The 5 Pillars of Islam

[القلب الحزين]

5. Hajj – The Pilgrimage to Makkah
The fifth and final pillar of Islam is to perform the hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah. Every year millions of Muslims make their way to the Kaba, the Sacred House of Allah in Makkah to perform the pilgrimage.

It is one of the most significant forms of worship in Islam and it demonstrates unity among the Muslims.


This action is required from every Muslim to perform at least once in their lifetime if they are physically and financially capable. It is a deed that requires much time and energy from a person which is why it is required to be done only once in a lifetime.

The reward for performing hajj is great. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said concerning the reward of hajj:

“He who performs Hajj seeking Allah’s pleasure and avoids all lewdness and sins (therein) will return after Hajj free from all sins, just as he was on the day his mother gave birth to him.”
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him