HAJJ

Miqat (Arabic: ميقات)  literally translates to “a stated place or time”. It signifies the boundary for pilgrimage at the outskirts of Makkah, and as a pilgrim, it is the last point where you can complete your “ihram” before entering the city and beginning the “pilgrimage rites” Diagram depicting the boundaries: عَنِ ابْنِ …

“The Hujjaaj performing Hajj and ‘Umrah are a delegation of Allah’s. If they call upon Him, He will answer them; and if they ask for His forgiveness, He will forgive them.” Sunan Ibn Majah 2892 حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ الْحِزَامِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا صَالِحُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، – مَوْلَى بَنِي …

Abdullah ibn Umar Radhiyallahu ‘Anhuma reported: I saw Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam, circling around the Ka’bah and saying, “How pure you are and how pure is your fragrance! How great you are and how great is your sanctity! By the One in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, …

The first to build the Ka’abah Al-Musharrafah according to some was Sayyiduna Aadam Alaihis Salaam and according to others was the Angels. Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah – blessed and a guidance for the worlds. Verse 96, Surah Aale-Imraan Al-Baihaqi, in his …

While in Ihraam, it is not permissible for a woman to allow any cloth to touch her face. Ibne Umar رضي الله عنه narrates that Nabi ﷺ said: “المحرمة لا تنتقب” “A woman who is in Ihraam should not put a veil on her face.” (Abu Dawud Shareef under the …

By Hadhrat Maulana Maseehullah Khan Rahmatullahi Alayhi: Knowledge of the virtues of Hajj will develop in one the understanding of the value and importance of hajj, creating enthusiasm and eagerness which in turn will result in proper fulfillment of the laws, etiquette and requirements of Hajj. Allah Ta’laa says in …