Glossary — The Hajj Network

the Hajj
the Hajj, the fifth pillar and the lifetime journey to God's House
ihram
ihram, the white unstitched dress and intention entered for Hajj
tawaf
tawaf, the seven circles walked around the Kaaba in opening
the Kaaba
the Kaaba, the sacred House and the Muslims' qibla everywhere
Arafah
Arafah, the great standing that is the Hajj itself
the stones (jamarat)
the jamarat, the stoning of the three pillars at Mina
the sacrifice
the sacrifice of Hajj whose meat feeds the poor
the Hajj routes
the Hajj routes, caravans reaching Mecca from every horizon
Mina
Mina, the valley of tents between Arafah and Mecca
sa'i (the walk)
sa'i, the seven walks between Safa and Marwah
Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa, the pilgrim king whose caravan shook the gold markets
the millions
the millions who reach Mecca each year today

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