بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - شَوَّال الْمُكَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Fajr
05:15 AM
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Asr
06:30 PM
Maghrib
08:06 PM
Isha
10:00 PM
Hajj
حج
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Hajj, the "Greater Pilgrimage," is the fifth pillar of Islam and is mandatory once in a lifetime for every adult Muslim who is physically and financially capable of making the journey. It takes place during the month of Dhul-Hijjah and involves a specific set of rites performed over several days in and around the holy city of Mecca. These rites include the "Wuquf" (standing) at Arafat, the stay at Muzdalifah, the stoning of the Jamarat in Mina, and the Tawaf and Sa'i at the Masjid al-Haram. Hajj is not merely a journey to a geographical location, but a spiritual migration toward Allah, symbolizing the ultimate return to the Creator and the Day of Judgment.
Theologically, the Hajj is the ultimate manifestation of "Tawhid" (Oneness) and "Ummah" (community). It brings together millions of Muslims from every nation, race, and social background, all dressed in the same simple white sheets of Ihram, calling out the same prayer: "Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk" (Here I am, O Allah, at Your service). The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated that "An accepted Hajj (Hajj Mabrur) has no reward except Paradise" and that a person who performs Hajj correctly "returns home as pure of sin as the day their mother gave birth to them." It is a profound process of "Tazkiyah" (purification of the soul), where the believer undergoes physical hardship and emotional intensity to seek the pleasure and forgiveness of Allah.
The rites of the Hajj are a powerful reenactment of the lives and trials of the Prophets, particularly Ibrahim (AS), Ismail (AS), and Hajar (AS). They emphasize the themes of sacrifice, trust in God, and the rejection of evil. Beyond the individual spiritual benefit, the Hajj serves as a global conference for the Muslim world, fostering a sense of shared identity and brotherhood that transcends all worldly boundaries. It is a transformative experience that changes the pilgrim's perspective on life, death, and their responsibilities as a servant of God. For a Muslim, the Hajj is the journey of a lifetime,a physical and spiritual peak that provides the orientation and strength for all the years that follow.
Theologically, the Hajj is the ultimate manifestation of "Tawhid" (Oneness) and "Ummah" (community). It brings together millions of Muslims from every nation, race, and social background, all dressed in the same simple white sheets of Ihram, calling out the same prayer: "Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk" (Here I am, O Allah, at Your service). The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated that "An accepted Hajj (Hajj Mabrur) has no reward except Paradise" and that a person who performs Hajj correctly "returns home as pure of sin as the day their mother gave birth to them." It is a profound process of "Tazkiyah" (purification of the soul), where the believer undergoes physical hardship and emotional intensity to seek the pleasure and forgiveness of Allah.
The rites of the Hajj are a powerful reenactment of the lives and trials of the Prophets, particularly Ibrahim (AS), Ismail (AS), and Hajar (AS). They emphasize the themes of sacrifice, trust in God, and the rejection of evil. Beyond the individual spiritual benefit, the Hajj serves as a global conference for the Muslim world, fostering a sense of shared identity and brotherhood that transcends all worldly boundaries. It is a transformative experience that changes the pilgrim's perspective on life, death, and their responsibilities as a servant of God. For a Muslim, the Hajj is the journey of a lifetime,a physical and spiritual peak that provides the orientation and strength for all the years that follow.
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