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.

The word “Hajj” in Arabic means:
- Journey
- Pilgrimage
- Travel
- Visit
The literal meaning of Hajj is to intend to go somewhere for:
- Travel
- Journey of Worship
- The sake of Visiting
- Migration
Hajj was made obligatory in which Hijri year?
- 7th A.H
- 8th A.H
- 9th A.H
- 10th A.H
The first Hajj was performed by:
- Hazrat Ibrahim A.S & Ismael AS
- Hazrat Yaqoob A.S & Yousuf AS
- Hazrat Adam A.S & Hazrat Hawa
- Hazrat Musa A.S & Haroon AS
The ritual of Hajj is performed in the Islamic month of:
- Muharram
- Shawwal
- Rajab
- Zilhajj
“Maqbool Hajj” means a Hajj which is:
- Accepted
- Performed Early
- With Sacrifice
- Long
“Mabroor Hajj” means a Hajj that is observed:
- In Company
- With Charity
- Correctly
- Repeatedly
The typical way of wearing the dress of Hajj is called:
- Taqsir
- Iztibah
- Rami
- Talbiyah
Which Kalma is recited on the way to Mina during Hajj?
- Kalma Tayyaba
- Kalma Shahada
- Kalma Tamjeed
- Kalma Tauheed
The ritual of Hajj is performed over how many days?
- Five
- Four
- Seven
- Six