Hajj is a special journey requiring a lot of preparation.
When taking n this journey, the journey itself is very powerful
• Places to visit
• Things you need to see
• And ultimately there it is something you need to feel.
This is a hajj that helps people change their lives, it’s a powerful experience. All the sacrifice and energy and money put into it makes it special.
Arrival begs the need for adjustment in relation to times and jetlag and culture and weather etc.
Remember – Madinah purifies a person of sin (just as a fire purifies gold). Sacrifice in the act of worship motivates change.
Hajj is a pure favor of Allah upon a person. When a person goes for Hajj they’re indebted to Allah. The one who completes the Hajj returns home as a new born baby – completely free of sins.
A spiritual evolution as everyone is making dua for all the believers. People are looking for reward everywhere even by giving out water.
Before maghrib – Monday and Thursday everyone begs the pilgrims to eat with them. Everyone looking to perform for good deeds.
An important point to note is that one’s day in the holy lands revolves around Salaah.
The actions of the first days after returning from Hajj dictates whether the Hajj has been accepted.
Hajj Mabroor –
That hajj which changes your life from what it was to what is better, losing desire for this world and seeking that which only brings you closer to Allah.
REAL CHALLENGE:
Maintain the hajj and the good deeds.
Some tips to maintain the Hajj:
1. “The one who leaves Arafah should not doubt his forgiveness…”. Maintain the clean slate of not having no sins. Continue with your good deeds.
2. Increase at least one form of Ibadah.
3. Always remember repentance. And dua.
4. Make a change for good after hajj that you can maintain. “The most beloved deed to Allah is the one that is consistent…”; “The winter is the season of the worshipper because the nights are long for Tahajjud and the days are short for fasting”.
5. Always beg and make dua to Allah for you to return for Hajj. It will energize you and re-motivate you.