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...
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...
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...
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...
When Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) completed the building of the Ka`bah, Almighty Allah commanded him to call people to Hajj. Prophet Abraham pleaded, "O Allah, how shall my voice reach all humankind?" Almighty Allah told him that his duty was only to make the call and that it was up to Allah to make it heard by people. Prophet Abraham then climbed Mount `Arafat and, as loud as he could, yelled, "O People, verily, Allah has prescribed Hajj for you, so perform...
Shaykh Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah)
Maintaining Taqwaa
The pilgrim must have taqwaa (fear and reverence of Allaah). He must strive to avoid what He forbade. [Refer Al-Qur'aan 2:197]The Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said: "He who performs Hajj and does not speak obscenely or commit evil will return clean from his sins just as the day his mother gave birth to him." [Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, vol.2, no.596, p.347].
If he did so, his Hajj would be righteous...
Allah has blessed us with Hajj season, and bestowed His favor upon us with the performance of different acts of worship and obedience to Him. We ask Allah to accept from those who made Hajj this year as well as from all the other Muslims who asked for His forgiveness during the foregoing blessed days.
Among the good deeds we have done during Hajj days and which we should always do is supplication. Supplication is one of the most beneficial types of healing; it is the enemy of illness and...
These seasons of worship bring many benefits, such as the opportunity to correct one’s faults and make up for any shortcomings. Each of these special occasions involves some kind of worship through which the slaves can draw closer to Allah and get some kind of unique blessings. The successful and exultant person is the one who makes the most of these special hours, days, and months and draws nearer to his Lord during these times through acts of worship.
Among these special seasons of...
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