Pillars and Practices of Islam
Identify the correct description of Hajj.
- A. The obligatory charity that Muslims must pay, typically calculated at two and a half percent of eligible wealth annually
- B. The Islamic call to prayer announced before each of the five daily prayers
- C. The pilgrimage to Mecca that is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are financially and physically able ✓
- D. The special voluntary night prayers offered during the month of Ramadan
Correct answer
C. The pilgrimage to Mecca that is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are financially and physically able
Explanation
'Hajj' refers to the pilgrimage to Mecca that is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who are financially and physically able.