How many times the word Hajj mentioned in Quran?

The word “Hajj” (الحج) is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an 12 times.

These mentions appear in different forms related to pilgrimage, such as commands, rulings, and references to the rituals of Hajj.

For example, one clear mention is in:

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:196)

“And complete the Hajj and ‘Umrah for Allah…”

And also:

Surah Aal-Imran (3:97)

“…And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House—for whoever is able to find thereto a way…”

Here are the 12 places in the Qur’an where the word “Hajj” (الحج) is mentioned:

1. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:158)

“…So whoever performs Hajj or ‘Umrah…”

2. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:189)

“…They ask you about the new moons. Say: They are measurements of time for people and for Hajj…”

3. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:196)

“And complete the Hajj and ‘Umrah for Allah…”

4. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:197)

“Hajj is [during] well-known months…”

5. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:198)

“There is no blame upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord [during Hajj]…”

6. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:199)

(Context of Hajj rites, continuing instructions of Hajj)

7. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:203)

(Closing rulings connected to Hajj days and remembrance)

8. Surah Aal-Imran (3:97)

“…Pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House is a duty owed to Allah…”

9. Surah At-Tawbah (9:3)

“And [this is] a declaration from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater Hajj…”

10. Surah Al-Hajj (22:25)

(Refers to those who prevent people from the Sacred Mosque and Hajj)

11. Surah Al-Hajj (22:27)

“And proclaim to the people the Hajj…”

12. Surah Al-Hajj (22:28)

(Mentions benefits and rituals connected to Hajj)

Note:

Some verses mention “Hajj” explicitly, while others refer to it within the context of its rites and rulings.

The word appears both as “Hajj” (الحج) and in related expressions like “Al-Hajj Al-Akbar” (the greater pilgrimage).

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