Hajj: Its Meaning and Implications
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Hajj: Its Meaning and Implications Dilawer Ali Dahraj Al-Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, "He who performs (Hajj) with no obscenity or evil practices will come out as a newly born baby free from all sins." [Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim]. The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) is also reported to have said that actions bear more rewards if done with understanding and sincerity. Today, millions of Muslims perform al-Hajj, but to many it is simply a ritual that is to be performed once in a lifetime. And apparently this attitude does not bring any noticeable changes in the state of our ummah. In this article, we will insha'Allah try to understand the purpose behind the specific actions performed throughout Hajj. Talbia ????????? ?????????? ?????????? ????????? ?? ??????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????? ?? ??????????? Labaik, Allahumma Labaik. Labaika La Shariika, laka Labaik, Innal Hamda, wa ni'mata...


