إن الحمد لله نحمده، ونستعينه، من يهده الله فلا مضل له، ومن يضلل فلا هادي له ، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، وأن محمدا عبده ورسوله . أما بعد:
Umrah is an expiation for sins and the reward of an accepted Hajj is Paradise
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: وَإِذْ بَوَّأْنَا لِإِبْرَاهِيمَ مَكَانَ الْبَيْتِ أَن لَّا تُشْرِكْ بِي شَيْئًا وَطَهِّرْ بَيْتِيَ لِلطَّائِفِينَ وَالْقَائِمِينَ وَالرُّكَّعِ السُّجُودِ ﴿٢٦﴾ وَأَذِّن فِي النَّاسِ بِالْحَجِّ يَأْتُوكَ رِجَالًا وَعَلَىٰ كُلِّ ضَامِرٍ يَأْتِينَ مِن كُلِّ فَجٍّ عَمِيقٍ ﴿٢٧﴾ لِّيَشْهَدُوا مَنَافِعَ لَهُمْ وَيَذْكُرُوا اسْمَ اللَّهِ فِي أَيَّامٍ مَّعْلُومَاتٍ عَلَىٰ مَا رَزَقَهُم مِّن بَهِيمَةِ الْأَنْعَامِ ۖ فَكُلُوا مِنْهَا وَأَطْعِمُوا الْبَائِسَ الْفَقِيرَ ﴿٢٨﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And (remember) when We designated for Abraham the site of the House, (saying) ‘Do not associate anything with Me, and purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who stand in prayer and those who bow and prostrate. And proclaim to the people the Hajj (pilgrimage); they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass – That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of sacrificial animals. So eat of them and feed the miserable and poor.'”
Hadith 1
عن أبى هريرة رضی اللہ عنہ أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: العمرة إلى العمرة كفارة لما بينهما ، والحج المبرور ليس له جزاء إلا الجنة
“It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: One Umrah to the next Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed in between. The reward of an accepted Hajj (in which no sin is committed) is nothing but Paradise.”
Hadith 2
وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : وليس للحجة المبرور ثواب إلا الجنة
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Mas’ud (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: The reward of an accepted Hajj is only Paradise.”
Hadith 3
وعن جابر قال: قال رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم : الحج المبرور ليس له جزاء إلا الجنة ، قالوا: يا نبي الله: ما بر الحج المبرور؟ قال: إطعام الطعام إفشاء السلام
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Jabir (RA) that when the Prophet (PBUH) said that the reward of an accepted Hajj is only Paradise, he was asked: What is the virtue of Hajj? He (PBUH) replied: Feeding others and spreading peace (Salam).”
After Jihad, the Best Deed is an Accepted Hajj
Hadith 4
وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: سئل النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم أى الأعمال أفضل؟ قال: إيمان بالله ورسوله ، قيل: ثم ماذا؟ قال: جهاد في سبيل الله ، قيل: ثم ماذا؟ قال: حج مبرور
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that it was asked from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), ‘Which deed is the best?’ He (peace be upon him) replied: ‘To believe in Allah and His Messenger.’ It was asked, ‘Then which deed is the best?’ He (peace be upon him) said: ‘Then Jihad in the way of Allah.’ It was asked, ‘Then which deed is the best?’ He said: ‘Then an accepted Hajj.'”
Through Hajj, a person becomes pure like a newborn child
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: الْحَجُّ أَشْهُرٌ مَّعْلُومَاتٌ ۚ فَمَن فَرَضَ فِيهِنَّ الْحَجَّ فَلَا رَفَثَ وَلَا فُسُوقَ وَلَا جِدَالَ فِي الْحَجِّ ۗ وَمَا تَفْعَلُوا مِنْ خَيْرٍ يَعْلَمْهُ اللَّهُ ۗ وَتَزَوَّدُوا فَإِنَّ خَيْرَ الزَّادِ التَّقْوَىٰ ۚ وَاتَّقُونِ يَا أُولِي الْأَلْبَابِ ﴿١٩٧﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“The months of Hajj are well-known and fixed, so whoever makes Hajj obligatory upon himself during these (months), let him not engage in sexual relations during Hajj, nor commit disobedience to Allah, nor dispute with anyone. And do good; indeed, Allah knows what you do. And take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is fear of Allah. So fear Me, O you of understanding.”
