Hajj

The ruling of sheria regarding the entering the Ihram state for the pilgrims

A brief explanation to the best way of performing 'Umrah in Islam, its pillars and how it differs from Hajj.

When a person travels to perform the rites of Hajj, he is reminded of his journey to Allah and the Hereafter

The article addresses the kind of connection that exists between Hajj and life, as they need special preparation and goals

Among the good deeds we have done during Hajj days and which we should always do is supplication

Would anyone like to go on Hajj with all the difficulty and tremendous expenses of the journey and come back without any reward from Allah?

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.

Muslims who are performing Hajj should be keen to know the meaning and values of Hajj and learn to internalize them.

Among these special seasons of worship are the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah, which Allah has preferred over all other days of the year.

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

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

On the Day of `Arafah, Allah's mercy and forgiveness are showered on His servants. Do you know how great and immense is Allah's mercy?

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

The article highlights the importance of proper preparation and provisions for the prospective pilgrims.

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

List of some good deeds which the Muslim should strive to do during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah

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

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.

“And complete the Hajj or `Umrah in the service of Allah…” (Al-Baqarah: 196) Once in a lifetime, if able, Muslim men and women perform the pilgrimage or the Hajj. On a clear morning, 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1421 (4 March 2001), I was one of thousands who set out towards `Arafah. On `Arafah, the pinnacle of this