Hajj
Why the world imitates the family of Ibrāhīm
Many of the rites of Hajj are a re-enactment of the life and sacrifices of Ibrāhīm and his family, values that Allah loves.
A Qur’anic Pilgrimage
Hajj, also known as the greater pilgrimage, is an amazing phenomenon which engulfs the hearts and minds of Muslims from all across the globe. It is an event which is indeed spectacular;…
Hajj: Trusting in the Promise of Allah
The Hajj season is upon us once again with millions of pilgrims preparing to don their ihraam and travel to the holy cities in search of Allah’s mercy and forgiveness, striving to…
The Hajj: The Journey
By Him whose House the loving pilgrims visit, Responding with ihram at the appointed limit, Uncovering their heads in total humility Before One to Whom faces bow in servility. They exclaim in…
Reflecting on the Hajj: 2009
When you come back from Hajj, the question which you are inevitably faced with is, “How was it?” The strange thing is, you can’t really answer the question even if you try.…
Reflections from Hajj
“Have you performed Ḥajj? Have you ever visited the House of Allāh?” It was October 1998. I was sitting in my local masjid when an elderly Tunisian man dressed in a…