Hadith 5
وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: من حج لله فلم يرفت ، ولم يفسق رجع كيوم ولدته أمه
“It is narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: Whoever performs Hajj and neither approaches women nor commits any sin or wrongdoing, he will return free from his sins as on the day his mother gave birth to him.”
Poverty and the End of Sins through Following in Hajj and Umrah
قَالَ الله تَعَالَى: إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ ۖ فَمَنْ حَجَّ الْبَيْتَ أَوِ اعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ أَن يَطَّوَّفَ بِهِمَا ۚ وَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًا فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ شَاكِرٌ عَلِيمٌ ﴿١٥٨﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs Umrah – there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good – then indeed, Allah is Appreciative and Knowing.”
Hadith 6
وعن عبد الله بن مسعود، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : تابعوا : بين الحج والعمرة، فإنهما ينفيان الفقر كما ينفي الكير خبث الحديد والذهب والفضة
“And it is narrated from Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Keep performing Hajj and Umrah consecutively, for indeed Hajj and Umrah remove sins just as the furnace removes the impurities of iron, gold, and silver.”
Hajj Erases All Past Sins
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: إِلَّا مَن تَابَ وَآمَنَ وَعَمِلَ عَمَلًا صَالِحًا فَأُولَٰئِكَ يُبَدِّلُ اللَّهُ سَيِّئَاتِهِمْ حَسَنَاتٍ ۗ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا ﴿٧٠﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“But whoever repents and believes and does righteousness – then indeed, Allah will replace their evil deeds with good. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.”
Hadith 7
وعن ابن شماسة المهري قال: حضرنا عمرو بن العاص وهو فى سياقة الموت فبكى طويلا وحول وجهه إلى الجدار ، فجعل ابنه يقول: يا أبتاه أما بشرك رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بكذا؟ أما بشرك رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بكذا؟ قال: فأقبل بوجهه وقال: إن أفضل ما نعد شهادة أن لا إله إلا الله وأن محمدا رسول الله، إني كنت على أطباق ثلاث، لقد رأيتني وما أحد أشد بغضا لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم مني ولا أحب إلى أن أكون قد استمكنت منه فقتلته منه ، فلومت على تلك الحال لكنت من أهل النار ، فلما جعل الله الإسلام فى قلبي أتيت النبى فقلت: ابسط يمينك فلأبايعك فبسط يمينه ، قال: فقبضت يدى، قال: ما لك يا عمرو؟ قال: قلت: أردت أن أشترط ، قال: تشترط بماذا؟ قلت: أن يغفر لي قال: أما علمت أن الإسلام يهدم ما كان قبله؟ وأن الهجرة تهدم ما كان قبلها؟ وأن الحج يهدم ما كان قبله؟
“And from Ibn Shamasah Mahri, may Allah have mercy on him, it is narrated that he said: We went to Hazrat Amr ibn al-As, may Allah be pleased with him, he was about to depart on the journey of death, he was crying and had turned his face towards the wall. His son said: Father! Did the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, not give you glad tidings of such and such? Did he not give glad tidings of such and such? He turned towards us and said: Whatever we prepare (for the future), indeed the best among it is this testimony that there is no deity except Allah and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah. I have been in three stages. (The first is) I found myself in a state where no one was closer to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, than I was, nor was there any other matter more beloved to me than to overpower him and kill him. If I had died in that state, I would have been among the inhabitants of Hell. (In the second stage) when Allah, the Exalted, instilled the love of Islam in my heart, I came to the service of the Noble Prophet, peace be upon him, and I said, extend your right hand so that I may give you the pledge of allegiance. So he extended his right hand. Then I withdrew my hand. He asked: O Amr! What is the matter? I said: O Messenger of Allah! I want to make a condition. He, peace be upon him, said: What condition do you want to make? I said: That my past sins be forgiven. Upon hearing this, he said: Do you not know that Islam erases all previous sins? Migration erases all previous sins, and Hajj erases all sins.”
