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In the year 2 AH, during the last ten days of Sha’baan, fasting during the month of Ramadhaan was made obligatory. In this regard, the following verse was revealed:
شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِيْ أُنْزِلَ فِيْهِ الْقُرْاٰنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنٰتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرۡقَانِ ۚ فَمَنْ شَهِدَ مِنْكُمُ الشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ
The month of Ramadhan is a month in which the Qur’aan was revealed, as guidance for mankind and as clear signs of guidance and as a criterion (i.e. that shows the right way and distinguishes between right and wrong). So those of you who witness the month must fast in it. (Surah Baqarah v. 185)
It is reported from Ummul Mumineen Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) and Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) that when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to Madinah Munawwarah, he instructed the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to fast on the Day of Aashuraa (10th of Muharram).
When the fast of Ramadhaan was made fardh, then Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “As far as the fast of Aashuraa is concerned, then one has a choice. If he wishes, he may keep the fast, or if he wishes, he may not keep the fast.”
Hazrat Salamah bin Akwa’ (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, “On the day of Aashuraa, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) instructed a man to publicly announce, ‘The one who has not eaten anything from the morning as yet should fast for this entire day, and the one who has eaten something from the morning should refrain from eating anything for the entire day and resemble those who are fasting.’”
Sadaqatul Fitr and Eid Salaah
Just two days before the termination of the month of Ramadhaan, the obligations of Sadaqatul Fitr and Eid Salaah were revealed. In this regard, the following verse was revealed:
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَنْ تَزَكّٰى ﴿١٤﴾ وَذَكَرَ اسْمَ رَبِّهِ فَصَلّٰى
Successful is he who has spiritually cleansed himself and he has mentioned the name of his Lord then performed the salaah (of Eid). (Surah A’laa v. 14-15)
Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz (rahimahullah) explained the verse to mean, “Successful is the one who has discharged his Sadaqatul Fitr and performed the Eid Salaah.”
(Extracted from Seeratul Mustafa 1/471-472)
11. Do not engage in any worldly conversations in Musjid Nabawi. [1]
12. Perform two rakaats of Shukr Salaah often, and thank Allah Ta‘ala for blessing you to come to this blessed place. [2]
6. After entering Musjid Nabawi, perform two rakaats Tahiyyatul Musjid, make istighfaar and dua, and thereafter proceed to confer salaam upon our Master, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). [1] It is better to read a short salaam that you understand rather than reading a salaam that you do not understand from a book or card etc.
1. After performing hajj or umrah, ensure that you proceed to Madinah Munawwarah and visit the Raudhah Mubaarak (blessed grave). Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned in the Hadith, “The one who performs hajj and does not come to visit me has indeed shown ill-conduct and disrespect towards me.” [1]
Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Replying to the Salaam
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whenever anyone makes salaam to me (at my grave), Allah Ta‘ala returns my soul to my body so that I reply to his greetings.” [1]
In Sharh-e-Manaasik, Haafiz Ibnu Hajar (rahimahullah) writes that the meaning of the return of the soul is that Allah Ta‘ala grants Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) the ability to speak. Hazrat Qaadhi Iyaaz (rahimahullah) writes that the soul of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) remains absorbed in the presence of Allah Ta‘ala, and on being greeted with salaam, inclines towards the greeting. [2]
Virtues of Visiting the Raudhah Mubaarak of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) - Part One
Written by user2Gaining the Intercession of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Hazrat Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever visits my grave, my intercession becomes necessary for him (i.e. I will definitely intercede with Allah Ta‘ala on the Day of Qiyaamah to forgive that person).” [1]
Presenting onself in the court of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), in the beautiful city of Madinah Munawwarah is indeed amongst the greatest blessings and bounties that any believer can be blessed with.
The one blessed with this great opportunity should recognize and value this great bounty of Allah Ta‘ala upon him.
Advices for those Performing Hajj and Umrah – Part Four
Written by user216. Refrain from all types of sins during the journey, and make dua for Allah Ta‘ala to bless you with the ability to refrain from sins throughout your life.
17. You will definitely face challenges during your journey for hajj. When you face a challenge, bear it patiently and ensure that you do not express any impatience, dissatisfaction or displeasure.
18. Ensure that no fardh salaah is missed on the journey and that you do not fall into sins.
19. Travel the entire journey with the enthusiasm, zeal and longing of a lover who is going to see the beloved. Consider yourself fortunate that from millions of people, Allah Ta‘ala has chosen and invited you to present yourself before Him in His court.
20. Continue to beg Allah Ta‘ala and hope that He accepts whatever good deeds you carry out.
21. It is the duty of every person who intends to perform hajj to learn the relevant masaa’il
(Most of these etiquettes and advices mentioned above have been extracted from Fazaail-e-Hajj (pg. 81) of Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya [rahimahullah])
The number of the As-haabus Suffah continued to increase and decrease from time to time (due to the Sahaabah coming to Madinah Munawwarah and leaving). Aarif Suharwardi (rahimahullah) writes in Awaarif that the number of the As-haabus Suffah once reached four hundred.
Some of these illustrious souls are listed below:
1. Hazrat Abu Ubaidah, Aamir ibnul Jarraah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
2. Hazrat Ammaar bin Yaasir, Abul Yaqzaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
3. Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Advices for those Performing Hajj and Umrah – Part Three
Written by user211. Remain in the company of pious people throughout the journey. Such people will assist you to remain motivated and focused. If you are traveling in a group then appoint a person who is pious and knowledgeable as the ameer of the group.
12. Display good character before people throughout the journey. Overlook the faults of people and do not enter into arguments. Remember, at all times, that you are soon going to be the guest of Allah Ta‘ala in the mubaarak lands.
13. During the journey or when traveling between Makkah Mukarramah and Madinah Munawwarah, whenever you ascend a high area or hill, recite takbeer thrice, and whenever you descend a low area or hill, recite tasbeeh thrice.
14. Take sufficient wealth to last you throughout your journey. If Allah Ta‘ala has blessed you with wealth, then take extra wealth so that you may spend on the creation.
15. When spending in the path of hajj, do so with generosity and ease and not with miserliness and stinginess. For every Rand that a person spends in the path of hajj, the reward shall be that of seven hundred Rands. However, do not be extravagant. If a person spends more than he normally would in Makkah Mukarramah and Madinah Munawwarah on food etc. and his intention is to assist the people of Makkah Mukarramah, then this is a deed worthy of reward and is not extravagance.