From Albalagh Hajj is obligatory once in a lifetime on those who can afford it, but it benefits the entire Ummah. Islam's acts of worship have multiple dimensions and they are organized at multiple layers. Daily Salat, for example, provides occasion for gathering in the neighborhood Masjid five times a day. The Friday Salat provides a larger weekly gathering and also includes a Khutbah to give this gathering a direction and purpose. The twice-a-year Eid Salats provide a gathering for the entire city. … [Read more...]
HAJ will endure till the end of time
December 4, 2008 By
HAJ will endure till the end of time by Shekh Abdul Hamid via RadioIslam The call of Ebrahim Alayhis Salatu Wasallam marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of our nation. It draws a line of separation between one current of history and another. The whole of mankind gets divided into two opposing camps that remain permanently in a state of war with each other. With it the old era ends and the new era begins. Ebrahim Alayhis Salatu Wasallam was favoured by Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala … [Read more...]
Lessons from Hajj
December 3, 2008 By
from Islamic Revival “For Hajj are the months well known. If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be no obscenity or wickedness nor wrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good you do Allah knows it. And take a provision for the journey but the best of provisions is right conduct. So fear Me. O Men of understanding.†[TMQ Al-Baqarah: 197] Dear brothers and sisters, the days of Hajj are upon us! May Allah (swt) reward those amongst us who have left and enable those who were unable … [Read more...]
The Magnitude of Hajj
December 2, 2008 By
this from IslamicRevival - It's a long post but very informative, especially for non muslims wanting to know more about this lifechanging act of worship. It is the time of year when many Muslims will be preparing for Hajj. They will be learning the duties of Hajj and memorising du'as and rituals before leaving for Makkah. Friends and relatives will come to visit before they set off and they will ask forgiveness from each other for past mistakes. The guests will be asking those travelling to remember … [Read more...]
Finally – Affordable Hajj in South Africa!
July 17, 2008 By
Alhamdulillah this is taking a good direction. Before SAHUC or any one else things I'm anti-sahuc (see here) - Neither has Khitmatul A Awaam approached me to advertise this. I simply thing everyone should have an opportunity to perform Hajj at an affordable price and with honest & efficient operators. Should any travel agents wish to promote their hajj packages on MyUmmah.co.za - I will offer you to write up your package at no cost whatsoever. You could do me a solid by taking … [Read more...]
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