The prayer of the one who performs Hajj and Umrah is accepted
Hadith 8
وعن ابن عمر ، عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: الغازي فى سبيل الله والحاج والمعتمر وفد الله، دعاهم فأجابوه، وسألوه فأعطاهم
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: The one who fights in the way of Allah, the pilgrim (Haji), and the one who performs Umrah are the guests of Allah. When Allah calls them, they accept that invitation, and when they ask from Allah, He grants them.”
Hajj and Umrah are the Jihad of women, the weak, the elderly, and children
Hadith 9
وعن عائشة أم المؤمنين رضي الله عنه قالت: قلت: يا رسول الله ألا نغزو ونجاهد معكم؟ فقال: لكن أحسن الجهاد وأجمله الحج ، حج مبرور ، فقالت عائشة: فلا أدع الحج بعد إذ سمعت هذا من رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that I asked, O Messenger of Allah! Why do we not also go with you in Jihad and expeditions? The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The best and most suitable Jihad for you is Hajj, a Hajj that is accepted. Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) states that since I heard this statement from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), I have never missed Hajj.”
Hadith 10
وعن عائشة؛ قالت: قلت: يا رسول الله على النساء جهاد؟ قال: نعم ، عليهن جهاد لا قتال فيه: الحج والعمرة
Muhaddith Albani has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that I asked, O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)! Is Jihad obligatory upon women? The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Yes, Jihad is obligatory upon them but it does not involve fighting; it is Hajj and Umrah.”
Hadith 11
وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : جهاد الكبير والصغير والضعيف والمرأة: الحج والعمرة
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Jihad for the elderly, children, weak, and women is Hajj and Umrah.”
Hadith 12
وعن الحسين بن على رضي الله عنه قال: جاء رجل إلى النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: إنى جبان وإني ضعيف، قال: هلم إلى جهاد لا شوكة فيه : الحج
Muhaddith Albani has declared it “Sahih al-Isnad.”
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Hussain bin Ali (RA) that a man came to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and said, ‘Indeed, I am a weak-hearted and weak man.’ He said, ‘Perform such jihad which involves no hardship, and that is Hajj.'”
The reward of Umrah in Ramadan is equal to Hajj
Hadith 13
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنه يقول: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : لامرأة من الأنصار ، ما منعك أن تححين معنا؟ قالت: كان لنا ناضح فركبه أبو فلان وابنه لزوجها وابنها ، وترك ناضحا ننضح عليه قال: فإذا كان رمضان اعتمرى فيه، فإن عمرة فى رمضان حجة
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) asked an Ansari woman (Umm Sinan, may Allah be pleased with her): Why do you not perform Hajj with us? She said: We had a camel on which Abu Fulaan (i.e., her husband) and his son rode and set out for Hajj, and they left behind a camel which was used to bring water. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Well, when Ramadan comes, perform Umrah, for Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj.”
The reward for the expenses and hardship of the pilgrim and the one performing Umrah
Hadith 14
وعن الأسود قالا: قالت عائشة رضي الله عنها : يا رسول الله! يصدر الناس بنسكين وأصدر بنسك، فقيل لها: انتظرى فإذا طهرت فاخرجى إلى التنعيم فأهلى ، ثم اثتينا بمكان كذا ، ولكنها على قدر نفقتك أو نصبك
“And Aswad, may Allah have mercy on him, narrates that Hazrat Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, people are returning after performing two rites (i.e., Hajj and Umrah), and I have performed only one rite (i.e., Hajj).’ Upon this, he was told to wait, and when they become pure, go to Taneem and assume Ihram from there for Umrah, then come to us at such and such place. And the reward for this Umrah will be according to your expenses and efforts.”
