For children, - World (Dunya) and Hereafter (Akhirat)in Deen-e-Islam

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Once, a group of people were traveling on rocks at night. A voice came from the sky that whosoever picks up the rocks will regret and whosoever doesn't pick up the rocks will regret. Now, the people were confused. How can this be? Whether you pick up the rocks or not, you will regret!
Anyway, some people picked up the rocks and some didn't. In the morning when they reached their homes, they saw that the rocks turned into diamonds. Now, those people who didn't pick up the rocks started regretting saying, "If only we had picked up some rocks." Those people who did pick some rocks also started regretting saying, "Why didn't we pick up more rocks?" Both sides ended up regretting.
Dear Muslims, this same incident will take place with us on the Day of Judgment. Those people who spent their time in useless things will start regretting by looking at those who achieved a great position in Paradise by spending their time in the way of Allah (SWT). Now, those who did achieve a position in Paradise will start regretting by looking at those who did more than them and are higher in status. "Alas! If we had only done more to please Allah (SWT)."
Allah (SWT), the Majestic said: "And could you but see when the guilty shall hang down their heads before their Lord: Our Lord! We have seen and we have heard, therefore send us back, we will do good; surely (now) we are certain." Noble Qur'an (32:12)
Imam Sadiq (as)said: All evil is placed in a house and its key is love for this world. All good is placed in a house and its key is abstinence in this world.

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Hajj & Umrah, - Mistakes inThrowing the Pebbles

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·Some pilgrims wash the pebbles before throwing them.
This is not from theSunnah)tradition(; rather, it is an innovated matter in religion.
·Throwing the pebbles of the threeJamrahs)pillars( during the Days ofTashreeqbefore the sun declines from the middle of the sky.
This is impermissible because the Prophet,, threw the pebbles only after the sun had declined. If it were permissible to throw the pebbles before the declination of the sun, the Prophet,, would have done so or directed to it because it is easier for the pilgrim. It is permissible for the pilgrim who is unable to throw the pebbles after the declination, to delay it to the afternoon or the evening.
·Some pilgrims wrongly believe that with throwing the pebbles they are stoning the devil.
This is an invalid belief. Rather, the rationale behind throwing the pebbles is obeying Allaah The Almighty as well as mentioning and remembering Him. It was narrated on the authority of ‘Aa’ishahthat she said,"I heard the Messenger of Allaahsaying:'Tawaaf, Sa‘y and throwing the pebbles have been prescribed to establish the remembrance of Allaah The Exalted.’"]Ahmad[
·Throwing all the pebbles at once.
Rather, the pilgrim is required to throw the seven pebbles, one by one. Consequently, if the pilgrim threw all the pebbles at once, this would not free him from liability and it would be counted as if he had thrown only one pebble.
·Some pilgrims are careless and do not make sure that the pebbles land in the pit around theJamrahs.
Throwing the pebbles is not valid in such a case. Rather, one is required to throw the pebbles according to the manner approved by theSharee‘ah)Islamic legislation(.
·Some pilgrims do not think it is permissible to use the pebbles that are thrown before. This is a mistake, because it is permissible to do so.
·Some pilgrims think that hitting the pillar which is located at the middle of the pit is a condition for a valid throwing of pebbles. This is not true.
·Some pilgrims put the pebbles on the pit without throwing. This is against theSunnahand it is not considered throwing.
·Throwing more than seven pebbles at eachJamrah.
·Abusing, cursing and shouting when the pebbles are thrown.
This contradicts the guidance of the Prophet,, at all times. Consequently, prohibiting such actions in this great ritual of worship is worthier. It was narrated on the authority of Qudaamah ibn ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Ammaarthat he said,"I saw the Propheton the day of Nahr )the 10thday of Thul-Hijjah( throwing the pebbles at the Jamrah of Al-‘Aqbah riding on a reddish camel. He neither beat, nor cursed nor crowded."]Ahmad and At-Tirmithi[
·Throwing things other than pebbles, such as shoes, pieces of wood, etc.
This is a grave mistake and violates both the action and the command of the Prophet,. The Prophet,, threw the pebbles, commanded Muslims to do the same and warned them against committing excess in religion. The reason behind this grave mistake is some people's belief that they are stoning the devil.
·Throwing the pebbles of theSughra)small( andWusta)middle(Jamrahs on the day of‘Eed.
Rather, it is obligatory to only throw the pebbles of theJamrahofAl-‘Aqabahon that day.
·Crowding and pushing others when one throws the pebbles.
This is a mistake. Rather, one is required to be gentle with his Muslim brothers, particularly in that place.
·Some pilgrims delegate others to throw pebbles on their behalf although they are able to do it themselves.
This contradicts the command of Allaah The Almighty to complete theHajj. Allaah The Exalted Says )what means(:}And complete the Hajj and ‘Umrah for Allaah.{]Quran 2:196[ One who is able to throw the pebbles is required to do so by himself and endure the hardship and tiredness. That is because performingHajjis a type ofJihaad)struggle( which inevitably implies tiredness and hardship.
·Some pilgrims think that the pebbles must be picked up fromMuzdalifahand therefore they collect them all during the night they spend inMuzdalifah.
This is a mistake. The correct practice, however, is that these pebbles can be collected from any place.
·Using very small or very big pebbles.
The correct, however, is that these pebbles should be of a middle size, bigger than the chickpea and smaller than the hazelnut.
·Some pilgrims do not sayTakbeer)sayingAllaah-u-Akbar)Allaah Is The Greatest(( when throwing the pebbles. SayingTakbeeris an act of theSunnahwhich should not be neglected.
·Continuing sayingTalbiyahafter throwing the pebbles at theJamrahofAl-‘Aqabah.
This is a mistake. The correct action, is that the pilgrim has to stopTalbiyahafter throwing the pebbles at theJamrahofAl-‘Aqabahon the day of ‘Eed. It was narrated on the authority of Al-Fadhl ibn ‘Abbaasthat the Prophet,, continued repeatingTalbiyahuntil he threw the pebbles at theJamrahofAl-‘Aqabah.
·Although it is permissible to throw the pebbles at other times, some pilgrims insist on doing so at the time of the declination of the sun. In doing so, one exposes himself as well as others to danger.

