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Lessons Drawn from Hajj - I
To be continued … There are many lessons that can be drawn from this great pillar which is the fifth pillar of Islam that includes different kinds of physical and financial acts of worship. The pilgrim performs Hajj in person and performs all the rites of Hajj such as Tawaaf, Sa’y, standing at ‘Arafah, spending the night at Al-Muzdalifah,.. More -
Lessons for the Family Derived from the Journey of Hajj - III
The Meeting of the First Spouses on Earth The place of standing in ‘Arafah reminds us of the meeting of the first spouses on earth, namely that of Aadam and Hawwaa’ after their descent to the earth. This provides a lesson that confirms the relation of affection and mercy between the spouses and the emotion of love and longing between.. More -
Lessons for the Family Derived from the Journey of Hajj - II
An Amazing Motherhood Haajar and her infant quickly ran out of the little provisions and water they had. She had to start her hard journey and face her calamity in the middle of the barren desolate desert. Her infant Ismaa‘eel became thirsty to the extent that he cried out of dreadful thirst. Thus, she ran searching for water between the mountains.. More -
Lessons for the Family Derived from the Journey of Hajj - I
Hajj is an educational ritual and a historical divine journey with ancient origins that go back to the source of the ancient House. Allah The Almighty Says when describing the tasks of pilgrims (what means): {Then let them end their untidiness and fulfill their vows and perform Tawaaf [circumambulation] around the ancient House.} [Quran 22:29] Hajj.. More -
Hajj to the House: Virtues and Secrets - II
… Continued From the virtues of Hajj: Islam states that a person is rewarded in accordance to the hardship he undergoes, and thus, since Hajj is one of the hardest acts of worship, it has a great reward, high position and several virtues. The virtues of Hajj include: 1- Entering Paradise is the reward of a valid and accepted Hajj: Abu Hurayrah,.. More -
Hajj to the House: Virtues and Secrets - I
It is a sign of the infinite mercy of Allah The Almighty towards His slaves that He has legislated for them several acts of obedience, opened the gates of mercy before them, encouraged them to attain His reward and invited them to draw closer to Him. When they do so, in turn, He will love them, and if He loves a slave, He will become his hearing with.. More -
Al-Multazam: Its Location and Supplication at It - III
… Continued 4. The narrations of Marfoo’ and Mawqoof Hadeeths: A Marfoo’ narration is one which was said by the Prophet, sallaallhu alayhi wa sallam, while a Mnawqoof narration is one which was said by one of the companions, may Allah be pleased with them. A. The Hadeeth of ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Abi Safwaan, may Allah be pleased.. More -
Al-Multazam: Its Location and Supplication at It - II
… Continued D. The fourth opinion is that it is permissible to embrace every part of the Ka’bah. This opinion, though not well-known, is supported by the authentic Sunnah and it indicates that the actions of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, were not with the intention of specifying a certain place, but it was according.. More -
Al-Multazam: Its Location and Supplication at It - I
The following are some issues related to "Al-Multazam" 1. The origin of the word: Literally the word Multazam in Arabic means the place to hold on firmly to, and it is the name given to the area between the Black Stone and the door of the Ka’bah. It was called this because people hold on to it firmly, as mentioned in Al-Misbaah.. More -
Conditions of Hajj by Proxy
Jurists have Set Forth Conditions for Hajj by Proxy; the Most Important of Which Are: 1) The proxy should have the intention of performing Hajj on behalf of the principal when assuming Ihraam (ritual state of consecration) because he is performing Hajj on behalf of the person authorizing him, not on his own behalf. Thus, this should be his intention... More -
Why We Don’t Go to Hajj - II
Even with the high cost of a Hajj trip, with all the accommodations and fees and services, the irony of the Western Muslim family is that many actually do have the financial ability to go to Hajj. The problem for them is not how much money they have but how much is left over. These families have plenty of money, praise is (due) to Allah, but their.. More -
Why We Don’t Go to Hajj - I
Each year, millions of people around the world travel by land, sea and air to make the obligatory pilgrimage to Makkah. We know friends and family that are going to Hajj and we make sure to wish them well at the Mosque or even see them off at the airport. Sometimes we make special house calls to visit a friend at home before he leaves; we ask that he.. More -
Mentioning the Name of Allah During Slaughter Keeps Meat Completely Free from Germs
The meat of an animal that is slaughtered by mentioning Bismillaah ("In the Name of Allah") and Takbeer ("Allahu Akbar") is completely free of all disease-causing germs, while the meat that does not have the Name of Allah mentioned when it is slaughtered is full of germs and congested with blood. A team of researchers and university.. More -
Important Etiquettes of Hajj
Performing Hajj to the House of Allah The Almighty entails following certain etiquettes. If the pilgrim observes and fulfills these etiquettes, he would return, Allah willing, having a great number of good rewards and accepted deeds. Amongst them are: One should start by repenting sincerely of all sins and misdeeds. A pilgrim should set right any.. More -
Hidden Wisdom Underlying the Rituals of Hajj
The rituals of the Hajj entail great wisdom and excellent lessons, the most important of which is a manifestation of humility to Allah The Almighty. This is because the pilgrim leaves a life of luxury and adornment to wear the clothes of Ihraam, declaring his dire need for his Lord. In this journey, he frees himself from the worldly life and its occupations.. More
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