LessonsFour Types of Timed Worship: The Role of TimeQuiz

The fourth type combines a measure-like role with a container-like role. Hajj is the example.

Its stated season is Shawwal, Dhu al-Qa'dah and the first 10 days of Dhu al-Hijjah. Two Hajj performances cannot be completed in that year's season, so its time is like a measure.

Yet the rites do not occupy that entire season. The example describes the rites within 9–13 Dhu al-Hijjah, a much smaller span. In this respect, the season is like a container.

These describe different things: the Hajj season and the period occupied by its rites. The point is the two roles of time, not that every named day is a separate obligatory act.

  • Hajj Time Has Two Roles

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Hajj Time Has Two Roles

Four Types of Timed Worship: The Role of Time

The fourth type combines a measure-like role with a container-like role. Hajj is the example.

Its stated season is Shawwal, Dhu al-Qa'dah and the first 10 days of Dhu al-Hijjah. Two Hajj performances cannot be completed in that year's season, so its time is like a measure.

Yet the rites do not occupy that entire season. The example describes the rites within 9–13 Dhu al-Hijjah, a much smaller span. In this respect, the season is like a container.

These describe different things: the Hajj season and the period occupied by its rites. The point is the two roles of time, not that every named day is a separate obligatory act.

  • Hajj Time Has Two Roles