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A Spiritual Journey
Hajj is one of the pillars of the religion of Islam. It is a social as well as a spiritual pillar. It disciplines the soul, purifies the heart, and washes away the filth of evil. It is a social meeting, an Islamic means of acquaintance and a gathering of believing souls on affection, mercy and spirituality in the shade of the Sacred House and in the.. More -
Refined Morals and Etiquettes of Hajj
Everything in this life is based on principles and rules, without which everything would be chaotic and would undoubtedly be eradicated from existence. Hajj is no different, for in order for Hajj to be complete, a set of principles and rules must be fulfilled, some of which are moral, others behavioral, and others that are relevant to the rituals.. More -
Hajj and Good Morals
Hajj is the largest Islamic gathering that is attended by Muslims from all over the world at a specified period of time and in a specific place. Hajj is considered a religious school where pilgrims learn many matters related to the religion and Sharee’ah (Islamic law). Pilgrims acquire virtuous morals when they perform the rites.. More -
To Those Heading For Makkah, Longing Relieves Discomfort - I
Many people think that Hajj has become difficult in this age because of the overwhelming crowds. They assume that the discomfort resulting from a certain problem requires certain types of dispensations and concessions, which were not mentioned by the people of knowledge and insight among the righteous predecessors nor did competent contemporary scholars.. More -
To Those Heading For Makkah, Longing Relieves Discomfort - II
… Continued There are many stories that prove that Hajj was never an easy task and that the extensions of the Sacred House, the spread of general security in the land and the inventions of the modern age caused a great deal of facilitation and that crowdedness is not something new or a problem from which our predecessors did not suffer. In the.. More -
O Pilgrim, Remember the Sanctity of the Ancient House - I
The sanctity of Makkah as well as the sublime position of the Ancient House is clear even to those who possess modest knowledge and insight. This is clarified in many Quranic verses and Prophetic Hadeeths (narrations). Scholars have also stated this in their books, their rites and in the books of Tafseer (exegesis). Thus, there is no ambiguity on this.. More -
O Pilgrim, Remember the Sanctity of the Ancient House - II
… Continued Fifth: As Allah The Almighty has made the House a place of return for people and a place of security, He made it obligatory for Ibraaheem and Ismaa‘eel, may Allah exalt their mention, to purify it for those who perform Tawaaf (circumambulation) and those who are staying there for worship and those who bow and prostrate in.. More -
O Pilgrim, Resume Your Work!
The sun was about to set on the night of ‘Arafah when the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, stood humbly, raising his hands and supplicating in submission and humility. Then, he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, lowered his hands and went to Bilaal, may Allah be pleased with him, saying: "O Bilaal, ask the people to gather.. More -
Messages for the Pilgrim - I
O pilgrim who intends to come to the Ancient House (of Allah) and visit the sacred precincts. May the peace, mercy and blessing of Allah be upon you. These are some messages for you which are related to the inviolability of the sacred precincts of Makkah and the rituals of Hajj. They are messages of love and exaltation for each pilgrim who has the.. More -
Messages for the Pilgrim - II
… Continued The Fourth Message: The Righteous Predecessors: The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, the finest and purest human, called on pilgrims to: "Learn your rituals (of Hajj) from me." Here are also some examples from among the righteous predecessors who followed the example of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More -
Messages for the Pilgrim - III
… Continued A Pilgrim's Journal: - The 8th day of Thul-Hijjah (the Day of Tarwiyah): On this day, it is recommended for the pilgrim to perform Ghusl (ritual bathing) and apply perfume before putting on Ihraam for Hajj. If he is afraid of not completing the rituals due to some reason, he can make a condition by stating, "O Allah, I will.. More -
Messages for the Pilgrim - IV
… Continued The Weak: Dear pilgrim, here are examples of those who are weak in their Hajj in a brief and novel style: He is weak in his deeds. He does what other people do and never asks the specialists and scholars about anything. He is weak in his expense. He is a pilgrim who goes to Hajj with unlawfully gained wealth and forgets.. More -
Hajj Teaches Us to Discipline the Soul - III
… Continued 12- Being accustomed to order and discipline: There is a certain arrangement and order for the rituals of Hajj and a pilgrim is not permitted to violate them. Many people suffer from following inclination and disorder and this is disciplined only by Hajj. 13- Spiritual discipline: During Hajj, one is trained to avoid acts of.. More -
Hajj Teaches Us to Discipline the Soul - II
… Continued 5 – Learning noble morals and good characteristics: Chastity, restraining anger and abandoning dispute and argument: Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Hajj is [during] well-known months, so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering the state of Ihraam], there is [to be for him] no.. More -
Hajj Teaches Us to Discipline the Soul -I
(To be continued … Allah The Almighty, out of His great favor and bounty on us, has made our creed and Sharee'ah (Islamic law) the main sources for disciplining the soul, reforming it and elevating it to the grades of perfection and sublimity. Belief in Allah The Almighty is enough to make the soul stand in awe of the greatness and majesty.. More
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