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From the virtues of Hajj:
Islam states that a person is rewarded in accordance to the hardship he undergoes, and thus, sinceHajjis one of the hardest acts of worship, it has a great reward, high position and several virtues. The virtues ofHajjinclude:
1- Entering Paradise is the reward of a valid and acceptedHajj:Abu Hurayrahnarrated that the Prophetsaid:"Performing two ‘Umrahs expiates the sins committed in the interval between them, and )entering( Paradise is the reward of a valid and accepted Hajj."]Al-Bukhaari and Muslim[
2- Hajj wipes out previous sins: When‘Amr ibn Al-‘Aascame to the Prophetto give the pledge of accepting Islam, he set a condition that he should be granted forgiveness first. The Prophetsaid to him:"Do you not know that )embracing( Islam wipes out all that is before it )previous misdeeds(, that emigration wipes out all that is before it and that Hajj )pilgrimage( wipes out all that is before it?"]Muslim[
3-Hajjis the best form ofJihaadfor women:‘Aa’ishah, the Mother of the Believerssaid,"‘O Messenger of Allaah! We see that Jihaad is the best of deeds. Should we )women( not participate in it?’ The Prophetreplied; 'For you, the best Jihaad is an accepted Hajj.'"]Al-Bukhaari and Muslim[
4-Hajjand‘Umrahwipe out poverty and sins: It was narrated thatJaabir ibn ‘Abdullaahsaid,"Perform Hajj and ‘Umrah continuously for they wipe out poverty and sins just as fire wipes out the filth of iron."]At-Tabaraani and Ad-Daaraqutni[
5- The pilgrim is under the protection of Allaah:Abu Hurayrahnarrated that the Prophetsaid:"Three )types( of people are under the protection of Allaah: A man who goes out to one of the Masjids of Allaah, a man who goes out for fighting in the cause of Allaah and a man who goes out for Hajj."]Saheeh Hadeeth[ ]Abu Nu‘aym: Hilyat Al-Awliyaa’[
These are some of the many virtues of Hajj, foremost among which is that the supplication of the pilgrim is answered.Hajjis one of the best righteous deeds, the people who performHajjand‘Umrahare the visitors and guests of Allaah The Almighty and He has pledged to generously host and honor His visitors. Moreover, the reward of a prayer at the Sacred House of Allaah equals the reward of 100,000 prayers at other Masjids, besides the great reward of Tawaaf )circumambulating the Ka‘bah(, reciting the Quran, remembering Allaah, shaving, sacrificing, standing at ‘Arafah as well as other rituals of Hajj.
The rationales and secrets ofHajj:
1- Teaching the Muslim to fear Allaah and honor His Symbols: Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}That ]is so[. And whoever honors the Symbols of Allaah - indeed, it is from the piety of hearts.{]Quran 22: 32[
2- Teaching one to be a slave of Allaah, surrender to Him and follow His Sharee‘ah )legislation(: Many of the rites of Hajj could be questioned by the Muslim and he may wonder about the rationale behind them, such as removing clothes and adornments,Tawaaf,Sa‘y)walking betweenAs-SafaandAl-Marwahmountains(, standing at‘Arafahfor a specific time, throwing the pebbles, spending the night in Mina, and so on. However, he performs these rites with complete submission and faith, even while he is unaware of the rationale behind them.
3- Boosting the brotherhood of Islam: Pilgrims from different parts of the world meet in one place, wearing the same dress, seeking one goal and cooperate with each other to the utmost. All these aspects boost the ties of brotherhood among Muslims.
4- Remembering the Hereafter and its terrors: DuringHajj, there is overcrowding, pushing, loud sounds, fear, weeping, supplication, removing adornments and clothes, hardship, tiredness, waiting for the Mercy of Allaah The Almighty – all of which is a reminder of the Hereafter.
5- Remembering Allaah The Almighty: Remembering Allaah is the greatest goal of all acts of obedience, and its opposite is heedlessness. Many pilgrims are heedless while performing theHajjrituals and they only perform superficial acts. Some pilgrims could even feel annoyance at some rituals and thus they return afterHajj, neither increasing their faith in Allaah The Almighty nor drawing closer to Him.
These are only a few of the rationales and inner dimensions ofHajj, but they are sufficient for those who are mindful of their Lord and have sentient hearts, alive with the light of true faith.
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