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AS SALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇. *THE PILGRIMAGE TO MECCAH (HaJJ) * (Episode 1)___*PAGE 1*___.
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The Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca), Saudi Arabia. It is the largest pilgrimage in the world, and is the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so. The pilgrimage occurs from the 8th to 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and last month of the Islamic calendar. Because the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, eleven days shorter than the Gregorian calendar used in the Western world, the Gregorian date of the Hajj changes from year to year.
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The meaning of Hajj is to intend to go to Makkah to perform specific acts at a specific time [of the year]. It is the pilgrimage done to the Sacred House Kaabah at Makkah, which is considered as the first place of worship (masjid) appointed by Allah(Swt) for mankind.
Hajj can be performed either for oneself or for the sake of another person who is unable to do it for specific reasons.
The obligation for Hajj is only for once in a life time. Hajj is once, and for one who does more it is voluntary (Ahmad, Abu Dawud, an-Nasai).
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*Importance of Hajj*
Allah(Swt) says in the Qur'an:
The Hajj (pilgrimage) is (in) the well-known (lunar year) months. So whosoever intends to perform Hajj therein by assuming Ihram), then he should not have sexual relations (with his wife), nor commit sin, nor dispute unjustly during the Hajj. And whatever good you do, (be sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best provision is At-Taqwa (piety, righteousness, etc.). So fear Me, O men of understanding! [Qur'an 2:197].
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Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-'Alamin (the mankind and jinns). In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham); whosoever enters it, he attains security. And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka'bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for one's conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves [i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allah], then Allah stands not in need of any of the 'Alamin (mankind and jinns). [Qur'an 3:96-97].
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Hadiths:
Narrated Aqra' ibn Habib: Ibn Abbas said: Aqra' ibn Habis asked the Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) saying: Apostle of Allah hajj is to be performed annually or only once? He replied: Only once, and if anyone performs it more often, he performs a supererogatory act. [Dawud :: Book 10 : Hadith 1717].
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Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: An Umra is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the next, and Hajj which is accepted will receive no other reward than Paradise. [Muslim :: Book 7 : Hadith 3127]
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle was asked, What is the best deed? He replied, To believe in Allah and His Apostle (Muhammad). The questioner then asked, What is the next (in goodness)? He replied, To participate in Jihad (religious fighting) in Allah's Cause.
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The questioner again asked, What is the next (in goodness)? He replied, To perform Hajj (Pilgrim age to Mecca) 'Mubrur, (which is accepted by Allah and is performed with the intention of seeking Allah's pleasure only and not to show off and without committing a sin and in accordance with the traditions of the Prophet). [Bukhari: Book 1; Volume 2; Hadith 25].
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*Preparation for Hajj Intention*
▫️. The intention (Niyyah) for Hajj must be pure and sincere for the sake of Allah(Swt) only, and not for any other worldly motives.
▫️. In the Hajj a muslim should follow the way the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) performed Hajj. This is following (the Sunnah).
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▪️. Hajj must be done with Halal(Lawful) funds, for Hajj done with Haram(Un-Lawful) funds is haram and is not permitted.
▪️. It's also recomended:
a. to repent of past sins and clear all the dues, (Huquq-un-Naas).
🔹. to write his will and prepare for the journey.
🔹. to make ammendments in all severed ties of kinship.
This will cleanse all the distractions, so that the mind is easily turned towards Allah(Swt).
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▪️. One who is intending to perform Hajj should avoid whatever Allah has forbidden in general, whether in Hajj or at other times, such as immorality and sin, haram speech, haram deeds, missing the fardh salaat, listening to music and so on. He should also avoid that which Allah has forbidden particularly in Hajj, such as al-rafath (intercourse with women), and shaving the head. He should also avoid wearing that which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbade us to wear in ihram. In general, one should avoid everything that is forbidden when in ihraam.
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End of Today's Education. Subhanakallahuma wabihamdik ash-Hadu an laaila Ilan Anta astagfiruka wa atuuubu ilayhi. *We shall continue on this topic tomorrow in sha Allah*. May Allah azza wa jalla strengthen and make us steadfast in faith. May HE accept our ibaadat and grant us the Good in this World and the Hereafter. May Allah Azza wa jalla forgive and grant us Jannah...AMIN.
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