Linguistic and Shar'ii
Meaning:
The terms Hajj or Hijj
linguistically refers to making an intention to visit a particular place and to
then travel to that place. The Shar'ii meaning of Hajj however, refers to the
act of making an intention to visit the Ka'bah in order to honor and glorify
it, and to perform certain specified and legislated acts while visiting the
Ka'bah. (summarized from Fathur Rabbani, Fathul Bari etc.)
Virtues and Reward:
Allah ta'aala says in
the Qur'an:
Indeed, the first House [of worship]
established for mankind was that at Makkah - blessed and a guidance for the
worlds.In it are clear signs [such as] the standing place of Abraham. And
whoever enters it shall be safe. And [due] to Allah from the people is a
pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But
whoever disbelieves - then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds. (3:
96-97)
There are several
ahadith from the Prophet Muhammad (saws) on the virtues and rewards of
performing Hajj. A few selected ahadith on the topic are presented below:
1. The Prophet (saws) was
asked: ‘Which is the most excellent deed’. He replied: ‘Faith in Allah and His Prophet
(saws)’. He was then asked:’ And then which deed?’ He replied: ‘Hajj Mabroor’.
There are several
explanations for the term Hajj Mabroor, some of which are listed
below:
·
A Hajj during which no sin was committed
·
An accepted Hajj
·
A Hajj which contains no Riya, desire for fame/praise, lustful
acts, obscenity, fighting or argumentation
·
A Hajj after which a person returns better than he was before
performing the Hajj and does not try to knowingly and intentionally commit sins
·
Hasan al Basri (rah) says that it refers to a Hajj after which a
person turns away from the world and focusses his attention in seeking the
Hereafter
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