Tag Archives: Makkah
Malcolm X’s Letter from Makkah
The following is Malcolm X’s (al-Hajj, Malik al-Shabazz) letter to his assistants in Harlem during his pilgrimage to Makkah in April of 1964:
Never have I witnessed such sincere hospitality and overwhelming spirit of true brotherhood as is practiced by people of all colors and races here in this ancient holy land, the home of Abraham, Muhammad and all the other Prophets of the holy scriptures. For the past week, I have been utterly speechless and spellbound by the graciousness I see displayed all around me by people of all colors.
I have been blessed to visit the holy city of Makkah; I have made my seven circuits around the Ka'aba, led by a young Mutawwaf Read more ...
Are You Like Her?
Source : SuhaibWebb | By Maryam Amirebrahimi
As I stood amongst millions of pilgrims from across the globe, I noticed a girl walk up to two elderly women sitting in front of Masjid al-Haraam.
After greeting them both, I noticed her asking if the women may be interested in a bag. One of the two women accepted it eagerly, excitedly pulling out one item after another. “A toothbrush!” she exclaimed with such delight. I realized these women might be amongst the very poor who traveled to Makkah with nothing more than the clothes on their backs.
As I watched the young girl and the two women, I saw the elderly woman pull out a small box with the widest Read more ...
Islam’s Message vs Makkan Tribal Politics
The Arab world was a tribal world where tribal customs and affiliations held sway. Most behavior was governed by tribal conflicts and competition between tribes for dominance and leadership.
When Allah chose His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to carry His Message, he was one of the most distinguished and noble men in his society. His father came from the house of `Abd al-Manaf and his mother from the noble house of Zuhrah. He was from the most noble lineages of the most noble clan – Banu Hashim – of the tribe of Quraysh. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was also known for his noble manners and exemplary character. He remained aloof from the shortcomings Read more ...
Ramadan : Khatam-ul Quran Dua by Sheikh Sudais
Khatam-ul Quran Dua by Imam Al-Haramain ‘Abdur-Rahman As-Sudais, 2004.
Khatam-ul Quran Dua by Imam Al-Haramain ‘Abdur-Rahman As-Sudais, 2008, with English Translation.
Khatam-ul Quran Dua by Imam Al-Haramain ‘Abdur-Rahman As-Sudais, 2011.
Google brings Ramadan traditions online
Google’s bringing tradition and technology closer together by putting a digital spin on the holy month of Ramadan.
As explained in a blog post by Maha Abouelenein — Google’s head of communications for the Middle East and North Africa — the search engine giant will have a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing Islamic prayers live from Makkah, a new YouTube channel which will offer 50 “premium Ramadan shows” on the same day that they air, and Google+ Hangouts which will begin after sundown.
The Google+ Hangouts will coincide with the traditional evening break-the-fast meals (called the “Iftar”) and involve celebrity chefs who will Read more ...
Picture Perfect : Hajj Journey
People from different nationalities all in one place... performing the same things that God asked us to do... all together.. in unity. They travel in the same direction, come across similar experiences and feel the same way. This journey binds them in unity and brotherhood which are the cornerstones of Islam.
Muslims wherever on the world they are will recognize each other as brothers. Read more ...
Picture Perfect : Prophet’s Mosque
While Makkah is cardinally about the Kaaba, its pre-Islamic story, and early Islamic history; the Prophet’s (?allallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Madinah is where the religion took its final shape, where the Islamic state was formed, where Islamic law took a more dominant role, and where numerous battles were planned and fought. Madinah is replete with history of the nascent Islamic polity; it is an altogether different experience from Makkah – tranquil, and cooler in climate.
Surely the Prophet’s mosque is the most beautiful and most aesthetically complete in the world: hundreds of magnificent Cordoban arches of subtly different designs and colors Read more ...
Hajj : The Fifth Pillar of Islam
...Everybody performs the tawaf, moving in one circular motion around one pivotal point, synonymous with the regulation and orderliness of the universe...
The deen of Islam is great which is apparent as it comes from the One who is Great; and it is from His attribute of Greatness that He is Kind and Merciful. Allah the Most High has made it easy for us to obey Him and has made it easily accessible to us and facilitated our performance of it. He has legislated actions of worship in a way that would inspire within us a desire to perform them while hastening to do so.
Believing in Allah is the first pillar of Islam and epitomises all of the pillars Read more ...
And proclaim to mankind the Hajj..
Allah says:
It was said to Ibrahim: “And proclaim to mankind the Hajj. They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every deep and distant mountain highway (to perform Hajj)” [Surah Al Hajj 22:27]
This verse above is brought to life by a plethora of accounts spanning one and a half millennia. It seems particularly salient given that right up until the first third of the twentieth century, people of all colors, languages and lands were traveling (at least in the last leg of their journeys) on ‘camel’ and on ‘foot’ to the holy sanctuary.
Around 4,000 years ago Ibrahim ibn Azar, thought to be from the ancient Read more ...
Hajj : Trusting in the Promise of Allah
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is reported to have said that the one who performs Hajj and does not commit any obscenity and wrongdoing will come out as the day he or she was born – pure and free from sins.
The Hajj season is upon us once again with millions of pilgrims preparing to don their ihraam and travel to the holy cities in search of Allah’s mercy and forgiveness, striving to turn over a new leaf in their lives and come closer to their Creator. In preparation for this journey, pilgrims will have spent many hours hunting for the best value Hajj packages by speaking to friends and family, checking references, and comparing Read more ...
Visit Today : 130
Total Visit : 23558
Total Hits : 52203
Who's Online : 0