Hajj is a beauty of Islam its literally meaning is pilgrimage , visiting and intend to visit .According to Islamic terms it is perform in the special days of Zil-hajja month .Hajj or pilgrimage to Makkah is one of the five pillars of Islam
Muslims from all over the world gather in Makkah in the last month of Muslim calendar and worship Allah. Hajj is a special worship that lasts for several days. This is an occasion that brings Muslims of all countries, colors, and races to one place – Ka’ba Shareef . This is a unique opportunity of worshiping Allah collectively in a large gathering at one place. Allah says in Surah-e- Imran(3)Ayat no.97:
Muslims from all over the world gather in Makkah in the last month of Muslim calendar and worship Allah. Hajj is a special worship that lasts for several days. This is an occasion that brings Muslims of all countries, colors, and races to one place – Ka’ba Shareef . This is a unique opportunity of worshiping Allah collectively in a large gathering at one place. Allah says in Surah-e- Imran(3)Ayat no.97:
" In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham); whosoever enters it, he attains security. And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka'bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for one's conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves [i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allah], then Allah stands not in need of any of the 'Alamin (mankind and jinns)" .
Hajj was made obligatory in the 9th year of Hijra. The Holy Prophet Mohemmed (Salllahu Alehe Wassallam) sent off 300 Muslims under the leadership of Hazrat Abubakr Siddique (Radi Allahu tala Anhu ) to Makkah so that they could perform Hajj. That was the year when it was banned for the Mushrikeen (those who associate partners with Allah) to enter Ka’ba.
There are three basic pillars for performing Hajj:
1.To enter into state of “Ihram” and have the intention to perform the pilgrimage.
2.To stay at the field of “Arafat” on the ninth of Dul-Hajj If someone cannot go to the field of Arafat even for a short time then his/her pilgrimage will not be complete. He/she has to perform the pilgrimage again the following year.
3.Additional circling of the “Ka’ba” that is done after the stay at the field of “Arafat” and performed from the tenth to the end of the month.
Millions of people around the world come to perform hajj regardless to any discrimination of color and ethnic ,they are just Muslim. Our religion did never led us to the path of extremism and terrorism . In fact it always lead us to the way of peace because it is a religion of peace .It always teaches us to stay away from color and race discrimination but we have totally forgotten the last sermon of our beloved prophet which was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H in the Mount Arafat. 1.To enter into state of “Ihram” and have the intention to perform the pilgrimage.
2.To stay at the field of “Arafat” on the ninth of Dul-Hajj If someone cannot go to the field of Arafat even for a short time then his/her pilgrimage will not be complete. He/she has to perform the pilgrimage again the following year.
3.Additional circling of the “Ka’ba” that is done after the stay at the field of “Arafat” and performed from the tenth to the end of the month.
The Hajj is performed under complete procedure . There are several books on the procedure of performing hajj and umrah .The link below has a complete guideline of hajj and umrah
"O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I don't know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take usury (Interest), therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived...Beware of Satan, for your safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have right over you. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as well as never to commit adultery.O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to. You know that every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. You are all equal. Nobody has superiority over other except by piety and good action.
Remember, one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not astray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.O People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand my words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Qur'an and my example, the Sunnah and if you follow these you will never go astray.All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be my witness oh Allah that I have conveyed your message to your people."
This is the approach of our Islam. We are brothers to one another then why Karachi was stained in blood in the blessed month of Ramadan on the name of nonsense ethnicity to which our religion is extremely against of. why do we can't live together according to the golden principles of Islam ? I don't know that who was or who is involved in the recent killer acts .I only know that ,they have to answer Allah for their killing acts and the worst punishment is waiting for them .We all should remember the beautiful words of our beloved Prophet Mohemmed (Sallalah hu alahe wassalllam) in the last sermon that: "Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you" (Ya Allah please keep all of us in your eternal protection and make us able to follow the guidelines provided to us by your beloved Prophet. Ameen)
One We'll all be free from this mind of ours, and that hour will be the end of the day. The end of everything, even the Angel of Death will be no more on that day and only on that day only on that night, only on that second we'll realize how much we did wrong to ourselves, our own kind, our own mind - And how much we hurt others. And then we'll ask for forgiveness from HIM who gave us this freewill, That Will which we used to do wrong while he completely gave us the guidance.
ReplyDeleteBut for what is it worth? What are those words worth in front of Allah The Almighty on that day when A Mother won't even give ONE single good deed to you. When Even the Prophets - Adam, Nuh, Musa, Eisa (Peace Be Upon Them) will say that they are not sure themselves what'll happen to them.
What will be our words worth on that day?
It's Never Too Late to ask for forgiveness, but On That Day - IT'll be too late.
May Allah Give Us All The Opportunity to Go For Hajj.
Great Article.
Daniyal :Ameen and thanks for your additional remarks.
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