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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 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

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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
Sequence of the Rituals of Hajj and ‘Umrah - II

After you perform Salah (prayer), you should face the Qiblah (direction of prayer) and pronounce Takbeer (saying "Allahu Akbar" Allah is the Greatest), praise Allah The Almighty and supplicate to Him until daylight. You should then move on to Mina before sunrise and pick up seven pebbles. Then you should go to Jamrah Al-‘Aqabah and throw.. More

172287 15/10/2011
Sequence of the Rituals of Hajj and ‘Umrah - I

On reaching the Meeqaat (the location that a pilgrim should not pass without assuming Ihraam), you should take a bath and apply scent to your body, including (for men) the head and beard. You should then assume Ihraam (sacral state) for ‘Umrah intending Tamattu’ (performing ‘Umrah then waiting to perform Hajj) and walk to Makkah pronouncing.. More

172285 15/10/2011
Prohibited Acts in the City of the Prophet

First: The greatest obligation upon every Muslim is to worship Allah The Almighty Alone, without partners. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And I (Allah) created not the Jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone).} [Quran 51:56] So anyone who designates any act of worship to other than Allah The Almighty has committed Shirk (associating.. More

172283 15/10/2011
Hajj by Proxy: Rulings and Etiquette

Performing Hajj by proxy is permissible if one is unable to perform it for legitimate reasons. Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with him, said that on the Farewell Pilgrimage, a woman said, “O Messenger of Allah, my father is very old. There is an old obligation of Hajj upon him from Allah, but he is not capable of sitting on the back.. More

172277 15/10/2011
Guide to Performing 'Umrah – III

Fourth: Upon finishing Tawaaf (circumambulation), men should cover their right shoulder again (from the position of Idh-Dhtibaa’) and then go behind Maqaam Ibraaheem (the place where Prophet Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention, stood), if possible, and recite the verse of the Quran (what means): {…Take as your place of worship the place.. More

172275 15/10/2011
Guide to Performing 'Umrah – II

Second: It is Sunnah (Prophetic tradition) to enter the Haram Mosque (or any other Mosque) with the right foot first, whilst saying the following supplication: “Bismillaah, wassalaatu wassalaamu ‘alaa Rasoolillah. Allahumma Ighfir lee waftah lee abwaaba Rahmatik. (In the name of Allah, may Allah send peace upon His Messenger and exalt his.. More

172273 15/10/2011
Guide to Performing 'Umrah – I

Many texts emphasize the virtues of performing ‘Umrah (minor pilgrimage). Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, said that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “From one ‘Umrah to another is an expiation for the sins committed between them, and the complete and perfect Hajj has no less a reward than Paradise.”.. More

172271 15/10/2011
Extra Virtues if the Day of Arafah Falls on a Friday

The day of ‘Arafah precedes Yawm An-Nahr (the Day of Sacrifice), and involves standing before, and supplicating and repenting to Allah. Tawaaf (circumambulation of the Ka’bah) after standing on ‘Arafat is called ‘the Visiting Tawaaf’ because, having been purified of their sins, Allah The Almighty permitted the people to.. More

172267 15/10/2011

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