Ihram

A Pilgrim at Miqat
Ihram and Talbiyah from the Miqat

When a pilgrim reaches the Miqat and embarks on uttering Talbiyah, he feels himself answering the call of the Almighty and fulfilling His obligation. There is a mixed feeling of hope and fear in his heart. There is also a feeling of utter surrender and dependence on Allah. Sufyan Ibn `Uyaynah said: “Ali Ibn Al-Husain,

Common Mistakes Made before Ihram

The article contains different fabricated acts to be done before the Ihram.

طواف المسلمون بالكعبة
The Essence of Hajj

The point we should ponder over is why Allah and His Messenger granted Hajj so much importance.

Islamic concept of Adha
The Rebirth of My Soul

This article is a recount of an experience during Hajj.

Pilgrimage to Makkah
Preparations Before Leaving for Hajj

All Muslims who fulfill certain conditions must perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime.

Muslim praying hajj
Three Forms of Hajj

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

Hajj Juristic rules - Pilgrims
Difficulty in Performing Hajj Calls for Juristic Facilitation

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

Jabal Arafat
Significance of Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Devoted believers of different religions isolate themselves from people in order to purify their hearts. In the quest for intimacy with the divine, they retreat to mountain caves, monasteries, or hermitages and prefer solitude to the company of others. God has favored Islam – as the last Testament – with Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to