.1, 2, 3
Hajj has been distorted, as most Muslims observe it only a few days in Zul-Hijjah and count the wrong months as sacred, a distortion strongly condemned.1
Pilgrimage begins with a bath and Ihraam, men in seamless sheets and women in modest dress, and pilgrims abstain from intercourse, shaving, haircuts, arguments, misconduct, and bad language, while cleanliness is encouraged.1, 2
The Umrah portion consists of walking around the Ka'bah seven times while glorifying God and then walking between Safa and Marwah seven times.1, 2
Visiting Muhammad's tomb and treating it as a second Sacred Mosque is flagrant idolatry that nullifies the pilgrims' Hajj and violates the Quran.1, 2
Both Hajj and Umrah must be observed in pilgrimage, since the verse says and rather than or, showing how precisely the Quran's wording must be read.1, 2, 3
Believers must still go to the Sacred Mosque and perform Hajj even if idol worshipers fill it, because hundreds there believe in God alone.1, 2, 3, 4
Going around the Kaaba or between Safa and Marwa is not idol worship because it is done by God's commandment, as the angels fell prostrate before Adam by command.1, 2, 3
The pilgrim's call Labbayk means I respond to you my Lord and I obey your commandments.1
Almost every practice of Hajj is mentioned in the Quran.1
Circling the Kaaba is not worship of it, because God permits it, just as the angels prostrated before Adam in obedience to God without worshiping Adam.1, 2, 3, 4
Believers must complete Hajj and Umrah for God whenever they are able, and during the state of sanctity they do not cut hair, wear makeup, or wear clothes distinguishing rich from poor.1, 2, 3, 4
At Hajj there is no distinction between rich and poor, and likewise no special place is reserved for the great in the Hereafter.1, 2, 3
It is no sin to seek commercial benefits during Hajj.1
Pilgrims may finish the final days at Mina in two days or stay longer without error, so long as they maintain righteousness, because the Quran considers circumstances like crowds and few buses.1, 2, 3, 4
Some pilgrims get carried away and throw their shoes because their guides tell them they are throwing stones at Satan himself.1, 2
The huge crowd at Arafat reminds us of the Day of Judgment, when all past, present, and future generations will be gathered at once on this earth.1, 2, 3, 4
The seven days of fasting for a pilgrim who cannot afford the sacrifice are done after returning home, which does not apply to those who live there.1, 2, 3
Throwing the stones at Mina is a symbol of rejecting Satan's temptation of Abraham to disobey God, and it is done three times with seven stones each time.1, 2
During Hajj the pilgrim memorizes and repeatedly utters Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la shareeka laka labbayk, responding to God's call and affirming He has no partner.1, 2
Hajj is done only in Mecca: men wear seamless clothes and women modest dress so rich and poor look alike, then circling the Kaaba, Safa and Marwa, Arafat, and Mina, steps mentioned in the Quran.1, 2, 3, 4
Hajj to Mecca is a pillar of Islam only for those who can afford it, and it commemorates Abraham's exemplary submission to God, not the man himself.1, 2, 3
One should perfect one's religion before Hajj, since going too early can bring disillusion or arrogance, while a proper Hajj should make a person more humble.1, 2, 3
Pilgrims should never go to Medina, because idolizing the Prophet at his tomb ruins not only the Hajj but the whole religion.1, 2, 3
Anyone who does not sacrifice an animal during Hajj under certain conditions is to fast three days during Hajj and seven days after returning home.1, 2, 3
Every Muslim must observe the contact prayer and fast Ramadan, rich or poor, while Zakat is only for the rich and not every Muslim performs Hajj, which the numbers reflect.1, 2, 3
Dr. Khalifa says that while fully awake in Mecca he was taken somewhere in the universe and shown all the prophets, who looked at him one by one and nodded approvingly.1, 2, 3, 4
The Hajj is ruined by going to Madinah and worshipping at the tomb of the Prophet.1
Submitters observe the Hajj pilgrimage at the Sacred Shrine during the four sacred months.1
Pilgrimage to Mecca is made once in a lifetime by those who can afford it, commemorating Abraham's submission to God.1
After the stoning, pilgrims return to Mecca and walk seven times around the Ka'aba as the last step of Hajj, praising God and following the Quran's rules throughout.1
From Muzdalifah pilgrims go to Mena to spend a few days commemorating God.1, 2
Hajj can be a great conference of submitters from distant nations responding to God alone, and we should ask God for the chance to make pilgrimage in our lifetime.1, 2
Hajj is one of the pillars of Submission and is done by visiting the Sacred Mosque in Mecca, which Abraham and Ismail built.1, 2
Pilgrimage begins with the state of Ihram, entered by showering and wearing Ihram clothes, seamless sheets for men and a modest comfortable dress for women.1
Pilgrims commemorate God by saying that they have responded to Him and proclaiming that He has no partner.1