Hajj as a Living Act

Hajj: Reminder of the Abrahamic Spirit to the Ummah and took their pledge to uphold them. Toward the end of the sermon, he said: “Let those who are present convey it to those who are absent, for it may be that a recipient of knowledge will retain it better than the one who heard it directly. And you will be asked about me, so what will you say?” The people replied, “We bear witness that you have conveyed the message, fulfilled the trust, and given sincere advice.” The Prophet then raised his index finger towards the sky and pointed it toward the people, saying: “O God, bear witness. O God, bear witness.” (Sahih Ibn Hibban, Hadith No. 1457; Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1218) Two months later, the Prophet Muhammad passed away. By this time, Islam had spread across the Arabian Peninsula. After his demise, his Companions embarked on a mission beyond Arabia, dedicating themselves to spreading God’s message and making humanity aware of His plan of creation. They devoted their lives, wealth, and efforts to this mission. As a result, within fifty years of the Prophet’s passing, Islam had reached and influenced a significant portion of the known world. Today, Hajj is still performed regularly, and the Imam of Hajj addresses a congregation much larger than that of Hajjat al-Wada, delivering sermons that echo the teachings of the Prophet. Yet, these sermons often fail to produce meaningful results. Why is there such a stark difference? The answer lies in the fact that Hajj, which was once a