The Supreme Act of Worship

The Reality of Hajj significance of standing in the plain of Arafat. During Hajj, the plain of Arafat presents a scene reminiscent of the Day of Judgment. On a specific day, the believers are seen arriving from all directions in caravans. It is a truly remarkable sight. Everyone is dressed in the same simple attire (Ihram). Each person has shed their distinguishing features. The same phrase is on everyone’s lips: “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk” (Here I am, O Allah, here I am; Here I am, O Allah, here I am). Observers are reminded of the Quranic verse: “The trumpet will be blown and, at once, they will rise up from their graves, and hasten to their Lord.” (Quran 36:51) That is when the trumpet is blown, everyone will suddenly emerge from their graves and start moving towards their Lord. The presence in Arafat serves as a reminder of standing before God on the Day of Judgment. It is a chance for one to mentally and spiritually prepare themselves for what will physically occur in the future. In reality, Hajj holds the highest position among all acts of worship, just as the Ka‘bah occupies a central place among all mosques.