Tag Archives: Makkah

Israel braces for reaction to proposed law that would allow Jews to pray in the grounds of Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque. Occupied East Jerusalem – Until a few weeks ago, most Israeli and Palestinian pundits dismissed the possibility of a Palestinian uprising in the near future. However, a draft Israeli law …

Source: Muslimmatters.org | By: Shaykh Waleed Basyouni There are so many like myself could not go to Hajj this year, but even when we are physically far away from Makkah, our hearts with the Hujjaj (pilgrims), thinking about what they are doing, praying for them and hoping to be like them soon. …

A white sea of faithful surged from Mina to Arafat as dawn broke on the second day of the five-day event. Waves of men in seamless white robes and veiled women in long dresses joined voices in a crescendo chanting Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik (O God, here I am answering your …

“And proclaim to mankind the Hajj (pilgrimage). They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every deep and distant (wide) mountain highway (to perform Hajj).” [Surah Al-Hajj, 22:27] Hajj is the Journey of a Lifetime. Yet we see so many people, brothers and …

The Kaaba and Al-Masjid Al-Haram enjoy a grand status long before the advent of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the first place on earth dedicated for worshiping Allah. However, the Kaaba was not selected as the Muslims’ Qiblah at the beginning. Rather, Masjid Al Aqsa (Bait Al Maqdis) …

Many of those going for Hajj may find themselves sitting in a tent thinking to themselves, ‘now what do I do’. Some pick themselves up and go around doing things pleasing to Allah – others may not capture the moment due to inexperience. Here is a jot list of beneficial …

Watch the Video Recording of Al-Quran Recitation from the Taraweeh Prayers at Masjid Al-Haram, Makkah, Ramadan 1433(H) (2012). Beautiful & Soothing Recitation by: Shaykh Abdur Rahman Al Sudais Shaykh Saud Al Shuraim Shaykh Mahir Al Muaiqly Shaykh Abdullah Awad Al Juhany Disc 1 of 6: From Surah Al-Fatihah to Surah An-Nisa’ …

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 …

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 …

Khatam-ul Quran Dua by Imam Al-Haramain ‘Abdur-Rahman As-Sudais, 2004. [vimeo=https://vimeo.com/47563022] Khatam-ul Quran Dua by Imam Al-Haramain ‘Abdur-Rahman As-Sudais, 2008, with English Translation. [vimeo=https://vimeo.com/47514923] Khatam-ul Quran Dua by Imam Al-Haramain ‘Abdur-Rahman As-Sudais, 2011. [vimeo=https://vimeo.com/47553279]