Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Hajj or the pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a journey to the first temple constructed by our father Abraham (Ibrahim - May Peace be upon Him). There are many tremendous hadeeths about the virtues of hajj and ummrah (ummrah being the journey to Makkah outside of the holy month of Dhul Hijjah).

Allah (SWT) said: "And hajj to the House (Ka'bah) is duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves (i.e. denies Hajj, then he is a disbeliever of Allah), then Allah stands not in need of any of the 'Alamin (mankind and jinns)." Qur'an 3:97

The Prophet (SAW) said: "From one ummrah to another is expiation for what is between them and Jajj Mabrur has no reward except paradise." Agreed upon.

And the Prophet (SAW) said: "One who performed Hajj and did not speak obscenely, nor act corruptly will return without his sins like the day his mother gave birth to him." Agreed upon

Last two hadeeths taken from The Pillars of Islam and Iman by Muhammad bin Jamil Zeno

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Rites of Hajj and Umrah
Innovations of Hajj

Articles

Advice and Guidelines for those Performing Hajj Muhammad Jameel Zaynoo