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““ARKAAN AL-ISLAMARKAAN AL-ISLAM
Pillars of Islam (submission)Pillars of Islam (submission)
HADITH OF JIBRA-’IL
LESSON # 13
LESSON # 13
HAJJHAJJ
(PILGRIMAGE TO MAKKAH)(PILGRIMAGE TO MAKKAH)

(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)
FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BY
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LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOKLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK
““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

““Allah”Allah” :: Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refersArabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lordto the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there isSustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there is
none besides Allah.none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.

““Muhammad s.a.a.w.”Muhammad s.a.a.w.” :: Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “thethe
Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,
the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaitedthe servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited
Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be noSeal of Prophethood after whom there will be no
more prophet sent.more prophet sent.

IIMANIIMAN
BeliefBelief
FaithFaith
ConvictionConviction
IHSANIHSAN
Best orBest or
RighteousRighteous
ConductConduct
‘‘AMALAMAL
[Islam][Islam]
SubmissionSubmission
ObedienceObedience
PracticePractice
Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith isFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is
mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.
Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSANTogether, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN
which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.
Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submissionThus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission
to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

THE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TOTHE SECOND ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO
THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,

““Do they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While allDo they seek for other than the Religion of Allah?―While all
creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,creatures in the heavens and on earth have willing, or unwilling,
bowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all bebowed to His Will (accepted Islam), and to Him shall they all be
brought back.”brought back.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 83))

“Now then, for that (reason), call (them to the Faith), and
stand steadfast as thou art commanded nor follow thou
their vain desires; but say: "I believe in the Book which
Allah has sent down; and I am commanded to judge justly
between you. Allah is Our Lord and your Lord. For us (is
the responsibility for) Our deeds, and for you for your
deeds. There is no contention between us and you. Allah
will bring us together, and to Him is (Our) final goal.”
(Qur’an: ash-Shura: 42: 15)

The word “The word “IslamIslam” - literally means “” - literally means “surrendersurrender;;
submissionsubmission”. When added with the prefix “”. When added with the prefix “alal” ( definite” ( definite
article“tarticle“thehe” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of” - to denote a name) it refers to the essential traits of
this religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s innerthis religion signifying an external manifestation of one’s inner
conviction, belief (conviction, belief (iimaniiman) towards “) towards “obedience to the will ofobedience to the will of
AllahAllah”.”.
The true meaning of “The true meaning of “believebelieve” or “” or “iimaniiman”” is :is :
““to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (to be convinced in one’s heart/mind (QolbQolb););
and declare with one’s tongue,and declare with one’s tongue,
and practice deeds in accordance with its pillarsand practice deeds in accordance with its pillars””

So “So “how does one begin to submit to Allah’s willhow does one begin to submit to Allah’s will”?”?
This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.This was succinctly enumerated by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
in what is referred to as :in what is referred to as :
the Pillars of Islamthe Pillars of Islam
((Arkaan-ul-IslaamArkaan-ul-Islaam).).

Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):
[1] To bear witness that there is no god except[1] To bear witness that there is no god except
Allah, and that Muhammad is theAllah, and that Muhammad is the
Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;
[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)
Swolah;Swolah;
[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);
[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the
House) for those who has the means toHouse) for those who has the means to
(do) it;(do) it;
[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.

THE fourth PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TOTHE fourth PILLAR OF ISLAM IN PRACTICALIZING OBEDIENCE TO
THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE MESSAGE OF THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,

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 In respecting the dominance of the followers, adherents of theIn respecting the dominance of the followers, adherents of the
school ofschool of FiqhFiqh ofof al-Mujtahid-mutlaq al-Imam Muhammad ibn Idrisal-Mujtahid-mutlaq al-Imam Muhammad ibn Idris
ash-Shafi-’ie rhm.aash-Shafi-’ie rhm.a.. here in this region, the practices in thishere in this region, the practices in this
manual / lesson onmanual / lesson on FIQHFIQH matters, shall subscribe and be inmatters, shall subscribe and be in
conformity with this school of Islamic jurisprudence (conformity with this school of Islamic jurisprudence (madzhabmadzhab).).
 Yet, we hold to a healthy respect and tolerance (Yet, we hold to a healthy respect and tolerance (tasamuhtasamuh) towards) towards
otherother madzaahibmadzaahib andand ikhtilaafikhtilaaf (differences of opinion) amongst(differences of opinion) amongst
Islamic scholars.Islamic scholars.
 The dominant schools of Islamic jurisprudence generally acceptedThe dominant schools of Islamic jurisprudence generally accepted
are the,are the, Ja’afari, Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi’eJa’afari, Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi’e andand Hanbali.Hanbali.

