The Hajj: The Journey
By Him whose House the loving pilgrims visit, Responding with ihram at the appointed limit, Uncovering their heads in total humility Before One to Whom faces bow in servility. They exclaim in the...
View ArticleHajj: Trusting in the Promise of Allah
The Hajj season is upon us once again with millions of pilgrims preparing to don their ihraam and travel to the holy cities in search of Allah’s mercy and forgiveness, striving to turn over a new leaf...
View ArticleA Qur’anic Pilgrimage
Hajj, also known as the greater pilgrimage, is an amazing phenomenon which engulfs the hearts and minds of Muslims from all across the globe. It is an event which is indeed spectacular; a mass sea of...
View ArticleAbraham: The Man Behind The Hajj
Muslims from the four corners of the globe flock throughout the year to the holy city of Makkah as pilgrims, however, during the month of Dhul-Hijjah, the greater pilgrimage known as Hajj consumes...
View ArticleThe Tale of Eid
When the Prophet, peace be upon him, migrated to Medina to establish the Islamic state under which different cultures live, he saw that the people of Medina celebrate two days upon which he...
View ArticleComplaining About the Hajj
***Experience the Interactive Hajj Quiz here*** People love to criticise or complain, whether it is the weather, public transport or house bills. More than often they have the right to do so, but in...
View ArticleDelaying Hajj could be your downfall
‘Experience the Interactive Hajj Quiz here’ ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) once remarked: “I was about to send envoys to the towns (on the outskirts of the Muslim empire) to check...
View ArticleHajj: Striving in the Path of Allāh
“Here I am Allāh, Here I am to serve you here I am…” Hajj is the fifth pillar in Islām and is one of the greatest deeds one can accomplish in his or her lifetime. There is also another deed which is...
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Dhul-Hijjah Digest
Official Announcement According to the Saudi Press Agency, the 1st of Dhul-Hijjah 1436 begins Tuesday 15th September 2015. The day of Arafah will be Wednesday 23rd September 2015 & Eid al-Adha...
View ArticleHajj: The Fifth Pillar of Islam
The deen of Islam is great which is apparent as it comes from the One who is Great; and it is from His attribute of Greatness that He is Kind and Merciful. Allah the Most High has made it easy for us...
View ArticleWhy Eid?
When the Prophet peace be upon him migrated to Madinah he noticed that its inhabitants held festivities during two days. He informed his companions that Allah gave them two better days in which to...
View ArticlePractical and spiritual advice for those going to Hajj
Alḥamdulillāh, we are upon that time of year once more when those who have been chosen by Allāh to visit His blessed house and perform Ḥajj are preparing to leave by reading up on how to perform Ḥajj...
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Maximising Intentions for Hajj
Click to view your Dhul Hijjah infographic Millions of Muslims around the world are preparing to embark on the most important journey of their lives – Ḥajj; the major pilgrimage to the blessed land of...
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In Pictures: Muslims celebrate ‘Eid al-Adhā across the world
By the will of Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā), Muslims across the world celebrated ‘Eid al-Adhā. It began on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah in the twelfth month of the Hijri calendar (Islamic Calendar)....
View ArticleSix Considerations for Every Pilgrim
Time and time again, questions are asked regarding a Ḥajj that was performed in one’s previous years. It was his first Ḥajj – the obligatory one – but wishes to repeat it. When asked about the reasons,...
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In Pictures: Muslims celebrate ‘Eid al-Adhā 1440 across the world
Alḥamdulillāh by the permission of Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā), Muslims across the world celebrated ‘Eid al-Adhā. It began on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah in the twelfth month of the Hijri calendar...
View ArticleReflections from Muzdalifah
The Hajj is one of the most awe-inspiring acts a Muslim can witness. The magnitude of the number of ḥujjāj (pilgrims) is only appreciated once one attends this sacred gathering. Even then, this only...
View ArticleHajj: School of Discipline
In his book, Good to Great, Jim Collins shares a question that preyed on his mind for years: what are the universal characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great? Collins and his...
View ArticleLessons from the University of Hajj
Those who had performed their Hajj this year are returning back to their homes with the intention of starting a brand new life. This also means that the topic of Hajj will not be addressed for another...
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