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Be Eager to Perform Hajj and Avoid Procrastination -II

Can the people who put off Hajj guarantee that they will continue to be wealthy enough to perform it? Can they guarantee that they will not fall sick or die before they perform it? Do they have an agreement with the Angel of Death to delay their time until they perform it? What are they waiting for? Our Prophet .. More

172255 15/10/2011
Be Eager to Perform Hajj and Avoid Procrastination - I

During Hajj, people from different backgrounds, of different colors and different countries and races meet around the Ka’bah, between As-Safa and Al-Marwah, and on the mountain of ‘Arafaat. They all come having prepared themselves mentally and spiritually to perform this great obligation. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And proclaim.. More

172251 15/10/2011
Hajj When Hope Springs in the Heart - II

… Continued There has been no age in which the bonds among the Muslim nation and its peoples reached such a degree of disintegration and weakness as the current age. The main reason for this disintegration and disunity is due to Muslims themselves. Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {Say, “It is from yourselves."} [Quran.. More

172231 15/10/2011
Hajj When Hope Springs in the Heart - I

We live in an era in which our Ummah (Muslim nation) suffers from an unprecedentedstate of underdevelopment and disunity, which has undermined the main pillars upon which the Muslim nation was founded in its earlier formation, starting with Eemaan (faith) and the unique Islamic identity. In our time, Muslims have lost much of their Islamic identity.. More

172229 15/10/2011
Hajj: Lessons for Life - III

… Continued 10. Getting used to utilizing time Time is the capital of humans and it is the greatest thing that should not be wasted or neglected. During Hajj, pilgrims do great deeds in a period of time that might not exceed four days in different places that are far from each other and crowded. This shows that humans have great.. More

172227 15/10/2011
Hajj: Lessons for Life - II

… Continued 5. Getting used to Du‘aa’ The Hajj trip is a great opportunity for Du‘aa’ and supplicating Allah The Almighty as pilgrims have many merits that make their Du‘aa’ more likely to be answered. This is because pilgrims supplicate during honored days and at honored places. Moreover, supplicating.. More

172225 15/10/2011
Hajj: Lessons for Life - I

There are many lessons that could be learned from Hajj and that have great benefits for individuals and the entire Ummah (Muslim nation). Dear reader, the following are some of these lessons: 1. Gaining piety (fear of Allah The Almighty) Piety is the aim of Hajj and the best of all matters as Allah The Almighty Advised the former and the latter.. More

172223 15/10/2011
The Shining Aspects of Hajj - II

In Chapter Al-Baqarah, Allah The Almighty 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. And whatever good you do - Allah Knows it. And take provisions, but.. More

172107 11/10/2011
The Shining Aspects of Hajj - I

The two testimonies of faith as well as other rituals that constitute the five pillars of Islam are the basis on which all other religious obligations depend to form the edifice of Islam with a strong structure and firm foundation. One's righteous deeds are not accepted unless they are based on the five pillars of Islam. Allah The Almighty has imposed.. More

172103 11/10/2011
The Muslim Family at Hajj

Allah The Almighty made Hajj obligatory and one of the pillars of Islam which He approved as a religion for humankind. This rite entails great wisdom, lessons, admonition, purification, exclusive instructions, interesting benefits and amazing scenes. Hajj is the unique journey in which the Muslim travels with his heart, body and property to the Secure.. More

172095 11/10/2011
The Lasting Fruits of Hajj

What next, after Hajj has ended and the pilgrims have returned? What lies after the end of the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah and the great Day of ‘Arafah? What next, after offering the Udh-hiyyah (sacrificial animal slaughtered on the Day of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha), following the Sunnah (tradition) of Prophet Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention,.. More

172091 11/10/2011
Rulings and Etiquettes of 'Eed Al-Adh-ha - II

‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrated that he said, “‘Umar bought a (silk) cloak from the market, took it to the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and said, 'O Messenger of Allah! Take it and adorn yourself with it during the ‘Eed and when the delegations meet you.' The Messenger.. More

172073 11/10/2011
Rulings and Etiquettes of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha - I

'Eed Al-Adh-ha is one of festivals of the Muslims. It occurs during the first ten days of the month of Thul-Hijjah, which are the very best days of the year, according to some scholars. Jaabir, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “The best days ever of this worldly life are the.. More

172071 11/10/2011
Rites of the Day of Nahr

The Day of Nahr is the day of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha, the Day of the Great Hajj and the best day of the entire year, according to scholars. These great virtues and merits are due to the fact that it coincides with great rites of the Hajj that are carried out by the pilgrims and acts of worship that are carried out by non- pilgrims. The pilgrims perform.. More

172067 11/10/2011
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

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