““... Pilgrimage to the House (Ka’abah)... Pilgrimage to the House (Ka’abah)
for those who are able (can afford it).”for those who are able (can afford it).”
((Hadith narrated by MuslimHadith narrated by Muslim))

““... Pilgrimage to the House (Ka’abah) for those who are able (can afford it).”... Pilgrimage to the House (Ka’abah) for those who are able (can afford it).”
((Hadith narrated by MuslimHadith narrated by Muslim))

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 ““An active striving to submit and obey the Will of Allah”An active striving to submit and obey the Will of Allah”
 ““Teachings not mere rituals but must be viewed also asTeachings not mere rituals but must be viewed also as
program to develop us towards truly becoming people whoprogram to develop us towards truly becoming people who
submit to Allah”submit to Allah”
 We are to build our “Islam” on five Arkaan (pillars)We are to build our “Islam” on five Arkaan (pillars)
 One of the Arkaan is “To perform the Hajj to the House forOne of the Arkaan is “To perform the Hajj to the House for
those who are able”those who are able”

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““Say : We believe in Allah, and in that which has been revealedSay : We believe in Allah, and in that which has been revealed
to us and in that which has been sent down on Abraham,to us and in that which has been sent down on Abraham,
Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which wasIshmael, Isaac and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which was
given to Moses and Jesus and the prophets of their Lord; wegiven to Moses and Jesus and the prophets of their Lord; we
make no division between any of them, and to Him (Allah) wemake no division between any of them, and to Him (Allah) we
surrender (as Muslims).”surrender (as Muslims).”
((Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 2 : 135Qur’an : al-Baqarah : 2 : 135))

“for We assuredly sent
amongst every nation, (other nations)
a Messenger”
(Q: Nahl : 16:36)
ADAM
(other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)

a Messenger”
(Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
ADAM
JACOB (Ya’akub))
JOSEPH (Yusuf)
MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)
(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)

““After Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan,After Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan,
Sara’i, Abram’s wifeSara’i, Abram’s wife,, took Hagar the Egyptiantook Hagar the Egyptian, her maid, and, her maid, and
gave her to Abramgave her to Abram her husbandher husband as a wifeas a wife. And he went in to. And he went in to
her and she conceived ...”her and she conceived ...”
((Genesis: 16: 3-4Genesis: 16: 3-4))
THE PROOF FROM BIBLICAL SOURCE ?THE PROOF FROM BIBLICAL SOURCE ?

““If a man has two wives, the one he loved and the other heIf a man has two wives, the one he loved and the other he
disliked, and they have borne him children, both the loved anddisliked, and they have borne him children, both the loved and
the disliked, andthe disliked, and if the first-born is hers that is dislikedif the first-born is hers that is disliked, then on, then on
the day he assigns his possessions as an inheritance to his sons,the day he assigns his possessions as an inheritance to his sons,
he may not treat his son of the loved as the first-born inhe may not treat his son of the loved as the first-born in
preference to the son of the disliked, who is the first-born, butpreference to the son of the disliked, who is the first-born, but
he shall acknowledge the first-bornhe shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the disliked, by, the son of the disliked, by
giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the firstgiving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the first
issue of his strength;issue of his strength; the right of the first-born is histhe right of the first-born is his.”.”
((Deuteronomy: 21: 15-17Deuteronomy: 21: 15-17))

‘‘When the water in the skin was gone, she cast the child underWhen the water in the skin was gone, she cast the child under
the bushes. Then she went, and sat down over against him athe bushes. Then she went, and sat down over against him a
good way off, about the distance of a bowshot; while for shegood way off, about the distance of a bowshot; while for she
said “Let me not look upon the death of the child.” And as shesaid “Let me not look upon the death of the child.” And as she
sat over against him, the child lifted up his voice and wept. Andsat over against him, the child lifted up his voice and wept. And
God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called toGod heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to
Hagar from heaven, and said to her: ……Hagar from heaven, and said to her: ……
((Genesis: 21: 14Genesis: 21: 14 ))
A Confirmation ?A Confirmation ?

