Wa `alaykum as-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: Hajj contains many lessons that Muslims should learn. It assures the fact that all Muslims are one Ummah and inculcates …

Short Answer:One indication that a pilgrimage has been accepted, it is said, is when a pilgrim abandons his/her sinful ways, exchanges his/her idle companions for righteous company and friends, then forsakes frivolity and heedlessness in favor of seriousness and vigilance.In fact, his/her heart might be the person’s true indicator. If it is no longer attached, …

With the life that Hajar established in Makkah with her son Ishmael, a nation was born that would last until the end of time. The story of this nation begins with a woman who was willing to bear great burdens to establish it. To honor her, the efforts that she…

Short Answer:Hajjis an experience that can forever leave its mark upon one’s spiritual continuum.Whatever the racial, socioeconomic or national differentiation, we are all one human family. …………. Salam(Peace) Dear Kristopher, Thank you for your timely question and interest in learning about the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah. What Is It? Every able-bodied Muslim with the …

Wa`alaykumas-salamwa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: 1- Hajj maintains the spirit of unity among Muslims, individuals and communities. 2- Hajj educates Muslims, and even non-Muslims, about the true meaning …

As-salamu`alayum. Can you, please, enlighten me about some of the lessons we learn from Hajj?

We hear so much about the rules and regulations around Hajj and of the challenges that people face, but what is it about that journey and the performance of those rituals that can bring about such peace? Why does God place the obligation on Muslims…

Hajj is performed because God has invited the believers to congregate together. Regardless of place of birth, nationality, ethnicity, gender, or status, all are welcome, and all are equal in the sight of God. The Muslims gather to meet one another…