The Fifth Pillar

Abdal Hakim Murad explores the courtesies (adab) of the hajj, as well as its ethical and political consequenceis of the Hajj and it's connection to the miracle of the sira.

Adeyinka Mendes encourages us to reclaim Hajj as a quest, connecting us with our ancestors, and the best of guides, Prophet Muhammad (saaws)/

Najah Nadi reflects on the hadith of the prophetic hajj which references the eigth day of Dhul Hijjah, the day to contemplate before Arafah.

Samir Mahmoud talks about the relationship of our heart to the Ka'aba.

Abdal Hakim Murad welcomes the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah with a reflection on the symbolism of pilgrimages: from Football to Glastonbury and of course the Hajj

Abdal Hakim Murad talks about the impact of the Makkan sanctuary on the operas of German composer, Wilhelm Richard Wagner - not the music but the story and meanings of the operas.

Mariam Sheibani reflects on how the movements of Hajar (as) that we imitate during the hajj demonstrate an outward struggle and an innward reliance on God.

Yasser Qureshy walks us through the significance of the rites of Hajj for us to understand the culimination of the pilgrimage as a celebration of our obedience to Allah.

Abdul-Rehman Malik speaks with Malik Badri about his meeting with Malcolm X in Sudan before his Hajj journey.

Bilal Ware explores examines the life of Mansa Musa in context of Hajj traditions in West Africa.