‘‘What troubles you Hagar?” Fear not; for God heard the voice ofWhat troubles you Hagar?” Fear not; for God heard the voice of
the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him fast withthe lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him fast with
your hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then Godyour hand; for I will make him a great nation.” Then God
opened her eyes, and she sawopened her eyes, and she saw a well of watera well of water ** ; and she went,; and she went,
and filled the skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. Andand filled the skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. And
God was with the lad, and he grew up …”God was with the lad, and he grew up …”
((Genesis: 21: 14-20Genesis: 21: 14-20 ))
** This well is – “zam-zam” which still exist to this day, at the originalThis well is – “zam-zam” which still exist to this day, at the original
location of the House built by Abraham, as testimony to the truth oflocation of the House built by Abraham, as testimony to the truth of
Allah’s message.Allah’s message.
A Confirmation ?A Confirmation ?

From the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valleyFrom the founding of the well of “Zam-zam” in the valley
of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day:of Bakkah, it later grew to became known as Makkah to this day:

‘‘And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you,And God said to Abraham, ‘As for you, you shall keep myyou shall keep my
covenant, you and your descendentscovenant, you and your descendents after you throughout theirafter you throughout their
generations. This is my covenant which you shall keep, betweengenerations. This is my covenant which you shall keep, between
me and you and your descendents after you:me and you and your descendents after you: Every male amongEvery male among
you shall be circumcisedyou shall be circumcised. You shall be circumcised by the flesh of. You shall be circumcised by the flesh of
your foreskins, and it shall be asyour foreskins, and it shall be as sign of the covenantsign of the covenant betweenbetween
me and you.me and you. ** ””
((Genesis: 17: 9Genesis: 17: 9 ))
** Who are the people who still practice this?Who are the people who still practice this?
A Confirmation & ProphecyA Confirmation & Prophecy??

““Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian, but he was true inAbraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian, but he was true in
faith and bowed his will to Allah's (which is as a Muslimfaith and bowed his will to Allah's (which is as a Muslim
following ‘al-Islam’) and he set not any as partners with Allah.”following ‘al-Islam’) and he set not any as partners with Allah.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 67Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 67))

Prophet Abraham prayer for the coming ofProphet Abraham prayer for the coming of
Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.Muhammad s.a.a.w. from his descendent.

““And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certainAnd remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain
commands, which he fulfilled; He said: "I will make thee ancommands, which he fulfilled; He said: "I will make thee an
Imam to the nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from myImam to the nations." He pleaded: "And also (Imams) from my
offspring!" He answered: "But my promise is not within theoffspring!" He answered: "But my promise is not within the
reach of evil-doers."reach of evil-doers."
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:124))

"Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger of their own"Our Lord! send amongst them a Messenger of their own
who shall rehearse Thy Signs to them and instruct them inwho shall rehearse Thy Signs to them and instruct them in
Scripture and Wisdom, and purify them; for Thou art theScripture and Wisdom, and purify them; for Thou art the
Exalted in Might the Wise.“ (Exalted in Might the Wise.“ (Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 129Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 129))

““And who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such asAnd who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such as
debase their souls with folly? Him (Abraham) We chose anddebase their souls with folly? Him (Abraham) We chose and
rendered pure in this world: and he will be in the Hereafter inrendered pure in this world: and he will be in the Hereafter in
the ranks of the Righteous.the ranks of the Righteous.
Behold! His Lord said to him: "Submit (thy will to Me)" He said:Behold! His Lord said to him: "Submit (thy will to Me)" He said:
"I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the universe.“"I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the universe.“
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131Qur’an: Baqarah: 2:130-131))

a Messenger”
(Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
MUHAMMAD
(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)
ADAM
JACOB (Ya’akub))
JOSEPH (Yusuf)
(The Quraysh tribe
in Mecca, direct
descendants of
Ishmael)
MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)
(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Masih)

““Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) theMuhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the
Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah hasMessenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has
full knowledge of all things.“full knowledge of all things.“
((Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40Qur’an: Ahzab: 33: 40))

““The parable of me and the other Prophets is similar to that ofThe parable of me and the other Prophets is similar to that of
a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it excepta man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except
for a space of one brick. The people used to go round thisfor a space of one brick. The people used to go round this
house, wonder and say, ‘why if only this missing brick werehouse, wonder and say, ‘why if only this missing brick were
put in?’put in?’
Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”
((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))

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““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :
‘‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:
““The stone the builders rejected has become theThe stone the builders rejected has become the
capstone”;capstone”;
The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
ThereforeTherefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken awayI tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away
from you and given to a people who will produce its fruitfrom you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He. He
who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whomwho falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom
it falls will be crushed.”it falls will be crushed.”
((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))
Confirmation & ProphecyConfirmation & Prophecy??

‘‘And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying: “ReadAnd the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying: “Read
this, I pray thee””: and he sayeth, “this, I pray thee””: and he sayeth, “I am not learnedI am not learned.’.’ **
((Isaiah: 29: 12Isaiah: 29: 12 ))
Confirmation & ProphecyConfirmation & Prophecy ??
** ‘And when Gabriel said to Muhammad: “‘And when Gabriel said to Muhammad: “IQRA’IQRA’ (Read!)”(Read!)”
He (Muhammad replied:He (Muhammad replied:
““MAA ANA BI-QA-RI-INMAA ANA BI-QA-RI-IN (I am not one who can read)!”(I am not one who can read)!”
((History or Seerah regarding the Prophet MuhammadHistory or Seerah regarding the Prophet Muhammad))

““I will raise up for them a prophetI will raise up for them a prophet like unto youlike unto you (O Moses)(O Moses)
from amongst their brethrenfrom amongst their brethren; and I will; and I will put My words in hisput My words in his
mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command himmouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him..
And whoever will not give heed to My words which he shallAnd whoever will not give heed to My words which he shall
speak in My namespeak in My name, I Myself will require it of him.”, I Myself will require it of him.” **
((Deutronomy: 18: 18Deutronomy: 18: 18))

“He (Moses) said, “The Lord came from Sinai, and dawned
from Se’ir upon us; he shone forth from Paran, he came from
the ten thousands of holy ones, with flaming fire at his right
hand; Yea, he loved his people; all those who consecrated to
him were in his hand; so they followed in thy steps...”
((Deuteronomy: 33: 2Deuteronomy: 33: 2))

““ThinkThink not that I have come to abolish the Law and the Prophetsnot that I have come to abolish the Law and the Prophets; I; I
have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I say tohave come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I say to
you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will passyou, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass
away from the Law until all is accomplished.”away from the Law until all is accomplished.”
““Whosoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments,Whosoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments,
and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of Heaven.and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of Heaven.
But he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in theBut he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the
kingdom of Heaven.”kingdom of Heaven.”
““For I tell you,For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceed that of the scribes andunless your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and
Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of HeavenPharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven.”.”
((Matthews: 5: 17-20Matthews: 5: 17-20))
““Jesus” a.s. is recorded to sayJesus” a.s. is recorded to say::

““ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.
But when he,But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into, comes, he will guide you into
all truth.all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak whatHe will not speak on his own; he will only speak what
he hearshe hears, and he will, and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He. He willwill
bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making itbring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it
knownknown to you….”to you….”
((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))
Confirmation & Prophecy ?Confirmation & Prophecy ?
““Jesus is also recorded to sayJesus is also recorded to say::

““But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am goingBut I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going
away. Unless I go away,away. Unless I go away, the Counselorthe Counselor will not come towill not come to
you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, heyou; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he
willwill convict the worldconvict the world of guilt inof guilt in regard to the sinregard to the sin andand
righteousnessrighteousness andand judgmentjudgment: in regard to sin, because: in regard to sin, because
people do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness,people do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness,
because I am going to the Father, where you can see me nobecause I am going to the Father, where you can see me no
longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince oflonger; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of
this world now stands condemned.”this world now stands condemned.”
((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))
Confirmation & Prophecy ?Confirmation & Prophecy ?

