Haj Today

Fulfilling the Fareedhah [incumbent duty] of Haj of the Baitullahil Haraam is a means of diverse barakaat for a Muslim. It is the medium of amazing bounties.

Despite previous hardships not existing, and much ease now, nevertheless the  journey is long, a huge sum is spent, most people are afforded this opportunity only once in a lifetime, and even now there are difficulties encountered.

In this scenario, it is absolutely necessary for Muslims to fulfil this Fareedhah with utmost care. They should be fully acquainted with the Masaail of Haj. Hence, we find brief and large books on the Masaail and Ahkaam of Haj published in all languages so that the Haj is discharged correctly according to the Law of the Shariah.

But it must be regrettably said that that this enormous crowd that converges from every corner of the country (in fact, from every corner of the world) is in most cases unacquainted with this Fardh obligation.

The consequence of this negligence is that not only do they commit wrongs and prohibited acts of the Ihraam, they also do not care at all about abstaining from sins. They are complacent with regard to Salaat; the males neglect Jamaat Salaat, whereas one Fardh Salaat is much more important than Haj.

If a single Salaat is made Qadha without any Shar’i reason, then there is little chance of such a Haj being accepted.

During the journey, especially after putting on the Ihraam, instead of reciting the Talbiyah and engaging in Zikrullah, gheebat is commonly indulged in, they engage in rubbish talk; neither do they keep their tongues in check nor their eyes nor their hands.

In fact, it has been observed on many occasions that that they are sitting in Masjidul Haraam waiting for Salaat but engaging in banter and backbiting. Whereas when arriving at this outstanding stage of one’s life one should be engrossed in Ibaadat all the time. One should become thoroughly cleansed from sins and return home like being born that day and coming into the world afresh.

Some people transcend the limits of Aadaab and Mustahabbaat, yet they are complacent in the Fardh and Waajib acts.

Observing the attitude of most Hujjaaj in these times one is left with the impression that they have gathered for some worldly festival or show [Na’uthu Billah]!

(Mukammal Wa Mudallal Masaail-e-Haj Baraae Khawaateen)