Quran in English - Chapter 22 – The Pilgrimage

Surah al-Hajj is the 22nd surah (chapter) in the Quran and consists of 78 verses. This surah is called "al-Hajj" which means "hajj" or "pilgrimage" because in this surah God provides instructions and commands related to the pilgrimage.

Surah al-Hajj begins with an introduction to the Last Day and the power of God as the Creator of the heavens and the earth. Furthermore, this surah reminds people of the attitude of humility and submission to God and the importance of worshiping earnestly.

The surah also explains the commandments of Hajj such as ihram (becoming pure), tawaf (going around the Kaaba), sa'i (running between the hills of Safa and Marwah), wuquf at Arafat, stoning the Jamrah, and slaughtering sacrificial animals. This surah also emphasizes that the purpose of performing the Hajj is to get closer to God.

In addition, Suruh al-Hajj also highlights the importance of maintaining good social relations and emphasizes that every human action will be accounted for in the afterlife. This Surah reminds Muslims to always adhere to the teachings of Islam by staying away from polytheism and jahiliyyah practices.

Overall, Surah al-Hajj provides important guidance and instructions for Muslims in performing the Hajj pilgrimage and reminds them of the importance of living in accordance with Islamic teachings. The surah also teaches the values of sincerity, tawakkal, and piety to God.

The Quran

Translated by Talal Itani

www.ClearQuran.org

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