Hajj and Umrah

شخص جالس على جبل عند الغروب يرتدي رداءً أبيض ويرفع يديه بالدعاء نحو الشمس.

Sheikh Mustafa Al-Zarqa, may Allah have mercy on him, said: Hajj is one of the obligations of the religion and one of the principles of Islam. The foundation of performing these obligations is sincerity, so that they are accepted by Allah, pleasing to Him, and worthy of their immense reward. An accepted Hajj means a

Kaaba with black cloth and gold calligraphy, surrounded by crowd and scaffolding.

Explore the profound significance of Hajj in Islam through the inspiring story of Prophet Ibrahim (Alaihis salaam). Understand why Hajj is considered the greatest jihad, its spiritual benefits, and its enduring impact on millions of Muslims worldwide.

seeking help from Allah

The sins that are related to the rights of the servants are not absolved of the servant except by returning the rights to their people. As for the rights of Allah, they are forgiven by repentance.

Muslims Gathered in Mecca

The article explains pattern of pilgrimage rites as established from the action and practice of the Prophet (Pbuh).

The pilgrims gathering during the mounts

The article explains pattern of pilgrimage rites as established from the action and practice of the Prophet (Pbuh).

The mina camps for the pilgrims

The importance of three days that follow the first day of `Eid and the obligatory duties of the Pilgrims.

Hajj work in Makkah

There are journeys mentioned in the Qur’an by the wisdom of Allah, and others that the Qur’an did not mention, but the revelation, told by the truthful was revealed to inform the nation. The Holy Qur’an mentioned the journey of our father Ibrahim, peace be upon him, to the Holy Land when he left his

Kaabah and its kiswah

The kiswah is traditionally made of black material with a three-foot-wide band of inscription covering on all four sides of the Ka`bah

A night view of the honorable Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, surrounded by worshipers and illuminated minarets.

There are means in Islam that strengthen a person's connection with God, one of which is Hajj.

The honorable Kaaba in Mecca is surrounded by a large gathering of worshipers at the Grand Mosque.

I revere the same Allah as my Christian mother and my Jewish father - Michael Wolfe.

Group atop rocky hill of arafa with white monument under clear sky, sparse vegetation visible.

It is a sunnah to leave for Arafah after the sunrise of the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah. This is while uttering takbir, which is saying: Allahu Akbar (God is the Greatest), tahlil, which is saying: la ilaha ila-Allah (there is no God but Allah) and talbiyah, which is saying: labbayka Allahumma labbayk. The importance of

A night view of the honorable Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, surrounded by worshipers and illuminated minarets.

“I am lost and can’t find my family, can you take me to our campsite?” asked Nuha during Hajj.

Hands in prayer gesture before the Kaaba, with a crowd gathering in the Grand Mosque, Mecca.

Hajj (Pilgrimage) intention and rites can be observed through the three ways of Ihram. These ways are available to ease the rites on the pilgrims

White tents arranged in rows in hajj mountains in background, railing in foreground, daytime setting.

People thought it was impossible to go around the world in 80 days. So what would they think about making that trip in only one day? Well, it is possible on the day of Arafah, the essence of Hajj. Taking a look around at all the pilgrims standing on the Mount of Mercy on the

The pilgrims gathering during the mounts

The rites of Hajj are spread over only a few days, as symbolic guidelines, they stand people in good stead for the rest of their lives.

Jabal Arafat and the Prophet's sermon

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) delivered this sermon on the 9 Dhul-Hijjah 10 A.H. in the valley of Mount `Arafat, during his final Hajj, known as the Farewell Hajj

Mecca Kaabah holy mosque

The Ka`bah is nearly square in shape, built with hard dark bluish-grey stones. It now rises to sixteen meters; but was much lower at the time of the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him.

Muslims making Tawaf in Mecca

Circumambulating the Ka`bah is a symbolic act of worship, whose wisdom may be hidden from some. It indicates the believers’ utter submission to Almighty Allah alone

a number of Islamic books

This topic shows how the Companions behaved throughout their lives—setting sublime examples of adherence to the Sunnah.

Zamzam coolers inside the Holy Mosque

Some historical facts about the well of Zamzam and its virtues in Islam

Crowd walking around the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram courtyard, Mecca, with minarets visible.

Fatwas and questions addressing matters newly introduced into Hajj and juristic rules pertaining to important rituals.

view of Kabah, Makkah

Some useful tips on how to avoid pilgrims' accidents due to the huge crowd during the performance of Hajj rites

Kabah, Makkah

For any deed to be accepted from an Islamic perspective, it has to meet certain criteria: it should be both righteous and sincere. Allah the Almighty says in His Ever-Glorious Qur’an: [whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work righteousness, and, in the worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner] (Al-Kahf 18:110).

view of Kabah, Makkah

Hajj is considered a healing program because it touches the human self.

view of Kabah, Makkah

In every worship there is wisdom; it just needs some reflection and meditation to explore the secrets.

view of Kabah, Makkah

Some useful tips on how to avoid pilgrims' accidents due to the huge crowd during the performance of Hajj rites

Hajj from Muslims

The fifth Pillar of Islam is the pilgrimage to Makkah and its surroundings known as Hajj. All Muslims are obligated to make Hajj once in their lifetimes if they can afford it and are otherwise able to do so. The Hajj is made from the eighth to the twelfth of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.Muslims

Kabah, Makkah

For any deed to be accepted from an Islamic perspective, it has to meet certain criteria: it should be both righteous and sincere. Allah the Almighty says in His Ever-Glorious Qur’an: [whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work righteousness, and, in the worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner] (Al-Kahf 18:110).

Crowd walking around the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram courtyard, Mecca, with minarets visible.

Fatwas and questions addressing matters newly introduced into Hajj and juristic rules pertaining to important rituals.

Journey to Hajj in Islam

the pilgrimage to Makkah, is the fourth basic act of worship (`ibadah). It is obligatory once in a lifetime

Lighting columns lit in the front, with two minarets and a mosque dome in the back of the night.

Indeed, these days are the most excellent of all the days with Allah, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.

Crowd gathers at red sandstone building with domes and arches under a partly cloudy sky.

Tips on the best ways to explore the virtues of Dhul-Hijjah and benefit from the special favors Allah bestowed in this month.

Hajj Muslims

These ten days are among Allah’s graces granted to His servants as Allah created in the souls of the believers the longing to see the Holy Mosque in Makkah and no one can see it every year, He obligated Hajj on those who have the ability to perform it only once in their lifetime and

Calendar with numbers in a grid with a blue circle around the number 10.

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is a season of worship that brings many benefits and opportunities.

A person with a backpack standing on the edge of a rock in the middle of a thick fog.

This article is about the benefits of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.