‘‘By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes fromBy their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from
thorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good treethorn-bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree
bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good treebears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree
cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrownEvery tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown
into the fire.. Thusinto the fire.. Thus by their fruit you will recognize themby their fruit you will recognize them..
Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdomNot everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom
of heaven, butof heaven, but he who does the will of my Fatherhe who does the will of my Father ** who is inwho is in
heaven”heaven”
((Matthew 7: 16-21Matthew 7: 16-21 ))
““Jesus” a.s. is also recorded to sayJesus” a.s. is also recorded to say::
** Islam –Islam – ““submission to the will of Godsubmission to the will of God .”.”

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““The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that atThe first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at
Bakka (ancient name of Makkah): full of blessing and ofBakka (ancient name of Makkah): full of blessing and of
guidance for all kinds of beings:.”guidance for all kinds of beings:.”
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 96Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 96))

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“In it are signs manifest; (for example), the Station of Abraham;
whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage thereto is a duty
men owe to Allah―those who can afford the journey; but if any
deny faith; Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures.”
(Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 97)

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"And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to"And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men: they will come to
thee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean onthee on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on
account of journeys through deep and distant mountainaccount of journeys through deep and distant mountain
highways. That they may witness the benefits (provided) forhighways. That they may witness the benefits (provided) for
them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Daysthem, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days
appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (forappointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for
sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones insacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in
want.”want.”
((Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 27-28Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 27-28))

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““Then let them complete the rites prescribed for them, performThen let them complete the rites prescribed for them, perform
their vows, and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House. Suchtheir vows, and (again) circumambulate the Ancient House. Such
(is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of Allah, for(is the Pilgrimage): whoever honours the sacred rites of Allah, for
him it is good in the sight of his Lord.”him it is good in the sight of his Lord.”
((Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 29Qur’an : Hajj: 22 : 29))

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““Allah hath appointed the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, aAllah hath appointed the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, a
standard for mankind, and the Sacred Month and thestandard for mankind, and the Sacred Month and the
offerings and the garlands. That is so that ye may know thatofferings and the garlands. That is so that ye may know that
Allah knows whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever isAllah knows whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is
in the earth, and that Allah is Knower of all things.in the earth, and that Allah is Knower of all things.
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 97Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 97))

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““ForFor HajjHajj are the months well known. If anyone undertakes thatare the months well known. If anyone undertakes that
duty thereinduty therein let there be no obscenity (RAFATHA)let there be no obscenity (RAFATHA) nornor wickednesswickedness
(FUSUQ)(FUSUQ) nornor wrangling (JIDAAL)wrangling (JIDAAL) in the Hajj. And whatever goodin the Hajj. And whatever good
ye do (be sure) Allah knows it.ye do (be sure) Allah knows it.
AndAnd take a provision (with you) for the journeytake a provision (with you) for the journey,, (FATAZAWADU)(FATAZAWADU)
but the best of provisions is right conduct (but the best of provisions is right conduct (TAQWATAQWA). So be). So be
conscious of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!”conscious of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!”
((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197))

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013))

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PREPARATIONSPREPARATIONS
pure intentions & personal sacrifice.
THE JOURNEYINGTHE JOURNEYING
Putting on the ‘Ihram’ – state of devotion as pilgrims
journeying to return to his Lord, answer His Divine call.

