“Verily, the first House among all marked for worship for people is that which is in Makkah abounding in blessings and a guide for all the world.” (Surah Aal e Imran, verse 96)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! The aforementioned verse proves that after the arrival of Hazrat Adam alaihis salaam, the first house built for the guidance of mankind was in Makkah. This is no ordinary house, this house is so exalted that we can see, to this day, the effects of the prayer (dua) that was made by Hazrat Ibrahim alaihis salaam whilst he was building this house. We also learn from this that Allah Ta’ala never rejects the prayers of His Prophets alaihis salaam. May Allah Ta’ala guide us all to respect Makkah Mukarrama and the Holy Ka’aba. Aameen.
Respect of Makkah
Hazrat Ayash bin abi Rabiyah Makhzumi radiallaho ta’ala anha says that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Goodness and blessings will not be taken away from this nation as long as they respect the precincts of Makkah as it should be respected. When they give up this respect, they will be destroyed.” (Mishkaat Shareef, page 238)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Respect of Makkah Mukarramah will result in Allah Ta’ala continuing to shower us with blessings and goodness. Due to lack of knowledge, many people do not respect the precincts of Makkah Mukarrama as it should be respected. These things are also seen whilst they are doing Tawa’af of the Ka’aba, like speaking loudly about worldly things. Respect of Haram is essential and must be observed. We do not want to be the victims of destruction as a result of disrespecting the Blessed Ka’aba. May Allah Ta’ala guide us to respect the Haram Sharif. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Respect of Makkah Mukarramah will result in Allah Ta’ala continuing to shower us with blessings and goodness. Due to lack of knowledge, many people do not respect the precincts of Makkah Mukarrama as it should be respected. These things are also seen whilst they are doing Tawa’af of the Ka’aba, like speaking loudly about worldly things. Respect of Haram is essential and must be observed. We do not want to be the victims of destruction as a result of disrespecting the Blessed Ka’aba. May Allah Ta’ala guide us to respect the Haram Sharif. Aameen.
One Prayer Equivalent to 100,000
Hazrat Anas bin Maalik radiallaho ta’ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said. “One prayer in Masjid E Haram is the same as 100,000 prayers.” (Mishkaat Shareef)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! The person that is blessed with the great honour of going for Hajj also has his lap filled with rewards, just as Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has mentioned in the above Hadith. If a person values his time and makes an attempt to spend this time in worship and prayer, in my opinion he can obtain unimaginable rewards. If only this was the case that a Haji did not get lazy and spent all his time in worship and prayer in Masjid e Haram. But what can we do? More time is spent in the market place, with friends, with family, and with acquaintances. We should respect and value the time we have, our friends and family can be found anywhere else as well but the Ka’aba will not be found anywhere else.
May Allah Ta’ala guide us all towards good deeds. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! The person that is blessed with the great honour of going for Hajj also has his lap filled with rewards, just as Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has mentioned in the above Hadith. If a person values his time and makes an attempt to spend this time in worship and prayer, in my opinion he can obtain unimaginable rewards. If only this was the case that a Haji did not get lazy and spent all his time in worship and prayer in Masjid e Haram. But what can we do? More time is spent in the market place, with friends, with family, and with acquaintances. We should respect and value the time we have, our friends and family can be found anywhere else as well but the Ka’aba will not be found anywhere else.
May Allah Ta’ala guide us all towards good deeds. Aameen.
Descent of 120 Mercies
Hazrat Ibn Abbas radiallaho ta’ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Each day 120 mercies of Allah Ta’ala descend on this house (the Ka’aba) . 60 on those performing Tawaf of the Ka’aba, 40 on those praying Namaz, and 20 on those that are looking at the Ka’aba.” (Fazail e Hajj, p100)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! The most blessings (60) descend on those that are walking around the Ka’aba (Tawaf). 40 blessings are on those that are busy in prayer (Namaz) in Masjid e Haram and 20 blessings are on those that are simply looking at the blessed Ka’aba. These excellencies have been told so that people do not waste their time but spend it wisely in the House of Allah Ta’ala. If you are able to do Tawaf then do so, if you can perform Namaz, pray Namaz. If you cannot do either, then at least you can sit and look at the Ka’aba. May Allah Ta’ala guide us to take advantage of the gifts that He has granted us. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! The most blessings (60) descend on those that are walking around the Ka’aba (Tawaf). 40 blessings are on those that are busy in prayer (Namaz) in Masjid e Haram and 20 blessings are on those that are simply looking at the blessed Ka’aba. These excellencies have been told so that people do not waste their time but spend it wisely in the House of Allah Ta’ala. If you are able to do Tawaf then do so, if you can perform Namaz, pray Namaz. If you cannot do either, then at least you can sit and look at the Ka’aba. May Allah Ta’ala guide us to take advantage of the gifts that He has granted us. Aameen.
