By: Asma Shums,
Hajj is not a time to focus on shopping lists but rather
reconnecting with Allah and His Messenger. It is a great time to exercise patience.
Calm Down
Qudamah ibn Abdullah reported: I saw the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, upon a she-camel stoning the pillar at Hajj. There was no hitting, nor crowding, nor shouts to make way. (Jami’ al-Tirmidhi)
Glad Tidings In Raising Voice?
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A pilgrim never raises his voice answering the call to Allah but that he is given glad tidings, and a pilgrim never raises his voice in exalting Allah but that he is given glad tidings.” It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, of Paradise?” The Prophet said, “Yes.” (Mu’jam al-Kabir of al-Tabarani)
The Most Important Day in the Life of a Muslim
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The promised day is the Day of Resurrection, the witnessed day is the day of Arafat, and the witnessing day is Friday (85:2-3). The sun does not rise or set over a day better than it. In it is a moment in which a believing servant does not supplicate to Allah for good but that Allah will answer him, and he does not seek refuge from any evil thing but that Allah will grant him refuge.” (Jami’ al-Tirmidhi)
Abdullah ibn Damrah reported: Ka’b, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The pilgrims of Hajj and Umrah and soldiers in the way of Allah are the guests of Allah. If they ask, give them. If they call you, answer them.” (Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah)
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