Farewell Pilgrimage

Islamic history

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The Farewell Pilgrimage, also known as the Hajj, is a significant event in Islamic history, led by the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. This pilgrimage to Mecca is a precedent for the annual Hajj, a pillar of Islam that every Muslim is expected to complete once in their lifetime if able.12

During the Hajj, pilgrims enter a sacred state called ihram, wearing seamless white garments and abstaining from certain activities. Key rituals include circling the Ka'bah, running between the hills of Safa and Marwah, and traveling to Mina and Arafat. This event solidified Muhammad's leadership and set the standard for future Islamic pilgrimages, reinforcing the unity of the Muslim community.3412

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…Mecca in 632, the so-called Farewell Pilgrimage, the precedent for all future Muslim pilgrimages. He dies in June 632 in Medina. Since no arrangement for his succession has been made, his death provokes a major dispute over the future leadership of the community he has founded.
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…Mecca in 632, the so-called Farewell Pilgrimage, the precedent for all future Muslim pilgrimages. He dies in June 632 in Medina. Since no arrangement for his succession has been made, his death provokes a major dispute over the future leadership of the community he has founded.
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