REL 2000 Chapter : Rituals And The Hajj
Document Summary
Archway serves as a beacon to invite the world. (temples must have this) Puja-object used to develop a better connection with god (pictures,statues,etc) Trying to attain truth through rituals of love and devotion. In the end, one releases the deity from the puja. Lights two candles, wave hands three times and say the blessing. Pilgrims chant the hajj when venturing toward the kabba. The pilgrims then perform silja goin through two hilltops two times rapidly. Pilgrims drink the water made by angel gabriel. On 8th day, crowd diminishes to valley of mina (5 miles east of mecca) 44,000 tents set up for pilgrims in mina. If one becomes angry he breaks the spiritual sanctity (ihram-refers to clothing as well, sign of humility) Then they leave mina and venture to arafatt while singing the chant of the hajj. Jabal rama (mountain where muhammad gave last sermon) Only when the sun sets can pilgrims leave arafat.