The Aameen of 70 Angels
Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta’ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “There are 70 angels assigned to Rukn E Yamani (one of the corners of the Ka’aba). These angels say ‘Ameen’ if the following dua is prayed, “O Allah! I ask You for safety and security in this world and the next. O our Provider! Grant us goodness in this world and the next and save us from the punishment of hell.” (Mishkaat, Page 228)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Those that are granted the opportunity to see the sacred Haram are blessed if they make this dua between Rukn e Yamani and Hajr e Aswad. This part of Haram is also called “Maqaam E Mustajaab.” Seventy angels are assigned to say “aameen” at the end of the believer’s prayer. Subhan Allah! May Allah Ta’ala grant us a visit to this blessed place as soon as possible and guide us to make this dua. Aameen
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Those that are granted the opportunity to see the sacred Haram are blessed if they make this dua between Rukn e Yamani and Hajr e Aswad. This part of Haram is also called “Maqaam E Mustajaab.” Seventy angels are assigned to say “aameen” at the end of the believer’s prayer. Subhan Allah! May Allah Ta’ala grant us a visit to this blessed place as soon as possible and guide us to make this dua. Aameen
Places Where Prayers are Accepted
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas radiallaho ta’ala anhuma says that I heard Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam say. “Multazim is a place where prayers are accepted. No one makes a prayer there but that it is accepted. There are many places in Makkah where prayers are accepted. Multazim, below the Mizaab e Rehmat, close to Rukn e Yamani, on the mountains of Safa and Marwa, between Safa and Marwa, between Rukn e Yamani and Maqaam e Ibrahim, Inside the Ka’aba, Mina (Masjid e Khaif), Arafat, close to the three pillars. (Sharhe Hadaiq e Bakhshish)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! May Allah Ta’ala guide us all to pray at all the places mentioned above. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! May Allah Ta’ala guide us all to pray at all the places mentioned above. Aameen.
General Invitation For Hajj
“And proclaim among people the pilgrimage. They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel coming from every distant track.” (Surah Hajj, verse 27)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala ordered his Khaleel (friend), Hazrat Ibrahim alaihis salaam, to invite all to come for pilgrimage. At that time there was no modern technology, no computers, and no televisions through which this call could easily reach the whole world. However, Hazrat Ibrahim alaihis salaam is told that people will respond to your call on foot, and on all kinds of animals. The question arises that how will the call that is made from Makkah reach the ears of all the people around the world? The heart responds, “O Innocent one, The Lord that gave the order also has the Power to make the voice reach the ears of everyone.” It is reported that the call of Hazrat Ibrahim alaihis salaam was not only heard by people on the earth, but it was heard by the souls of all those that had not yet come onto the earth. The souls also responded to this call according to their faith, this is the power of the voice of a Prophet. If this is the state of the voice of the Friend (Khaleel) of Allah Ta’ala, what can be the status of the Beloved (Habeeb) of Allah Ta’ala? Subhan Allah! May Allah Ta’ala grant us all an accepted Hajj. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala ordered his Khaleel (friend), Hazrat Ibrahim alaihis salaam, to invite all to come for pilgrimage. At that time there was no modern technology, no computers, and no televisions through which this call could easily reach the whole world. However, Hazrat Ibrahim alaihis salaam is told that people will respond to your call on foot, and on all kinds of animals. The question arises that how will the call that is made from Makkah reach the ears of all the people around the world? The heart responds, “O Innocent one, The Lord that gave the order also has the Power to make the voice reach the ears of everyone.” It is reported that the call of Hazrat Ibrahim alaihis salaam was not only heard by people on the earth, but it was heard by the souls of all those that had not yet come onto the earth. The souls also responded to this call according to their faith, this is the power of the voice of a Prophet. If this is the state of the voice of the Friend (Khaleel) of Allah Ta’ala, what can be the status of the Beloved (Habeeb) of Allah Ta’ala? Subhan Allah! May Allah Ta’ala grant us all an accepted Hajj. Aameen.
