Welcoming Hajj occasion
Indeed the honoured and sacred Ka^bah is the first house and mosque built on the face of this earth, and Prophet Adam peace be upon him was the first to build it. However, at the time of Prophet Nuh ^alayhis-salam, the Ka^bah collapsed during the great flood which had...
Read More...Hajj – The Journey of a Lifetime
“The warmth of the sun spreads across the desert. An excitement fills the air. A blanket of people, clothed mainly in white, covers the land. Islamic praises pound in the ears, drumming out the realization one has arrived at the site so many pious Muslims have...
Read More...The Story of Zam Zam water
Today we will be talking about the story of the well known blessed water, Zamzam. For a period of time, Prophet Ibrahim resided with his wife Sarah in Palestine. At 70 years of age, Sarah was an infertile old lady who was so keen to see her 86 years old husband...
Read More...Umrah
How to perform Umrah? The first integral step for the person intending to travel to Makkah to perform the Umrah is to establish the intention in his heart to enter into the actions of Pilgrimage (Umrah). It is this intention and not just donning the...
Read More...Staying at Mina and Throwing the Pebbles on the Days of Tashriq (Two Requisites)
The evening after the ^Id, the pilgrim goes to Mina and spends the night there. The next day is the first of the Tashriq days. After the zawal time of the first Tashriq day, the pilgrim goes to throw seven (7) pebbles at each of the three (3) jamrah stations....
Read More...ZamZam Water
For a period of time, Prophet Ibrahim resided with his wife Sarah in Palestine. At 70 years of age, Sarah was an infertile old lady who was so keen to see her 86 years old husband Prophet Ibrahim become a father. For that reason, she offered him Hajar her...
Read More...Entering Makkah
Upon entering the haram of Makkah, (the boundary lines of Makkah defined by Prophet Ibrahim) it is sunnnah to say: O Allah, this is the place to which You granted a special status and made a place of safety. اللهم هذا حرمك وأمنك So protect me from Hellfire. فحرمنى...
Read More...The State of Ihram: Prohibitions and Expiation Due
1.To use perfume: It is sinful for the man or woman to use perfume after entering into the state of ihram, although, it is sunnah to do so prior to entering this state. Lady ^A’ishah reported that she used to put perfume for the Prophet before he made the...
Read More...Who is Obligated to Perform Hajj
Performing Hajj and ^Umrah once in a lifetime becomes obligatory upon the Muslim when he is free, accountable, and can afford to reach Makkah and return to his homeplace. This includes that one has in excess of one’s debts, appropriate lodging and clothing, and what...
Read More...Visiting the Grave of the Prophet, sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam
Visiting the Grave of the Prophet, sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam There is consensus among the scholars that it is sunnah to visit the grave of the Prophet, sallAllah u ^alayhi wa sallam, both for he who lives in al-Madinah and he who travels there for the express...
Read More...How can I Perform ^Umrah?
Question: How can I Perform ^Umrah? Answer: According to Imam ash-Shafi^iyy, it is an obligation on one to perform ^Umrah once in one’s lifetime if one is able. On the other hand, it is sunnah to perform ^Umrah often, especially in Ramadan. The one who performs...
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