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REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE REFLECTION ON THE MESSAGE OF THE QUR’ANOF THE QUR’AN

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

IN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMSIN-HOUSE TALK FOR ADULT & NEW MUSLIMS““MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.MABUHAY CLUB” – DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE.

BY: BY: USTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAIL

SINGAPURASINGAPURA

14th AUGUST 2016 (SUNDAY)14th AUGUST 2016 (SUNDAY)3.00 PM @ THE GALAXY3.00 PM @ THE GALAXYMuslim Converts Assn. SporeMuslim Converts Assn. SporeGEYLANG, CHANGI ROADGEYLANG, CHANGI ROAD

All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)

Surah 2:Surah 2:AL-BAQARAHAL-BAQARAHVerse 186Verse 186

Surah 22: Surah 22: AL-HAJJAL-HAJJVerse 78Verse 78

"THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE "THE BEST AMONGST YOU IS ONE WHO LEARNS WHO LEARNS THE QUR'AN THE QUR'AN AND AND

WHO TEACHES IT"-WHO TEACHES IT"-

((HADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARYHADITH REPORTED BY BUKHARY))




"Whoever "Whoever recites a letter recites a letter from the Book of Allah from the Book of Allah

((AL-QUR’ANAL-QUR’AN), he will be credited with a good ), he will be credited with a good

deed, and deed, and a good deed gets a ten-fold rewarda good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I . I

do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but Alif Alif

is a letter, is a letter, LamLam is a letter and is a letter and MimMim is a letter.“ is a letter.“

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):

[1] To bear witness that there is no god except [1] To bear witness that there is no god except

Allah, and that Muhammad is the Allah, and that Muhammad is the

Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;

[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)

Swolah;Swolah;

[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);

[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the

House) for those who has the means to House) for those who has the means to

(do) it; (do) it;

[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.


Islam is built upon Five (pillars):Islam is built upon Five (pillars):

[1] To bear witness that there is no god except [1] To bear witness that there is no god except

Allah, and that Muhammad is the Allah, and that Muhammad is the

Messenger of Allah;Messenger of Allah;

[2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory) [2] And to establish the (Daily obligatory)

Swolah;Swolah;

[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);[3] And pay out the Zakah (tax on wealth);

[4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the [4] And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the

House) for those who has the means to House) for those who has the means to

(do) it; (do) it;

[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.[5] And to Fast (daily) in Ramadhan.




”Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind

was that at Makkah - blessed and a guidance for the worlds. In

it are clear signs [such as] the standing place of Abraham. And

whoever enters it shall be safe. And [due] to Allah from the

people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to

find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves - then indeed,

Allah is free from need of the worlds.”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 96-97)


One of the pillar of Islam is “One of the pillar of Islam is “To perform pilgrimage to the House for To perform pilgrimage to the House for

those who are ablethose who are able”.”.

All the All the ARKAAN AL-ISLAM ARKAAN AL-ISLAM – pillars of Islam - are meant to guide and – pillars of Islam - are meant to guide and

mould our lives of “mould our lives of “total submission and obediencetotal submission and obedience” (” (ISLAMISLAM) and not ) and not

mere rituals, but a life-program of devotions which at the same time mere rituals, but a life-program of devotions which at the same time

meant to instil and increase our conviction upon our meant to instil and increase our conviction upon our beliefbelief ( (IIMANIIMAN); as ); as

well as shape and discipline our personality with well as shape and discipline our personality with noble disposition noble disposition

((AKHLAQ-AL-KAREEMAAKHLAQ-AL-KAREEMA). ).

So, allow me to reflect upon a few lessons which I have learnt from the So, allow me to reflect upon a few lessons which I have learnt from the

rites of rites of HAJJHAJJ – “pilgrimage” beyond the usual – “pilgrimage” beyond the usual FIQHFIQH discourse regarding discourse regarding

its performance. And Allah its performance. And Allah knows all – knows all – WALLAAHU A’-LAMWALLAAHU A’-LAM

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFUL.




