What does hajj mean?
Hajj means (Islam) The pilgrimage to Mecca made by pious Muslims; the fifth of the five pillars of Islam..
Hajj
/hæd͡ʒ/ · noun
Meaning
(Islam) The pilgrimage to Mecca made by pious Muslims; the fifth of the five pillars of Islam..
Example Sentences
The word Hajj is explained by Moslem divines to mean “Kasd,” or aspiration, and to express man’s sentiment that he is but a wayfarer on earth wending towards another and a nobler world.
The restored cottage, which has been open to tourists since 1891 (Woodrow Wilson came here on a cycling tour in 1899), is the Kaabah of a Lake District haj, a must-see for all pilgrims.
“He passed away due to diabetes while in prison,” the residential committee member said. “He was serving time in Tumshuq Prison for performing the hajj pilgrimage.”
Synonyms for hajj
Antonyms for hajj
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Word Forms
- hajjes
- hadj
- haj
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hajj?
Common synonyms include hadj, haj.
What is the opposite of hajj?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hajj in a sentence?
The word Hajj is explained by Moslem divines to mean “Kasd,” or aspiration, and to express man’s sentiment that he is but a wayfarer on earth wending towards another and a nobler world.
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