What is Hajj?
Answer:
The literal meaning of "Hajj" is to intend or plan for and according to Shar'ee(شرعی) terminology it means to halt at 'Arafaat (the vast expense near Makkah where major Hajj rite is performed on 9th Zilhij after having adopted "Ehraam"(unstitched cloths) and to perform circumambulation of "Kabaah" (the House of Allaah Almighty). Performance of some rites, ceremonies and worships at various sacred sites in Makkah also come under Hajj. A particular time is fixed for the observance and performance of these rites and worships. If done on time, the Hajj is valid otherwise not.
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