... about the religion and enable us to learn the importance of aspects of it to individuals. I intend to explore the Islamic Ritual of Hajj, as it is part of the religion I follow so I feel this gives me a better insight and understanding, by using Smart's Model I intend to explore how this ritual is easier understood by applying the Dimensional Model. Ninian Smart's 'Dimensional Model', developed a system of aspects of religion. This provided a framework against which religions can be compared. The dimensions are the practical and emotional dimension, the narrative or mythic dimension, doctrinal and philosophical dimension, the ethical and legal dimension, the social and institutional dimension and the material dimension. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, it is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the Islamic month of Dhu-al-Qadah, every Muslim is expected to make this journey to Mecca and the Kaaba (a black stone ...

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