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Conditions of Hajj by Proxy
Jurists have Set Forth Conditions for Hajj by Proxy; the Most Important of Which Are: 1) The proxy should have the intention of performing Hajj on behalf of the principal when assuming Ihraam (ritual state of consecration) because he is performing Hajj on behalf of the person authorizing him, not on his own behalf. Thus, this should be his intention... More -
Why We Don’t Go to Hajj - II
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 ability to go to Hajj. The problem for them is not how much money they have but how much is left over. These families have plenty of money, praise is (due) to Allah, but their.. More -
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 sure to wish them well at the Mosque or even see them off at the airport. Sometimes we make special house calls to visit a friend at home before he leaves; we ask that he.. More -
Mentioning the Name of Allah During Slaughter Keeps Meat Completely Free from Germs
The meat of an animal that is slaughtered by mentioning Bismillaah ("In the Name of Allah") and Takbeer ("Allahu Akbar") is completely free of all disease-causing germs, while the meat that does not have the Name of Allah mentioned when it is slaughtered is full of germs and congested with blood. A team of researchers and university.. More -
Important Etiquettes of Hajj
Performing Hajj to the House of Allah The Almighty entails following certain etiquettes. If the pilgrim observes and fulfills these etiquettes, he would return, Allah willing, having a great number of good rewards and accepted deeds. Amongst them are: One should start by repenting sincerely of all sins and misdeeds. A pilgrim should set right any.. More -
Hidden Wisdom Underlying the Rituals of Hajj
The rituals of the Hajj entail great wisdom and excellent lessons, the most important of which is a manifestation of humility to Allah The Almighty. This is because the pilgrim leaves a life of luxury and adornment to wear the clothes of Ihraam, declaring his dire need for his Lord. In this journey, he frees himself from the worldly life and its occupations.. More -
Hajj by Proxy - II
The Majority of Scholars Replied to these Proofs as Follows: 1) Capability can be through others as well as oneself. Ibn Rushd, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said, "There are two types of capability: direct or through deputizing someone else." [Bedaayat Al-Mujtahid] 2) Concerning the verse (what means): {And that there is not for man.. More -
Recommended Actions During the Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah - III
7- The Udh-hiyyah: The Udh-hiyyah (i.e. the sacrificial animal) was legislated to bring the slave closer to Allah The Almighty and to feed the poor. The Udh-hiyyah is one of the rites of Islam and it is a symbol of sacrifice, and a Sunnah act of Prophet Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention. It is the most loved deed to Allah The Almighty on the.. More -
Recommended Actions During the Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah - II
4- Performing Prayer: The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Prayer is the best deed, so whoever could pray more, should do so.” [Saheeh Al-Jaami‘] It was also narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “No deeds that a son of Aadam does are.. More -
Recommended Actions During the Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah - I
The righteous predecessors used to glorify the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah and appreciate their value. It was reported in Lataa’if Al-Ma‘aarif that Abu ‘Uthmaan An-Nahdi, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said, "The righteous predecessors used to glorify three different ten days: the last ten days of Ramadan,.. More -
Lessons from Hajj and the First Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah
This article is not about the Islamic ruling on Hajj, its rationale, manners, conditions, description, prohibitions and fruits, although this information is vital for each and every Muslim, especially those who intend to perform Hajj so that they can perform this act of worship properly. It is also not about the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah and the.. More -
Hajj: The Global Conference of the Ummah
We are all familiar with global summits and conferences during which presidents and other heads of state meet. Besides, foreign ministers, ministers of defense or others meet during other conferences. In the professional context, there are conferences for physicians, others for engineers and the same for other professions. For each of these conferences,.. More -
Manifestations of Tawheed in Hajj - III
The Fourth Occasion: The pilgrim, during his Hajj, does many things, whose underlying wisdom he may not know about, other than the realization of servitude and surrender to Allah The Almighty, and following the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. All of this helps him develop piety within himself. For instance, kissing the Black.. More -
Manifestations of Tawheed in Hajj - II
The third occasion: The Talbiyah continues with the pilgrim from the very moment he assumes Ihraam for Hajj until he throws Jamrat Al-‘Aqabah on the ‘Eed day. It is the eternal call, in which the servant announces his response to the call of his Creator proclaimed by Ibraaheem (Abraham), may Allaah exalt his mention, as stated by Allah.. More -
Manifestations of Tawheed in Hajj - I
Hajj is one of the greatest acts of worship, because of which a great reward has been ordained for the one whose Hajj is Mabroor (i.e., accepted by Allah The Almighty, as being done with sincerity to Allah The Almighty, and compatibility with the guidance of the Messenger of Allah). In confirmation of this, the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More
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