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  • Lessons from Hajj and the First Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah

    This article is not about the Islamic ruling on Hajj, its rationale, manners, conditions, description, prohibitions and fruits, although this information is vital for each and every Muslim, especially those who intend to perform Hajj so that they can perform this act of worship properly. It is also not about the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah and the.. More

  • Hajj: The Global Conference of the Ummah

    We are all familiar with global summits and conferences during which presidents and other heads of state meet. Besides, foreign ministers, ministers of defense or others meet during other conferences. In the professional context, there are conferences for physicians, others for engineers and the same for other professions. For each of these conferences,.. More

  • Manifestations of Tawheed in Hajj - III

    The Fourth Occasion: The pilgrim, during his Hajj, does many things, whose underlying wisdom he may not know about, other than the realization of servitude and surrender to Allah The Almighty, and following the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. All of this helps him develop piety within himself. For instance, kissing the Black.. More

  • Manifestations of Tawheed in Hajj - II

    The third occasion: The Talbiyah continues with the pilgrim from the very moment he assumes Ihraam for Hajj until he throws Jamrat Al-‘Aqabah on the ‘Eed day. It is the eternal call, in which the servant announces his response to the call of his Creator proclaimed by Ibraaheem (Abraham), may Allaah exalt his mention, as stated by Allah.. More

  • Manifestations of Tawheed in Hajj - I

    Hajj is one of the greatest acts of worship, because of which a great reward has been ordained for the one whose Hajj is Mabroor (i.e., accepted by Allah The Almighty, as being done with sincerity to Allah The Almighty, and compatibility with the guidance of the Messenger of Allah). In confirmation of this, the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More

  • Hajj Teaches Us to Discipline the Soul - III

    … Continued 12- Being accustomed to order and discipline: There is a certain arrangement and order for the rituals of Hajj and a pilgrim is not permitted to violate them. Many people suffer from following inclination and disorder and this is disciplined only by Hajj. 13- Spiritual discipline: During Hajj, one is trained to avoid acts of.. More

  • Hajj Teaches Us to Discipline the Soul - II

    … Continued 5 – Learning noble morals and good characteristics: Chastity, restraining anger and abandoning dispute and argument: 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.. More

  • Hajj Teaches Us to Discipline the Soul -I

    (To be continued … Allah The Almighty, out of His great favor and bounty on us, has made our creed and Sharee'ah (Islamic law) the main sources for disciplining the soul, reforming it and elevating it to the grades of perfection and sublimity. Belief in Allah The Almighty is enough to make the soul stand in awe of the greatness and majesty.. More

  • Acts of Worship Should Make You a Better Person - III

    … Continued Second: Lack of sincerity (in deeds) to Allah The Almighty, and failure to follow the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in the act of worship. These two issues, besides being requisites for the acceptance of the deed, have a great influence in making a person feel the pleasure and effect of the act of worship. What.. More

  • Acts of Worship Should Make You a Better Person - II

    … Continued It is worth mentioning that some of those whom Allah The Almighty has endowed with following the way of guidance or seeking knowledge of the Sharee‘ah (Islamic law) knowledge are heedless of this aspect, either because they are too busy seeking knowledge, or they erroneously think that this is characteristic of the laymen... More

  • Acts of Worship Should Make You a Better Person - I

    How do acts of worship influence our behavior? Why do many people not detect their effects on their life? To answer these questions, let us say that the best benefits may be derived from acts of worship as follows: First: To read the texts from the Quran and authentic Sunnah (Prophetic tradition) about the act of worship we perform. Second: To.. More

  • Hajj and Inner Peace - II

    … Continued All these forms and others come under the category of wronging one another. Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {The cause is only against the ones who wrong the people….} [Quran 42:42] If you are tempted by your position or power to wrong people, remember the power of Allah The Almighty over you. Perpetrating this type.. More

  • The Rulings and Etiquettes of Visiting Madeenah - IV‎‎‎‎

    Furthermore, visiting the grave of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is not obligatory and is not a condition for the validity of Hajj as some people think, but it is recommended for the one who visits the mosque of the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, or is near it. The person who lives far from Madeenah should.. More

  • The Rulings and Etiquettes of Visiting Madeenah - III‎‎‎‎

    Raising one's voice before the grave of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and standing there for a long time – as is done by some visitors – contradicts what is permissible. Allah The Almighty forbade the Muslims from raising their voice above the voice of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and from speaking.. More

  • The Rulings and Etiquettes of Visiting Madeenah - II

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, further said to his Companions, may Allaah be pleased with them: “Proceed (for the first row) follow me (in prayer), then those who would stand behind you should follow you. A person would keep coming late to prayer until Allah The Almighty delays him.” [Muslim and Abu Daawood] ‘Aa’isha.. More