The pilgrim also receives reward because of his mount
Hadith 15
وعن ابن عمر قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول : لا صلى الله عليه وسلم يضع قدما ولا يرفع أخرى إلا حط الله عنه خطيئة وكتب له بها حسنة
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: Whenever the pilgrim’s camel takes a step or places its foot (on the ground), Allah records for him a good deed in return, or erases a sin from him, or raises his rank by one degree.”
Complete Reward for One Who Dies on the Way to Hajj and Umrah
Hadith 16
وعن أبى هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من خرج حاجا فمات كتب الله له أجر الحاج إلى يوم القيامة ، ومن خرج معتمرا فمات كتب الله أجرا المعتمر إلى يوم القيامة ، ومن خرج غازيا فى سبيل الله فمات كتب الله له أجرا الغازي إلى يوم القيامة
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever sets out for Hajj and dies, the reward of the one performing Hajj will be recorded for him until the Day of Resurrection. And whoever sets out for Umrah and dies, the reward of the one performing Umrah will be recorded for him until the Day of Resurrection. And whoever sets out for Jihad and dies, the reward of the one performing Jihad will be recorded for him until the Day of Resurrection.”
Hajj is a Pillar of Islam
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: فِيهِ آيَاتٌ بَيِّنَاتٌ مَّقَامُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ۖ وَمَن دَخَلَهُ كَانَ آمِنًا ۗ وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا ۚ وَمَن كَفَرَ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ غَنِيٌّ عَنِ الْعَالَمِينَ ﴿٩٧﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“There are clear signs in it, and the Station of Ibrahim; and whoever enters it is safe. And Allah has made the House (Ka’bah) a duty upon the people who are able to undertake the journey to it. And whoever disbelieves – then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.”
Hadith 17
وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : بني الإسلام على خمس: شهادة أن لا إله إلا الله وأن محمدا رسول الله ، وإقام الصلاة ، وإيتاء الزكاة ، والحج ، وصوم رمضان
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Islam is built upon five things: bearing witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, giving zakat, performing Hajj, and fasting in the month of Ramadan.”
A Woman Should Be Accompanied by a Mahram During Hajj
Hadith 18
وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم : لا يحل لامرأة تؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر أن تسافر مسيرة يوم وليلة ليس معها حرمة
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: It is not permissible for any woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to travel for a day and a night except with a mahram relative.”
Standing at Arafah and Staying Awake at Muzdalifah
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: لَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ أَن تَبْتَغُوا فَضْلًا مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ ۚ فَإِذَا أَفَضْتُم مِّنْ عَرَفَاتٍ فَاذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ عِندَ الْمَشْعَرِ الْحَرَامِ ۖ وَاذْكُرُوهُ كَمَا هَدَاكُمْ وَإِن كُنتُم مِّن قَبْلِهِ لَمِنَ الضَّالِّينَ ﴿١٩٨﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“There is no blame upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord during Hajj. Then when you depart from Arafat, remember Allah near Mash’ar al-Haram, and remember Him as He has guided you, and indeed, before that you were among those astray.”
Hadith 19
وعن عروة بن مضرس الطائي أنه حج على عهد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فلم يدرك الناس إلا وهم بجمع ، قال: فأتيت النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقلت: يا رسول الله! إني أنضيت راحلتي وأتعبت نفسي، والله إن تركت من حبل إلا وقفت عليه، فهل لي من حج فقال النبى : من شهد معنا الصلاة ، وأفاض من عرفات ليلا أو نهارا ، فقد قضى تفثه وتم حجه
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Urwah bin Muzras (RA) that he performed Hajj during the time of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH). He reached the common people when they were in Muzdalifah. He says: I presented myself before the Prophet (PBUH) and said: O Messenger of Allah! I have exhausted my mount and tired my soul. By Allah, I have not left any hillock upon which I have not stood. So, has my Hajj been completed? The Prophet (PBUH) said: Whoever joins us for the prayer (Fajr on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah in Muzdalifah) and makes a round trip from the plain of Arafat by night or day, then indeed he has removed his dirt and his Hajj is complete.”
