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Masjid Al-Qiblatayn (The Two-Qiblah Mosque)
It is clear from the name of this mosque that there is a connection between it and the Muslims’ direction of prayer. At first, the Muslims prayed facing towards the direction of Bayt Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem), then, praying towards Jerusalem was abrogated by the Divine order to pray towards Al-Masjid Al-Haraam when Allah The Almighty revealed (what.. More -
Hajj of the Child
The Hajj performed by a child is valid whether that child is discerning or not. Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with him, said, “A woman lifted up her young boy and said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, would this child be credited for performing Hajj?’ He answered: ‘Yes, and there would be a reward for you.’” [Muslim].. More -
The Muslim Woman's Hajj
Allah The Almighty Sent His Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, to all mankind. The Islamic obligations, rewards and punishment apply to men and women alike. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer - We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely.. More -
Love and Longing for the Hajj - III
1- Consider here the statement of the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in the Hadeeth narrated on the authority of Sa‘eed bin Al-Musayyib, may Allah have mercy upon him, where he said that he heard Umm Salamah, may Allah be pleased with her, the wife of The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, saying.. More -
Love and Longing for the Hajj - II
Consider the time when the Muslims come out of their homes purified in the state of ablution in order to perform the obligatory prayer in congregation in the Masjid. This resembles the time the pilgrims set out of their homes directing their hearts and bodies to the Sacred House to perform the rituals of Hajj. Just as pilgrims gather in one place,.. More -
Love and Longing for the Hajj - I
Those who have no money but long for (visiting) the Sacred House of Allah: Such people are those whose hearts burn out of longing for the Sacred House of Allah, and their eyes shed tears whenever it is time for Hajj, to the extent that they neither enjoy food, nor feel comfortable when sleeping. It is those whose hearts are attached to the House of.. More -
The Inner Dimensions of Hajj - I
Allah The Exalted 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 sexual relations and no disobedience and no disputing during Hajj.} [Quran 2: 197] In a Hadeeth (narration), it is narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi.. More -
The Inner Dimensions of Hajj - II
The opposite of discipline is disorder, indiscipline, violation and transgression. This has dangerous effects within oneself as well as within the Muslim community. Let us reflect on this great advice from the beloved Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, which indicates that external and internal order are firmly connected. It is a red signal.. More -
The Water of Zamzam
It is the best water on earth. It is also the most ancient water on earth because it was discovered about five thousand years ago. According to laboratory analysis, it is the most pure water on earth. Moreover, it functions as food and as a cure for diseases as mentioned by the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. In addition, it is found in.. More -
The Essence of Islamic upbringing in the Hajj – I
During the Hajj months, a Muslim starts his blessed journey from the the Meeqaat (place of entering the sacral state). He determines his intention and chooses one of the three types of Hajj: Tamattu‘, Ifraad or Qiraan. Likewise, when the Muslim ends the Hajj journey, he has two options, either hastening at the end of the 12th day of Thul-Hijjah.. More -
The Essence of Islamic Upbringing in the Hajj - II
Sixth: When a Muslim touches the Black Stone, he feels tranquility and looks for the promise of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in the Hadeeth (narration): "Wiping over them (the Black Stone and the Yamaani Corner) removes sins completely." [Ahmad] Seventh: When the caller to Allah The Almighty reflects on the Sunnah (Prophetic.. More -
Your diet during Hajj
Moderation in consuming food during Hajj season is one of the issues to which every pilgrim should pay special attention. This issue is a principle of healthy nutrition in addition to being a Prophetic recommendation. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“No man fills a container worse than his stomach. A few morsels that.. More -
Characteristics of the Sanctuary of Makkah
Allah The Almighty takes oath by the Sacred City in two places in the Quran. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): · {And [by] this secure city [Makkah] } [Quran 95:3] · {I swear by this city, Makkah -}[Quran 90:1] Allah The Almightydid so because of the virtue of this blessed spot of land. There is no other place on earth that Allah.. More -
Patience – the equipment of the believers
We are in urgent need of patience, especially in these dayswhen Islam appears to be strange like never before. Fitnah (trials and tribulations) has increased and the one who adheres to his or her religion has become like a person holding burning coal in the hand. Indeed, this life is one of trial, while the Hereafter is the abode of reward. A believer.. More -
The purpose of good morals - II
Good Morals and Faith It was narrated in a Hadeeth that the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: “Faith consists of more than seventy branches, the most excellent of which is the declaration that there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and the humblest of which is the removal of what is harmful from people’s way. Bashfulness.. More
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