Supplications Of Hajj

The Talbiyah    : When we are in a state of Ihram all along the pilgrimage Labbaïkal-lâhumma labbaïk, labbaïka lâ sharîka laka labbaïk, innal-hamda, wan-ni'imata, laka wal-mulk, lâ sharîka lak. Here I am, My lord, Here I am, You have no partner, Here I am. Praise, Grace and the kingdom is for you, You have no partner. The...

THE-RITES-OF-HAJJ

 There are three manners to achieve Hajj. Whatever we choose, the pilgrimage is valid. So, how to achieve Hajj? First day: 8th Dhu Al Hijja Pronounce your intention to make the pilgrimage by a ritual formula repeated three times (niya (نيّة) intention or will). This should be sincere, as it will engage you, as pilgrim, throughout the rites of Hajj. - Start the state of sacredness:...

Arafat, when it is?

  The day of Arafat corresponds to the ninth day of the month Lunaire Dhoul-Hijja, on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 this year. It is the day of perfection of the religion and the perfection of the (divine) grace(favor) granted(tuned) to the believers.The day of Arafat should fall near November 15th, 2010." Among the extraordinary morality and the moving events which takes place on the...

A Practical Guide to Hajj

  Practical guide Getting body and spirit ready: Prepare your Body: It is important to draw your attention towards the physical difficulties which, as pilgrims, you are going to face during your pilgrimage. We repetitively warn you about the necessity of doing this duty rather young and healthy. It is a long and hard journey during which requires your being patient and...

Hajj in Islam

Hajj in Islam is of three kinds:  1. Hajj Al-Tamattu. 2. Hajj Al-Qiran. 3. Hajj Al-Ifrad Hajj al-Tamatt'u means entering into ihram for the Umrah, taking off after performing the Umrah, and then entering into ihram again for the Hajj. People who come from other countries usually perform Hajj al-Tamatt'u. Hajj al-Qiran means entering into ihram for both the Umrah and the Hajj at the same...

Pilgrimge Hadeeths

Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abbas : Al-Fadl (his brother) was riding behind Allah's Apostle and a woman from the tribe of Khath'am came and Al-Fadl started looking at her and she started looking at him. The Prophet turned Al-Fadl's face to the other side. The woman said, "O Allah's Apostle! The obligation of Hajj enjoined by Allah on His devotees has become due on my father and he is old and weak,...

CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH HAJJ BECOMES COMPULSORY

Islam sets certain conditions under which it becomes compulsory for a Muslim to perform Hajj. 1. One mud possess: Physical wad mental capability wad assurance of his family's safety. Hajj is obligatory for the Muslim who can provide for his family while he is away on pilgrimage. He/she should have the physical capability to travel and endure the journey's hardships. He/she should be financially...

HAJJ AS WORSHIP

Hajj is a bodily as well as a spiritual journey towards Allah's grace and pleasure. Hajj is to of leave one's relatives, wealth, and all the secular comforts. It is to enduring difficulties and hardships for Allah’s sake. "And proclaim among people the pilgrimage; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path.” Holy Qur'an (22:27)  Hajj...

Supplications of the day of arafat

  The followings are some quotations from the famous supplication made by Imam Zain Al-Abdeen  on the day of Arafat: "Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, Praise be to You. 0 Creator of the heavens wad the earth, Possessor of Glory and Honor. Lord that is worshipped of lords, the Creator of every creature wad the heir to everything, There is nothing like Him. The...

HAJJ BADAL

  HAJJ BADAL Hajj Badal means to perform Hajj on one’s own behalf and expense by anotherperson, provided that Hajj is incumbent and one cannot perform Hajj due to illness or some other disability. CONDITIONS FOR THE DISABLED PERSON **Hajj should be incumbent upon the disabled person under the Shari’ah rules. If not, there is no need for sending somebody for Hajj Badal and...

THE-RITES-OF-Umrah

Umrah Umrah (the small pilgrimage) etymologically is derived from " Al Îtimar " which means "a visit". The one who wants to accomplish Umrah, enters a state of ritual consecration since the miqât, accomplish the Tawaf (circumbulation) of the Umra, perform the Sâayi between Safa and Marwa and finally an Umrah performer puts off his Ihram by having his hair shaved...

Minor Pilgrimge (Umrah) Hadeeths

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "(The performance of) 'Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed (between it and the previous one). And the reward of Hajj Mabrur (the one accepted by Allah) is nothing except Paradise."   Narrated Ibn Juraij: Ikrima bin Khalid asked Ibn 'Umar about performing 'Umrah before Hajj. Ibn 'Umar replied, "There is no harm in it." 'Ikrima...

