I read an amazing book about the Hajj you might be interested in it is called One Thousand Roads to Mecca by Michael Wolfe (an American convert to Islam like myself). It is a compilation of different people's stories of their Hajj. Malcolm X's was included...his story was so beautiful i couldn't help crying
2006-09-27 21:55:42
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answered by Anonymous
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Its an experience of a life time I would say. Hajj is performed, if u have noticed that all the pilgrims wear the same coloured clothes that are white. This shows that no matter waht the class, culture, race the people belong, they worship one god and stay along with the others. They all would be happy as the would know that the are performing the hajj, which as a must do for every Muslim in the world. Once should have the courage to go to hajj, because it is performed along with many other people and would be very croweded as well. I haven't performed the hajj, but I have performed the um-rah. Its very hard to describe the feeling, because we all have different-mixed feelings in our selves. I find it strange, that anytime I would enter in the Grand Masjid(The house of Allah), I would have this nervous and scary feeling, the feeling like if you were a little kid and u had done something wrong, it would be very hard to go in front of our parents. Its quiet hard to explain, but hope u get the point.
Cheers~peace
2006-09-27 22:12:09
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answered by Kami 2
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I have been there both of omra and hajj and it is just overwhelming. I know there wil be so many ridiculous, even rude, answers to this question but let me tell you the feeling you have when you are there is just indescribable. I have always wittnessed the rituals at mecca on tv and thought i experienced a bit of the feeling.
When you are there, there is nothing on your mind but Allah; love, peace, serenity, hope, belief, confidence, comfort. You care about nothing in the world and you just cry out of all the flow of feelings inside you.
I feel sorry for everyone who has not experienced the feeling and pray for those who want to go one day and pity all the 'cute ones' who will mock and ridicule.
May Allah bless us all.
2006-09-27 21:54:14
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answered by daliaadel 5
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I have and felt emotionally drawn to the whole event. The spirit and union of MILLIONS and MILLIONS of Muslim from all over the world united and praising the one God. Chanting in unity and walking in two pieces of white fabric which strips them off any title, designation, or income status... eveyone is equal there.
It is honestly beautiful, just beautiful....
2006-09-27 21:55:39
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answered by LeScorned 3
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As far as I know it's forbidden for non-Muslims to go there... I gues it camn be like other mass events, like a huge concert or a big protest.
2006-09-27 23:31:12
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answered by Anonymous
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Every year more than two million Muslims, from 70 different countries, travel to Makkah and Medina with the purpose of undertaking the great obligation of Hajj. It is an exemplary example of equality and unity when the pilgrims gather together for Hajj.
Muslims who belong to different nations, cultures, social and economical status are all dressed in two pieces of unsown cloth. All perform the same rites. There is no difference of rich and poor, all stand in front of their Lord in submission and humility.
The Purpose of Hajj:
Allah says: “And (remember) when We showed Ibraheem u the site of the House (saying): 'Associate not anything with Me, and sanctify My House for those who circumambulate it, and those who stand up (for prayer), and those who bow and make prostration (in prayer).” [Soorah al-Hajj (22): 26-27]
This verse signifies the purpose of Hajj, it being, the worship of Allah. Allah, the Exalted ordered Ibraheem (alaihis-salaam) to build the Kaa'ba and call people to circumambulate it, and stand up (for prayer), bow down and make prostration (in prayer) to Allah (alone).
Therefore, one who performs Hajj is required to sincerely worship Allah and associate none as partners with Him; seek His help, forgiveness and Taqwa.
“The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said:
“Islam is built upon five (pillars): testifying that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) is the Messenger of Allah, establishing regular prayer, paying Zakaat, Hajj and fasting Ramadan.”
Benefits of Hajj:
Allah said (to Ibraheem alaihis-salaam):
“And proclaim to mankind the Hajj….that they may witness things that are of benefit to them….” [Soorah al-Hajj (22): 28]
Hajj has both, worldly benefits and benefits of the Hereafter.
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Worldly benefits include trade, business and other commercial benefits,
since Allah says:
“There is not sin on you if you seek the Bounty of your Lord (during the pilgrimage by trading, etc.).” [Soorah Baqarah (2): 198]
The benefit of the Hereafter, which every sincere Muslim yearns for, are forgiveness of sins and a guaranteed place in Paradise. In other words, Hajj is a purification of the soul from sins and a means to gain the Mercy of Allah.
The benefits of Hajj are conditional and the conditions are:
1. abandoning sins and
2. performing the Hajj according to the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger,
Allah's msessenger(sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said:
“Take from me your rites of pilgrimage.” [Saheeh Muslim]
Also, he (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said:
“He who makes Hajj for Allah and does not indulge in sex or obscene speech or commit acts of disobedience will return (from it) as pure as the day on which his mother bore him.” [Saheeh al-Bukharee and Saheeh Muslim]
Pre-conditions of Hajj:
Certain conditions have to be fulfilled before Hajj becomes compulsory upon an individual. These can be enumerated as follows:
(a) Islam, (b) soundness of mind, (c) puberty and (d) capability
Hajj is not meant to be a hardship. It is a great act of worship which people must do their best to perform but only if it is feasible for them.
Allah says:
“Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses." [Soorah Imran (3): 97]
2006-09-27 22:32:44
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answered by aboosait 4
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Have a feeling that I need to go there Inshallah one day
2006-09-27 22:30:05
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answered by Suomi 4
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I have never been to Mecca but I hear it's a good bingo club.
2006-09-27 21:49:19
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answered by ? 5
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i petty them when i saw them dancing around a black rock...
2006-09-27 21:47:00
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answered by happy_84 k 4
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