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The Black Stone - II
… Continued When the Ka'bah collapsed in 1039 A.H. because of a heavy flood and the Ottoman Sultan Muraad ordered its reconstruction, Imaam Ibn ‘Illaan Al-Makki witnessed this event and recorded in details the stages of rebuilding it. He saw the Stone and said, 'The color of the part of the Stone embedded in the walls of the Ka'bah is.. More -
The Black Stone - III
… Continued The incident of the Qaraamitah was not the sole incident in this regard. There were several incidents before and after Islam involving the Black Stone, leaving the marks of cracks or breaking in it. The Sacred House, the Ka'bah, witnessed two fires. The first one was during the rule of the Quraysh before Islam and the Black Stone.. More -
O Pilgrim, Remember the Sanctity of the Ancient House - I
The sanctity of Makkah as well as the sublime position of the Ancient House is clear even to those who possess modest knowledge and insight. This is clarified in many Quranic verses and Prophetic Hadeeths (narrations). Scholars have also stated this in their books, their rites and in the books of Tafseer (exegesis). Thus, there is no ambiguity on this.. More -
O Pilgrim, Remember the Sanctity of the Ancient House - II
… Continued Fifth: As Allah The Almighty has made the House a place of return for people and a place of security, He made it obligatory for Ibraaheem and Ismaa‘eel, may Allah exalt their mention, to purify it for those who perform Tawaaf (circumambulation) and those who are staying there for worship and those who bow and prostrate in.. More -
O Pilgrim, Resume Your Work!
The sun was about to set on the night of ‘Arafah when the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, stood humbly, raising his hands and supplicating in submission and humility. Then, he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, lowered his hands and went to Bilaal, may Allah be pleased with him, saying: "O Bilaal, ask the people to gather.. More -
Messages for the Pilgrim - I
O pilgrim who intends to come to the Ancient House (of Allah) and visit the sacred precincts. May the peace, mercy and blessing of Allah be upon you. These are some messages for you which are related to the inviolability of the sacred precincts of Makkah and the rituals of Hajj. They are messages of love and exaltation for each pilgrim who has the.. More -
Messages for the Pilgrim - II
… Continued The Fourth Message: The Righteous Predecessors: The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, the finest and purest human, called on pilgrims to: "Learn your rituals (of Hajj) from me." Here are also some examples from among the righteous predecessors who followed the example of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More -
Messages for the Pilgrim - III
… Continued A Pilgrim's Journal: - The 8th day of Thul-Hijjah (the Day of Tarwiyah): On this day, it is recommended for the pilgrim to perform Ghusl (ritual bathing) and apply perfume before putting on Ihraam for Hajj. If he is afraid of not completing the rituals due to some reason, he can make a condition by stating, "O Allah, I will.. More -
Messages for the Pilgrim - IV
… Continued The Weak: Dear pilgrim, here are examples of those who are weak in their Hajj in a brief and novel style: He is weak in his deeds. He does what other people do and never asks the specialists and scholars about anything. He is weak in his expense. He is a pilgrim who goes to Hajj with unlawfully gained wealth and forgets.. More -
Lessons Drawn from Hajj - III
… Continued 8) Hajj makes one accustomed to Du‘aa’ (supplication): Allah The Almighty is near and responds to the invocation of the supplicants. The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, explained that the generosity of Allah The Almighty is great and that He, The Exalted, responds to the invocations of the.. More -
Lessons Drawn from Hajj - II
....Continued 5)Hajj reminds one of the Day of Resurrection: When the pilgrims march from Mina to ‘Arafat and from ‘Arafat to Muzdalifah and then to Mina, they march at the same time and towards the same direction, a scene that reminds the Muslim of the Day of Resurrection. Allah The Almighty has likened the marching of the people.. More -
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
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