73. The Hajj by Vow has prerequisites of: Adolescence, Mind, Freedom, etc. as mentioned in section of Vow in the Jurisprudence texts. 74. If one vowed to visit [the shrine of] Imam Hussain alayhis-salam every year on the day of Arafah, and then he b...

73. The Hajj by Vow has prerequisites of: Adolesce...

54. Just as one can meet the prerequisites for qualifying for the Hajj through his own possessions and wealth, those preconditions are also met by receiving a grant that is sufficient for the expenses of the Hajj. This is so regardless of the number ...

54. Just as one can meet the prerequisites for qua...

32. If one does not have the fund [to go to the Hajj], but can borrow [the amount], it is mostahab for him to perform the Hajj through borrowing. [although this would not qualify for Hajjat-al-Islam.] 33. If one was [potentially] able to borrow suff...

32. If one does not have the fund [to go to the Ha...

70. The permission of the husband is not a condition [required] for the wife to go to the obligatory Hajj. If the wife became mostatee' she would be obliged to perform the Hajj, even if her husband does not give his consent, since the husband has no ...

70. The permission of the husband is not a conditi...

27. Return to Sufficiency is another prerequisite in the obligation of the Hajj, which means that when he returns back home from Hajj he should have [or be in] a position to manage himself and his family, actually and potentially. Thus if he does not...

27. Return to Sufficiency is another prerequisite ...

8. It is desirable for the underage child, who distinguishes [the good and the bad], to perform the Hajj, and the validity of the Hajj is conditional upon the permission of his guardian such as his father. If he met all the criteria for Hajj other th...

8. It is desirable for the underage child, who dis...

22. One of the conditions of the obligation of the Hajj, is the availability of the expenses to cover for the journey [to the Hajj], and back both for the trip and living expenses according to his social status, even by the minimum amount. If he does...

22. One of the conditions of the obligation of the...

2. The conditions that if met make Hajjat-al-Islam obligatory are five: a. Adolescence, b. Sanity of the mind, c. Freedom, d. Ability to be able to afford going to the Hajj and come back, as well as leaving behind enough for his family to live on...

2. The conditions that if met make Hajjat-al-Islam...

What's cooled, refreshing and will quench your thirst in the hot, Arabian desert? If you answered (fill in the name of the latest fad soft drink), you're wrong. Zamzam is the name of the well that provides the water to billions of people, have thirs...

What's cooled, refreshing and will quench your thi...

The pilgrims returned with reverence. They were thankful to the Merciful God. On their way to Mecca from Arafat, They repeatedly said "Labbaika" with great respect. While tired of experiencing the hardships of the desert of They rejoiced that they ...

The pilgrims returned with reverence. They were th...

One time that Abraham (PBUH) went to Mecca, he told his son, "My dear son, Allah has commanded me to rebuild His Holy House, the Ka'ba." Ismail (PBUH) immediately declared his readiness to help Abraham (PBUH) fulfill the divine commandment. With rel...

One time that Abraham (PBUH) went to Mecca, he tol...

Mecca (Arabic Makkah, ancient Macoraba) city in western Saudi Arabia, capital of Al-Hijaz in Hijaz province near Jiddah. The Muslims called the city "Umm al-Qora", meaning "Mother of Cities" deriving its sanctity from having been the birthplace of Mu...

Mecca (Arabic Makkah, ancient Macoraba) city in we...

Timing of Hajj The Hajj (Arabic: حج, transliteration: Ḥaǧǧ) is the pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam. It is the fifth pillar of Islam, an obligation that must be carried out by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so, at least once in their life...

Timing of Hajj The Hajj (Arabic: حج, transliterat...

Upon arrival in Mecca, the pilgrim (now known as a Hajji), performs a series of ritual acts symbolic of the lives of Hazart Abraham (Ibrahim) and Hazart Hajar. The acts also symbolize the solidarity with Muslims worldwide. The greater Hajj (al-hajj ...

Upon arrival in Mecca, the pilgrim (now known as a...

"Pilgrimage [Hajj] is a duty men owe to Allah, those who can afford the journey thither” (Holy Qur’an 3:97) It is considered the largest annual gathering of the human race. The Hajj pilgrimage is that supreme symbol of universal brotherhood, where c...

"Pilgrimage [Hajj] is a duty men owe to Allah, tho...

Eid ul-Adha or Festival of Sacrifice is in commemoration of the sacrifices of Abraham and his family. All the other Muslims in the world join the hajjis (pilgrims) in Mecca, in celebrating the Eid ul Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), marking the end of t...

Eid ul-Adha or Festival of Sacrifice is in commemo...

The sun was shinning in the middle of the sky and had spread its brilliant rays over vast lands. On that day, history witnessed a fateful trip. Prophet Abraham (peace upon him) along with his second wife Hajar and Ishmael, his firstborn son, was sett...

The sun was shinning in the middle of the sky and ...

O people take lesson from the counsel God gave to His friends when He rebuked the Rabbis by saying: "Why do not the Rabbis and the doctors of Law (scholars) forbid them from their (habit of) uttering sinful words and eating things forbidden? Evil ind...

O people take lesson from the counsel God gave to ...

The pilgrim should leave during the month ofShawal, Dhil-Qi’dah, or until the eighth of Dhilhijjah. One: Actions of ‘Umrah Ihram in one of the Miqaats Medina Masjid al- Shajarah Shaam, Egypt, Morocco al-Juhfah al-Ta`if Qarn a...

The pilgrim should leave during the month ofShawal...

Rituals of Sa’i It is recommended (mustahabb) to exit towards al-Safa from the door that faces the Black Stone peacefully and with solemnity. When the pilgrim reaches al-Safa it is recommended to turn back towards the Ka’bah and face the side that h...

Rituals of Sa’i It is recommended (mustahabb) to ...

Where is Mina? Mina is the place where people return to after standing in ‘Arafah, and it is the place where the sacrifice is given and the stoning is done during what is called the days and nights of al-Tashriq. The distance of Mina is approximatel...

Where is Mina? Mina is the place where people ret...