Handy Hajj booklet

[hamza_imran]

Can i get a link for a good book in Urdu about Hajj.

[muslim-bachir]

god bless you
those are very simple, what made it easy to understand ...thank you !!

[masuda]

jazakallahu khair for the wonderful detailed but simple handy book. was in search of such guidelines since long as Inshallah this time we r planning to go for hajj.
but brother wud be highly greatful if u cud let me know what wud be the procedure if we first go to madina n then to makkah? coz the qafela in whc we r going will first go to makkah for 2-3 days, then madina n then back to makkah before hajj. wud look forward for ur guidance. may Allah bless u wid all the happiness n success.Ameen

Here is a very handy hajj booklet by quranicsciences.com that I'm sure all potential haajis will find beneficial, .

http://www.quranicsciences.com/Hajj/HajjCompanion.doc

(Print 4-pages per 8-1/2 x 11 sheet)

Wassalam,
Ziad

[masuda]

jazakallahu khair for the booklet.

[umar farooq]

JazakAllah

[luvurcreator]

Manners Of Hajj

Below we will list some of the manners of Hajj. They might seem small but they are great in magnitude. These are basic etiquette of life that should be practiced at all times but become incumbent during Hajj to be practiced. If ignored, these seemingly insignificant acts can nullify the entire Hajj.

1. A person is not allowed to be in form of oppression towards others; this involves backbiting, either by committing it or listening to others.


and any whose purpose therein is profanity
or wrong-doing - them will We cause to taste
of a most Grievous Penalty.
(22:25)

2. Gossiping is prohibited whether done with others or committed inwardly, within ones self.

3. A person should refrain from any talk of dunya, business, family affairs or other matters of worldly concerns. Not that they are prohibited; it is just really bad manners when one goes to the House of Allah, as His guest and keeps himself occupied with things while neglecting his Host. This leads us to the next point.

4. Manners require us to keep the time we are at Hajj, purely for Allah. Just like during Salah we dont communicate with anyone other than Allah or dont think of worldly matters, one should try to his best to maintain the same concern and level of devotion throughout this journey as well.

5. The person should perform the maximum amount of dhikr and salah as good deeds are multiplied in Makkah and Medina. Each salah in Medina is equal to 1,000 rakaah while in Makkah it is equal to100, 000 rakaah.

6. Remaining focused to the purpose of the journey. It is easier said than done! You should not complain of any inconvenience you might facebe it delay of food or transportation, lost luggage, fault of the travel agent or any other matter as complaining in reality is denial of all bounties of Allah. Hajj is a great journey with great reward and before any great gift, there is a great trial. You will have trials in this journey, its a given. What you are responsible for is to keep your manners and restrain yourself from complaining and whining.
One of our pious predecessors said:
the real manner of Hajj is to not harm anybody physically
or emotionally, intentionally or unintentionally;
from the time you leave your house until
you return from this journey

Tests are a must, irrespective of the kind of package you buy! Whether you have a VIP package or an economy package, trials will be there since they are orchestrated by Allah SWT to test your level of sincerity, humbleness, and contentment.
A very common trap of shaytaan
that many Muslims fall into is that they believe
it is their right to get their moneys worth;
or that they have to teach people a lesson so that they
will not repeat these mistakes with others

These are hollow excuses that one uses to satisfy himself. Arguments are not only highly disliked by Allah SWT and His prophet SAW, they are forbidden as shown in the previously mentioned verse:


and any whose purpose therein is profanity
or wrong-doing - them will We cause to taste
of a most Grievous Penalty.
(22:25)

Arguments cause the angels to leave the person and/or the gathering where they are being carried out. Prophet Muhammad SAW has discouraged his followers from involving in arguments in the following words:

I guarantee a house in the surroundings of Paradise for a man who avoids quarrelling even if he were in the right, a house in the middle of Paradise for a man who avoids lying even if he were joking, and a house in the upper part of Paradise for a man who made his character good. (Abu Dawud)

Surah Al-Furqan verse 20 explains the purpose of trials:

We have made some of you
as a trial for others: will ye have patience?
for Allah is One Who sees (all things).
(25:22)

Once you have peacefully surrendered to Allah and realized this reality, you will have the courage and wisdom to deal with trials with dignity, and you will not mind letting go of even your rights.
If someone hits you, pushes you,
steals your food or money, you will know
that this is what Allah intended for you at this time
and the purpose is to test you and raise your spiritual level

The main goal of discussion here is that irrespective of what happens, keep your heart connected to Allah SWT and keep it pure from any dirt. Allah SWT says:

"But only he (will prosper)
that brings to Allah a sound heart.
(26:89)

7. To be in a state of complete obedience, surrender, humbleness and humility throughout the journey. This can only come from the recognition of whose house you are visiting and how much respect you have in your heart for the Lord of the Worlds.

To every people did We appoint rites (of sacrifice), that they might celebrate the name of Allah over the sustenance He gave them from animals (fit for food). But your Allah is One Allah. submit then your wills to Him (in Islam): and give thou the good news to those who humble themselves. (22:34)


These are some of the manners which when practiced with love and devotion, can enhance the beauty of even the simplest action.

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