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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 […]

The Hajj Rituals: Arafah, Muzdalifah, Jamrat Al-Aqabah, and Adhahi

Hajj is a religious duty but also an experience that engages Muslims from all nations in a sense of submission to the will of Allah (SWT). Through Hajj are essential moments that elevate the spiritual soul, whether it is standing in humble prayer on the plains of Arafah, gathering under the stars in Muzdalifah, throwing […]

Hajj Rituals: Ihram, Tawaf al-Qudum, Sa’i, and Mina

Hajj is a deep journey in which Muslims come closer to Allah. Hajj consists of sacred rituals that begin with Ihram and end with the Farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-wida). This article will outline the most important acts of Hajj, emphasizing Ihram, Tawaf al-Qudum (the circumambulation upon arrival), Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, and the stay […]