Hajj Pilgrimage | MCQs

Explanation

• Masjid-e-Nimra is a mosque near Arafat in Mecca.
• Pilgrims gather at Masjid-e-Nimra on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
• It is also known as the "Musalla".
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon at this location.
• Pilgrims perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers combined at Masjid-e-Nimra during Hajj.

Explanation

Sayee, which is the act of walking seven times back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwah, begins at Safa and concludes at Marwah. Pilgrims start at Safa and complete the seven rounds, finishing at Marwah during the Hajj pilgrimage.

Explanation

• After performing Sayee, Hujjaj (pilgrims) typically go to Mina.
• Mina is one of the locations where certain rituals of Hajj are performed, and it is visited after completing the Sa'i between Safa and Marwah.

Explanation

In December 2023, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT) unveiled the Pak Hajj App, the initiative aims to facilitate pilgrims and streamline the entire Hajj experience through digitalization.

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Explanation

Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

It is a significant month for Muslims, particularly due to the pilgrimage of Hajj,

which takes place during this month.

Explanation

The encampment at Muzdalifah for one night during Hajj is called "Wuquf."

Pilgrims spend the night at Muzdalifah on the 9th and 10th days of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Engaging in the ritual of Wuquf, which involves standing in prayer, supplication, and collecting pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the Jamarat.

Explanation

Typically there are 5 Miqats

1. Yalamlam Miqat: This is the Miqat for the people of Yemen, India, Pakistan, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Japan.

2. Al-Juhfah: This Miqat is also known as Rabigh. This is the Miqat for the people of North America, North Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan.

3. Dhat Irq: This is the Miqat for the people of Iraq, Iran, China, and Russia.

4. Qarn Al-Manazil (Miqat Taif): This Miqat is also known as Al Sail Al Kabir. This is the Miqat for the people of U.A.E, Oman, Pakistan, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Najd, Riyadh, Dammam, and Khobar.

5. Dhul Hulayfah: This Miqat is also known as Abyar Ali. This Miqat is for the people of Medina.

Explanation

• Typically there are 5 Miqats
• 1. Yalamlam Miqat: This is the Miqat for the people of Yemen, India, Pakistan, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Japan.
• 2. Al-Juhfah: This Miqat is also known as Rabigh. This is the Miqat for the people of North America, North Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan.
• 3. Dhat Irq: This is the Miqat for the people of Iraq, Iran, China, and Russia.
• 4. Qarn Al-Manazil (Miqat Taif): This Miqat is also known as Al Sail Al Kabir. This is the Miqat for the people of U.A.E, Oman, Pakistan, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Najd, Riyadh, Dammam, and Khobar.
• 5. Dhul Hulayfah: This Miqat is also known as Abyar Ali. This Miqat is for the people of Medina.

Explanation

• The stoning of Jamarat is performed during Hajj on the days of Eid al-Adha, specifically on the 10th, 11th, and 12th days of Zul-Hajj.

Explanation

• From Mina, Muzdalifa is a location located 3 miles away from Makkah in Saudi Arabia.