The pilgrimage of Hajj or Umrah is of immeasurable importance to the Muslims worldwide. It is a pilgrimage which entails not only physical exertion but also profound spiritual discipline. Each pilgrim must adhere to a set of sacred rules and principles before entering the holy precincts of Makkah. One of these rules requires being in…
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Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and it is one of the most important spiritual journeys a Muslim can embark on in their life. Taking place during the month of Dhul Hijjah, hajj is not a simple physical journey to Makkah, but a rather spiritual experience of obedience to the Almighty Allah.…
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In the Islamic lunar calendar, each month has its spiritual weight but only a few are as radiant as Rabi’ al-Awwal. Generally translated as “The First Spring”, this Holy month is the third in the Hijri (Islamic) calendar and is generally admired all over the Muslim world because of the singular, extraordinary event that took…
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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as the Prophet’s Mosque, is one of the most sacred and significant mosques in Islam. Muslim around the world consider Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, located in Medina Saudi Arabia as a site that holds unbelievable spiritual significance and historical importance. Millions of Muslims undertake pilgrimage to this place annually because Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)…
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Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the five pillars of Islam and a deeply spiritual journey for Muslims worldwide. The pilgrimage is spread across a few days in which the pilgrims undertake various religious activities. Among the most important days during Hajj is the Day of Arafat, also known as Yawm al-Arafah.…
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In Islam, one of the fundamental religious obligations is the holy pilgrimage of Hajj which requires Muslims to visit Mecca atleast once in their lifetime. Each year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes millions of Muslims to complete the sacred ritual in the holy city of Mecca. But, what are the fundamental reasons which drive…
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Muslims view Dhul Hijjah as one of the holiest months in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, marking the end of the year. The holy month of Dhul Hijjah contains profound spiritual value as Muslims perform various acts of worship and devote themselves to reflection while showing religious…
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The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar which consists of 12 months. It is popularly known as the Hijri calendar. The Islamic calendar is of immense importance to Muslims globally as it is strictly followed for religious events, and spiritual practices and the Islamic historical events are always referred to in the context of the…
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Known as “The Tent City”, Mina is a valley located 5 kilometres east of Mecca. Millions of pilgrims gather here every year to perform crucial rituals, making it the focal point of the Hajj pilgrimage. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and a mandatory spiritual journey that must be undertaken by every…
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