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FOR MENFOR MEN
 Wearing of stitched clothing
 Covering the head
 Wearing shoes, socks, etc.
 Wearing gloves
 Perfuming on body, on clothe or on
beddings
 Oiling the head or hair
 Cutting, biting or trimming nails
 Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair
 Hunting
 Engages in acts that can lead to sexual
arousal
 Engages in sexual intercourse
 Cutting of trees or removal of plants in
the Sacred territory
 Involve in marriage ceremony
FOR WOMENFOR WOMEN
 Covering the face
 Wearing gloves
 Perfuming on body, on clothe or on
beddings
 Oiling the head or hair, powdering or
using lotion (make-up) and lipstick
 Cutting, biting or trimming nails
 Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair
 Hunting
 Engages in acts that can lead to sexual
arousal
 Engages in sexual intercourse
 Cutting of trees or removal of plants in
the Sacred territory
 Involve in marriage ceremony

TAWAFTAWAF
Circumambulation around theCircumambulation around the KA’ABAHKA’ABAH..

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SA’ISA’I
Re- enacting the running between the hills ofRe- enacting the running between the hills of Mount SafaMount Safa andand MarwahMarwah ofof
Prophet AbrahamProphet Abraham’s wife’s wife HagarHagar..

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THE GREAT GATHERINGTHE GREAT GATHERING
The gathering of over 2.5 million pilgrims on the plains of Arafat.

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(Aisha r.a.) asked: “O Messenger of Allah! Is JIHAD incumbent upon
the women?” He replied: “Yes! JIHAD which does not include
fighting (killing) is incumbent upon them : it is the HAJJ and
‘UMRAH”
(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibn Majah and Bukhary)

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THE SPIRITUAL RETURNTHE SPIRITUAL RETURN
On the way back, to pass by Muzdalifah and make spiritual preparation for
the jihad against Satan (the avowed enemy of all the children of Adam).
… Picking pebbles, prayers, supplications, Qur’an reading & other nightly devotions

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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL
AtAt MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and
engages in deep remembrance of God.engages in deep remembrance of God.
“Behold, satan is an enemy unto you: so treat him as an
enemy.”
(Qur’an: Fatir : 35 : 6)

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“O Believers! Surrender yourselves wholly unto God, and
follow not satan’s footsteps, for verily , he is your open foe.”
(Qur’an: Baqarah : 2 : 208)
AtAt MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and
engages in deep remembrance of God.engages in deep remembrance of God.

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AtAt MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,
and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.
… stoning the Jumrah representing ‘satan’ …. and all evil which he represents

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… battle against the enemy of mankind …. Satan , in well-disciplined ranks …

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… living in tents for 2-3 days, engaging in the remembrance and glorification of God.

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… being a soldier representing good against the enemy of mankind …. Satan ,

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… battle against the enemy of mankind …. Satan , in well-disciplined ranks …

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)) LESSONS FROM THE ‘HAJJ’

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OFFERING SACRIFICEOFFERING SACRIFICE

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OFFERING SACRIFICEOFFERING SACRIFICE
"That they (the pilgrims)"That they (the pilgrims) may witness the benefitsmay witness the benefits (provided)(provided)
for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Daysfor them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days
appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (forappointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for
sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones insacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in
want.”want.”
((Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28))

“And thus [it is]: unto every community have We appointed
[sacrifice as] an act of worship, so that they may extol the
name of God (Allah) over the sustenance He gave them from
animals (fit for food) but your God is one God: submit then
your wills to Him (in Islam) and give thou the Good News to
those who humble themselves―…. “
(Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 34)

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““Whosoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and had refrainedWhosoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and had refrained
from lewdness and sins, then he will return to becomefrom lewdness and sins, then he will return to become
sinless like the day his mother gave birth to him”sinless like the day his mother gave birth to him”
((Hadith reported Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported Bukhary and Muslim))

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““AnAn ‘Umrah‘Umrah is an expiation for sins committed between it andis an expiation for sins committed between it and
the next, but an accepted Hajj (the next, but an accepted Hajj (Hajjan mabrurHajjan mabrur) will receive no) will receive no
less reward than Paradise.”less reward than Paradise.”
((Hadith reported Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported Bukhary and Muslim))

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“Whoever among you sees an evil action, and he is able to
change it with his hand, then change it with his hand (by taking
action); if he cannot, (do so) with his tongue then with his
tongue (by speaking out); and if he cannot then with his heart
(by hating it and feeling that it is wrong), and that is the
weakest of faith.”
(Hadith reported by Ibn Majah)

