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The Accepted Hajj
It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah
that the Prophet 
said: “The performance of two ‘Umrahs [lesser pilgrimage] expiates the sins that are committed in the interval between them, and the accepted Hajj commands no reward except Paradise.” [Al-Bukhari.. More
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Recommendations to Pilgrims and Visitors of the Holy Mosque - III
1)I recommend all pilgrims and visitors to the Holy Mosque to pay Zakah if they have money for which Zakah has become obligatory. Zakah is one of the greatest duties of religion and it is the third pillar of Islam. Allah The Almighty Legislated it to purify the Muslim, bless his money, and as means of helping the poor and the other people and purposes.. More -
Recommendations to Pilgrims and Visitors of the Holy Mosque - II
The most important pillar of prayer that the Muslim has to take care of is tranquility and submissiveness in the Rukoo’, Sujood, standing and sitting postures. Unfortunately, many people perform the prayer absently, forgetting that contemplation and tranquility in prayer are essential and their absence invalidates the prayer. When the Prophet,.. More -
Recommendations to Pilgrims and Visitors of the Holy Mosque - I
We would like to offer certain recommendations to the pilgrims and visitors of the Holy Mosque in implementation of the Quranic verse in which Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {…And cooperate in righteousness and piety….} [Quran 5:2] These recommendations are also in line with the Prophetic Hadeeth in which the Prophet, sallallaahu.. More -
Our Children and the First Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah - II
Fourth: Frequently saying la ilaaha illallaah, Allahu Akbar and Al-Hamdullilaah as the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Therefore, during these days frequently say: 'Subhaanallaah, Al-Hamdulillaah, la ilaaha illallaah and Allahu Akbar (Glory be to Allah, all praise be to Allah, there is none truly worthy of worship but Allah.. More -
Our Children and the First Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah - I
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Discipline your child for you will be asked about him: how you disciplined him and what you taught him. Your child will be asked about being dutiful and obedient to you.” [Ibn Al-Qayyim] Some scholars said, “On the Day of Resurrection, Allah The Almighty will.. More -
Beyond Rituals: The Ultimate Goals and Intents of Hajj – I
Allah Almighty Says in the Noble Quran (what means): {And proclaim to the people Hajj [the pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass. That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the Name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. So.. More -
Beyond Rituals: The Ultimate Goals and Intents of Hajj – II
Emigrating to Allah One may look at Hajj as a physical-spiritual journey to Allah, because in essence, a pilgrim parts with his loved ones, wealth and work and heads to the Sacred Places hoping for Allah's reward and forgiveness. Hajj is also a way of commitment in which one demonstrates his/her determination to freeing one's self from wrong and bad,.. More -
Beyond Rituals: The Ultimate Goals and Intents of Hajj – III
Submitting to Allah: Going all the Way A Muslim is, by definition, one that honors the Religion of Allah and places it before anything else. He or she never allows contradicting human's views to take precedence over Allah's Commands. A Muslim sees the Sharee'ah (Islamic Law) as infallible; accepts and submits to all of its dictations even when it is.. More -
Hajj: Ancient Journey in Modern Times
As the fifth pillar of Islam, Hajj is a must for those faithful who are physically and financially able to make the journey. Over the years, the numerical rise of the pilgrims has been phenomenal. From the hundred thousand plus who performed Hajj with the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, in 10 A. H., we have some 2.5 million doing so today every.. More -
Reminiscing Hajj
Just a single thought about the Hajj causes me to lower my head and tears fill my eyes. I try to talk about it, but my throat chokes-up and I feel my heart soften inside my chest. I have been blessed to attend the Hajj three times now in my lifetime, but I still desire a fourth. My memories take me back there again. Allahu Akbar! I can still hear the.. More -
Hajj: A Message to Mankind
This is the season of the greatest of spiritual journeys, held dear in the heart of every Muslim. For five thousand years and more, Hajj has lived on as the grand meeting of man's most intense and sustained remembrance of his Lord. For more than 1400 years, since the last days of the Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, each year it has.. More -
Softness of the Heart
The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, had a very soft heart. He treated people gently. His wives, may Allah be pleased with them, said that they could not recall an incident where he, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, scolded them harshly or hit them. He, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, was known for his gentleness. Allah confirmed that this quality.. More -
The Prophet’s Treatment of the People During Hajj
The manner in which the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, treated his people during the Hajj is indeed astonishingly magnanimous. He, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, educated and led the masses simultaneously. It is needless to say that his deeds always measured up to his teachings. Every thing he, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, did was an indication.. More -
Mistakes in the Intention for Hajj
Some people change the intention after starting the rituals ofHajjor‘Umrah. If the pilgrim intends to performHajjon behalf of himself, he will not be permitted to change his intention afterwards, like intending to performHajjon behalf of his father or mother. Some pilgrims start theHajjrituals and then abandon it without completing.. More
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