Aims of ‘Eed eid

The established and unchanging norms of Allaah with respect to His creation necessitate that the events of life should not remain on the same mode and be monotonous; on the contrary,..

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The Archers’ Mountain archer's

This is a small mountain to the north of the Mosque of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, at a three-kilometer distance outside Madeenah. This is the mountain that the..

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Hajj is a Season of Da‘wah (Islamic Propagation) season for dawah

Da‘wah is one of the greatest righteous deeds since it has great benefits and interest for both the Daa‘iyah (caller to Allaah) and the people whom he is calling to Allaah..

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The quest of the Pilgrim

From the steppes of Caucasia and the lands of the Moors, from the smallest village in Xinxiang and the farthest in Brazil, from black Africa, brown Asia and white Europe, from all races.. More

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The meaning and purpose of sacrifice on 'Eed Al-Ad'haa

What is AI-Ud-hiyyah?   The Arabic word Ud-hiyyah' comes from the trilateral Arabic root daad • haa • alif, represented here as d • h • aa, signifying mid-morning... More

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Why we don’t go to Hajj -I

Each year, millions of people around the world travel by land, sea and air to make the obligatory pilgrimage to Makkah. We know friends and family that are going to Hajj and we make.. More

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Why we don’t go to Hajj -II

The irony Even with the high cost of a Hajj trip, with all the accommodations and fees and services, the irony of the Western Muslim family is that many actually do have the financial.. More

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Hajj: A message to mankind

This is the season of the greatest of spiritual journeys, held dear in the heart of every Muslim. For five thousand years and more, Hajj has lived on as the grand meeting of man's most.. More

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Reminiscing Hajj

Just a single thought about the Hajj causes me to lower my head and tears fill my eyes. I try to talk about it, but my throat chokes-up and I feel my heart soften inside my chest. I.. More

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Experiences from Hajj and Al-Quds

I had many experiences during the Hajj. The first one was when I first saw the Ka’bah. It was a beautiful sight to see, shrouded in the black and gold Kiswah (drape) with the.. More

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A piece about Hajj experience

This is a piece about my Hajj experience for 2006. I am not trying to write about how to do Hajj and I will explain this as I write. Firstly I would like to express my personal and.. More

Reflections on the Hajj of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam

Allaah The Almighty Commanded His servants in many verses of the Quran to follow His Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam; He Says (what means): {And whatever the Messenger.. More

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What after Hajj?

Allaah The Almighty Legislated the acts of worship and obedience for great wisdom and sublime objectives. No wonder, as they strengthen the faith, purify the soul, correct the attitude.. More

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Hajj: Ancient journey in modern times

As the fifth pillar of Islam, Hajj is a must for those faithful who are physically and financially able to make the journey. Over the years, the numerical rise of the pilgrims has been.. More

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Best Planner

As we look over the crowds at Hajj, we are overwhelmed by the numbers of people that have come here to worship Allaah. Throughout Hajj, we find ourselves similarly overwhelmed by the.. More

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Glossary of Hajj and 'Umrah terms

Abtah: A place formed after flood, which is usually level and containing no pebbles or stones. The term is given to every place that becomes leveled by a water stream. It is also Al-Abtah, Al-Bat-haa’ and Al-Bat-h. Bat-haa’ refers to a place between Makkah and Mina, which is called as such due to its level wide valley. It is also called Al-Muhassib and Al-Mu‘arris Ihraam: ......

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