Hajj: Rituals & Spiritual Benefits MCQs with Answer
What is the significance of Hajj in Islam?
A) It is an optional pilgrimage
B) It is a Sunnah for the rich only
C) It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam
D) It is only for scholars
Which Islamic month is Hajj performed in?
A) Ramadan
B) Muharram
C) Dhu al-Hijjah
D) Rabi al-Awwal
What is the Ihram in Hajj?
A) A state of purity and intention for Hajj
B) A tent used in Mina
C) A specific type of prayer
D) A special food eaten during Hajj
Which two white garments are worn by male pilgrims during Hajj?
A) Kafan
B) Ihram
C) Turban and robe
D) Jubbah and cap
What is the first ritual of Hajj upon entering Makkah?
A) Performing Tawaf around the Kaaba
B) Sacrificing an animal
C) Throwing stones at Jamarat
D) Visiting Madinah
What does the Sa’i ritual symbolize in Hajj?
A) Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice
B) The struggle of Hajar searching for water
C) The migration of Muslims to Madinah
D) The Prophet Muhammad’s last sermon
Between which two hills does Sa’i take place?
A) Uhud and Noor
B) Safa and Marwah
C) Arafat and Mina
D) Muzdalifah and Mina
Which day is known as the Day of Arafah?
A) 8th Dhu al-Hijjah
B) 9th Dhu al-Hijjah
C) 10th Dhu al-Hijjah
D) 11th Dhu al-Hijjah
What is the main ritual performed at Arafah?
A) Throwing stones at Jamarat
B) Making Dua and seeking forgiveness
C) Drinking Zamzam water
D) Performing another Tawaf
What happens at Muzdalifah during Hajj?
A) Pilgrims rest and collect pebbles for Jamarat
B) Pilgrims sacrifice animals
C) Pilgrims perform another Tawaf
D) Pilgrims visit the grave of the Prophet
What is the purpose of stoning the Jamarat?
A) To honor Prophet Ibrahim’s struggle against Shaytan
B) To mark the end of Hajj
C) To symbolize patience
D) To show unity among Muslims
On which day is the ritual of animal sacrifice performed?
A) 8th Dhu al-Hijjah
B) 9th Dhu al-Hijjah
C) 10th Dhu al-Hijjah
D) 12th Dhu al-Hijjah
What does the animal sacrifice in Hajj symbolize?
A) Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son
B) The migration of Muslims to Madinah
C) The purification of sins
D) The victory of Muslims in battles
Which water source is considered sacred and consumed during Hajj?
A) Zamzam
B) Euphrates
C) Nile
D) Jordan River
What is the farewell Tawaf called?
A) Tawaf al-Wida
B) Tawaf al-Ifadah
C) Tawaf al-Sunnah
D) Tawaf al-Nafl
How many rounds of Tawaf are performed around the Kaaba?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 10
What is the Kaaba draped with?
A) White linen
B) Green cloth
C) Silk and gold-embroidered black cloth
D) Plain cotton fabric
Which famous sermon did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) deliver during Hajj?
A) Farewell Sermon
B) Sermon of Madinah
C) Sermon of the Cave
D) Sermon of Battle
What is the reward for a Hajj that is accepted by Allah?
A) Wealth
B) Erasure of past sins
C) A long life
D) Immediate entry to Paradise
Which city must all pilgrims travel to for Hajj?
A) Madinah
B) Jerusalem
C) Makkah
D) Baghdad
What is the significance of shaving the head after Hajj?
A) It marks purification and humility
B) It is a sign of mourning
C) It is a cultural practice
D) It is an optional act
What is Talbiyah?
A) A call for prayer
B) The special prayer recited during Hajj
C) A part of the Prophet’s sermon
D) A farewell greeting
Which phrase is repeated in Talbiyah?
A) “Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik”
B) “SubhanAllah wa bihamdihi”
C) “La ilaha illa Allah”
D) “Allahu Akbar”
Who is obligated to perform Hajj?
A) Every Muslim once in a lifetime if financially and physically able
B) Only scholars and leaders
C) Only wealthy individuals
D) Only those over 50 years old
What is the spiritual benefit of Hajj?
A) Strengthens faith and unity among Muslims
B) Increases wealth
C) Grants political power
D) Allows personal business expansion
What is the Black Stone in the Kaaba known as?
A) Hajr al-Aswad
B) Rukn al-Yamani
C) Maqam Ibrahim
D) Al-Maqdis
Which of the following is NOT part of Hajj?
A) Fasting
B) Tawaf
C) Sa’i
D) Stoning the Jamarat