““For For HajjHajj are the months well known. If are the months well known. If anyone undertakes that anyone undertakes that

duty therein (FARADHA-FEE-HIN) duty therein (FARADHA-FEE-HIN) let there be no let there be no obscenity obscenity

(RAFATHA) (RAFATHA) nor nor wickedness (FUSUQ)wickedness (FUSUQ) nor nor wrangling (JIDAAL) wrangling (JIDAAL) in in

the Hajj. And whatever good ye do (be sure) Allah knows it. the Hajj. And whatever good ye do (be sure) Allah knows it.

And And take a provision (with you) for the journeytake a provision (with you) for the journey, , (FATAZAWADU) (FATAZAWADU)

but the best of provisions is right conduct (but the best of provisions is right conduct (TAQWATAQWA). So be ). So be

conscious of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!” conscious of (and fear) Me, O ye that are wise.!”

((Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197Qur’an : Baqarah: 2 : 197))


IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

AN-NASEEHAHAN-NASEEHAHSincere Advice



From the onset as Muslims, as in our From the onset as Muslims, as in our SWOLAH, our physical focal , our physical focal

direction which every Muslims are made to turn to is the KA’BAH in direction which every Muslims are made to turn to is the KA’BAH in

Makkah. As in our Makkah. As in our AQEEDAHAQEEDAH, we are reminded that our creed , we are reminded that our creed TAUTAUHHEEDEED – –

the true belief of our fore-father the true belief of our fore-father IBRAHEEMIBRAHEEM (Abraham) a.s., which this (Abraham) a.s., which this

place has been physically preserved to be visited since his time.place has been physically preserved to be visited since his time.

With the command to visit the House of Allah (With the command to visit the House of Allah (BAYTULLAHBAYTULLAH), to travel ), to travel

there – it also emphasise a reality that our life is also a journeying back to there – it also emphasise a reality that our life is also a journeying back to

Allah. Allah.

Many of us are heedless of this Reality (Many of us are heedless of this Reality (HAQEEQAHHAQEEQAH) – that we ignor or fail ) – that we ignor or fail

to prepare ourselves for that return-journey to our Maker. Hajj in fact aim to prepare ourselves for that return-journey to our Maker. Hajj in fact aim

to stir us to this reality and serves to teach and prepare us for that final to stir us to this reality and serves to teach and prepare us for that final

return.return.





BRIEF EXPLANATION ABOUT HAJJ

““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”

Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsLessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

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PREPARATIONSPREPARATIONS pure intentions & personal sacrifice.





““Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (Verily, action is by intention; and verily the worth (meritmerit) of ) of

that that actionaction is (to be measured) is (to be measured) in accordance in accordance

with what is intended with what is intended ... ”... ”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))

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PREPARATIONSPREPARATIONS pure intentions & personal sacrifice.

THE JOURNEYINGTHE JOURNEYING Putting on the ‘Ihram’ – state of devotion as pilgrims

journeying to return to his Lord, answer His Divine call.


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FOR MENFOR MEN

Wearing of stitched clothing Covering the head Wearing shoes, socks, etc. Wearing gloves Perfuming on body, on clothe or on

beddings Oiling the head or hair Cutting, biting or trimming nails Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair Hunting Engages in acts that can lead to sexual

arousal Engages in sexual intercourse Cutting of trees or removal of plants in

the Sacred territory Involve in marriage ceremony

FOR WOMENFOR WOMEN

Covering the face Wearing gloves Perfuming on body, on clothe or on

beddings Oiling the head or hair, powdering or

using lotion (make-up) and lipstick Cutting, biting or trimming nails Shaving, cutting or pulling of one’s hair Hunting Engages in acts that can lead to sexual

arousal Engages in sexual intercourse Cutting of trees or removal of plants in

the Sacred territory Involve in marriage ceremony






Putting on the Putting on the IHRAMIHRAM – garb of devotion for pilgrims – teaches us the – garb of devotion for pilgrims – teaches us the

Reality that to return to Allah Reality that to return to Allah means “detachment” from every means “detachment” from every

attachment that in life we are wont to amass and be connected to.attachment that in life we are wont to amass and be connected to.

These are artificial and meaningless to Allah These are artificial and meaningless to Allah Who evaluates us all in Who evaluates us all in

our inner “Soul-Self-Heart”.our inner “Soul-Self-Heart”.