Hadith 20
وعن عروة بن مضرس بن أوس بن حارثة بن الطائي قال: أتيت رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم بالمزدلفة حين خرج إلى الصلاة فقلت: يا رسول الله إني جنت من جبلي طيء أكللت راحلتي وأتعبت نفسى والله ما تركت من حبل إلا وقفت عليه فهل لى من حج؟ فقال رسول الله : من شهد صلاتنا هذه ووقف معنا حتى ندفع وقد وقف بعرفة قبل ذلك ليلا أو نهارا فقد أتم حجه وقضى تفثه
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Urwah bin Muzras (may Allah be pleased with him) that I came to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) in Muzdalifah when he was about to go for prayer. I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I have come from between the two mountains of Thayy, I have tired my mount and myself. By Allah! I have not left a hillock on which I have not stood. So, has my Hajj been completed?’ Upon hearing this, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘Whoever participated in our prayer and stayed with us (in Muzdalifah) until he returned, and before that had also stood in Arafah during any part of the night or day, then indeed his Hajj is complete and he has completed the rites of Hajj.'”
Farewell Tawaf
Hadith 21
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنه قال: أمر الناس أن يكون آخر عهدهم بالبيت إلا أنه خفف عن الحائض
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that people were commanded to perform the Tawaf of the Kaaba (i.e., the farewell Tawaf) at the very end, but this was relaxed for the menstruating woman.”
Hajj becomes obligatory immediately after having the means
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: فَاسْتَبِقُوا الْخَيْرَاتِ
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“So compete with one another in good deeds.”
وَقَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: وَسَارِعُوا إِلَىٰ مَغْفِرَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord.”
Hadith 22
وعن ابن عباس ، عن الفضل أو أحدهما عن الآخر قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من أراد الحج فليتعجل فإنه قد يمرض المريض، وتضل الراحلة، وتعرض الحاجة
Ahmad Shakir has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas or Hazrat Fazl bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever wants to perform Hajj should hasten, for indeed illness may occur, the means of transport may be lost, or some need may arise.”
Umrah can be performed more than once
Hadith 23
وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: العمرة إلى العمرة كفارة لما بينهما ، والحج المبرور ليس له جزاء إلا الجنة
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: One Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the next Umrah.”
Hajj of a minor child
Hadith 24
وعن ابن عباس ، قال رفعت امرأة صبيا لها ، فقالت: يا رسول الله ألهذا حج؟ قال: نعم، ولك أجر
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Abbas (RA) that a woman brought her child and said, O Messenger of Allah (PBUH)! Is there Hajj for him? He replied: Yes, and you will receive the reward.”
Hadith 25
وَعَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ التَّيْمِي قَالَ: كُنْتُ رَجُلًا أُكَرِى فِي هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ، وَكَانَ نَاسٌ يَقُولُونَ لِي: إِنَّهُ لَيْسَ لَكَ حَقٌّ ، فَلَقِيتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ فَقُلْتُ: يَا أَبَا عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ ، إِنِّي رَجُلٌ أُكَرِى فِي هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ، وَإِنَّ نَاسًا يَقُولُونَ لِي: إِنَّهُ لَيْسَ لَكَ حَقٌّ ، فَقَالَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ : أَلَيْسَ تُحْرِمُ وَتُلَبِى وَتَطُوفُ بِالْبَيْتِ وَتُفِيضُ مِنْ عَرَفَاتٍ وَتَرْمِي الْحِمَارَ؟ قَالَ: قُلْتُ: بَلَى قَالَ: فَإِنَّ لَكَ حَبًّا، جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَسَأَلَهُ عَنْ مِثْلِ مَا سَأَلْتَنِي عَنْهُ، فَسَكَتَ عَنْهُ رَسُولُ اللهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَلَمْ يُجِبْهُ، حَتَّى نَزَلَتْ هَذِهِ الْآيَةُ: ﴿لَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ أَنْ تَبْتَغُوا فَضْلًا مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ﴾
فأرسل إليه رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وقرأ عليه هذه الآية وقال: لك حج
Muhaddith Albani has declared it “Sahih”.
