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Benefits of mentioning Allah -I
Mentioning Allah is a great rank from which those who know Allah seek their provision in their journey towards the hereafter … it is the profitable merchandise with which they trade … it is the means they use to become one of the devout worshippers of Allah, and the one deprived of which is truly the unfortunate … it is the life.. More -
Visiting Al-Madeenah
Sa’eed Ibn Al-Musayyib may Allah be pleased with him reported from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said: “You should not undertake a specialjourney to visit any place other than the three Mosques: the Sacred Mosque of Makkah, this Mosque of mine, and Al-Aqsa Mosque (in Jerusalem).”.. More -
The value of glorifying the Sacred City
The importance of values lies in the fact that they are the criterion by which people, ideologies, actions, positions and subjects can be judged and measured; moreover, values decide the identity of the community; the values in a given community have a direct effect and influence on the manners and conduct which the members of that community adopt. Whenever.. More -
Makkah - The dearest of all lands to Allah and His Messenger
The value of glorifying the Sacred City: The importance of values lies in the fact that they are the criterion by which people, ideologies, actions, positions and subjects can be judged and measured; moreover, values decide the identity of the community; the values in a given community have a direct effect and influence on the manners and conduct which.. More -
Experiences from Hajj and Al-Quds
I had many experiences during the Hajj. The first one was when I first saw the Ka’bah. It was a beautiful sight to see, shrouded in the black and gold Kiswah (drape) with the names of Allah sewn onto it. When the ‘Asr Athaan was sounded, it was most beautiful sound I have ever heard. When it had started, life came to a standstill. After.. More -
What Do You Do in the Following Cases? - II
If a woman starts menstruating or has post-partum bleeding before performing Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah (circumambulation): She should remain in Makkah until she becomes pure and perform Tawaaf at her convenience, even if the month of Thul-Hijjah has ended, for the Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah has no specific time according to the right opinion, and her company should.. More -
What Do You Do in the Following Cases? - I
Some unforeseen situations may arise during Hajj, and in order to deal with them the pilgrim needs to know the ruling according to the Sharee‘ah (Islamic legislation) on any of them. This enables him to behave in the most fitting manner and keeps him away from committing what is forbidden, and makes him complete his rites safely without troubling.. More -
How Should a Pilgrim Perform the Rites of Hajj? - II
Visiting Al-Masjid An-Nabawi in Madeenah *You should head towards Madeenah, either before or after performing Hajj, with the intention to visit and offer prayer in Al-Masjid An-Nabawi, for a single prayer to be offered in it is better than one thousand prayers to be offered in any other mosque, except for Al-Masjid Al-Haraam. *When you arrive there,.. More -
How Should a Pilgrim Perform the Rites of Hajj? - I
The best way in which a Muslim can perform the rites of Hajj and ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) is to do them in accordance with what is reported from the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in order to attain thereby the love and forgiveness of Allah The Almighty (what means): {Say, [O Muhammad], "If you should love Allah,.. More -
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: “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
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