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  • So that Our Hajj is Accepted

    Allah The Almighty accorded a great reward as an outcome of Hajj Mabroor (accepted), referred to by the statement of His Messenger  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ): “And Hajj Mabroor (that is accepted by Allah) has no reward other than Paradise.” [Al-Bukhari] Hajj Mabroor is such a pilgrimage in which the slave does deeds of righteousness.. More

  • Medical Tips for the Pilgrim

    Allah The Almighty made it obligatory upon His slaves to perform Hajj once in a lifetime, as He Says (what means): {And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House -- for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves -- then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.} [Quran 3:97] Hajj is an act of obedience to.. More

  • Meanings of Creed as Derived from the Obligation of Hajj - I

    Hajj includes many great meanings, significant wisdom, and many benefits as Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {That they may witness benefits for themselves.} [Quran 22:28] In this article, we will mention a set of meanings of creed and matters concerning the fundamentals of religion, through the obligation of Hajj. First: submission and compliance.. More

  • The Standing Place of Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention

    It is the stone that Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention, stood on when he was building Al-Bayt Al-Haraam. The story of the building of the Ka‘bah was narrated by Al-Bukhari on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him. He said that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Then Ibraaheem (Abraham).. More

  • Virtues of Al-Masjid Al-Haraam

    Makkah is the ancient House, the sacred and the safe sanctuary which Allah The Almighty honored and elevated. It has a great status and elevated rank that is unequalled. How could it not be so when it has the first House of worship established for mankind where they could worship Allah The Almighty and get closer to Him. It is the House that was rebuilt.. More

  • 'Remember Allah The Almighty during Specific Numbered Days'

    Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And remember Allah during [specific] numbered days. Then whoever hastens [his departure] in two days -- there is no sin upon him; and whoever delays [until the third] -- there is no sin upon him -- for him who fears Allah. And fear Allah.} [Quran 2:203] The specific numbered days are the days of Mina which are.. More

  • An Announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the People

    Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {“And [it is] an announcement from Allah The Exalted and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage…” } [Quran 9:3] The verse implies an injunction that is addressed to all Muslims that they should announce to all the polytheists that Allah The Almighty dissociates Himself.. More

  • Gaining True Benefit from Hajj - I

    Acts of worship in Islam are rites performed by the Muslim that are ordained upon him by his Lord, to which he has to submit and comply with in order to obey the commands of Allah The Almighty and show servitude to Him. Besides, they bear a lot of meanings, establish good morals and produce numerous social benefits that bring about a great deal of good.. More

  • Labbayka Laa Shareeka Lak - I

    Tawheed (to affirm the oneness) of Allah The Almighty, and worshipping Him Alone is the basis of religion, and the centre round which all acts of worship and deeds revolve. It is for the sake of Tawheed that Allah created the creation as He Says (what means): {And I did not create the Jinn and mankind except to worship Me.} [Quran 51:56] According.. More

  • Hajj: Between Obligation and Reality - II

    The obligation of Hajj must be performed according to the authentic Sunnah (tradition) of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, including his deeds and sayings. While they are performing these rituals, pilgrims are required to recall incidents from the life of the prophets and messengers, may Allah exalt their mention, particularly those.. More

  • 'Complete the Hajj and ‘Umrah for Allah'

    Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {“And complete the Hajj or ‘Umrah for Allah…” } [Quran 2:196] Scholars of Tafseer (exegesis) mentioned that this verse was revealed in Al-Hudaybiyah in the sixth year A.H. The polytheists of the Quraysh prevented the Muslims from entering Al-Masijid Al-Haraam to perform ‘Umrah (lesser.. More

  • Hajj: Between Obligation and Reality - I

    The processions of monotheists are making their way to the sacred places to fulfill the obligation of Hajj in compliance with the methodology of the father of prophets and the leader of monotheists, Ibraaheem (Abraham), may Allah exalt his mention. This has been the case since he made the immortal call in response to the command of Allah The Almighty... More

  • 'And Proclaim Hajj To the People'

    Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {“And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every deep and distant path.”} [Quran 22:27] The Arabic word that was used in the verse is “Aththin” which means to proclaim loudly and thus the call to prayer is.. More

  • Gaining True Benefit from Hajj - II

    Allah The Almighty says (what means): {That they may witness benefits for themselves.} [Quran 22:28] This statement, with what it contains of Divine Instructions, includes the following points: · First: When Allah The Almighty enjoined Hajj as shown in His statement (which means): {That they may witness benefits for themselves} [Quran 22:28].. More

  • Benefits of mentioning Allah -II

    In this article our talk about the benefits of mentioning Allah will be continued: 13. The continuous mentioning of Allah by His slaves protects them from being neglected by Allah, which is the direct cause of their misery in this world and the Hereafter. Forgetting Allah (by failing to mention and glorify Him) leads to forgetting one’s own self.. More