commended that the pilgrims leave Makkah as soon as the pilgrimage is completed. The pilrim also asks Allah to accept the rituals and promise to abide by the divine commands.When the pilgrims return to their homes throughout the world, they may have the title Haji attached to their name to show that they have taken part in this mandatory Islamic ritual.Muslims believe the rites of Hajj were designed by God and taught to the people of faith through Prophet Muhammad. They believe from the time of Adam, there have been many prophets, which include such figures as Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and that Muhammad was the last of the Prophets of God.The Hajj was designed to help to develop Gods consciousness and spirituality. It is also an opportunity for people to find forgiveness for their sins, which have accumulated throughout their lives. The Prophet Muhammad once said, “A person who performs the Hajj properly will return as a newly born baby free from all sins”(Shariat 178). The Hajj also brings together Muslims from all around the world, of different races, languages, and ethic groups, to come together as one to worship God....
