Islam and Peace
What is Islam?
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7. HAJJ (PILGRIMAGE)
Hajj means pilgrimage. That is, visiting sacred
places in Hijaz in the month of Zul Hijja in order to
perform the annual worship of Hajj required of a
believer once in a lifetime. Hajj is a symbol of
Islamic unity. It is through Hajj that interaction
takes place between Muslims on an international
scale. Then it is also through Hajj that Muslims from
all over the world are reminded of Abraham’s
sacrifice. On the pilgrimage they also witness the
historical places associated with the Prophet of
Islam. In this way they return with a long-lasting
inspiration, which continues to activate them to
adhere to the path of God throughout their lives.
8. DAWAH (INVOCATION)
Dawah means to call, to invite. A Muslim who has
received the message of God must do his utmost to
communicate this message to other human beings.
This dawah work in its nature is a prophetic task.
The more one follows the way of the Prophet in the
performance of this task, the greater the reward one
will receive for it.
