The Significance of the Middle Ground in the Hajj Pilgrimage
Muzdalifa is a location located between the city of Mecca and the plain of Arafat, and it is a significant location during the Hajj pilgrimage. After spending the day at Arafat, Muslims perform the Maghrib and Isha prayers in Muzdalifa. It is during this time that Muslims gather pebbles, which will be used in the next stage of the Hajj, the stoning of the devil.
After the prayers, Muslims spend the night in Muzdalifa in tents or under the open sky. Many people choose to sleep on the ground, as it is believed that it brings them closer to Allah. The following morning, Muslims perform the Fajr prayer and then leave for Mina.
The Symbolic Power of the Rami Ritual in Mina
Mina is a small valley located about five kilometers east of Mecca. It is here that Muslims will perform the stoning of the devil, or the Rami, which is one of the final rituals of the Hajj. The stoning of the devil is performed at three pillars representing the devil, and is done by throwing pebbles at the pillars, symbolizing the rejection of Satan’s temptations.
After the stoning, Muslims perform the animal sacrifice, or Qurbani, to commemorate the sacrifice of Ibrahim. This is followed by the cutting of the hair or shaving of the head, which marks the end of the state of Ihram and the completion of the Hajj.
Finally, Muslims return to Mecca for the final Tawaf and Sa’i, and then they can leave Mecca and return to their homes.
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