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Hajj and Spiritual Discipline-II

… Continued Hajj is a temporary desertion of life and its pleasures: During Hajj, the pilgrim abandons his regular food and drink and makes do with whatever is easily available, without putting himself to extra hardship or trouble. He also frees himself from the dominance of his usual habits with regard to food, drink and sleep. Many Muslims.. More

172619 25/10/2011
Hajj and Spiritual Discipline-I

Spiritual discipline is a means to regulate and develop the spirit that Allah The Almighty breathed into man. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] spirit, then fall down to him in prostration.}[Quran 15: 28] It was narrated that Ibn Mas‘ood, may Allah be pleased with him,.. More

172617 25/10/2011
Hajj: An Invaluable Da'wah Opportunity-I

Dear readers, Let us take a look at the following figures: The number of workers who are engaged in cleaning services at the sacred sites during Hajjis more than 22,000 workers. Officials deserve praise for recruiting such a large number of workers, since taking care of the cleanliness of the sacred sites is a very important matter, so that pilgrims.. More

172565 24/10/2011
Sublime Benefits and Objectives of Hajj - II

4)Reinforcing Islamic brotherhood and solidarity: Hajj is rather like an international annual public and formal conference. Unlike other acts of worship, it provides a live, direct and bright reality in terms of useful moral values on the human level. This is achieved through the meeting of the masses of pilgrims in a harmonious way that symbolizes.. More

172521 23/10/2011
Sublime Benefits and Objectives of Hajj - I

Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam which was prescribed in the ninth year after the Hijrah (emigration) of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. It is out of the mercy of Allah The Almighty towards His slaves that He has enjoined Hajj upon them at least once in a lifetime. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {…And [due] to Allah.. More

172519 23/10/2011
Completing Hajj and ‘Umrah‎ the Right Way

Allah The Almighty Says ‎ (what means):‎ {And complete the Hajj and ‘Umrah for Allah….} [Quran 2:196] This verse contains two great commands. ‎ ‎The first is to complete Hajj and ‘Umrah by performing their rites according to what Allah The Almighty and His Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ordained,.. More

172517 23/10/2011
Hajj: Religious Obligation or Chance for Engaging in Frivolity? - II

… Continued The third reflection: The most important signs of an accepted Hajj are: Dedicating this act of worship solely to gain the pleasure of Allah The Almighty while seeking no other goal. Allah The Almighty commands this, Saying (what means): {So worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion.} [Quran 39: 2] and {And they were.. More

172535 23/10/2011
Make Haste to Perform Hajj to the Ancient House - II

The virtue of Hajj Mabroor: Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "(The performance of) ‘Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the previous one. And the reward of Hajj Mabroor (the one accepted by Allah) is nothing except.. More

172527 23/10/2011
Make Haste to Perform Hajj to the Ancient House - I

Allah The Almighty enjoined upon His slaves performing Hajj to His Ancient House at least once in a lifetime. He made it one of the five pillars of Islam upon which it is established. The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Islam is based on five (principles): … and to perform Hajj (i.e. Pilgrimage to the Sacred.. More

172523 23/10/2011
Hajj: Religious Obligation or Chance for Engaging in Frivolity? - I

The Hajj season has returned this year with its customary spiritual gifts, blessings and virtues. The hearts of Muslims all over the world yearn to visit the Ancient House to fulfill this great obligation, perform Hajj or ‘Umrah, or visit the Sacred Mosque to pray therein and seek the reward of Allah The Almighty. Let us reflect on some aspects.. More

172511 23/10/2011
Virtue of the Days of At-Tashreeq - I

Remembrance of Allah The Almighty is one of the best and greatest acts of worship. Mu‘aath ibn Jabal, may Allaah be pleased with him, deemed it as the best act of worship ever, for he said, “No deed can save one from the Punishment of Allah better than the remembrance of Allah The Almighty” They said, ‘Not even fighting in.. More

172245 15/10/2011
The Story of Hajj - II

The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, continued: "Ismaa’eel's mother was sitting near the water. They asked her, 'Do you allow us to stay with you?' She replied, 'Yes, but you will have no right to possess the water.' They agreed to that. "Ismaa’eel's mother was pleased with the whole situation, as she used to enjoy the company.. More

172309 15/10/2011
The Story of Hajj - I

Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with him, said, “The first lady to use a girdle was the mother of Ismaa’eel, may Allaah exalt his mention. She used a girdle so she could hide her tracks from Sarah. Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention, brought her and her son, a suckling baby, Ismaa’eel, may Allaah exalt his mention, to.. More

172307 15/10/2011
The Rulings of Hajj

The first thing to do on embarking for Hajj is to purify the intention for Allah The Almighty and to emulate the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in all the rites of Hajj, for he said: “Take your Hajj rites from me.” [Muslim] The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, also said: “Whoever performs Hajj and does not engage.. More

172305 15/10/2011
The Merits of Hajj

Among the blessings of Allah The Almighty upon His slaves is that He ordained for them acts of worship that can reform their souls, like Salah (prayer), Zakah (obligatory alms), fasting, Hajj (major pilgrimage) and other such deeds which nurture and purify individuals in all aspects. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {…Allah does not intend.. More

172299 15/10/2011

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