What is the history of the Hajj rituals and its sacred observances, such as the circumambulation between Safa and Marwah (Sa'i), the stoning of the pillars (ramy al-jamarat), the circumambulation of the Kaaba (Tawaf), the standing at 'Arafat (Wuquf bi 'Arafat), the drinking of Zamzam water, the lodging in Mina and Muzdalifah, and the offering of sacrificial animals (dhahb al-hady)?

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it has specific rituals performed according to the guidance of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. The primary purpose of the Hajj rituals is to establish the remembrance of Allah Almighty and to glorify His sacred symbols. Moreover, the essence of worship is the servant's humility before his Master through obedience. Some acts of worship have understandable meanings, such as prayer, zakat, and fasting, while others are not as comprehensible, such as the Sa'y (walking between Safa and Marwa) and the Ramy (stoning the pillars), to ensure the soul's complete submission to Allah's command.

The history of the obligation of Hajj before the advent of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, dates back to Prophet Ibrahim's call to people for Hajj. As for Islam, it was made obligatory in the ninth or tenth year of the Hijra. Circumambulating the Kaaba (Tawaf) has existed since the time of Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail, peace be upon them. The practice of Ramal (brisk walking) in Tawaf began by the command of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to show the Muslims' strength before the polytheists. As for Zamzam water and the Sa'y between Safa and Marwa, they trace back to the story of Hagar and Ismail, peace be upon them. The standing at Arafat is a legacy from Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, contradicted the innovations introduced by the polytheists in Hajj.