Hajj is only For Allah Ta’ala
“And for the sake of Allah, the people are to perform pilgrimage to this house, who could find a way there.”
(Surah Aal E Imram, verse 97)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! We know that Hajj is compulsory on all those that are able to perform it, if they have the means. Those that can afford to perform pilgrimage should focus on the beginning of the ayah. Hajj is only “for the sake of Allah” and for His pleasure. It is not for fame, for a name or title, there should only be one yearning, and that is “O Allah, I am performing this only for You.” You will see the blessings of this in both worlds Insha Allah. May Allah Ta’ala grant us all Hajj for His pleasure. Aameen
(Surah Aal E Imram, verse 97)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! We know that Hajj is compulsory on all those that are able to perform it, if they have the means. Those that can afford to perform pilgrimage should focus on the beginning of the ayah. Hajj is only “for the sake of Allah” and for His pleasure. It is not for fame, for a name or title, there should only be one yearning, and that is “O Allah, I am performing this only for You.” You will see the blessings of this in both worlds Insha Allah. May Allah Ta’ala grant us all Hajj for His pleasure. Aameen
Journey for Hajj and Umrah
“Then whoso makes pilgrimage to this house or performs Umra, there is no sin for him that he may go round both.” (Surah Baqarah, verse158)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! In the days of ignorance (Jaahilayat), it was the custom and belief of the Arabs that Hajj and Umrah had to be performed separately, they could not be performed together on the same journey. That is why they had allocated separate months for Hajj and Umrah, and would travel separately for Hajj and Umrah. The arrival of Islam put an end to this false practice and belief and permission was given to perform Hajj and Umrah on the same journey. My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! This is a blessing on this nation through the sadqa of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Otherwise it would have been very difficult to make separate journeys for the Hajj and Umrah. May Allah Ta’ala make our journey in both worlds easy. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! In the days of ignorance (Jaahilayat), it was the custom and belief of the Arabs that Hajj and Umrah had to be performed separately, they could not be performed together on the same journey. That is why they had allocated separate months for Hajj and Umrah, and would travel separately for Hajj and Umrah. The arrival of Islam put an end to this false practice and belief and permission was given to perform Hajj and Umrah on the same journey. My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! This is a blessing on this nation through the sadqa of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Otherwise it would have been very difficult to make separate journeys for the Hajj and Umrah. May Allah Ta’ala make our journey in both worlds easy. Aameen.
Restraints of Hajj
“The months of Hajj are known; then whosoever determines to perform Hajj in these months, then there should be no mention of copulation before women nor any sin nor quarrelling with anyone till the time of Hajj.” (Surah Baqarah, v 197)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala has forbidden three things in particular during Hajj. 1) Acts that ignite passion for sexual relations. 2) Committing sins. 3) Quarrelling (fighting or arguing) with others. The reason is that shaitaan wants to take people’s focus away from Allah Ta’ala and move it somewhere else, so that a person stays devoid of the benefits and blessings of Hajj. Shatiaan desires that we keep doing those things that Hajj wants to teach us to stay away from so that we can become true slaves and followers of Allah Ta’ala and Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Committing sins, fighting and quarrelling are not permissible at any time, but it is crucial to stay away from such things whilst performing Hajj. The benefit of this is that that you will be acting on an order given by Allah Ta’ala and will obtain the blessings of Hajj. May Allah Ta’ala guide us all to respect the days of Hajj and stay away from sin, quarrelling and fighting. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala has forbidden three things in particular during Hajj. 1) Acts that ignite passion for sexual relations. 2) Committing sins. 3) Quarrelling (fighting or arguing) with others. The reason is that shaitaan wants to take people’s focus away from Allah Ta’ala and move it somewhere else, so that a person stays devoid of the benefits and blessings of Hajj. Shatiaan desires that we keep doing those things that Hajj wants to teach us to stay away from so that we can become true slaves and followers of Allah Ta’ala and Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Committing sins, fighting and quarrelling are not permissible at any time, but it is crucial to stay away from such things whilst performing Hajj. The benefit of this is that that you will be acting on an order given by Allah Ta’ala and will obtain the blessings of Hajj. May Allah Ta’ala guide us all to respect the days of Hajj and stay away from sin, quarrelling and fighting. Aameen.
