Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A pilgrimage to Mecca during Dhu’l Hijja, considered obligatory for every Muslim who is capable of undertaking it at least once in his or her life.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A pilgrimage to Mecca; every Muslim must make this journey at least once.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
hajj .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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The haj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are obliged to make at least once in their lives if they are able.
Post-American Presidency Pamela Geller 2010
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The haj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are obliged to make at least once in their lives if they are able.
Post-American Presidency Pamela Geller 2010
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While Islam dictates that going on the haj does not mean selling property while you're still wondering how to pay for your child's university fees, try telling that to the millions who continue to do so, either because of their sense of devotion or the prestige associated with the "haj" title.
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Al haj Murad Ebrahim said the Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF had asked Malaysia, which has been hosting talks since 2001, to help move the negotiations forward after the rebels rejected Manila's peace proposal last month.
Rebels say not ready to resume peace with Philippines Reuters 2011
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Al haj Murad Ebrahim said the Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF had asked Malaysia, which has been hosting talks since 2001, to help move the negotiations forward after the rebels rejected Manila's peace proposal last month.
Rebels say not ready to resume peace with Philippines Reuters 2011
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Al haj Murad Ebrahim said the Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF had asked Malaysia, which has been hosting talks since 2001, to help move the negotiations forward after the rebels rejected Manila's peace proposal last month.
Rebels say not ready to resume peace with Philippines The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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Al haj Murad Ebrahim said the Moro Islamic Liberation Front MILF had asked Malaysia, which has been hosting talks since 2001, to help move the negotiations forward after the rebels rejected Manila's peace proposal last month.
Rebels say not ready to resume peace with Philippines The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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Non-Muslims are not permitted to make the haj or even to enter Mecca, the site of the pilgrimage and the holiest city in Islam.
Post-American Presidency Pamela Geller 2010
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Yet in May 2009, the Daily Times of Pakistan reported that Sarah Obama would perform haj this year along with her son Syed Obama, a private TV channel reported on Saturday.
Post-American Presidency Pamela Geller 2010
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Non-Muslims are not permitted to make the haj or even to enter Mecca, the site of the pilgrimage and the holiest city in Islam.
Post-American Presidency Pamela Geller 2010
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