The wearing of The wearing of IHRAMIHRAM will strip us of our deluded ‘self-pride’, sense of will strip us of our deluded ‘self-pride’, sense of

importance based upon discrimination attached to material and importance based upon discrimination attached to material and

worldly labels. We forgot that important criteria Islam teaches – worldly labels. We forgot that important criteria Islam teaches –

which in the wearing of which in the wearing of IHRAMIHRAM - the concept of - the concept of TAQWATAQWA is being is being

taught throughout the journey – “taught throughout the journey – “fear of transgression against Allahfear of transgression against Allah”.”.

There is the There is the MIQATMIQAT – boundaries with its significance and required – boundaries with its significance and required

rules of adherence. Similarly in life, we have our milestones as rules of adherence. Similarly in life, we have our milestones as MIQATMIQAT..


The concept of The concept of DAMDAM – “penalty as reparation for any breach of the – “penalty as reparation for any breach of the

rules in rules in IHRAMIHRAM.” Similarly, our sins in life needs to be erased by .” Similarly, our sins in life needs to be erased by

seeking Allah’s Mercy and forgiveness, through the necessary deeds of seeking Allah’s Mercy and forgiveness, through the necessary deeds of

reparation (reparation (KIFARAHKIFARAH) and repentance () and repentance (TAUBAHTAUBAH).).

In In HAJJHAJJ and ‘ and ‘UMRAHUMRAH, Allah , Allah even may remind pilgrims of their lapses, even may remind pilgrims of their lapses,

making them aware of Allah’s awareness of them. This is to making them aware of Allah’s awareness of them. This is to

experience the state of experience the state of IIHHSANSAN which the Prophet which the Prophet said:said:


The concept of The concept of DAMDAM – “penalty as reparation for any breach of the – “penalty as reparation for any breach of the

rules in rules in IHRAMIHRAM.” Similarly, our sins in life needs to be erased by .” Similarly, our sins in life needs to be erased by

seeking Allah’s Mercy and forgiveness, through the necessary deeds of seeking Allah’s Mercy and forgiveness, through the necessary deeds of

reparation (reparation (KIFARAHKIFARAH) and repentance () and repentance (TAUBAHTAUBAH).).

InIn HAJJHAJJ and ‘and ‘UMRAHUMRAH, Allah , Allah even may remind pilgrims of their lapses, even may remind pilgrims of their lapses,

making them aware of Allah’s awareness of them. This is to making them aware of Allah’s awareness of them. This is to

experience the state of experience the state of IIHHSANSAN which the Prophet which the Prophet said:said:

““AL-IAL-IHHSAN SAN (righteousness or best conduct) is that you (righteousness or best conduct) is that you

worship (serve) Allah (worship (serve) Allah (TA’-BUDALLAAHTA’-BUDALLAAH) as though you are ) as though you are

seeing Him; while you see Him not, yet truly He sees you”seeing Him; while you see Him not, yet truly He sees you”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))





To be able to make the To be able to make the HAJJHAJJ or or UmrahUmrah, is a privileged as the ‘, is a privileged as the ‘guestguest’ of ’ of

Allah Allah . The Prophet . The Prophet said:said:

'The guests of Allah are three: The GHAZI (holy warriors),

the HAJJ (pilgrims performing Hajj) and the MU‘TAMIR

(pilgrims performing the ‘Umrah'‘

(Hadith repotedb by Nasaa-i)

Collectively the term used is: Collectively the term used is: DUYUU-FUR-RADUYUU-FUR-RAHH-MAA-N-MAA-N – “ – “ guests of guests of

the Most Compassionate (Merciful)the Most Compassionate (Merciful).”.”

As ‘guest’ we are to observe the As ‘guest’ we are to observe the ADABADAB as guests : as guests :

1)1) Respect and keep in mind our Respect and keep in mind our ADABADAB towards the Host; towards the Host;

2)2) Respect and keep in mind our Respect and keep in mind our ADABADAB towards the House, the place and towards the House, the place and

every property of the Host, and the program set by the Host;every property of the Host, and the program set by the Host;

3)3) Respect and keep in mind our Respect and keep in mind our ADABADAB towards the other pilgrims who towards the other pilgrims who

are also guests of the Host;are also guests of the Host;

4)4) Respect and keep in mind our Respect and keep in mind our ADABADAB towards ourselves. towards ourselves.

