Hajj / Pilgrimage in Islam – 🕋

Tawhid is the first pillar of Islam, while Hajj is the fifth. It is obligatory for Muslims to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime, provided they meet the required conditions. Hajj holds immense significance as it is a divine obligation from Allah. It serves as a complete physical, mental, and spiritual journey, offering profound healing to the souls of the pilgrims (hujjaj). In the field of Islamic Studies, multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to Hajj frequently appear in competitive exams like CSS, PMS, CCE, etc. Therefore, our team has compiled a summary of past exam questions, along with a list of potential questions that may feature in future tests, as outlined below.

Muslims are performing Umrah which is a part of Hajj.

The word “Hajj” in Arabic means:

  1. Journey
  2. Pilgrimage
  3. Travel
  4. Visit

The literal meaning of Hajj is to intend to go somewhere for:

  1. Travel
  2. Journey of Worship
  3. The sake of Visiting
  4. Migration

Hajj was made obligatory in which Hijri year?

  1. 7th A.H
  2. 8th A.H
  3. 9th A.H
  4. 10th A.H

The first Hajj was performed by:

  1. Hazrat Ibrahim A.S & Ismael AS
  2. Hazrat Yaqoob A.S & Yousuf AS
  3. Hazrat Adam A.S & Hazrat Hawa
  4. Hazrat Musa A.S & Haroon AS

The ritual of Hajj is performed in the Islamic month of:

  1. Muharram
  2. Shawwal
  3. Rajab
  4. Zilhajj

“Maqbool Hajj” means a Hajj which is:

  1. Accepted
  2. Performed Early
  3. With Sacrifice
  4. Long

“Mabroor Hajj” means a Hajj that is observed:

  1. In Company
  2. With Charity
  3. Correctly
  4. Repeatedly

The typical way of wearing the dress of Hajj is called:

  1. Taqsir
  2. Iztibah
  3. Rami
  4. Talbiyah

Which Kalma is recited on the way to Mina during Hajj?

  1. Kalma Tayyaba
  2. Kalma Shahada
  3. Kalma Tamjeed
  4. Kalma Tauheed

The ritual of Hajj is performed over how many days?

  1. Five
  2. Four
  3. Seven
  4. Six