HAJJ IN THE LIGHT OF HADITH
The Best Deed
Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta’ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam was asked what the best deed was. Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, “To believe in Allah Ta’ala and his Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam” He was asked, “After that?” Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, “To struggle in the path of Allah (Jihad)”. Someone asked, “After that?” Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, “An accepted Hajj.”
(Bukhari and Muslim)
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Sins of a Haji....
Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta’ala anhu narrates that he heard Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam say, “Whoever performs Hajj and commits no indecency, nor does he commit any sins, then he will return from Hajj as though his mother has just given birth to him. (Meaning pure from sins).” (Bukhari and Muslim)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! We realise the importance of Hajj from these Ahadith. If one stays away from indecency, fighting and quarrelling and transgressing then Allah Ta’ala purifies him as though he has just been born. Just as a newborn child is free of all sins, a person who is blessed with an accepted Hajj is free of all sins. May Allah Ta’ala grant us all an accepted Hajj.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! We realise the importance of Hajj from these Ahadith. If one stays away from indecency, fighting and quarrelling and transgressing then Allah Ta’ala purifies him as though he has just been born. Just as a newborn child is free of all sins, a person who is blessed with an accepted Hajj is free of all sins. May Allah Ta’ala grant us all an accepted Hajj.
Paradise is the Reward for Hajj...
Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta’ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “An Umrah followed by another Umrah compensates (kaffara) the sins committed between the two, and the reward for Hajj is nothing but Paradise.”
(Bukhari and Muslim)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! An Umrah is described as compensation (Kaffara) for sins and the reward for Hajj is paradise. We see from this that putting up with problems during the journey, trying to control our desires and travelling for the sake of Allah Ta’ala is very much loved by Him. That is why Allah Ta’ala rewards it with Paradise. May Allah Ta’ala bless us with the great bounty of Hajj and Umrah. Aameen.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! An Umrah is described as compensation (Kaffara) for sins and the reward for Hajj is paradise. We see from this that putting up with problems during the journey, trying to control our desires and travelling for the sake of Allah Ta’ala is very much loved by Him. That is why Allah Ta’ala rewards it with Paradise. May Allah Ta’ala bless us with the great bounty of Hajj and Umrah. Aameen.
A Sinner on the Day of Arafat...
Hazrat Aisha Siddiqa radiallaho ta’ala anha narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “There is no day on which Allah Ta’ala frees more people from the fire (Hell) than the day of Arafat.” (Muslim Shareef)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala has granted certain days excellence over other days. The excellence of the Day of Arafat is very high amongst these days of excellence. Allah Ta’ala’s special Mercy looks at his slaves on this day. All in one dress and all of them focused on their Creator with tears of sorrow and regret in their eyes. This intensifies His Mercy and the Beneficent One frees His slaves from the fire. May Allah Ta’ala grant us all the Day of Arafat in the field of Arafat and free us from the fire of Hell. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala has granted certain days excellence over other days. The excellence of the Day of Arafat is very high amongst these days of excellence. Allah Ta’ala’s special Mercy looks at his slaves on this day. All in one dress and all of them focused on their Creator with tears of sorrow and regret in their eyes. This intensifies His Mercy and the Beneficent One frees His slaves from the fire. May Allah Ta’ala grant us all the Day of Arafat in the field of Arafat and free us from the fire of Hell. Aameen.
