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HAJJ

- An online Handbook of Hajj and Umrah
The writer's experience with the existing texts available on the subject of Umra and Hajj, which provided him with the incentive and the justification for writing this handbook, has already been mentioned in the introduction "A Personal Note". The format and the subject matter presented in this book are a direct outcome of that experience
- Diary of haji: Day by Day in Makkah & Madinah
It is a journey which I would remember for the rest of my life. I also hope that I will have opportunities to go back and visit the holy sites again, Insha’ Allah
- The Inner Dimensions of Hajj: Syed Abul Ala Maududi
This journey is not meant to gain any personal end or any desire of Nafs. It is intended solely for Allah, and for fulfillment of the duty prescribed by Allah.
- Running to Remember a Mother and Her Trust in Allah
Muslims who perform the Hajj or Umra must run in the middle portion of the distance between Safa and Marwa seven times. Safa and Marwa are two hills close to the Kaba. This is a commemoration of one mother’s sacrifice for her son.
- The Kaba: It's Size and History!
The small, cubed building known as the Kaba may not rival skyscrapers in height or mansions in width, but its impact on history and human beings is unmatched.
- 21 Tips for Parents for a Hajj Presentation in a Class
Hajj is one occasion where Muslims have an opportunity to share information about not just a religious rite of Islam, but also the story of three prominent figures in the histories of Islam, Judaism and Christianity: Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), Hajira (may Allah be pleased with her) and Prophet Ismail (Peace be upon him)
- The Last Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad
This Khutbah of the Prophet-peace be upon him- was long and it contained much guidance and instructions on many issues. The Prophet-peace be upon him- gave this sermon in front of a large gathering of people during Hajj.
- One Hajji’s apprehension & acceptance of the animal sacrifice
Sacrificing certain types of animals during Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha are part of Islamic rites. Islam is not the only religion which prescribes animal sacrifice.
- The Place of Prophet Ibrahim in Islam, Christianity and Judaism
Faith, sacrifice, commitment and patience.
These are just some of the qualities that characterize Prophet Ibrahim or Abraham as he is called in English (peace be upon him)
- Zamzam: Notes and Facts
Zamzam is the name of the well that provides the water billions of people have thirstily drunk from throughout history, especially during the Hajj pilgrimage.
- 8 tips on preparing for Hajj NOW!
Any Muslim who can afford it and is in good health must perform Hajj. it's an obligation not an option.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience for most Muslims requires the utmost preparation and planning beforehand.
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May
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2008
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Do then those who devise evil plots feel secure that Allâh will not sink them into the earth, or that the torment will not seize them from directions they perceive not? [An-Nahl 16 : 45]
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Hadith of the Day
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Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr: The Prophet said, “Allah’s Pleasure results from the parents pleasure, and Allah’s Displeasure results from the parent’s displeasure.” (At-Tirmidhi reported it; Ibn Hibban and Al-Hakim graded it Sahih [sound])
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"Let him who believes in God and the Last Day honour his guest." Hadith
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