THE WORD OF GOD

in modern terms. Hajj is a transformative journey that aims to decondition every individual, allowing them to reconnect with their inner nature. Essentially, the person who was previously bound by external conditioning becomes aligned with their true nature through the experience of Hajj. However, this benefit of Hajj is attained by those who perform the pilgrimage with the right intention and spiritual mindset. For those who merely go through the outward rituals of Hajj without any spirit, it remains just an outing lacking any deeper significance. o The Quran forbids extravagance, which is spending without real need (7:31). The Prophet of Islam said, "Indeed, extravagance is to eat everything you desire." (Sunan lbn Majah, Hadith no. 3352) It is man's legitimate right to spend on real needs. One should not spend out of desire and pleasure. God gives someone surplus wealth, not for spending it only on himself. Wealth is God's trust, and he should spend it only on the things God has ordained for him. Extravagant lifestyle is an indication that a person has not fulfilled God's trust.