The Journey Towards God

The Reality of Hajj God at the level of the unseen, then Hajj represents the worship of God at the level of profound realization. When a pilgrim stands before the Ka‘bah, they feel as though they are standing directly before the Lord of the Ka‘bah. The circumambulation of the Ka‘bah symbolizes the reality that the believer, having found their Lord, circles Him in a state of thrilling devotion. When the pilgrim clings to the Multazam and prays, it feels as though they have grasped the hem of their Master, to whom they desperately cling, eager to pour out all their supplications. This unique characteristic of Hajj is due to the fact that its rituals are performed at a place where divine manifestations descend, a place chosen by God to be the centre of the religious practices of Prophet Ibrahim, the great proponent of a God-worshipping life. This is where the history of Islam, as established by Prophet Ibrahim, is inscribed. The surrounding area bears traces of the exemplary divine revolution that occurred fourteen centuries ago under the guidance of the Seal of the Prophets, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Such traditions and characteristics have bestowed extraordinary historical and spiritual significance upon the Sanctuary. This is why anyone who goes there cannot remain unaffected. A person returning from Hajj is like someone drenched in dust, who has washed in a clean river. Hajj is of unique importance among Islamic acts of worship. In one Hadith, it is referred to as the most superior act of worship. However, the special significance