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Hajj & Umrah, - Mistakes inthe Intention

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*.Some people change the intention after starting the rituals ofHajjor‘Umrah. If the pilgrim intends to performHajjon behalf of himself, he will not be permitted to change his intention afterwards, like intending to performHajjon behalf of his father or mother.
*.Some pilgrims start theHajjrituals and then abandon it without completing it. The correct manner, however, is that the person who intends to performHajjor‘Umrahand assumesIhraam)sacral state( is not permitted to leave without completing the rituals. Allaah The Exalted Says )what means(:}And complete the Hajj and ‘Umrah for Allaah.{]Quran 2:196[
*.Some people think that the intention to performHajjor‘Umrahis not made except within theMasjid)mosque( of theMeeqaat)the singular ofMawaaqeet: certain places from where pilgrims are required to put on theirIhraam( only.
This is a mistake. The correct view is that the pilgrim makes his intention at theMeeqaator at any place which is adjacent to it if he is unable to assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaat. This is confirmed by the scholars.

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Hajj & Umrah, - Mistakes inIhraam

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Worshipping Allaah The Almighty alone is the purpose of our existence and the sole means of attaining happiness and felicity in the two worlds. The more efforts the slave exerts in worshipping Allaah The Almighty and the more perfectly he fulfills his acts of worship, the closer he gets to Allaah The Almighty. As a result, Allaah The Almighty will love him, bring him closer to Him and raise his ranks in the most exalted of company and places.
Before undertaking any act of worship the slave must learn the correct manner of performing it and understand its rulings. Allaah The Almighty described the followers of His Messenger,, by saying that they possess insight in the actions they undertake. Allaah The Exalted Says )what means(:}Say, "This is my way; I invite to Allaah with insight, I and those who follow me….."{]Quran 12:108[ The insight here refers to knowledge and understanding. It is a grave sin and a form of negligence when the slave worships Allaah The Almighty while he is ignorant about a particular act of worship, although he is perfectly capable of removing this ignorance and enlightening his insight in the religion of Allaah The Almighty.
In order to fulfill our duty towards making the MuslimUmmah)nation( aware of the obligations that Allaah The Almighty has imposed on it -- out of whichHajjis undoubtedly one of the most important obligations -- we have established this section exclusively focusing on Hajj on our website. We have included herein the mistakes that some pilgrims commit while they are performing the rituals ofHajjor‘Umrah. This article, or list of mistakes, is intended to alert the pilgrims who may commit these mistakes out of negligence or ignorance. We ask Allaah The Almighty to accept our righteous deeds and forgive our mistakes and shortcomings.
At the beginning of this endeavor, readers must be notified that some of the information regarding religious issues that we have mentioned here is such that there is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding them. In such cases, we have indicated the preponderant opinion, from our point of view, based on confirming evidence. In certain cases, out of keenness that the pilgrim performs the most meritorious acts and fulfills his obligations in the best possible manner duringHajj, we have mentioned certain opinionsthat are lesspreferable, wherever applicable.
Mistakes inIhraam)sacral state(
*.To pass beyond theMeeqaat)the singular ofMawaaqeet: certain places from where pilgrims are required to assumeIhraam(without assumingIhraam.
