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The Rituals of Hajj: Symbols of Tawheed - I
In Islam, the greatest obligation placed upon every human being is Tawheed (to have belief in the oneness of Allah The Almighty, and to act in accordance to it). Tawheed helps one attain felicity in this life and the Hereafter; without it, one’s lot will be misery and hardship. At no stage of the Prophet’s
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Hajj Timeline
8th of Thul-Hijjah · It is recommended to take a bath and apply perfume if one is intending to perform Hajj. · It is recommended to articulate one’s intention by saying, "Labbayka Allahuma Hajjan (O Allah! In response to your call I perform Hajj).” · One should proceed to Mina, spend the night there and not.. More -
Hajj: Lessons for Life - III
… Continued 10. Getting used to utilizing time Time is the capital of humans and it is the greatest thing that should not be wasted or neglected. During Hajj, pilgrims do great deeds in a period of time that might not exceed four days in different places that are far from each other and crowded. This shows that humans have great.. More -
Hajj: Lessons for Life - II
… Continued 5. Getting used to Du‘aa’ The Hajj trip is a great opportunity for Du‘aa’ and supplicating Allah The Almighty as pilgrims have many merits that make their Du‘aa’ more likely to be answered. This is because pilgrims supplicate during honored days and at honored places. Moreover, supplicating.. More -
Hajj: Lessons for Life - I
There are many lessons that could be learned from Hajj and that have great benefits for individuals and the entire Ummah (Muslim nation). Dear reader, the following are some of these lessons: 1. Gaining piety (fear of Allah The Almighty) Piety is the aim of Hajj and the best of all matters as Allah The Almighty Advised the former and the latter.. More -
The Muslim Family at Hajj
Allah The Almighty made Hajj obligatory and one of the pillars of Islam which He approved as a religion for humankind. This rite entails great wisdom, lessons, admonition, purification, exclusive instructions, interesting benefits and amazing scenes. Hajj is the unique journey in which the Muslim travels with his heart, body and property to the Secure.. More -
The Shining Aspects of Hajj - II
In Chapter Al-Baqarah, Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Hajj is [during] well-known months, so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering the state of Ihraam], there is [to be for him] no sexual relations and no disobedience and no disputing during Hajj. And whatever good you do - Allah Knows it. And take provisions, but.. More -
The Shining Aspects of Hajj - I
The two testimonies of faith as well as other rituals that constitute the five pillars of Islam are the basis on which all other religious obligations depend to form the edifice of Islam with a strong structure and firm foundation. One's righteous deeds are not accepted unless they are based on the five pillars of Islam. Allah The Almighty has imposed.. More -
The Numbered Days
Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {Andremember 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 and know that unto Him you will be gathered.} [Quran 2:203] The.. More -
The Muslim Woman at Hajj
The rites of Hajj include many actions that commemorate women. For example, Sa‘y between As-Safa and Al-Marwah commemorates what our mother Haajar, may Allah exalt her mention, did. Zamzam water gushed forth from the earth by the mercy of Allah The Almighty in response to her supplications to Allah The Almighty in order to quench her and her son’s.. More -
The Blessed Days Are Approaching, Get Ready - II
Fifth pause for reflection: The attributes of the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah: 1- Allah The Exalted swore by the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah. Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {By the dawn*And [by] ten nights…} [Quran 89:1-5] Indisputably, the fact that Allah The Exalted swore by the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah reflects their great.. More -
The Blessed Days Are Approaching, Get Ready - I
Blessed days are approaching, the days of Tahleel (saying La ilaaha illallaah: There is no deity worthy of worship but Allah), Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar: Allah is The Greatest), Tasbeeh (saying: Subhaanallaah: Glory be to Allah) and Tahmeed (saying Al-Hamdulillaah: All praise is due to Allah). They are days of submission, imploring, shedding tears.. More -
Reflections on the Meanings of Takbeer - III
Fourth reflection Every Takbeer should bring its desired effect as if your heart alone is meant by this Takbeer to derive the meanings stated above and create a variety of worship and attachment to Allah The Almighty Al-Kabeer. Allahu Akbar is a phrase written in letters of light whereby the soul discovers its faults and defects, and thus is alerted.. More -
Reflections on the Meanings of Takbeer - II
Allah The Almighty decreed, as required by Names and Attributes, that everything other than Him is falsehood. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {That is because Allah is the Truth, and that which they call upon other than Him is falsehood, and because Allah is the Most High, the Grand.} [Quran 22:62] {That is because Allah is the Truth,.. More -
Reflections on the Meanings of Takbeer - I
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaaha illallaah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillaahil-Hamd (Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no deity worthy of worship but Allah. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, to Him belongs all praise!) Takbeer is one of the rituals of ‘Eed in Islam... More
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