THUL HIJJAH

THE MONTH OF HAJJ

HAJJ is the fifth (5th) pillar of Islaam. It is a once in a lifetime obligation upon every male and female who are sane adults, who have good health and who have the financial means to do so.

ALLAAH says; "And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka'bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allaah, those who can afford the expenses (for one's conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves (i.e. denies Hajj), then he is a disbeliever of Allaah". (Imraan 3:97)

In carrying out this obligation Muslims fulfill Allaah's call to Ibraheem (Abraham) to sacrifice for the sake of Allaah.

ALLAAH says; "And proclaim to mankind the Hajj. They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every deep and distant (wide) mountain highway to perform Hajj".

That they may witness things that are of benefit to them (i.e. the reward of Hajj in the Hereafter, and also some worldly gain from trade), and mention the Name of Allaah on appointed days over the beast of cattle that He has provided for them (for sacrifice). Then eat thereof and feed therewith the poor who have a very hard time". (Al Hajj 22:27-28)

Narrated Abu Hurairah (ra), Allaah's Messenger (sallaahu alaihi wa sallam) said, "Whoever performs Hajj to the House (Ka'bah) and does not approach his wife for sexual relations nor commits sins (while performing Hajj), he will come out as sinless as a newly born child (just delivered by its mother)". (Sahih Bukhari Vol3, No. 45)

THE DAY OF ARAFAT

It is the ninth (9th of Thul Hijjah) and the pilgrims are worshipping Allaah with Salaat and Dua'a and we, here at home, are worshipping Allaah with Salaat and fasting. And the people who complete their fast this day, Allaah will forgive them of their sins for the last year and the upcoming year; Maa Sha Allaah. Stay at Arafat from sunrise until sunset

There is no god but Allaah, there is no partner with Allaah, He has all the Sovereignty and He deserves all the praises. He is Almighty Allaah Who is capable of everything; AMEEN!!!

THE DAY OF EID

It is the tenth (10th of Thul Hijjah) and now comes the Eid, Eidul Adha, The Slaughter for the pilgrims and The Celebration for the Muslims at home and The Slaughter. The pilgrims will slaughter and eat and then make their farewell Tawaf and the Muslim women and children will celebrate while the men go out to slaughter at home. AL HAMDULILLAAH!!!!

ALLAAH says, "That is the command. Whoever glorifies the commands of Allaah, it surely is from the devotion of the hearts". (Al Hajj 22:32)

OUR LORD! GIVE US THE GOOD IN THIS WORLD AND THE GOOD IN THE HEREAFTER, AND SAVE US FROM THE FIRE; AMEEN!!!