Hajj is an important pillar of Islam. It has many benefits and meanings for Muslims. Hajj has a form and a spirit. Its form is to have ihram, perform tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka`bah) and sa`i (walking between the two hills), go to Mina, `Arafat, Muzdalifah, do the rami (throwing pebbles) at the Jamarat and make sacrifice of a sheep, goat or camel. The spirit of Hajj includes love, devotion, sacrifice, patience, mercy, harmony, unity, etc. Read the rest of this entry »
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Hajj: Meaning and Blessings
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Hajj: its Virtues and Benefits
November - 10 - 2009 - Tuesday ADD COMMENTS
This is a brief discussion on Hajj – its virtues, benefits and a little about its rulings.
According to the correct view, Hajj was made obligatory in 9 AH (i.e., after Hijrah, migration to Madeenah), the year of the Delegations, in which the chapter of Aal-‘Imraan was revealed; (it is this chapter) in which Allaah says which means, “…And (due) to Allaah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way…” (Aal-‘Imraan: 97) Read the rest of this entry »
