PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage ~ 28 ~ trading. When you press on from ‘Arafat, remember God as you approach the Sacred Monument. Remember Him who gave you guidance when you were in error. Then press on from where the pilgrims go out, and implore the forgiveness of God. He is forgiving and merciful. And when you have fulfilled your holy rites, remember God as you remember your fathers or yet more devoutly. There are some who say: “Lord, give us abundance in this world.” These shall have no share in the world to come. But there are others who say: “Lord, give us what is good both in this world and in the next, and save us from the doom of Hell.” These shall have a share of the reward. Swift is the reckoning of God. Remember God during the appointed days. He that departs on the second day incurs no sin, nor does he who stays longer, if he truly fears God. Have fear of God, then, and know that you shall be gathered before Him (2:196:203).