English book · UNDERSTANDING ISLAM

What Not To Do During Hajj

English book, p. 124

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Hajj rituals. Here is the Kaaba, which has been regarded as sacred for thousands of years. It is also where the stories of the sacrifices of the Prophets were recorded. This is where we find reminders of God’s blessings on His faithful servants. It is also the land where the lives of God’s last Messenger and his Companions left their marks. These historical connections give Hajj sites a unique sense of importance and reverence. When someone steps into this atmosphere, a deep spiritual history awakens in their mind. Naturally, their faith grows stronger. They become more serious and focused in obeying God’s commands. Because of its special significance, God chose this place so that symbolic training for Islamic life can occur here, and then the individual returns to their usual environment to lead a more God-centered life. During the days of Hajj, while performing special rituals, there are three important things that are forbidden for the pilgrim: 1. Do not hurt anyone with your words. 2. Do not kill or harm any animal. 3. Avoid things related to comfort and decoration, like cutting nails, combing hair, wearing stitched clothes, applying perfume, marital relations, etc. When people live together, the thing that causes the most trouble is the tongue. One person often hurts another with his words. During Hajj, as so many people are together at

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