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Hajj and Spiritual Discipline-II
… Continued Hajj is a temporary desertion of life and its pleasures: During Hajj, the pilgrim abandons his regular food and drink and makes do with whatever is easily available, without putting himself to extra hardship or trouble. He also frees himself from the dominance of his usual habits with regard to food, drink and sleep. Many Muslims.. More -
Hajj and Spiritual Discipline-I
Spiritual discipline is a means to regulate and develop the spirit that Allah The Almighty breathed into man. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] spirit, then fall down to him in prostration.}[Quran 15: 28] It was narrated that Ibn Mas‘ood, may Allah be pleased with him,.. More -
Hajj: An Invaluable Da'wah Opportunity-I
Dear readers, Let us take a look at the following figures: The number of workers who are engaged in cleaning services at the sacred sites during Hajjis more than 22,000 workers. Officials deserve praise for recruiting such a large number of workers, since taking care of the cleanliness of the sacred sites is a very important matter, so that pilgrims.. More -
Sublime Benefits and Objectives of Hajj - II
4)Reinforcing Islamic brotherhood and solidarity: Hajj is rather like an international annual public and formal conference. Unlike other acts of worship, it provides a live, direct and bright reality in terms of useful moral values on the human level. This is achieved through the meeting of the masses of pilgrims in a harmonious way that symbolizes.. More -
Sublime Benefits and Objectives of Hajj - I
Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam which was prescribed in the ninth year after the Hijrah (emigration) of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. It is out of the mercy of Allah The Almighty towards His slaves that He has enjoined Hajj upon them at least once in a lifetime. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {…And [due] to Allah.. More -
Hajj: Religious Obligation or Chance for Engaging in Frivolity? - II
… Continued The third reflection: The most important signs of an accepted Hajj are: Dedicating this act of worship solely to gain the pleasure of Allah The Almighty while seeking no other goal. Allah The Almighty commands this, Saying (what means): {So worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion.} [Quran 39: 2] and {And they were.. More -
Hajj: Religious Obligation or Chance for Engaging in Frivolity? - I
The Hajj season has returned this year with its customary spiritual gifts, blessings and virtues. The hearts of Muslims all over the world yearn to visit the Ancient House to fulfill this great obligation, perform Hajj or ‘Umrah, or visit the Sacred Mosque to pray therein and seek the reward of Allah The Almighty. Let us reflect on some aspects.. More -
Virtue of the Days of At-Tashreeq - I
Remembrance of Allah The Almighty is one of the best and greatest acts of worship. Mu‘aath ibn Jabal, may Allaah be pleased with him, deemed it as the best act of worship ever, for he said, “No deed can save one from the Punishment of Allah better than the remembrance of Allah The Almighty” They said, ‘Not even fighting in.. More -
The Story of Hajj - II
The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, continued: "Ismaa’eel's mother was sitting near the water. They asked her, 'Do you allow us to stay with you?' She replied, 'Yes, but you will have no right to possess the water.' They agreed to that. "Ismaa’eel's mother was pleased with the whole situation, as she used to enjoy the company.. More -
The Story of Hajj - I
Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with him, said, “The first lady to use a girdle was the mother of Ismaa’eel, may Allaah exalt his mention. She used a girdle so she could hide her tracks from Sarah. Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention, brought her and her son, a suckling baby, Ismaa’eel, may Allaah exalt his mention, to.. More -
The Merits of Hajj
Among the blessings of Allah The Almighty upon His slaves is that He ordained for them acts of worship that can reform their souls, like Salah (prayer), Zakah (obligatory alms), fasting, Hajj (major pilgrimage) and other such deeds which nurture and purify individuals in all aspects. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {…Allah does not intend.. More -
Virtue of the Days of At-Tashreeq - III
… Continued The person who slaughters such submissive animals that remember Allah The Almighty and consumes their meat to gain strength to disobey Allah The Almighty, and forgets to remember Him, has reversed the right norms and denied the favors of Allah The Almighty. This makes these animals better than him and more submissive to their Lord... More -
Virtue of the Days of At-Tashreeq - II
… Continued The Most Favorable Thikr in the Days of At-Tashreeq: On these blessed days, it is affirmed to make Takbeer after every obligatory prayer, and the unrestricted Takbeer at all times until sunset of the 13th of Thul-Hijjah, and this applies to pilgrims and others as well. ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, used to make Takbeer.. More -
Hajj: A Training School for Sound Morals – III
… Continued Piety combines all sorts of goodness and the guide to every righteous act. Allah The Almighty accepts the deeds of the pious people and He guides them and sets right their conditions. Whoever wears the garment of piety will realize goodness and achieve happiness. Whoever takes off the garment of piety is outcast. Piety drives the.. More -
Hajj: A Training School for Sound Morals – II
… Continued Pardon and forgiveness are among the benefits of Hajj: Hajj is a school for teaching pardon and forgiveness. Some clashes often happen in times of crowdedness that require good behavior. Hajj disciplines and trains the pilgrims to control themselves when they are angry and to say only good words. Allah The Almighty Says (what.. More
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