IncreasingIncreasing this Ummah withthis Ummah with
Da’wahDa’wah andand preservingpreserving it withit with IslahIslah
TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“CALL THOU (all mankind] unto thy
Sustainer's path with wisdom and goodly
exhortation, and argue with them in the most
kindly manner”
(Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 125)

““INDEED, there has come unto you [O mankind] a Messenger fromINDEED, there has come unto you [O mankind] a Messenger from
among yourselves:among yourselves: heavily weighs -upon him [the thought] that youheavily weighs -upon him [the thought] that you
might suffer [in the life to come];might suffer [in the life to come]; full of concern for you [is he, and]full of concern for you [is he, and]
full of compassion and mercy towards the believers.”full of compassion and mercy towards the believers.”
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 128))

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“All of my people (UMMATI ) will enter paradise except those who
refuse.” They said : O Messenger of Allah, Who are those who refuse?.
He s.a.a.w. then said: “ Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and
whoever disobey me is one who refuses (to enter it).”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“People are like minerals, the best of them in Jahiliyah
will still be the best amongst them in Islam,
so long as they have proper (profound) understanding (of the DEEN).”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary, Muslim, Darimi and Ahmad)

TADZKIRAHTADZKIRAH
“ Invite them to Islam, and inform them what is enjoined upon
them for, I swear on Allah, if Allah should guide one person
through you, it is better for you than possessing the ‘red camels’
(i.e. the most precious of things to have then).”
(Hadith reported by Abu Dawud)

“And from among you there must be a party who invite people to all
that is good and (AMR) enjoin the doing of all that is right and
(NAHYU) forbid the doing of all that is wrong. It is they who will
attain true success (MUFLIHUUN).”
(Qur’an: Aali’Imran: 3: 104)

PARABLE OF THE PASSENGERS ON A SHIP
A Saying of Prophet Muhammad [p.b.u.h.]
AN-NASEEHAH
Sincere Advice

““And thus have We willed you to be a community of theAnd thus have We willed you to be a community of the
middle way (middle way (UMMATAN WASOTANUMMATAN WASOTAN) [i.e. justly balanced], so) [i.e. justly balanced], so
that [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truththat [with your lives] you might bear witness to the truth
before all mankind (before all mankind (SHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A - ‘ALAN-NAAS) , and the) , and the
Messenger as a witness over you.“Messenger as a witness over you.“
((Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143Qur’an: al- Baqarah: 2:143))

““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought) in His cause as ye ought
toto strivestrive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has
chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you inchosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in
religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is Hereligion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He
Who has named you ‘Who has named you ‘MuslimsMuslims’, both before and in’, both before and in
this (Revelation); that the Messenger (this (Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN))
may be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses formay be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for
mankind! (mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“
((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))

And say: "And say: "Work (righteousness)Work (righteousness): soon will: soon will Allah observe yourAllah observe your
work, and His Messenger and the Believerswork, and His Messenger and the Believers: soon will ye be: soon will ye be
brought back to (Allah) the Knower of what is hidden and what isbrought back to (Allah) the Knower of what is hidden and what is
open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."open: then will He show you the truth of all that ye did."
((Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 10Qur’an: Taubah: 9: 105)5)

““ Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide,Those whom Allah (in His plan) wills to guide,
He opens their breast to ISLAMHe opens their breast to ISLAM; those whom He; those whom He
wills to leave straying, He makes their breastwills to leave straying, He makes their breast
close and constricted, as if they had to climb upclose and constricted, as if they had to climb up
to the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penaltyto the skies: thus doth Allah (heap) the penalty
on those who refuse to believe. "on those who refuse to believe. "
((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 12Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 125)5)

““Is one whose heart Allah has opened toIs one whose heart Allah has opened to ISLAMISLAM,,
so that he has received Enlightenment fromso that he has received Enlightenment from
Allah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? WoeAllah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe
to those whose hearts are hardened againstto those whose hearts are hardened against
celebrating the praises of Allah! they arecelebrating the praises of Allah! they are
manifestly wandering (in error)!”manifestly wandering (in error)!”
((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 22))

