Hajj is the last of Islam’s five pillars, and it brings together all the essential aspects of our faith. It is an epic journey.
First there is the geographic level: It is a journey from our homes to Makkah and Madinah, to those desert lands where the story of Islam began, and towards which we turn our faces in prayer.Secondly, Hajj is a journey through History. We visit the cradle of monotheism, the place where Prophet Ibrahim built the first place of worship dedicated to One God, Allah. Here in Makkah Allah asked Ibrahim to sacrifice what he loved most dearly. Ibrahim recognised this as a supreme test.
It is therefore fitting that every year, from the beginning to the end of human history, pilgrims should make this journey to seek forgiveness for their own wrongdoing, in the same place where the first sin was forgiven. It is therefore also a supreme expression of hope, that despite all our human frailties and transgressions, there is always time for sincere repentance. We must use our time to mend our errant ways.Hajj is not only a journey through geography and history.
With so many people enduring unspeakable hardship in so many places today, the blessings, the barakah, and the spiritual lessons of Hajj are desperately needed by all. Just like Prophet Ibrahim, let us willingly sacrifice our time, money and material possessions that we love so much, to serve Allah. This is the true meaning of Prophet Ibrahim’s prayer:
For every act they do, pilgrims will have angels surrounding them and light shining on them, not to mention the limitless bounties they will get as recompense. Credit also goes to non-pilgrims who would choose to stand by their counterparts performing Hajj by fasting and praying to Allah with great hope to receive His blessed forgiveness, satisfaction and guidance.
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