WORD OF GOD — From The Scriptures

Allahuma Labbaik, Here I am O God, Here I am. Arafat, Plain about 9 kms east of Makkah. It is a major focal point for Haj. On 9th Dhul Hijjah (12th month of the lunar calendar) all pilgrims must present themselves here for the main rite called "the standing". Dawah, Calling people towards God. Dua, Supplication. Eid-ul-Azha, The feast of the sacrifi ce. The third day of the Haj which is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a great festival. Hadith, Sayings and deeds of the Prophet of Islam. Hagar (Hajira), Name of the wife of Prophet Abraham. Haj Lit., 'to set out for a place'. Pilgrimage to Makkah, which is one of the fi ve pillars of Islam. Haji, A person who perfoms Haj. Hijrah, migration or the journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Medina. It marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. Ihram Lit., 'Prohibiting'. Pilgrim's robe. Jamarath, The three stone pillars in Mina where the pilgrims throw small pebbles, this being a rite of Haj. Jurham, The name of an Arab tribe. Kabah, the sacred house of God built originally by prophets, Abraham and Ismael. Madinatul Nabi, City of the Prophet. Sabr, Patience. Safa and Marwah, Two small hills in Makkah near the Kabah between which pilgrims go back and forth seven times to re-enact Hagar's search for water for her baby, Ismael. Sahih Bukhari, Most authentic Hadith collection by Muhammad bin Ismail AlBukhari (810-870). Salath, Five obligatory prayers performed daily. Tawaaf, A rite of Haj which is performed by going around the Kabah seven times in an anti-clockwise direction, having the Kabah on the left-hand side. Tazkiyah, Purifi cation of the soul. Glossary NOTICE Subscribers are requested to inform us about non-receipt of their copies, latest by 18th of the month providing their full name and address. SMS 8050202626 email: thecentreforpeace@gmail.com A fresh copy will be promptly despatched. Kindly do not call for this purpose.