It is obligatory for the one who intends to enter Makkah forHajjor‘Umrahto assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaat. The pilgrim is not permitted to pass it )theMeeqaat( without assumingIhraameven if he does not find the clothes forIhraam. In such a case, he wears only the necessary clothes to cover his body, such as trousers, and takes off unnecessary clothes, such as the a turban and similar clothes. As soon as he finds theIhraamclothes thereafter, he has to wear them and he is responsible for payingFidyah)compensation(.
*.Believing thatIhraammeans merely putting on theIhraamclothes.
This is a mistake, because having the intention to start the rituals ofHajjor‘Umrahis a pre-requisite forIhraam. Therefore, if the pilgrim makes his intention to assumeIhraamin his heart, even if he does not wear theIhraamclothes, hisIhraamwill be valid and he will be responsible for payingFidyah.
*.Believing that performing twoRak‘ahs)units of prayer( beforeIhraamis a must for a validIhraam.
This is a mistake, because the correct view is that these twoRak‘ahsare an act ofSunnah)tradition( according to the consensus of the different schools of jurisprudence. Consequently, the pilgrim who performs these twoRak‘ahsis rewarded while the one who does not perform them is not sinful.
*.Applying perfume to theIhraamclothes before assumingIhraam.
This is a mistake, because theSunnahis to apply perfume to the body only before entering the state ofIhraam. As for theIhraamclothes, they should not be perfumed. If the pilgrim perfumes theIhraam, he should not wear it unless it is washed first.
*.Believing that performingGhusl)ritual bath( or ablution before assumingIhraamis obligatory.
This is a mistake, because doing so is just recommended. If the pilgrim puts onIhraamwith neitherGhuslnor ablution, hisIhraamwill be valid.
*.Ignorance about the places determined bySharee‘ah)Islamic legislation( from where one must assumeIhraamor taking this matter lightly, particularly by some pilgrims who come by planes.
The pilgrim is required to assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaator any place adjacent to it. If he is unsure about the exact place of theMeeqaat, he will have to put onIhraambefore theMeeqaatout of prudence. It is absolutely forbidden for him to pass theMeeqaatwithout assumingIhraam, as mentioned earlier.
*.Some pilgrims uncover their right shoulders as soon as they assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaat. This is calledIdhtibaa‘.
This is against theSunnahof the Prophet,because he did so only duringTawaaf Al-Qudoom)Circumambulation for Arrival( and that too, for the‘Umrah.AfterTawaaf, the pilgrim is required to draw his garment over his shoulders all through the rest of the rituals of hisHajjor ‘Umrah.
*.Some pilgrims think that it is impermissible to change or wash theIhraamclothes.
This is a mistake, because it is permissible to do so.
*.Some people think that it is impermissible to wear any type of form-fitting items. Hence, some pilgrims refrain from wearing shoes, belts, etc.
Rather, form-fitting clothes which are forbidden to be worn in the state ofIhraamare clothes which are made to fit the different body organs, such as the trousers, shirts, etc.
*.Some people believe that a menstruating woman is not permitted to assumeIhraamand that it is permissible for her to pass theMeeqaatwithout assumingIhraam.
This is a mistake, because the correct view is that menstruation or post-partum bleeding does not prevent the woman from assumingIhraam. Rather, she is required to assumeIhraam, but she does not circumambulate theKa‘bahunless she is in a state of ritual purity.
*.Some women think thatIhraamnecessitates certain clothes or certain colors.
Rather, the woman is permitted to startIhraamwith her ordinary )Sharee`ahapproved( clothes. She is only required to take off theNiqaab)face-veil( and the gloves.
*.Some people think that one has to avoid the actions that are forbidden duringIhraamas soon as he takes a bath.
This is a mistake, because this starts as soon as one makes his intention to assumeIhraam.
*.Some people think that it is impermissible to comb one's hair for fear that it is one of the actions forbidden inIhraam. However, it is permissible to do so.

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