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Encouragement to Perform Hajj - I

O people, fear Allah The Almighty and perform the obligations that Allah The Almighty has enjoined upon you, one of the most important among which is performing Hajj to His House whenever you can afford to do so. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto.. More

171979 11/10/2011
All About Udh-hiyah

This is a Brief Account on the Udh-hiyah (sacrificial animal offered in ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha): • The Udh-hiyah refers to animals classified as Al-An‘aam (camels, cattle, sheep or goats) that are slaughtered during the days of Nahr as an act of worship, with the intention of drawing closer to Allah The Almighty. • The Udh-hiyah is.. More

171935 10/10/2011
All About Udh-hiyah

This is a Brief Account on the Udh-hiyah (sacrificial animal offered in ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha): * The Udh-hiyah refers to animals classified as Al-An‘aam (camels, cattle, sheep or goats) that are slaughtered during the days of Nahr as an act of worship, with the intention of drawing closer to Allah The Almighty. * The Udh-hiyah is one of the.. More

171933 10/10/2011
13 Miscellaneous Rulings of Hajj - III

The eighth ruling: Ending Ihraam When a pilgrim throws the pebbles of Jamrah Al-‘Aqabah on the Day of ‘Eed and then shaves or trims his hair, this is the first state of ending Ihraam (sacral state). Thereafter, all the restrictions of Ihraam become permissible for him, including perfume, clothes, shaving or trimming hair, cutting nails,.. More

171929 10/10/2011
13 Miscellaneous Rulings of Hajj - II

The sixth ruling: Departing Muzdalifah A healthy person is not permitted to depart Muzdalifah unless he has performed the Fajr Prayer on the Day of ‘Eed. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, spent the night of ‘Eed there and did not depart until he had performed the Fajr Prayer, saying: "Learn your rituals (of Hajj) from.. More

171927 10/10/2011
13 Miscellaneous Rulings of Hajj - I

The first ruling: Changing the Ihraam clothes When a man or woman is in the state of Ihraam (sacral state), whether for Hajj or ‘Umrah (minor pilgrimage), it is permissible to change the clothes with which he/she started the state of Ihraam and to wear other clothes, provided that they are permissible to be worn during Ihraam. One is also permitted.. More

171925 10/10/2011
Eight Projects to Utilize the 10 Days of Thul-Hijjah-III

Fifth Project:Ten Complete Hajjs and ‘Umrahs Capital of this project: Actually, it is very easy and will not cost you a penny. You are only required to stay at the Mosque after Fajr prayer until the sun rises and then pray two Rak‘ahs, as the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Whoever prays Fajr in.. More

171965 10/10/2011
Eight Projects to Utilize the 10 Days of Thul-Hijjah-III

Fifth Project:Ten Complete Hajjs and ‘Umrahs Capital of this project: Actually, it is very easy and will not cost you a penny. You are only required to stay at the Mosque after Fajr prayer until the sun rises and then pray two Rak‘ahs, as the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Whoever prays Fajr in.. More

171963 10/10/2011
Eight Projects to Utilize the 10 Days of Thul-Hijjah-II

Second project in the ten blessed days of the trade projects with the Most Generous: The Big Race: Yes, it is a competition and a special kind of race. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said about the one who will win it: “The Mufarridoon have gone ahead." They said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, who are the Mufarridoon?’.. More

171959 10/10/2011
Eight Projects to Utilize the 10 Days of Thul-Hijjah-II

Second project in the ten blessed days of the trade projects with the Most Generous: The Big Race: Yes, it is a competition and a special kind of race. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said about the one who will win it: “The Mufarridoon have gone ahead." They said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, who are the Mufarridoon?’.. More

171957 10/10/2011
Eight Projects to Utilize the 10 Days of Thul-Hijjah-I

Allah The Almighty has distinguished some of His creatures with privileges and virtues and that, in fact, is out of the perfect wisdom of Allah The Almighty and a sign of His Lordship and Oneness and the attributes of His perfection. In this regard, Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And your Lord creates what He wills and chooses.} [Quran 28: 68].. More

171951 10/10/2011
Eight Projects to Utilize the 10 Days of Thul-Hijjah-I

Allah The Almighty has distinguished some of His creatures with privileges and virtues and that, in fact, is out of the perfect wisdom of Allah The Almighty and a sign of His Lordship and Oneness and the attributes of His perfection. In this regard, Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And your Lord creates what He wills and chooses.} [Quran 28: 68].. More

171949 10/10/2011
Effect of Hajj on Perfecting Tawheed

Every year, the Islamic Ummah (nation) lives this blessed season and these special days which combine between the honor of place and time. It is the occasion of Hajj to the Sacred House of Allah The Almighty. Pilgrims, the guests of Allah, from all corners of the earth come together hoping to attain the Forgiveness and Pleasure of Allah The Almighty... More

171941 10/10/2011
Glossary of Hajj and Umrah terms

Abtah: A place formed after flood, which is usually level and containing no pebbles or stones. The term is given to every place that becomes leveled by a water stream. It is also Al-Abtah, Al-Bat-haa’ and Al-Bat-h. Bat-haa’ refers to a place between Makkah and Mina, which is called as such due to its level wide valley. It is also called.. More

147902 01/10/2011
The Fiqh of ‘Eed Rites

There they are … the pilgrims who come to Makkah in groups and individually from all parts of the world by land, air and sea. They come seeking the mercy and pardon of Allah The Almighty. They come asking Allah The Almighty to grant them more of His bounties. They come supplicating Him and calling upon Him for all their needs. They come.. More

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