Hajj: the impact on believers

Religious education

Pupils will analyse why Jerusalem is a sacred place for many Jews, Christians and Muslims. From this they will explain what the experience of visiting sacred places might mean. Investigating case studies of Makkah and the Shi'a shrine of Karbala will deepen their sense of diversity in Islam.

Pilgrimage: why might some people visit Jerusalem, Karbala or Makkah?

Approximately how many people go on Hajj each year?

Pilgrims go on Hajj from all across the world. Put the countries below in order of the number of pilgrims that go on Hajj from these countries each year, starting with the largest number of pilgrims.

pillars in Makkah at which Muslims throw stones during Hajj

Match each key term to the correct definition.

to remember Hagar and Ishmael's search for water

Why do Muslims throw stones at Jamarat during Hajj?

having a more important place in the mosque

What might the spiritual impact of Hajj be for a Muslim?

a special head covering used by pilgrims 

someone who goes on a journey to a holy place

Match each keyword to the correct definition.

Which of these are the most important reasons for a Muslim to go on Hajj?

What is the name of the stone building in Makkah's Great Mosque, believed to be the first place of worship to Allah?

Which of these are important ways a Muslim might spiritually prepare for Hajj?

Starter Quiz