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hajji

hajji

1 8.8
A Muslim who has gone to Mecca for a holy journey and is shown respect
  • noun
  • /ˈhɑːdʒi/
translation icon : peregrino a La Meca
  • Lastly, as one Hajji said, "Always keep in mind that Hajj is a test."

Examples

  • Welcome, prospective Hajji, to a unique journey.

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  • This Hajji says he needs to talk to you about something.

  • I mean, Hajji has more respect for us than you do.

  • As one experienced Hajji stated, "Look at your personal weaknesses and flaws."

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  • As a first-time Hajji, it's natural to be unfamiliar with the rites, so ask scholars in the group.

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  • An experienced Hajji advised: "Treat tawaf (walking 7 times around the Kabah) like prayer and strive for khushoo' concentration."

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  • I called Hajji Agha Lalai, a distinguished elder and acting chairman of the Kandahar Provincial Council, who is from the Panjwai area.

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  • There's so much waiting time, and as a traveler—and a Hajji at that—you are in such a great position to have your duas answered.

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  • Abbas, the preacher, said effusively, "First, I want to say that we are not hostages, but guests of a really great man—his name is Hajji Abu Ibrahim.

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  • After completing his pilgrimage, Ahmed proudly introduced himself as a hajji to the guests at the celebration.

Synonyms

haji
vshajji
7 9.1

A Muslim who has made a religious trip to Mecca and is given a respectful title

is identical in meaning but spelled in another common variant
hadji
vshajji
  • UK
1 9.9

A Muslim who has made the religious journey to Mecca

is the same title but uses a different spelling form

Surface Forms

hajji singular
hajjis plural

Etymology

Hajji comes from the Arabic word Hajj, which means 'pilgrimage' to Mecca. A hajji is someone who has made that sacred journey and the title is a sign of respect, like the English word pilgrim.