No Accounting After Death
Hazrat Aisha Siddiqa radiallaho ta’ala anha narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Whoever dies in the Haram (Makkah Mukarrama or Madinah Munawwara), he will not be brought for accounting, nor will he be asked to account for his deeds, and he will be told to enter Paradise.” (Daar e Qatani)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala grants Paradise without any questioning or accounting to those that die in the two blessed Harams. This is a great favour of Allah Ta’ala on His bondmen. May Allah Ta’ala grant us Paradise with his kindness and save us from Hell and grant us death in Madinah Munawwara. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala grants Paradise without any questioning or accounting to those that die in the two blessed Harams. This is a great favour of Allah Ta’ala on His bondmen. May Allah Ta’ala grant us Paradise with his kindness and save us from Hell and grant us death in Madinah Munawwara. Aameen.
A Haji and One who Performs Umrah will Intercede
It is reported in Hadith that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Those that perform Hajj or perform Umrah are guests of Allah Ta’ala. If they ask him for something, He grants it to them. If they seek forgiveness, He forgives them. If they make Dua, their Dua is accepted by Him, and if they intercede for someone, He accepts their intercession.” (Ahya ul Uloom)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala has given those that perform Hajj and Umrah a very exalted status, as we can see for the above Hadith. If a Haji makes dua or someone, his dua is accepted. We should make sure that before a Haji returns home we ask him to pray for us and our families and the whole Muslim nation. May Allah Ta’ala grant us an accepted Hajj and grant us a share and include us in the prayers of those that perform Hajj.
Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala has given those that perform Hajj and Umrah a very exalted status, as we can see for the above Hadith. If a Haji makes dua or someone, his dua is accepted. We should make sure that before a Haji returns home we ask him to pray for us and our families and the whole Muslim nation. May Allah Ta’ala grant us an accepted Hajj and grant us a share and include us in the prayers of those that perform Hajj.
Aameen.
One Tawaf Equivalent to Freeing a Slave
Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has said, “The person that walks around the Ka’aba seven times (Tawaf) with nothing on his head or his feet, he will be rewarded the same as one who frees a slave. The person that walks around the Ka’aba seven times in the rain, all his previous sins are forgiven.” (Ahya ul Uloom)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! May Allah Ta’ala grant us all the opportunity to act upon the Hadith mentioned above, that we can go to the Holy Ka’aba and walk bare foot and bare headed around the glorious House of Allah Ta’ala and have our sins forgiven. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! May Allah Ta’ala grant us all the opportunity to act upon the Hadith mentioned above, that we can go to the Holy Ka’aba and walk bare foot and bare headed around the glorious House of Allah Ta’ala and have our sins forgiven. Aameen.
Thinking You Have Not Been Forgiven is a Sin
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar radiallaho ta’ala anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “The biggest sinner amongst the people is one who stands in Arafat on the day of Arafat and thinks that he has not been forgiven by Allah Ta’ala.” (Ahya ul Uloom)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! We are given a lesson in having complete faith in the Benedictions and Blessings of Allah Ta’ala. We should have total belief and not doubt at all that we have been forgiven on the day of Arafat. One that has even a slight doubt has been described as a sinner. May Allah Ta’ala give us the guidance to have total faith in forgiveness and save us from doubt or confusion. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! We are given a lesson in having complete faith in the Benedictions and Blessings of Allah Ta’ala. We should have total belief and not doubt at all that we have been forgiven on the day of Arafat. One that has even a slight doubt has been described as a sinner. May Allah Ta’ala give us the guidance to have total faith in forgiveness and save us from doubt or confusion. Aameen.
Compulsory Hajj.... and Death
Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta’ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “The person that does not perform Hajj (after it has become compulsory) and dies without performing Hajj, then he can die as a Christian or die as a Jew.” (Tirmizi Shareef)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! As soon as Hajj becomes compulsory (Farz) on us, we should do it as soon as possible and not delay it at all. If we do there is a danger of us having a bad ending. Those people that do not perform Hajj because they are waiting to marry off their son or daughter should pay special attention and should learn from the above Hadith. There is no mention of weddings or marrying off children in the order to perform Hajj. Therefore, when the conditions are met for performing Hajj, we should perform it as soon as possible and not delay it. May Allah Ta’ala give us all death with faith. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! As soon as Hajj becomes compulsory (Farz) on us, we should do it as soon as possible and not delay it at all. If we do there is a danger of us having a bad ending. Those people that do not perform Hajj because they are waiting to marry off their son or daughter should pay special attention and should learn from the above Hadith. There is no mention of weddings or marrying off children in the order to perform Hajj. Therefore, when the conditions are met for performing Hajj, we should perform it as soon as possible and not delay it. May Allah Ta’ala give us all death with faith. Aameen.
