Delve Deep: The Goals of Hajj

8. Hajj and the Hereafter 4 MIN READ “And remember Allah on the appointed days. Whoever departs swiftly in two days is not sinful, neither are those who stay behind (till the third), so long as they are mindful (of Allah). And be mindful of Allah, and know that you will be gathered before Him”…

7. Hajj and the Ummah 6 MIN READ “The believers, both men and women, are allies of one another…” (9:71). The ummah is a powerful and unifying force. Allah ﷻ places great importance on unity and loyalty among believers. This unity must go beyond geography, ethnicity, skin colour, and even personal friendships. It should be…

5. Hajj and Duʿa 5 MIN READ The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “The warrior in the path of Allah, the pilgrim, and the person performing ʿumrah are the guests of Allah. He invited them so they responded to Him; they asked Him, so He gave them” (Nasā’ī). You have been invited by Allah as…

4. Hajj and Dhikr 4 MIN READ Dhikr is the essence of ḥajj. At each stage of the journey, Allah ﷻ commands dhikr: ʿArafah, al-Mashʿar al-Ḥarām (Muzdalifah), the sacrifice, and the Days of Tashrīq. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Ṭawāf around the Kaʿbah, walking between Ṣafā and Marwah, and the stoning of the Jamarāt were only…

3. Hajj and Following the Footsteps of Ibrahim (ʿalayhis-salam) 12 MIN READ One of the main purposes of ḥajj is to renew your connection with the leader and founder of the Abrahamic monotheistic path: Ibrāhīm, the close friend (khalīl) of Allah. It is to be inspired by his spirit, preserve his legacy, and align your…

2. Hajj and ʿUbudiyyah 5 MIN READ There is a secret which enables you to race ahead in your journey to Allah. It is ʿubūdiyyah: servitude. ʿUbūdiyyah is a state of the heart, which manifests itself in external acts of worship. The goal of all physical acts of worship is to attain the state of…

1. Hajj: Tawhid and Ikhlas 5 MIN READ To truly benefit from your journey, it’s important to understand the deeper goals of ḥajj. This series of articles focuses on those core objectives. While the previous articles explored the wisdoms behind each step of the journey, these help you see the bigger picture, linking each act…