Hajj occurs during the month of Zul-Hijjah'. The land of Makkah (Mecca) is tranquil and peaceful. Instead of fear, hatred, and war, the desert is characterized by security and peace. An atmosphere for worship where people are free to face Almighty God. Do you not hear Allah's command: And call upon the people for Hajj. They will come to you on their bare feet or riding any weak camel and they come to you from every far desert. (Quran 22:27)You! who has been created from Mud, search...
The word udhiyah means an animal of the an`am class (i.e., camel, cow, sheep or goat) that is slaughtered during the days of `Eid Al-Adha as an act of worship with the intention to draw closer to Allah. This is one of the rituals of Islam prescribed in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and according to the consensus of the Muslims.
In the Qur'an Allah says, (Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him only)) (Al-Kawthar 108:...
Hajj literally means, "to continuously strive to reach one's goal." The Hajj, or Pilgrimage to Mecca, is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those who have the physical and financial ability to undertake the journey.
The Hajj is essentially a re-enactment of the rituals of the great prophets and teachers of faith.
Pilgrims symbolically relive the experience of exile and atonement undergone by Adam and Eve after they were expelled from Heaven, wandered the earth, met again and sought...
Angel Jibrail (alayhis salam) told RasulAllah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) the following incident about a man in the past who worshipped Allah Ta’ala continuously for 500 years. He was granted a shelter on top of a mountain that was surrounded by salty water. However, Allah caused a stream of sweet water to flow through the mountain for that individual. The man would drink from this water and use it to make ablution. Allah Ta’ala also raised a pomegranate tree from which the man would eat one...
The time to celebrate is due. The Hijrah, or emigration from Makkah, of the Prophet Muhammad—beloved by more than a billion Muslims worldwide—has come to remind the tired souls of Muslims that their faith is not only luminous light that takes them out of the darkness of misguidance; the more faith, the more light in the hearts. Writing about the Hijrah as a Muslim, I often find myself at a loss for words to express my feelings.
Our celebration is that of optimism. Ours is a state of...
Haj is a journey massive in scope that millions upon millions of people undertake year after year from each and every corner of the world. It is also a tremendous display of true devotion to Allah that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. There quite simply is no other journey like it because it leads to the most unique place in the world, Baitullahi Al-Haraam, The Holy House of Allah in Makkah.It is an answer to a most ancient call and invitation from Ar-Rahmaan, the Most Merciful...
A Little Effort Goes a Long Way Have you missed some of the precious time of the previous Ramadan? Do you feel you could have done more in that blessed month? Are you disappointed with your performance during the last ten days of Ramadan and feel an overwhelming yearning for the spirituality of Laylat Al-Qadr?Well, you have another chance! It is out of Allah's mercy that He bestows upon us blessed times in which rewards are multiplied. These seasons of goodness recur time after time, so...
The overarching consideration of making things easy for the pilgrims is what led scholars in the 8th century A.H. to make concessions for a menstruating woman to perform her tawâf. It was in this century that this issue began posing great difficulties for the pilgrims. The following is the text of Sheikh Ibn Taymiyah’s verdict given at that time, quoted in full from al-Baladî’s record of it in his work Dalîl al-Sâlik. We will see in this ruling how perceptively Islamic scholars of the past have...
Imagine a place full of throngs of different colors and races from around the globe. They are all full of sincere love toward one another. Can you think of such a place in today's world? If not, then you have to see Makkah and Madinah during the season of Hajj.
At this time of the Hijri year, Millions of Muslims who can afford the journey flow, flee, and fly to Makkah to perform the rites of Hajj and seek Allah's forgiveness. In a magnificent scene, the rich and the poor, the...
No doubt, Hajj is a golden opportunity to have one’s sins forgiven, one’s soul refined, and one’s heart filled with iman and tranquility. The one who performs Hajj is supposed to be a model for others after returning. He or she is to recall throughout the year the matchless experiences gained in Hajj. We should stress the fact that those whom Allah favored to perform Hajj and `Umrah, should be thankful to Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) Who has chosen them from among His servants to perform...
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