English book · The Spirit of Hajj

A Necessary Condition

English book, p. 88

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

misusing these sacred days of Hajj.” Despite my advice, they argued with me, eventually leaving in frustration. In recent times, such tendencies have become increasingly common. Certain organizations and governments view Hajj primarily as an opportunity to exploit the presence of Muslims from around the world for their narrow political agendas. This approach is entirely wrong and runs counter to the fundamental objectives of Hajj. Pilgrims gathering for Hajj should be seen solely as individuals fulfilling a divine obligation. The correct way to utilize this global assembly is to instil in pilgrims the spirit of Prophet Ibrahim, fostering an awareness of God’s creation plan. This way, they can return to their respective regions as ambassadors of God’s religion, rather than as participants in divisive propaganda against one another. Hajj is an extraordinary force that can be harnessed effectively to spread the teachings of Islam on a global scale. However, this requires one critical condition: Hajj must not be turned into a platform for internal disputes or political agendas.

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