Hajj

🔊 The Global “Allahu Akbar” Reprogramming

The genius of Islam is that it gives us spiritual seasons to remind us of our purpose in life: Ramadan forces us to slow down. The five daily prayers create mandatory pauses. And these ten days of Dhul-Hijjah? They’re asking us to step off the hamster wheel and witness the sacredness of these days and the year’s greatest event: The Hajj.

The Link Between Discomfort and Spirituality During Hajj

Your Plan for Dhul Hijja: A Guide to Invest the Best 10 Days of The Year

[Hajj Season Inspiration – Part 1] 4 Ways You Can Sacrifice for More Spiritual Productivity

Hajj is a very special time for us; the amount of reward available is immense, and it is truly an opportunity to seek forgiveness and become closer to Allah . But what practical ways are there of doing this? The best way to find out is to look at the life of Prophet Ibrahim .

[Missing Makkah – Part 2] A Personal Plan for Dhul Hijjah

In Part 1 of this series, we spoke about how former Hujjaj feel during this time of the year and what they do to bring those special memories back into their lives. In Part 2, we look at some of the many actions Muslims can do to bring the feeling of Hajj into their homes,

How to Be Productive in the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

[Missing Makkah – Part 1]: Special Advice for Former Hujjaj This Season

Every former Hajji has their own unique story. Tales of the days they were blessed to spend on this sacred journey, so beloved that even the struggles and discomfort they faced are not enough to discourage them from wanting to return. At this time of year, that yearning grows stronger. So, what can they do

​It’s Hajj Time: You Need to Talk

Wrapped in two white hand towels, totally convinced he’s performing Hajj like the rest of us, the cutest, most adorable little boy on earth recited the ‘Fatiha’ out loud during the silent prayer of ‘asr. He was so tiny; I wouldn’t have seen him if he wasn’t standing right in front of me, leaving a

Four Things to Do on the Blessed 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

Allah the Most High & Exalted says: “By the Dawn; By the ten nights” [Surah Al-Fajr:1-2] This oath substantiates the greatness and sacredness of these ten nights in the eyes of Allah. This is an extraordinary oath; it is very reliable and significant and the wise men can understand that by this oath, Allah too