““And those who (And those who (JAAHADUJAAHADU) strive in Our (cause),- We) strive in Our (cause),- We
will certainly guide them to our Paths (will certainly guide them to our Paths (SUBUULANASUBUULANA) :) :
For verily Allah is with those who do right.For verily Allah is with those who do right.””
((Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69Qur’an: Ahnkabut: 29: 69))

““The best one amongst youThe best one amongst you is the person whois the person who
makes you remember Allahmakes you remember Allah when you lookwhen you look
upon him; and whenever he speaks it increasesupon him; and whenever he speaks it increases
you your knowledgeyou your knowledge ( ‘ilm( ‘ilm of theof the DeenDeen), and), and
with his deeds (‘with his deeds (‘amalamal) it inspires (motivates)) it inspires (motivates)
you to strive for your Hereafter.”you to strive for your Hereafter.”
((Hadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.aHadith reported by Hakim from Ibnu ‘Umar r.a.).)

““And whenAnd when Allah guides a single person (to Islam),Allah guides a single person (to Islam),
through youthrough you (with your sincere effort), (the reward) for(with your sincere effort), (the reward) for
you is better than (if you are given) the whole worldyou is better than (if you are given) the whole world
and whatever it contains.”and whatever it contains.”
((Hadith of the ProphetHadith of the Prophet ))

““Among theAmong the believers are men who have [always] been truebelievers are men who have [always] been true
to what they have vowed before Allahto what they have vowed before Allah: Of them some have: Of them some have
fulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of themfulfilled their obligations (with their lives), and some of them
are still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changedare still waiting (for its fulfillment) without having changed
[their resolve] in the least.”[their resolve] in the least.”
((Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 23))

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““Our Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after YouOur Lord ! Let not our hearts swerve from the truth after You
have guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Gracehave guided us; and bestow upon us the gift of Thy Grace
(Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).”(Mercy): verily, You are the (true) giver of Gifts (bestowals).”
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 8))

"Our Lord! Grant unto us spouses and offspring who will be the
comfort of our eyes and give us (the grace) to lead the
righteous."
(Qur’an : Furqan : 25 : 74)

“Our Lord! forgive us our sins blot out from us our
iniquities, and take to Thyself our souls in the company
of the righteous.”
(Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran: 3 : 193)

"Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the"Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the
Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire!"Hereafter and save us from the torment of the fire!"
((Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201Qur’an : al-Baqarah: 2 : 201))

““(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations(May) Allah grant His Reward upon Muhammad, salutations
of Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordanceof Allah and Peace be upon him and his family, in accordance
with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”with what he deserves (in Allah’s knowledge & estimation).”
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JAZALLAA-HU ‘AN-NAA MUJAZALLAA-HU ‘AN-NAA MUHHAM-MADANAM-MADAN SWSWOL-LAL-LAAHUOL-LAL-LAAHU
‘‘ALAY-HI WA- AA-LIHI WA-SAL-LA-MA – MAA HU-WA - AH-LUHUALAY-HI WA- AA-LIHI WA-SAL-LA-MA – MAA HU-WA - AH-LUHU

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WA –WA – SWSWAL – LALLAA-HU – ‘A-LAA – SAI-YI-DINAA – MUAL – LALLAA-HU – ‘A-LAA – SAI-YI-DINAA – MUHHAM-MADINAM-MADIN
WA – ‘A-LAA – AA – LI-HI – WA –WA – ‘A-LAA – AA – LI-HI – WA –SWSWOH – BI-HI – WA-SAL - LAMOH – BI-HI – WA-SAL - LAM
‘‘And (may AllAnd (may Allaah send) salutations and prayers upon Muh send) salutations and prayers upon Muhhammadammad
and upon the household and companions of Muand upon the household and companions of Muhhammadammad
(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).

””Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free)Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power! (He is free)
from what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers!from what they ascribe (to Him)! And Peace on the Messengers!
And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”
((Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182Qur’an : Saffat: 37 : 180-182))

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