Hajj e Badal - (Hajj on Behalf of Another)
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas radiallaho ta’ala anhuma narrates that a lady came to Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam and asked,
“Ya Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, those people on whom Hajj is compulsory (Farz), if they find their parents in old age and can not sit on any animal or conveyance, can they perform Hajj on their behalf?” Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, “Yes.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
“Ya Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, those people on whom Hajj is compulsory (Farz), if they find their parents in old age and can not sit on any animal or conveyance, can they perform Hajj on their behalf?” Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, “Yes.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
Hajj e Asghar
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas radiallaho ta’ala anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Performing Umrah in the month of Ramadhan is the same as performing Hajj”, or he said “it is the same as performing Hajj with me.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! There is great reward in performing Umrah in Ramadhan as Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has said that it is the same as performing Hajj with him. Subhan Allah! May Allah Ta’ala grant us Umrah every Ramadhan and grant us a resting-place in Madinah when our time is up. Aameen.
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam’s beloved devotees! There is great reward in performing Umrah in Ramadhan as Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has said that it is the same as performing Hajj with him. Subhan Allah! May Allah Ta’ala grant us Umrah every Ramadhan and grant us a resting-place in Madinah when our time is up. Aameen.
Excellence of Tawaf
Imam Ahmed writes on the authority of Ubaid bin Umar that he asked Ibn Umar radiallaho ta’ala anhuma, “What is the reason that you kiss Hajr e Aswad (Black Stone) and Rukn e Yamani?” He replied, “I heard Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam say that kissing them wipes away sins. I also heard him say that whoever does seven circuits around the Ka’aba with respect and sincerity, and then performs two rak’ats Namaz, then it is the same as freeing a slave. I also heard Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam say that ten rewards are given, ten sins are wiped away, and status is raised ten graded each time the feet are lifted and put down during Tawaf.” (Bahar E Shariat)
Interceding for 70 People
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar bin Aas radiallaho ta’ala anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Whoever performs complete and perfect ablution (wudhu), then comes to the black stone to kiss it, he has entered into Mercy. Then when he kisses it and recites “Bismillahe Wallaho Akbar, Ash-hado Anl-La Ilaha Illal Laaho Wahdahu Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa-Ash-Hado Anna Muhammadan Abdohoo Warasooluh”, the Mercy covers him completely. When he is walking around the Ka’aba, each step will earn him 70,000 rewards and 70,000 sins are forgiven and his status will be raised 70,000 grades. The one that performs Tawaf will intercede for 70 people of his household. Then when he comes to the Station of Ibrahim and performs two rak’ats Namaz for reward, he is given the reward for freeing 4 slaves from the children of Hazrat Ismail alaihis salaam. He will be so free from sins that it will be like he was given birth by his mother that day.”
