CIVILIZED VALUES TAUGHT DURING ḤAJJ: THEORY AND PRACTICE

القيم الحضاريّة في شعيرة الحج: دراسة نظرية تطبيقية

Abstract

Ḥajj is a transformative spiritual journey that undertakes individuals and communities through an experience of self-exploration and self-purification to acquire a range of values and principles of civilization that are lacking in most nations in the contemporary world. This research emphasized the most prominent values ​​learned and experienced through the process of this devotional and spiritual journey to be adopted by individuals and community.  The most prominent values include; educational, ethical, social, economic, and administrative values such as discipline, modesty, patience, kindness, compassion, gratitude, and tolerance. These values, when internalized, enable individuals and communities to foster a spirit of unity, harmony, and cooperation that transcends cultural, linguistic, and national boundaries. Moreover, the process of Ḥajj also enables individuals and communities to develop a deep sense of responsibility towards fellow human beings, and to appreciate the importance of social justice, equality, and fairness. By internalizing these values and principles, individuals and communities can contribute to the development of a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.