Health During the Hajj

HEALTH DURING HAJJ  The pilgrimage is a rite not only physically tiring but also risky. Huge gathering of pilgrims – often coming from tropical zones, intense crowding, compulsory local food (the bringing in of foodstuff is forbidden), as well as exhausting climatic conditions, are factors, among others, favorable to the direct or indirect transmission of infectious...

Mecca

Mecca's history Mecca City is one of the deep-rooted cities in history .Its history can be traced back to more than two thousand years ago. Mecca had been called different names during  various periods. It has got more than thirty names. However,  its  known names are only  four, namely:  Albalad Alamine, Um Alkura, Baka, and Mecca. Mecca was known at the time of the...

Remembrances

 Remembrances Morning Remembrances “We have reached the morning and at this very time unto Allah belongs all sovereignty, and all praise is for him. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent. My Lord, I ask You for the good of this day and the good of what follows it...

The messenger of Islam Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is Allah's last Messenger. Allah, the most Glorious tells mankind that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is more than a Messenger. He is ,then, the Seal of the Prophets and the true universal Messenger of Allah to the whole mankind.Allah's Apostle (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has got an exalted character and an excellent...

Dua from the holy Quran

Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the life to come and keep us safe from the torment of the Fire (2:201) Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance and make our foothold sure and give us help against those who reject faith. (2:250) . Our Lord! Take us not to task if we forget or fall into error. (2:286) Our Lord! Lay not upon us such a burden as You did lay upon those before us....

Hadeeth for Ramadan

**Narrated `Abdullâh bin `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him): Allâh's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said, The month can be 29 nights (i.e. days), and do not observe Saum (fast) till you see the crescent, and if the sky is overcast, then complete the month of Sha`bân as 30 days. (Bukhari) **Narrated Abû Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) : Allâh's...

Duas from the Holy Quran

Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the life to come and keep us safe from the torment of the Fire (2:201) Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance and make our foothold sure and give us help against those who reject faith. (2:250) Our Lord! Take us not to task if we forget or fall into error. (2:286) Our Lord! Lay not upon us such a burden as You did lay upon those before us. ...

The four Caliphs

  The Era of The Four Caliphs  The era that followed the death of Allah’s apostle Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is called the era of the Four Caliphs. During this period, Islam flourished and greatly spread far beyond the limits of the Arabian Peninsula. These were the times when Muslims witnessed victories and lived in ease.  The Period of Abu...

Al-Baqi Cemetery

Al-Baqi Cemetery Origins of Jannat Al-Baqi Cemetery Literally "Al-Baqi" means a tree garden. It is also known as "Jannat Al-Baqi" (th garden of heaven)  sanctity, since in it are buried many of our Prophet Muhammad's relatives and companions. The first one who was buried in Al-Baqi was Uthman bin Madhoon. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be...

The Battle of Uhud

  The Battle of Uhud The Battle of Uhud took place near Medina and it was fought on 23 March, 625 between a force from the small Muslim community of Medina, and a force from Mecca. The Muslims encountered the worst hardships and lost some seventy-five men. But, the Meccans did not follow the Muslims into Medina.This fierce fight is generally considered as a victory for the Meccans and a...

Historical Sites of Mecca

Al Taneem (Masjid-e-Ayesha)   It is located in “Al Hil about four miles away from the Holy Kabba between Mecca and Medina. Arafat   It is located about 25 kilometers away from Mecca. Pilgrims go to it  on the 9th day of Zil-Hajj until the sunset, and then they go to Muzdalefah. Mina It is a  valley situated between two mountains east of Mecca, about five...

The Battle of Badr

The Battle of Badr Two years after the Hijra Ghazouet Badr took place on the seventeenth of Ramadan. This was the first battle that the believers ever engaged in with the disbelievers, and it is, by far, the most famous and most renowned among the Islamic battles, for the occurrence of the extraordinary events during it. Allah’s apostle (peace and blessings of allah be upon him) had...

Dua'a from the holy Quran

  Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the life to come and keep us safe from the torment of the Fire (2:201) Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance and make our foothold sure and give us help against those who reject faith. (2:250) Our Lord! Take us not to task if we forget or fall into error. (2:286) Our Lord! Lay not upon us such a burden as You did lay upon those before us....