Hajj (1)

Hajj, idiomatically or linguistically means intention. Religiously, hajj means intending to visit something greatened, honorable or glorified. The terminology in Islam implies going to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to visit (kaaba) the grand mosque. Hajj or pilgrimage is done annually to Mecca. Pilgrims perform hajj to retrace the steps of the prophets and recount their dedication to God. In Quraan, Allah said, ((And announce on people pilgrimage, they will come to you on foot and on every skinny camel, they will come from every deep and distant highway to perform Hajj)), Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. According to Hadeeth narrated by caliph Omar ibn Alkhatab, may Allah be pleased with him,Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, (Islam was built on five, to testify that there is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger. Do your prayers. Pay Zakah (chastity). Fasting in Ramadan and perform Hajj if You could do it).

At this time of the year, people come from different parts of the world to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform this duty. It's an obligation once in a lifetime if they could do it. They wear Ihram once their plane comes over migat. The (ulamaa) scientists advise that it is better to be worn before coming near Migat. The captain of the plane or his cabin attendants usually announce the nearing of Migat, but it is better to wear ihram before that or if the trip takes one or two hours, you can wear Ihram at the beginning of it.

Ihram, migat, what is Ihram and what is migat? Ihram is wearing white clothes. They are usually two garments and without any stitching worn by males. For females, they wear their own clothes. Ihram is the first rite of Hajj.

Migat is the place which was specified by Prophet Mohammed to perform Ihram. Detailing this will be included in part two of hajj.

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  • Bahut merhbani zabulaah! Sub sei pahili, kaha tum? I really appreciate your fine words about hajj 1 i will write hajj 2 today or tomorrow. You are always welcome, handsome man. Thanks for your compliment, it was kind of you.

  • shukriya from Dara sahib I mean honorable Dara you post a very interesting blog which is very necessary for all human being in the world specially Muslims that all Muslims need to know about this term , i did know more about hajj before reading this blog but now I got a lot of information about Hajj with a very go English expressions. thank you Dara Sahib for your blog and we are waiting for your more information about different things. thanks for posting such information.

  • Shookran ya Waleed, bisaraha khjaltani. Kida yougoloo ashan wad balado, shakaro. Thanks for your nice comment, my blog, hajj, dear good friend. We hope to gain from Allah. Thanks again.

  • Khaili mamnoon Saba! I agree with you my lady. Safety is very important inside haram or in any other place.  Let's ask God that the pilgrims will perform their hajj safely and go back to their places clean from sins as their mothers gave birth to them at the first time. Thanks for your point.

  • Hi Dara

    Kaaba must be a safe place for pilgrims, but it isn't.

    Last year, hundreds of pilgrims were killed and injured due to a crane collapsed, also more than 700 pilgrims were killed in a crush.

    I like to ask you one question, which death is more horrible, to die in crush or under a falling crane?!!!

  • Usrat, main boolgiya, main tumhari dost manta. I hope to be one of your friends. Can I have your request for that please? Thanks again for your comment on hajj 1
  • Bahut bahut merhbani Usrat Riasat. Thanks for your nice comment on hajj 1.
  • Terima kasih banyak Super Panda. I hope you do it soon. I will do my best to help you. Thanks for your comment on hajj 1.
  • Khaili mamnoon dooste khobam! I hope you perform hajj soon, my dear good friend Ehsan. Thanks for your idea about hajj, It is true,  people used to suffer a lot to get to Mecca for hajj or umrah.

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