Step inside the most sacred place on Earth with “At the House of Allah”. Continuing through Grandpa’s cherished Hajj Journal, learners are drawn into the awe-inspiring moments of tawaf around the Kaʿbah and saʿy between the mountains of Safa and Marwah, experiencing the spiritual depth of hajj through heartfelt personal reflection.

Through Grandpa’s journal entries, young learners witness his first glimpse of the Kaʿbah, the tears that fell as he raised his hands in duʿa, and the overwhelming sense of love and humility that washed over him during tawaf. The lesson unpacks the spiritual significance of the Black Stone, Maqam Ibrahim, and the duʿa recited between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone, helping learners understand that every action of hajj carries deep meaning rooted in tawhid and servitude to Allah.

The second part of the lesson turns to the story of Hajar علیہا السلام, whose unwavering trust in Allah during saʿy between Safa and Marwah continues to inspire millions of pilgrims to this day. Learners are invited to reflect on how her example of complete reliance on Allah is one of the most powerful lessons embedded within hajj. The Quranic verse reminding us that Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah anchors this reflection beautifully.

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Learning Objectives

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In this lesson, learners will:

Describe the importance of the Kaʿbah
Explore the secrets of tawaf
Reflect on the secrets of saʿy

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Key Features

Fill in the blanks to complete labelling the different parts of the Kaʿbah
Write an extended answer explaining why the Kaʿbah is one of the most important symbols of Islam, using guided key words
Write at least seven secrets of tawaf and saʿy based on the lesson’s journal entries

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