“And Abu Umamah Taymi, may Allah have mercy on him, narrated that I used to rent out animals during my Hajj. People used to say your Hajj is not valid. I met Hazrat Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, and said, O Abu Abdur Rahman! I am a person who earns rent during Hajj, and people say my Hajj is not valid. Hazrat Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, Do you not enter Ihram, say Talbiyah, perform Tawaf, return from Arafat, and throw pebbles? I said, Yes, I do all of that. Hazrat Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, Then your Hajj is valid. A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, and asked him the same question as he asked me. The Prophet remained silent and did not reply until Allah revealed this verse: “There is no blame upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord.” Then the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, called that man, recited this verse to him, and said: Your Hajj is valid.”
Performing Hajj on Behalf of Someone Else
Hadith 26
وعن عبد الله ابن عباس رضی اللہ عنہ قال: كان الفضل رديف رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فجاءت امرأة من خشعم فجعل الفضل ينظر إليها ، وتنظر إليه ، وجعل النبى صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم يصرف وجه الفضل إلى الشق الآخر ، فقالت: يا رسول الله! إن فريضة الله على عباده فى الحق أدركت أبى شيخا كبيرا لا يثبت على الراحلة أفأحج عنه قال: نعم، وذلك فى حجة الوداع
“It is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that Fazl bin Abbas was riding behind the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). Then a woman from the tribe of Khath’am came, and Fazl started looking at her, and she looked at him. The Prophet (peace be upon him) turned Fazl’s face away. Then he said: O Messenger of Allah! Indeed, the obligation of Hajj imposed by Allah on His servants has taken hold of my father, and he is very old and does not have the strength to ride a mount. Should I perform Hajj on his behalf? The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Yes. This incident occurred during the Farewell Hajj.”
Hadith 27
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنه أن امرأة من جهينة جاءت إلى النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقالت: إن أمي نذرت أن تحج فلم تحج حتى ماتت أفأحج عنها؟ قال: نعم ، حجى عنها أرأيت لو كان على أمك دين أكنت قاضية؟ اقضوا الله، فالله أحق بالوفاء
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that a woman from the Jahniyah tribe came to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and said, ‘My mother had vowed to perform Hajj, but she passed away before performing it. Should I perform Hajj on her behalf?’ He replied: ‘Yes, perform Hajj on her behalf. Tell me, if your mother had a debt, would you pay it off for her? Pay off Allah’s debt (because) Allah’s debt has the greatest right to be fulfilled.'”
Hajj is included in Fi Sabeelillah (for the cause of Allah)
Hadith 28
وعن أم معقل الأسدية قالت: قال النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم : الحج والعمرة من سبيل الله
Hakim and Sheikh Hamza Zain have declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Umm Ma’qil (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘Hajj and Umrah are included in Fi Sabeelillah.'”
Talbiyah should be called out loudly
Hadith 29
وعن السائب بن خلاد ، أن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: أتاني جبريل فأمرني أن أمر أصحابي أن يرفعوا أصواتهم بالإهلال
Muhaddith Albani has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Saib bin Khalad bin Suwaid (RA) that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: Angel Jibreel (AS) came to me with revelation and said: (O Prophet!) command your companions to loudly recite Talbiyah.”
Stoning of Jamrah Aqabah
Hadith 30
وعن جابر يقول: رأيت النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم يرمن على راحلته يوم النحر، ويقول: لتأخذوا مناسككم، فإني لا أدري لعلي لا احج بعد حجتى هذه
“And Hazrat Jabir (RA) narrates that I saw the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performing the stoning ritual, and he said: Learn the method of Hajj from me, for I do not know, perhaps after this Hajj I may not perform Hajj again.”
