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    Posted October 18, 2012 by
    MZafar
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    The Hajj: Have you been?

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    Hajj: Journey of a lifetime

    By MZafar  |  Posted October 18, 2012  |  Simi Valley, California
     

    CNN PRODUCER NOTE     iReporter MZafar, who lives in the US but is originally from Pakistan, performed Hajj in 2011 and describes the journey as "the dream of all Muslims". Particularly moving, he says, was the sight of so many different nationalities circling the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the distinctive cubic building considered the most holy place in Islam. He advises those going on Hajj to remain patient and assist those around them. "Always try to help others, give charity as much as possible, especially to those who work around the Kaaba for cleaning," he says.
    - sarahbrowngb, CNN iReport producer

    Hajj is one of 5 pillar of Islam. . All Muslims need to perform Hajj at least once in their life time (if they can afford it). If someone afford to travel to Makkah, should perform Hajj as soon as possible.

     

    This is a dream of every Muslims to go to Makkah to see the Holly Kaba and perform Hajj. Several people those are less fortunate saves money in their whole life to just to go to Makkah and perform Hajj.

     

    Kaba was built by Profit Ibrahim (Abraham) . Muslims around the world pray five times a day facing toward kaba.

     

    Once we arrived in Makah and look at the Kaba, we couldn’t believe our eyes. Cannot explain our feelings when we looked at the Kaba first time. This is the moment when you prayers are accepted.

     

    While people are there, they should pray for forgiveness, pray for their families, friends and for all the people suffering in the world.

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