Stone Makes You a Dweller of paradise
Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Walking around the Ka’aba (Tawaf) is the same as Namaz. The difference is that you may talk during Tawaf, but only speak words of goodness. Do not speak evil or useless talk, only good things.” (Tirmizi, Nisa’ee, Daarmi)
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas radiallaho ta’ala anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Allah Ta’ala will raise the Black Stone (Hajr e Aswad) in such a way that it will have eyes with which it will see. It will have a tongue with which it will speak. It will testify on behalf of all those that kissed it with sincerity and true love.” (Tirmizi, Ibn Majah)
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas radiallaho ta’ala anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Allah Ta’ala will raise the Black Stone (Hajr e Aswad) in such a way that it will have eyes with which it will see. It will have a tongue with which it will speak. It will testify on behalf of all those that kissed it with sincerity and true love.” (Tirmizi, Ibn Majah)
Method Of Performing Tawaf
Before beginning Tawaf the cloth of the Ehraam (blanket) should be taken under the right shoulder and placed on the left shoulder so that the right shoulder is open. Now stand facing the Ka’aba with Rukn e Yamani on your left and Hajr e Aswad and the Station of Ibrahim on your right. Now recite the niyyah (intention) for Tawaf, “Allahumma Inni Ureedo Tawafa Baitekal Haramey Fayasirho Lee Wa Takabbalho Minni.” (Oh Allah I am intending to perform Tawaf of Your blessed house, make it easy for me and accept it from me.) After reciting this niyyah walk to the right until you are in line with Hajr e Aswad. Raise your arms in such a way that your palms are facing Hajr e Aswad and say,
“Bismillahe Wal Hamdo Lillahe Wallahu Akbar Wassalato Wassalamo Ala Rasoolillah sallalaho alaihe wasallam”
“Bismillahe Wal Hamdo Lillahe Wallahu Akbar Wassalato Wassalamo Ala Rasoolillah sallalaho alaihe wasallam”
Nafil Namaz After Tawaf
After completing the Tawaf recite “Wattakhhzoo Mim Maqamey Ibrahima Musalla” and pray two rak’at Namaz close to the Station of Ibrahim. This prayer is Wajib after Tawaf. In the first Rak’at recite “Qul Yaa Ayyohal Kaafiroon” and recite “Qul Huwallaho Ahad” in the second rak’at. Ensure that is not a forbidden time for Namaz, such as sunrise or sunset or mid day or after you have prayed the Farz Namaz of Asar. If you perform Tawaf during these times then perform the two rak’ats at a later time.
Dua at the Station of Ibrahim
The person that performs two rak’ats behind the Station of Ibrahim has all his previous and future sins forgiven and his accounting will be with peace on the day of judgement. A dua has been mentioned in the Hadith and the words of that dua are as follows:
“Allahumma Innaka Ta’lamo Sirri Wa Ala Niyati Fa Aqbil Ma’zerati Wa Ta’lamo Haajati Fa A’tini Suwaali Wa Ta’lamo MaFee Nafsee Fagfirli Zonobee. Allahumma Inni As-aloka Imaanay Yubasshero Qalbi Wayaqeenan Saadeqan Hatta A’lamo Annaho Laa Oseebani Illa Maa Katabta Lee Waredam Manal Ma-Eeshatey Bema Qassamata Lee Yaa Arhamar Raahimeen.”
“Allahumma Innaka Ta’lamo Sirri Wa Ala Niyati Fa Aqbil Ma’zerati Wa Ta’lamo Haajati Fa A’tini Suwaali Wa Ta’lamo MaFee Nafsee Fagfirli Zonobee. Allahumma Inni As-aloka Imaanay Yubasshero Qalbi Wayaqeenan Saadeqan Hatta A’lamo Annaho Laa Oseebani Illa Maa Katabta Lee Waredam Manal Ma-Eeshatey Bema Qassamata Lee Yaa Arhamar Raahimeen.”
Translation: “On Allah You know my open and hidden things so please accept my apologies, You know my needs so grant me what I need. You know all that is in my soul and my desires so please forgive me. O Allah I am asking you for the Belief that is absorbed in my heart, and I am asking you for complete faith in that I accept that I will only get that which you have written for me. May I be happy with all that you have destined for me, O Most Beneficent and Kind One.”
Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam stated that Allah Ta’ala said, “Whoever recites this prayer (dua), I will forgive his sins, and save him from sadness and wanting for anything. I will keep his business ahead of all other businessmen and then the world will be forced to come to him.” In other words those that become Allah Ta’ala’s and His Beloved with a true heart and with sincerity, the world tries to get close to them. However he has rejected the world.
The world is then dejected and is forced to fall at the feet of such a person. (Bahar E Shariat)
Dua At Multazim
Go to Multazim and take hold of the stone that is close to it. Hold it close and hug it and place your chest, stomach, left side, right side, and face one by one on the stone. Place your arms above your head and spread them out, the right hand by the door and the left hand by Hajr e Aswad and recite the following Dua, “Yaa Waajido Yaa Maajido Laa Tozil Anni Ne’Matan
An-Amtaha Alayya” (Oh Powerful One, Oh Noble One, Do Not Take Away The Blessings You Have Given Me.”
Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Whenever I want, I see Jibrael alaihis salaam clutching Multazim and making dua.”
Make dua with extreme sincerity, humility, humbleness and honesty. Make sure to recite Durood Shareef before and after every dua.
An-Amtaha Alayya” (Oh Powerful One, Oh Noble One, Do Not Take Away The Blessings You Have Given Me.”
Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, “Whenever I want, I see Jibrael alaihis salaam clutching Multazim and making dua.”
Make dua with extreme sincerity, humility, humbleness and honesty. Make sure to recite Durood Shareef before and after every dua.
Method and Dua For Drinking Zam Zam
Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has said that the intention with which Zam Zam is drunk will be fulfilled. Zam Zam should be drunk facing the Qibla, standing and in three gulps. Start will “Bismillah” and end with “AlhamdoLillah” on each sip. And each time look up towards the Ka’aba, and seek the fulfilment of all the wishes of your heart. The specific Dua for drinking Zam Zam is as follows: “Allahumma Inni As-aloka Ilman Naa’Fe-an Wa Riz-qaw Waa Se-an Wa Amalam
Motaqab-balan Wa Shifa- am Min Kulla Daa-in” (Oh Allah I seek from You knowledge, and increased livelihood and accepted deeds and safety from all illnesses)
Motaqab-balan Wa Shifa- am Min Kulla Daa-in” (Oh Allah I seek from You knowledge, and increased livelihood and accepted deeds and safety from all illnesses)
THE FIVE DAYS OF HAJJ AT A GLANCE
The First Day Of Hajj – 8th Zill Hajj
•Leave Makkah for Mina. •In Mina pray Zohar, Asar, Maghrib and Isha. •Spend the night in Mina
Second Day Of Hajj – 9th Zill Hajj
•After Fajar in Mina leave for Arafat. •Pray Zohar Namaz in Arafat. •Woqoof E Arafat (Standing In Arafat)
•Asar Namaz has to be prayed in Arafat. •At Maghrib time, leave for Muzdalifa without praying Maghrib.
•Asar Namaz has to be prayed in Arafat. •At Maghrib time, leave for Muzdalifa without praying Maghrib.
•Maghrib and Isha have to be prayed together at Isha time in Muzdalifa. •Spend the night in Muzdalifa.
Third Day Of Hajj – 10th Zill Hajj
•Leave Muzdalifa after Fajar for Mina. •Rami of the Big Shatiaan (throwing pebbles). •Sacrifice an animal.
•Shaving the hair or cutting it. •Going to Makkah for Tawaf e Ziarah •Come back to Mina and spend the night in Mina.
Fourth Day Of Hajj – 11th Zill Hajj
•Perform Rami after mid day (throwing pebbles). •First the small shaitaan. •Then the middle shaitaan. •Then the large shaitaan. •If Tawaf e Ziarah was not done yesterday, perform it today. •Spend the night in Mina
Fifth Day Of Hajj – 12th Zill Hajj
•Perform Rami after mid day in Mina. •First the small shaitaan. •Then the middle shaitaan. •Then the large shaitaan.
•If Tawaf e Ziarah has not yet been done, it must be done before Maghrib today. •If you intend to spend the night in Mina you may throw the pebbles before mid day.
Note:
Detailed information about Arafat and Mina follows in the next few pages. Other than that the days of Hajj should be spent in performing Namaz as normal. The time for Tawaf e Ziarah is from Fajar on the 10th Zill Hajj until Maghrib on the 12th Zill Hajj. No matter what time of the night you finish the Tawaf e Ziarah, you should return to Mina and spend the night in Mina.
•If Tawaf e Ziarah has not yet been done, it must be done before Maghrib today. •If you intend to spend the night in Mina you may throw the pebbles before mid day.
Note:
Detailed information about Arafat and Mina follows in the next few pages. Other than that the days of Hajj should be spent in performing Namaz as normal. The time for Tawaf e Ziarah is from Fajar on the 10th Zill Hajj until Maghrib on the 12th Zill Hajj. No matter what time of the night you finish the Tawaf e Ziarah, you should return to Mina and spend the night in Mina.
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