Worship

Hajj as a Symbol of Death

There are numerous lessons that the pilgrim will learn during the Hajj journey. One of these lessons is the Hajj experience constantly reminds the Haji of the journey of death. For Muslims, the Hajj depicts a myriad of emotions, sentiments and affections, including sacrifice, love and unity. Imam al-Ghazali R, …

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The first ten days of Zul Hijjah

  Significance of the First Ten Days of Zul Hijjah 1. Allah has taken oath of ten nights in Surah Al-Fajr. According to the majority of the commentators of Qur’an, the nights are those of the (first) ten days of Zul Hijjah. 2. Abdullah Ibn ’Abbas Radiyallaahu anhu related that …

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Living the Spirit of Hajj

Alhamdulillah a lot of people either know people who are going for Hajj and are asking for duas. While the people who are leaving are asking others to forgive them. Even right now there might be so many mu’mineen going for Hajj in the airplanes. Although, maybe most of our …

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The Obligatory Nature of Hajj

By Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh The advent of the month of Shawwāl brings with it the remembrance of Ibrāhīm ‘alayhis salām and his memorable hajj. All over the world, those who are fortunate make preparations for this great spiritual experience. Hajj is from the five pillars of Islām …

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Detailed Account of HAJJ

https://www.central-mosque.com Contents Types of Hajj: – Hajj Qiraan – Hajj Tamattu’ – Hajj Ifraad The Five Days of Hajj: Before 8th Zul Hijjah First Day (8th Zul Hijjah) Second Day (9th Zul Hijjah – To Arafat – Wuqoof of Arafaat – To Muzdalifah – In Muzdalifah Third Day (10th Zul …

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“Listening” to Ramadan

By: Khalid Baig Albalagh Source: Albalagh We observe Ramadan every year. Do we also listen to it? Ramadan is the most important month of our calendar. It is a tremendous gift from Allah in so many ways. In our current state of being down and out, it can uplift us, …

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Break Your Soul as You Break Your Fast

  “Allāh is Subtle with His Slaves…” One of the deeper intents and aims of fasting is for us to learn the art of self-restraint. When Allāh `azza wa jall revealed the verse of fasting, He concluded that it has been prescribed so that we may gain piety. Now piety …

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I’tikaaf- “The Spiritual Retreat”

  eislam.co.za The meaning of Itikaf is to seclude oneself in the Masjid  with the express niyyah (intention) of Itikaf. Allah Ta’ala has indeed in His perfect wisdom created humanity in a unique way. He has made it such that from time to time His creation needs a rest. We rest …

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