The Spirit of Hajj

Hajj: Reminder of the Abrahamic Spirit scale. In this way, the divine way of thinking can once again become the dominant worldview, just as it was in the past. This objective, referred to in the Quran as establishing the faith (izhar-ud-deen) and exalting God’s word (i’la-ukalimatullah), is deeply embedded in the essence of Hajj. Undoubtedly, the key to achieving this lies in reviving the spirit of Prophet Ibrahim through the institution of Hajj. A Necessary Condition To transform the institution of Hajj into a global platform for the dissemination of the peaceful message of Islam, one essential condition must be met: Hajj must remain entirely free from political influence. I performed Hajj in September 1982. One day, while I was inside al-Masjid al-Haram, a group of individuals from a particular country began chanting slogans in praise of their national leader. Their chants attracted a crowd of pilgrims, sparking heated debates and arguments that continued for a long time. The spiritual environment of the Ka‘bah, meant for worship and remembrance of God, was sadly turned into a scene of political discord due to this thoughtless act. A similar incident occurred in Madinah. While staying at a hotel, a group of young men came to my room carrying pamphlets printed in English and Arabic. These pamphlets contained negative propaganda against the ruler of a specific Muslim country. When they handed them to me, I remarked, “You are wasting your valuable time and