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Educational Situations from the School of Hajj - I
By Khaalid ibn 'Ali Al-Mushayqih At the time the Islamic World is overwhelmed by the bliss of the Hajj days and their rituals Legislated by Allah Almighty, to Purify and Bestow mercy upon His slaves, a lot of people write and talk about faith-related, spiritual, scientific, educational and Jihaad-related reflections, taking various models, ideas and.. More -
In the Shadow of Hajj
Allah, the Exalted, Says (what means): {And [mention, O Muhammad] when We designated for Ibrahim (Abraham) the site of the House, [saying], “Do not associate anything with Me and purify My House for those who perform Tawaaf and those who stand [in prayer] and those who bow and prostrate. And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will.. More -
The Rituals of Islam and their Effect on our Hearts and Consciences
Hajj to the House – educational stops: The journey of Hajj is full of lessons and admonishments by which it touches the heart, whispers to the conscience, addresses sentiments and feelings, and moves the mind. The one doing the Hajj will not receive its great reward unless he realizes, learns and contemplates these lessons and admonishments... More -
The Fruit of Hajj Mabroor - I
Hajj Mabroor is the Hajj that is accepted by Allah, in which the pilgrim observes the conditions that validate the deed, and make it accepted, i.e., to do the deed with sincerity to Allah The Almighty, and according to the guidance of the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, avoiding all sins, misdeeds, wickedness and sexual relations. Un.. More -
The Fruit of Hajj Mabroor - II
That is part of what the virtuous lady mentioned. She also said that her son used to attend the congregational prayers in the mosque, and now he no longer frequents the mosques. All of this is done in the name of moderation and modernism promoted on those satellite channels and those Daa‘iyahs. It is amazing that some of those evildoings were.. More -
The Fruit of Hajj Mabroor - III
Many are the examples of response in Hajj. Our Lord, The Blessed, The Exalted, calls us to leave our countries and families, and we respond to His call. He calls us to perform Tawaaf round the Sacred House, and we respond to His call, and although the houses are numerous all over the land, we leave all houses and head to His House. He calls us to touch.. More -
The Virtue and Benefits of Hajj
Hajj is one of the great pillars of Islam. Allah The Almighty has made it obligatory on the Muslims who are able to find a way to do it, Saying (what means): {…And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House—for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves—then indeed, Allah is free from need of the.. More -
Ramadan and Hajj in the Muslim Travelers' Writings
The Andalusian traveler Ibn Jubayr, born in 539 AH/1145 AD, is one of the most famous Muslim travelers who were interested in writing about Ramadan in their books. Since his early childhood, he received religious education by studying the Quran and its sciences. When he was forty years old, he decided to visit the sacred places of Mecca. He traveled.. More -
Offer Udh-hiyah, May Allah Accept It
Offering udh-hiyah (slaughtering) is a great ritual and a confirmed Sunnah for those who can afford it, and it is a glorious act of worship and a great rite that Muslims perform to draw nearer to their Lord on the day of Eid Al-Adh-ha and the following three days. Allah Almighty says (what means): • {So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him.. More -
At ‘Arafaat
The sun rose on the best day in this life, on a Friday that coincided with the day of ‘Arafah, and the noble procession moved from Mina to ‘Arafaat. The crowds of pilgrims moved along with the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. The tribe of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, thought that he would stand along with.. More -
How Hajj Can Change Your Behavior for the Better
If the effects of performing acts of worship are evident in a person's behavior, and he is adorned with the etiquettes recommended in the Sharee‘ah (Islamic legislation) and his speech and actions exemplify what he learns from the religion of Allah The Almighty, such a person will be rightly described as "well-mannered". This is because.. More -
Great Benefits of a Great Obligation
Allah The Almighty has sanctified Makkah, protected it and bestowed men, animals and plants with complete security within the borders of its sanctuary. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Indeed, the first House (of worship) established for mankind was that at Bakkah (i.e., Makkah) – blessed and a guidance for the worlds. In it are clear signs.. More -
Disassociation from Polytheism and Polytheists
One of the unequivocal duties that are explicitly stated in the texts of the Quran and the authentic Prophetic Ahadeeth (narrations) is the obligation of disassociation from polytheism and the polytheists. Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {There has already been for you an excellent pattern in Abraham and those with him, when they said to their.. More -
Paradise is for People of Determination
Aiming for days in Paradise – this ought to be our focus in the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah; the Paradise of closeness and connection with Allah The Great and Most High, wherein we feel the impact of its warmth and bliss in our hearts; the Paradise of closeness, longing, repentance, devotion, and tranquility. However, reaching Paradise has.. More -
Mawlid (birth anniversary) celebrations are religious innovations
Question In our country, women celebrate the birthdays of the purified Imaams. They burn incense and seek its blessing by rubbing themselves with its smoke. Is this permissible? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa.. More
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