Islamic Religion: Fruits of Hajj (3/3)

In former articles, we touched on a number of the lessons and messages taken from Hajj. We a ...

Prophet Muhammad’s Farewell Pilgrimage

Starting from Makkah on the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah, the Prophet at midday, on his she-cam ...

Hajj as a Conference Legislated by Allah

Hajj was and still is the place of security where souls feel at ease in the land of revelati ...

Who Is Obliged to Perform Hajj?

There are five conditions that must be fulfilled as prerequisites for performing Hajj. What ...

The Obligation of Hajj: The Fifth Pillar of Islam

Allah has made an obligation on Muslims to perform Hajj to Makkah. Why is Hajj an obligatory ...

Conversion Story of Mark Shaffer

After two days in Al-Ula, we went to Al-Juf. As soon as we arrived in Al-Juf, Mark asked if ...

Circumcision in Hinduism and Islam: Compared

Circumcision is a minor physiological surgery in which, both Muslims and Jews, usually cut o ...

Do Muslims Worship the Kabah?

The worship in Islam is not directed to Ka`bah itself; rather it is directed to the Lord of ...

Hajj: A Journey without End

Pilgrims must spare no effort in adhering to these criteria and observances in order to rend ...

Merits and Rites of Hajj

Pilgrimage is viewed as a particularly meritorious activity. Pilgrimage serves as a penance ...

The 5 Places of Miqat by E-Da`wah Committee (EDC)

Miqat is a place at a distance outside Makkah, which pilgrims must not cross before they are ...

Is It Okay to Do More Than One Hajj?

The Prophet (peace be upon him) performed one Hajj in his life time. Should that not be an i ...

Are There Any Specific Du`aas the Prophet Made During Hajj?

Hajj is upon us in a few days and a lot of people wonder if there are any specific du`aa’s t ...

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram?

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram? What is the wisdom behind doing this? Is there an ...

How Should I Be Spending These 10 Days Of Dhul-Hijjah?

Why are these 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah important? What are some of the thing I can be doing du ...

A Brief Guide to Hajj By E Da`wah Committee (EDC)

Hajj is a life-time journey; if conducted properly, it will erase all sins of the pilgrim. S ...

What to Do on the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah (EDC Video)

The E-Da`wah Committee is pleased to present this short video on the merits of the first ten ...

The Story of Hajj: Prophet Ibrahim & His Journey to Truth (Part 2)

No sooner had Ibrahim made the declaration that he would never worship the deities which his ...

The Story of Hajj: How Did It Begin? (Part 1)

The origin of Hajj is rooted in the Prophet Ibrahim’s life. That story is very instructive, ...

What Are the Benefits of Hajj?

What Are the Benefits of Hajj? What does it teach about God? How does it affect one’s ...