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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 -
A piece about Hajj experience
This is a piece about my Hajj experience for 2006. I am not trying to write about how to do Hajj and I will explain this as I write. Firstly I would like to express my personal and sincerest gratitude to some of the people who made my Hajj possible and a success. To my wife who stood beside me in every decision that I made from the time we made.. More -
Contemplation – I
Contemplation is one of the greatest deeds performed by the heart; it is the key that opens the door which allows the light of guidance to enter; it is the initial step in the direction of correct understanding and comprehension; many people know its virtue but are unaware of its reality, essence and its fruits. Allah has commanded us to contemplate,.. More -
Contemplation – II
Regarding contemplation upon the Quran and the Sunnah, Allah Says what means: “And We sent not before you except men to whom We revealed [Our message]. So ask the people of the message [i.e., former scriptures] if you do not know. [We sent them] with clear proofs and written ordinances. And We revealed to you the message [i.e., the Quran].. More -
Common mistakes in Hajj
In Aqeedah (the Muslim’s Belief): · Many Pilgrims when they travel to Madeenah they pray to the graves. They make Dua’ (supplication) to the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam. This could not only ruin their Hajj, it could nullify their Islam. · Do not rub graves for blessings. · Do not supplicate to anyone except.. More -
The First Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah
The virtues of the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah: Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him and his father, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "No good deeds done on any other days are superior to those done on these days (first ten days of Thul-Hijjah).” Some of his companions asked, “Not.. More -
Mistakes that many pilgrims commit
1. Passing the Meeqaat (designated point for assuming Ihraam) without assuming the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration). Those who assume the state of Ihraam from Jeddah or at the borders of the Haram while being non-Makkan pilgrims should slaughter a sacrificial animal. 2. Entering Makkah without assuming the state of Ihraam when the person is going.. More
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