Fruits of Hajj (3/3)
The acts of worship have been prescribed for certain goal, which is only attainable through performing the worship in conformity with the commands of the Qur’an and Sunnah.
The acts of worship have been prescribed for certain goal, which is only attainable through performing the worship in conformity with the commands of the Qur’an and Sunnah.
During Hajj, the pilgrims relive the life of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismail (peace be upon them). Allah was pleased with their sacrifice and so He has destined all Pilgrims to revive certain moments of their life.
I have been treated kindly and with respect in the prison despite the fact that I was a Hindu.
To become Muslim, you have to pronounce the testimony of faith (Shahadah), with sincere heart and mind.
“My whole family now believes in Allah the Almighty and we try to perform the daily five prayers.” she said. “We get better blessings from Him.”
Fasting promotes the spirit of human equality before Allah. All able Muslims, male and female, rich and poor, from all ethnic and national backgrounds go through the same experience of fasting.
Fasting is to abstain from eating, drinking and intercourse from dawn until sunset with the intention of worship.
The esteemed Prophet said: ‘feeding a poor and needy and meeting everyone affectionately, whether you know him or not.
The Prophets and Messengers are distinguished from common humans in many qualities. Allah educates them and gives them every talent that is helpful in inviting people to Allah.
Fasting cherishes piety, righteousness and consciousness of Allah. It teaches patience, and with patience one can rise to the high position of piousness.