Mount Arafat: The Story Behind the Name
At the heart of the Hajj journey stands Mount Arafat, a sacred place where faith and forgiveness meet. Just twenty kilometers east of Makkah, the mountain rises nearly seventy meters high, surrounded by a vast plain that bears the same name, Arafat. Each year, it becomes the setting for one of the most powerful scenes […]
What Should I Do After Returning from Hajj?
Completing the holy pilgrimage of Hajj is undoubtedly one of the most monumental spiritual accomplishments of a lifetime. Yet the journey of faith continues during life after Hajj, filled with many blessings and obligations. After completing the rituals and returning home, many pilgrims ponder, “What should I do after returning from Hajj?” This article will […]
The Hajj Rituals: Shaving, Tawaf Al-Ifada, Pelting Jamarat, and Tawaf Al-Wadaa
Hajj is a significant spiritual journey that millions of Muslims make each year seeking closeness to Allah (SWT) and purity of the soul. After Arafah Day, the most important day of Hajj, pilgrims will perform a sequence of rituals that have rich religious significance and representations. In this article, we explore four critical rituals of […]
How Technology Has Positively Transformed the Hajj Experience
Hajj is one of the greatest religious rituals performed by Muslims…