In life too, if we constantly remember Allah In life too, if we constantly remember Allah , being mindful and , being mindful and

grateful of being created as human, we should observe the same grateful of being created as human, we should observe the same

ADABADAB as above, we can be hopeful that Allah as above, we can be hopeful that Allah will approve and be will approve and be

pleased (pleased (REDHAREDHA) with us in life – to be regarded as His ‘guests’ too.) with us in life – to be regarded as His ‘guests’ too.






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TAWAFTAWAF Circumambulation around the Circumambulation around the KA’ABAHKA’ABAH..



TAWAFTAWAF – performed like – performed like SWSWOLAHOLAH – first done respecting – first done respecting BAY-TULLAHBAY-TULLAH

-“-“the House of Allah.the House of Allah.” There are many lessons to be derived. ” There are many lessons to be derived.

Those performing Those performing TAWAFTAWAF and and SWSWOLAHOLAH in the Masjidil Haram becomes in the Masjidil Haram becomes

mindful of the sanctity, with many relics and sacred symbols (mindful of the sanctity, with many relics and sacred symbols (SHI-’ARSHI-’AR) )

amongst the Symbols of Allah (amongst the Symbols of Allah (MIN – SHA-’AA – IRIL-LAHMIN – SHA-’AA – IRIL-LAH) preserved.) preserved.

We humans, are in fact in need of these physical signs to develop We humans, are in fact in need of these physical signs to develop

spiritual awareness of the unseen. Physically witnessing these sacred spiritual awareness of the unseen. Physically witnessing these sacred

relics heighten our devotions, especially in our relics heighten our devotions, especially in our DU’ADU’A to Allah to Allah ..

Circling the House counter clockwise teaches us that all creations were Circling the House counter clockwise teaches us that all creations were

created to conform to certain fixed ‘orbit’ and that if each were to follow created to conform to certain fixed ‘orbit’ and that if each were to follow

their respective, though diverse ‘laws’, we can co-exist harmoniously. their respective, though diverse ‘laws’, we can co-exist harmoniously.

Going against these can be disastrous to our selves.Going against these can be disastrous to our selves.





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SA’ISA’I Re- enacting the running between the hills of Re- enacting the running between the hills of Mount Safa Mount Safa and and MarwahMarwah of of

Prophet AbrahamProphet Abraham’s wife ’s wife HagarHagar..



SAA-’IESAA-’IE – the “ – the “exertion of running between Mount Safa and Marwaexertion of running between Mount Safa and Marwa” – ” –

signifies the struggle in our life of trials and tribulation. This is to be signifies the struggle in our life of trials and tribulation. This is to be

expected, especially if we wish to follow in the footsteps of the Prophets expected, especially if we wish to follow in the footsteps of the Prophets

and the Righteous servants of Allah .and the Righteous servants of Allah .

ISLAMISLAM – teaches us to be patiently persevering like – teaches us to be patiently persevering like SITI HAJAR SITI HAJAR – exerting – exerting

with effort as well as supplication; struggling with fear (with effort as well as supplication; struggling with fear (KHAUFKHAUF) and ) and

Hope (Hope (RAJARAJA’’), placing trust in Allah ), placing trust in Allah yet not in passive resignation. yet not in passive resignation.


Though we live in a “world of causality” (Though we live in a “world of causality” (ALAM AL-ASBAABALAM AL-ASBAAB) but we ) but we

believe that only Allah believe that only Allah is the ultimate “Causer of all causes” (is the ultimate “Causer of all causes” (MUSAA-MUSAA-

BI-BUL-ASBAABBI-BUL-ASBAAB) – the only Lord, Sustainer of the worlds () – the only Lord, Sustainer of the worlds (ROB-BUL-’AA-ROB-BUL-’AA-

LAMEENLAMEEN). ).

