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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.
6. Make arrangements for all your dependants (wife, children, etc.), to be cared for until your return.
7. Before departing, perform two rakaats of salaah. It is better to perform two rakaats at home as well as in the musjid closest to your home. [1]
8. Give some sadaqah before and after departing as sadaqah averts calamities.
9. At the time of departure, recite the sunnah dua for a person departing on a journey. Also recite the sunnah dua when leaving the home and the sunnah dua for travelling.
10. Before departing, meet all friends and relatives. Bid them farewell and ask them to make dua for you.
[1] إذا أراد الخروج يصلي ركعتي السفر في بيته ... ويودع المسجد بركعتين أيضا (غنية الناسك صـ 38)
Advices for those Performing Hajj & Umrah – Part One
Written by user21. When Allah Ta‘ala bestows His favour on any fortunate person to perform hajj, he should not delay in the performing of that duty. Under no circumstances should it be postponed unnecessarily.
Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who intends to perform hajj should hasten (in doing so).” [1]
2. When leaving for hajj, one’s primary intention should be to acquire the pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala. Similarly, one should also intend to acquire the love and proximity of Allah Ta‘ala and His beloved Rasul (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), and to visit the mubaarak raudhah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam).
3. When hajj is compulsory upon a person, there is no need for him to make istikhaarah. Hence, he will not make istikhaarah to decide whether or not to go for hajj. Rather, he can make istikhaarah to decide which day he should depart on or which route he should take.
4. Ensure that you perform hajj with halaal, pure wealth. Hajj which is performed with haraam wealth will not be accepted. [2]
5. Sincerely repent from all sins before departing for hajj, and if you have usurped the right of any person or have outstanding debts, then you should return the usurped wealth to the rightful owner and settle the outstanding debts. If you had wronged any person in any way then seek his forgiveness before departing.
[1] سنن أبي داود، الرقم: 1732، قال المنذري في مختصر سنن أبي داود 1/505: أخرجه ابن ماجة فيه مهران أبو صفوان قال أبو زرعة الرازي لا أعرفه إلا في هذا الحديث
[2] ولا بمال حرام ولو حج به سقط عنه الفرض لكنه لاتقبل حجته (غنية الناسك صـ 21)
Iyaadh bin Ghanam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying, “The best, most beloved and highest ranking people of my ummah – as I was informed by the Mala’-ul-A’laa (close angels) – are those people who outwardly smile on account of pondering over the infinite mercy of Allah Ta‘ala, but their hearts weep out of fear for Allah Ta‘ala’s severe punishment. Morning and evening, they remember Allah in His pure houses (i.e. the masaajid).