Khutbah of Yawm al-Nahr
Hadith 31
وعن أبى بكرة عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: الزمان قد استدار كهيئة يوم خلق السموات والأرض ، السنة اثنا عشر شهرا ، منها أربعة حرم ، ثلاثة متواليات ذو القعدة، وذو الحجة، والمحرم، ورجب مضر الذى بين جمادى وشعبان ، أى شهر هذا؟ قلنا: الله ورسوله أعلم ، فسكت حتى ظننا أنه سيسميه بغير اسمه، قال: أليس ذو الحجة؟ قلنا: بلى ، قال: ف أى بلد هذا؟ قلنا: الله ورسوله أعلم ، فسكت حتى ظننا أنه سيسميه بغير اسمه، قال: أليس البلدة؟ قلنا: بلى، قال: ف أى يوم هذا؟ قلنا الله ورسوله أعلم، فسكت حتى ظننا أنه سيسميه بغير اسمه ، قال: أليس يوم النحر؟ قلنا: بلى، قال: فإن دمانكم وأموالكم – قال محمد: وأحسبه قال: وأعراضكم – عليكم حرام كحرمة يومكم هذا، فى بلدكم هذا، فى شهركم هذا، وستلقون ربكم فسيسألكم عن أعمالكم ، ألا فلا ترجعوا بعدي ضلالا ، يضرب بعضكم رقاب بعض ، ألا ليبلغ الشاهد الغائب ، فلعل بعض من يبلغه أن يكون أوعى له من بعض من سمعه ، فكان محمد إذا ذكره يقول: صدق محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم ثم قال: ألا هل بلغت مرتين
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Bakrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said in a sermon: Indeed, time has come full circle to the same state as the day Allah created the heavens and the earth. The year consists of twelve months, four of which are sacred months. Three of them are consecutive, namely Dhu al-Qi’dah, Dhu al-Hijjah, and Muharram, and one is Rajab Mudhar, which is between Jumada al-Akhirah and Sha’ban. Then the Prophet (peace be upon him) asked, ‘Which month is this?’ We said, ‘Allah and His Messenger know best.’ He remained silent. We thought he might mention another name for it. Then he himself said, ‘Is this not the month of Dhu al-Hijjah?’ We replied, ‘Why not.’ The Prophet (peace be upon him) asked, ‘Which city is this?’ We said, ‘Allah and His Messenger know best.’ He remained silent until we thought he might mention another name. Then he himself said, ‘Is this not the sacred city?’ We said, ‘Indeed.’ Then he asked, ‘Which day is this?’ We said, ‘Allah and His Messenger know best.’ He remained silent until we thought he might mention another name. Then he himself said, ‘Is this not the Day of Sacrifice (Nahr)?’ We said, ‘Absolutely correct.’ He said, ‘Indeed, your blood, your wealth, and your honor are sacred to you just as this day of yours, this city of yours, and this month of yours are sacred. Soon you will meet your Lord, and He will question you about your deeds. Beware! Do not go astray after me by shedding each other’s blood with swords. Beware! Have I conveyed the message?’ The people said, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘O Allah! Be a witness.’ Then he said: Those who are present should convey this message to those who are absent because sometimes those who are informed remember better than those who hear it directly.”
The Reward of Umrah is Proportional to the Effort
Hadith 32
وعن الأسود قالا: قالت عائشة رضی اللہ عنہا يا رسول الله يصدر الناس بنسكين ، وأصدر بنسك فقيل لها: انتظرى فإذا طهرت فاخرجى إلى التنعيم ، فأهلى ثم اثتينا بمكان كذا ولكنها على قدر نفقتك ، أو نصبك
“And Aswad narrated that Sayyida Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: O Messenger of Allah! People are performing two acts of worship (Hajj and Umrah) and returning, while I have only performed one act of worship (Hajj)? It was said to her: Then wait, and when you are pure, go to Taneem and assume Ihram from there (for Umrah). Then we met at such and such place, and the reward of this Umrah will be according to your expenses and effort.”
