Four Month of Exemption, Four Month of Blessing
The Muslims conquered Mecca in 8 A.H. (after the migration of Prophet Mohammad PBUH&HP from Medina to Mecca) and made the city a major part of the Islamic rule. The non-believers, however, continued to live in the city and practice their own rituals. They were…
The Gift
The act of giving and receiving gifts is a common practice on Eid occasions. One of the best gifts that Allah has offered is the Eid Salat. But why is our Eid gift an act of prayer? According to the holy Quran, the aim of…
An Ancient Tradition
Sacrifice is among the signs of Allah`s religion, His worship, and among the rituals of Hajj. The definition of sacrifice is that one offers an animal for and in the name of God the Almighty. This animal may be slaughtered either in the desert of…
The Essence of the Slaughtered Sacrifice
One of the obligatory acts of Hajj is the act of slaughtering (an animal, mainly sheep) in the area of Mina on the Eid of Sacrifice. The slaughtering of an animal by a Muslim pilgrim rejuvenates the memory of the actions of two monotheist and…
The Time of Remembrance
Amir al-Mu’minin (PBUH) used to make a speech after the prayer of the al-Adha festival; he would remember Allah (SWT), praise and thank Him. He would send salutations to the Prophet of Allah (PBUH&HP) and say: “The one who obeys Allah and His Prophet is…
“Distress in the path of worship”
In the context of religion, any act that brings about the satisfaction of Allah (SWT) and causes the nearness of the salve towards Him is known as an act of worship. Are all the acts of worship similar in terms of their value? The acts…
An Ideal Human Being
Knowing the “perfect human” or, as it is said today, the “ideal human being” is a fundamental necessity. The morals of every ideology are based on its view on the perfect or ideal human being. Therefore, if we fail to know Islamic view of the…
Proximity, from Claim to Action
Abu Hamzah narrates from Imam Baqir (PBUH), that Prophet Adam (PBUH) ordered Abel and Kane to make a sacrifice (1). Abel was an animal husbandman, and Kane was a farmer. Abel brought one of his best bulls to the place of sacrifice, and Kane chose…
The Common Ground of the Religions
The world today is a world of differences and conflicts between the humans. Therefore, we should find the universal common grounds, and lessen the tensions by concentrating on them. One of the most important things in common for many of humans is their religion. Today,…
The Genuine Sacrifice
A believer who, due to staying in Arafat and al-Mash’ar, has come to the position of fully getting to know Allah (SWT) and has undermined his carnal desires, will not naturally hesitate to sacrifice whatever exists on his way in order to get close to…
For the Beloved
Ibrahim/Abraham (PBUH) woke up terrified; he knew that dreams of Prophets were true and free from the temptations of Satan. However, he saw the same dream for two other nights (1), which indicated the emphasis on the necessity of this task and its importance. Abraham…
Piety: Spirit of Deed and Reason of Ascent
Islam is made up of certain pillars and concepts, which without these concepts is nothing but a name. Hajj is one of these pillars. It is so important that Allah (SWT) has said, “Pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to Allah, for those who…
Constructive Worship
The journey of Hajj is in fact a great migration; it is a divine journey. Indeed it is a grand opportunity to construct and re-establish one’s morally through its holy war against desire. The rituals done in the pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj, resembles the…
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