8 Hadith on Hajj - A Best Spiritual Journey
HAJJ is among the five pillars of Islam. The literal meaning of "Hajj" is to intend or plan for and according to Shar'ee terminology it means to halt at 'Arafaat (the vast expense near Makkah where major Hajj rite is performed on 9th Zilhij after having adopted "Ehraam" (unstitched cloths) and to perform circumambulation of "Ka'bah" (the House of Allah).
Performance of some rites, ceremonies and worships at various sacred sites in Makkah also come under Hajj. Hajj is Fard once in a lifetime as mentioned in the Ahadith below.
Table of Contents
The Obligation of Hajj
Hadith On Hajj #1
Hadrat 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhuma reported that:
Messenger of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) stated, "'O People! Allah has made Hajj incumbent upon you.'
Hadrat Aqra' ibn Habis stood up and inquired, 'O Messenger of Allah! Is it incumbent each year?'
The Messenger of Allah(SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) said, 'If I say 'yes' then it would be made obligatory and incumbent upon you each year, and if it was to be made incumbent each year you would not be able to fulfill this religious duty. Thus, Hajj is only once in the lifetime and those who exceed this (do more than once) then the (extra) is nafl (optional).'"
From this we understand that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) has full power, control and authority on Shari'ah and Sacred Islamic Laws. If the Messenger of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) desired, he could have made Haj obligatory and incumbent each year.
Hastening to do Hajj
Hadith On Hajj #2
Hadrat 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhuma reported that the Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam said,
"He who intends to perform hajj should hasten to do so."
Hadith On Hajj #3
Hadrat 'Ali Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) said,
"If anyone possesses enough provision and an animal to mount on (or any other conveyance) to take him to the House of Allah and (despite this) does not perform the pilgrimage, there is no difference whether he dies as a Jew or a Christian. This is because Allah the Most Exalted has stated, 'Pilgrimage to the House is a duty men owe to Allah, those who can afford the journey'."
Rewards of doing HAJJ
Hadith On Hajj #4
Hadrat 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam said,
"Make the Hajj and the Umrah follow each other closely, (wear the Ihram for Qiran, in which the intention of Hajj and 'Umrah is done or perform both the Haj and 'Umrah consecutively) for they remove poverty and sins as a furnace removes impurities from iron, gold and silver; and Hajj which is accepted, its reward is Paradise."
Hadith On Hajj #5
Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam said,
"Anyone who went out (of his house) with the intention of performing Hajj, 'Umrah or fighting in the Path of Allah, and then passed away as he was on his way, then Allah the Most Exalted shall forever write for him the reward of a Haji, one who performs 'Umrah and a mujahid."
Hadith On Hajj #6
Hadrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam say,
"Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of Allah and does not utter any obscene speech or do any evil deed, will go back (free of sin) as his mother bore him."
Performing HAJJ on behalf of others
Hadith On Hajj #7
Hadrat Abu Razin al-'Uqayli Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu came to the Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam and asked,
"My father is very old, he cannot perform Haj and Umrah himself; nor can he ride on any conveyance."
He said, "Perform Haj and Umrah on behalf of your father."
Hadith On Hajj #8
Hadrat ibn 'Abbas Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhuma reported that: A man came to the Holy Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) and said,
"My sister vowed to perform the Hajj, but she died (before fulfilling it)."
The Holy Prophet(SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) said, "Would you not have paid her debts if she had any?"
The man said, "Yes."
So, the Holy Prophet(SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam ) said, "So pay Allah's Rights, as He is more entitled that His rights be fulfilled."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries regarding the obligation and rewards of Hajj.
Is Hajj obligatory every year?
No, according to the Hadith narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) clarified that Hajj is only obligatory once in a lifetime for those who are capable. Any additional Hajj performed is considered nafl (optional).
Can I perform Hajj on behalf of someone else?
Yes, known as Hajj Badal. If a person is very old, severely ill, or has passed away without fulfilling their obligatory Hajj, a relative or representative can perform it on their behalf, as permitted by the Prophet (PBUH).
What is the reward for an accepted Hajj?
According to Hadith, an accepted Hajj (Hajj Mabrur) removes poverty and sins, leaving a person as pure as the day they were born, and its ultimate reward is Paradise.
Read ISLAMIC NAME Etiquette Of Naming New Born Babies
Those who want Taweez, Naqash for any problem in life, please send contact by email: sarkarhealing@gmail.com or WHATSAPP
FOR VARIOUS QURANIC TAWEEZ OF SURAH, CLICK HERE- 8 Hadith on Hajj a Best Spiritual Journey
- Is Celebrating Mawlid un Nabi (ﷺ) Permissible? Guide for Believers
- Eid e Milad Wazifa Protection & Jannah | Shaykh Ghouse Gwaliori
- Dreams in Islam are 46th part of prophecy
- Benefits of Zikrullah Ya Raheemu Wazifa
- Darood Tanjeena: Unlocking the Benefits of Darood Sharif
- 2 Coded Dua For CoronaVirus Protection
- Complete Quran Taweez For Everything you need
- 100% Free Powerful Distance Healing Session Online
- Benefits of Dalail Ul Khairat English