Applying Perfume While Assuming Ihram
Hadith 33
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: كنت أطيب النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم عند إحرامه بأطيب ما أجد
“And Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: I used to apply the best perfume (musk) I had with me on the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) when he assumed Ihram.”
The Reward of One Who Dies in the State of Ihram
Hadith 34
وعن ابن عباس قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: اغسلوا المحرم فى ثوبيه اللذين أحرم فيهما ، واغسلوه بماء وسدر، وكفنوه فى ثوبيه، ولا تمسوه بطيب، ولا تخمروا رأسه ، فإنه يبعث يوم القيامة محرما
Muhaddith Albani has declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Bathe the Muhrim with water and leaves of berry in the two garments in which he wore the Ihram, and shroud him in the two garments of Ihram. Do not apply perfume on him, nor cover his head, because he will be raised on the Day of Resurrection in the state of Ihram.”
Sacrifice during Hajj
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: وَلَا تَحْلِقُوا رُءُوسَكُمْ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ الْهَدْيُ مَحِلَّهُ
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Do not shave your heads until the sacrifice reaches the place of slaughter.”
Hadith 35
وعن أم سلمة قال: قال النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم : إذا دخلت العشر وأراد أحدكم أن يضحي ، فلا يمس من شعره وبشره شيئا
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: When the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah begin and any of you intends to offer a sacrifice, then he should not cut any of his hair or nails.”
The Virtue of Saying Talbiyah
Hadith 36
وعن سهل بن سعد رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : ما من : ملب يلتى إلا لبى ما عن يمينه وشماله من حجر أو شجر أو مدر حتى تنقطع الأرض من هاهنا وهاهنا
Al-Muhaddith Al-Albani has graded it as “Sahih”.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Sahl bin Sa’d (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: When a person who is saying Talbiyah pronounces it, then all the stones, trees, and pebbles at the farthest edges of the earth on his right and left sides respond with ‘Labbaik’ (and the reward of this also goes to the one saying Talbiyah).”
The Sunnah Words of Talbiyah
Hadith 37
وعن عبد الله بن عمر رضی اللہ عنہ أن تلبية رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم : لبيك اللهم لبيك، لبيك لا شريك لك لبيك، إن الحمد والنعمة لك والملك لا شريك لك
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Talbiyah of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was in these words: لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ والنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner. Here I am. All praise and thanks are for You alone, and all blessings are from You. Sovereignty belongs to You alone, You have no partner.”
Supplicating upon seeing the House of Allah
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: وَإِذْ يَرْفَعُ إِبْرَاهِيمُ الْقَوَاعِدَ مِنَ الْبَيْتِ وَإِسْمَاعِيلُ رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ ﴿١٢٧﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And when Ibrahim was raising the foundations of the House and Ismail, [saying], ‘Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.'”
Hadith 38
وعن ابن عمر أنه لما رأى البيت يقول: اللهم أنت السلام ومنك السلام فحينا ربنا بالسلام
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that when he used to see the Sacred House (Kaaba), he would supplicate: O Allah! You are the One who grants peace, and from You comes peace, so O Lord! Keep us alive in peace.”
Virtue of the Kaaba
Hadith 39
وعن ابن عمر قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: من طاف بالبيت وصلى ركعتين كان كعتق رقبة
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: Whoever performs Tawaf of the House of Allah and prays two Rak’ahs will receive the reward equivalent to freeing a slave.”
When is the one performing Umrah freed from the prohibitions of Ihram?
Hadith 40
وقال عطاء عن جابر رضي الله عنه : أمر النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم أصحابه أن يجعلوها عمرة ويطوفوا ثم يقصروا ويحلوا
“And Hazrat Ata narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir رضي الله عنه that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم instructed his noble companions to change their Ihram of Hajj into Umrah, perform Tawaf, then cut their hair short and be freed from the restrictions of Ihram.”
وصلى الله تعالى على خير خلقه محمد وآله وصحبه أجمعين
