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The Ka’bah: The first house of worship –II
Hajj is proclaimed Once the Ka'bah had been built, the ritual of Hajj was established. Allah Almighty, told Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention (what means): “And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel…” [Quran 22: 27] In the verses explaining how to perform the.. More -
The Ka’bah: The first house of worship – I
Every year, more than 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims from across the world perform the rites of Hajj in Makkah where the Ka'bah is located. Literally, Ka'bah (which simply means ‘cube’) is much more than a cube-shaped building draped in black. It is the symbol of Islamic unity and at the heart of Islam and in particular the principle of Monotheism.. More -
A Message from the Heart
My Muslim brother and sister, Allah The Almighty Says (what means): · {O you, who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true.}[Quran 9:119] · {And do not be like she who untwisted her spun thread after it was strong [by] taking your oaths as [means of] deceit.} [Quran 16:92] All perfect praise to Allah, Who has helped.. More -
The Prophet's successful leadership and benevolence during Hajj
Allah, Almighty, gave the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, perfect moral values. He, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, therefore fulfilled all the requirements of ideal benevolence and successful leadership. People came to him with open hearts. They raced to perform the Hajj with him when they learned of his intention to perform this important pillar.. More -
Hajj: An Obligation Once in a Lifetime
Religious obligations based on time take different forms: Some obligations are yearly, like fasting the month of Ramadan; others are weekly, like the Jumu'ah prayer, while others are daily, like the five daily prayers. However, there is an obligation that is only required once in a lifetime, which is the performance of Hajj (pilgrimage). One might.. More -
A Nation that Glorifies and Submits to its Legislations
The Muslim nation is one nation since the time Allah The Almighty created Aadam, may Allah exalt his mention, and it will remain as such until the end of time. The Muslims are a nation who are united in their belief in the Oneness of Allah and worshipping Him alone, and thus nothing distinguishes one over the other -- neither color, rank, gender looks,.. More -
Exerting Great Efforts During Worship
One of the benefits one gains in Hajj is understanding the meaning of exerting an effort. A Muslim who performs Hajj leaves his house heading towards The Sacred House of Allah The Almighty (Ka'bah in Makkah). Some people go by air, others by sea and yet others go by land, either driving or riding an animal. There are some people, however, who still.. More -
Benefits in This Life and Hereafter
This worldly life is the passageway through which the Muslim safely reaches the Hereafter, and he needs this life in order to achieve the objective of becoming amongst the winners in the Hereafter. Therefore, a Muslim is not expected (nor instructed) to shun this worldly life completely and sit isolated in a corner. Rather, he is to live in it and.. More -
The Prophet’s treatment of the people during Hajj
The manner in which the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, treated his people during the Hajj is indeed astonishingly magnanimous. He, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, educated and led the masses simultaneously. It is needless to say that his deeds always measured up to his teachings. Every thing he, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, did was an indication.. More -
The attitude of the Prophet towards his family during Hajj
There are many examples, which show the Prophet's, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, kindness to his family and relatives. However, it must be emphasized that the Prophet's, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, household shared with the people what they learned from him. 'Aa'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, was reported to have said to the Prophet, sallallaahu.. More -
The Prophet's acts of worship during Hajj -II
4- Heeding Allah's hudood (limits) Heeding Allah's limits is the highest degree of piety. It is an indication of true belief, and a sign of perfect submission to Allah. The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, more than anyone else, was a strict observant of Allah's limits. He, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, was the most devout of all, and used to.. More -
The Prophet's acts of worship during Hajj -I
Introduction Hajj is one of the most prominent forms of worship in Islam. It is an embodiment of true following of the Prophet's, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, example. Unfortunately, it has recently become apparent that too much emphasis is being placed upon rulings pertaining to common mistakes committed by pilgrims during Hajj, and to what validates.. More -
Offering Udh-hiyah on Behalf of the Deceased
Types of Udh-hiyah An Udh-hiyah (sacrificial animal) that is offered on behalf of the deceased is divided into the following three types: The first type: For the deceased to be part of an Udh-hiyah being offered on behalf of living people. This is like when one offers an animal for himself and on behalf of his household, and the deceased is one of.. More -
Mentioning Allah During The Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah
It is one of the favors and blessings of Allah The Almighty that He granted His righteous slave seasons during which they exert extra efforts in performing virtuous deeds. It is a favor and blessing from Allah The Almighty when He extends the life of His righteous slave and enables them to perform good deeds. One of the greatest seasons during which.. More -
Purifying the Soul by Shunning Arrogance
A Muslim should be humble but not humiliated, and proud but without arrogance. Humility and arrogance are dispraised iniquitousmanners and qualities which are shunned in Islam and unacceptable amongst people. 'Abdullaah ibn Mas'ood, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “He who has.. More
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