Life, too, contains the “ups and downs” – so our response should be of Life, too, contains the “ups and downs” – so our response should be of

SHUKR’ SHUKR’ (gratefulness) and (gratefulness) and SABR’ SABR’ (patient perseverance) respectively.(patient perseverance) respectively.





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THE GREAT GATHERINGTHE GREAT GATHERING The gathering of over 2.5 million pilgrims on the plains of Arafat.






WUQUFWUQUF – “ – “remain station in Arafahremain station in Arafah” is the highlight in ” is the highlight in HAJJHAJJ. Only those . Only those

who are present in this gathering has attained Hajj. It reminds us all of who are present in this gathering has attained Hajj. It reminds us all of

the final return for everyone whether saints or sinners is the Day of the final return for everyone whether saints or sinners is the Day of

Resurrection, the Day of Gathering for Judgement and Accountability.Resurrection, the Day of Gathering for Judgement and Accountability.

Just like in Just like in HAJJHAJJ where Allah where Allah warns us against three aspects of sin – warns us against three aspects of sin –

1)1) RAFATHARAFATHA (pertaining to lewdness, sexuality, self-desire etc.); (pertaining to lewdness, sexuality, self-desire etc.);

2)2) FUSSUQFUSSUQ (pertain to sinning against the ordinances of Allah (pertain to sinning against the ordinances of Allah ););

3)3) JIDALJIDAL (pertaining to argumentation and enmity towards people). (pertaining to argumentation and enmity towards people).

Likewise in similitude (Likewise in similitude (QIYASQIYAS) to these in the Day of Judgement in the ) to these in the Day of Judgement in the

Hereafter we shall be held accountable for sinning [Hereafter we shall be held accountable for sinning [11] against ourselves; ] against ourselves;

[[22] against Allah ] against Allah ; and [; and [33] against others.] against others.

So in life, we ought to beware and set the right course regarding these .So in life, we ought to beware and set the right course regarding these .


“O YOU who have attained to faith! Remain

conscious of (and fear transgressing against) Allah;

and let every human being look to what he sends

ahead for the morrow! And [once again]: Remain

conscious of (and fear) Allah, for Allah is fully aware

of all that you do;”

(Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 18)



“And And be not like those who forgot Allahbe not like those who forgot Allah, so He made , so He made

them forget themselves. Those are the defiantly them forget themselves. Those are the defiantly

disobedient (disobedient (FASIQUNFASIQUN).).

Not equal are the companions of the Fire and the

companions of Paradise. The companions of Paradise -

they are (AL-FAA-IZUUN) the attainers [of success]. ””

((Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 19-20Qur’an: Hashr: 59: 19-20))




Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against

themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of

Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He

who is the Forgiving, the Merciful."

(Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 54-55)



““Hence, (Hence, (ANEE-BUANEE-BU) ) turn towards your Sustainer turn towards your Sustainer [alone] [alone]

and (and (AS-LIMUUAS-LIMUU) surrender yourselves unto Him) surrender yourselves unto Him ere the ere the

suffering [of death and resurrection] comes upon yousuffering [of death and resurrection] comes upon you, ,

for then you will not be succoured (i.e. helped). And for then you will not be succoured (i.e. helped). And

before that suffering comes upon you of a sudden, before that suffering comes upon you of a sudden,

without your being aware [of its approach], follow the without your being aware [of its approach], follow the

most goodly [teaching] that has been revealed unto most goodly [teaching] that has been revealed unto

you by your Sustainer,”you by your Sustainer,”

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 54-55Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 54-55))


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THE SPIRITUAL RETURNTHE SPIRITUAL RETURN On the way back, to pass by Muzdalifah and make spiritual preparation for

the jihad against Satan (the avowed enemy of all the children of Adam).

… Picking pebbles, prayers, supplications, Qur’an reading & other nightly devotionsAll Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015)


In life, an accomplished Muslims will dedicate his whole life to serve In life, an accomplished Muslims will dedicate his whole life to serve

with sincerity in practicing the with sincerity in practicing the DEENDEEN, striving in the cause of Truth , striving in the cause of Truth

((HAQQHAQQ) over Falsehood () over Falsehood (BAATWILBAATWIL), on the side of Good (with the ), on the side of Good (with the

Prophets, the Truthful, Martyrs and the righteous) and against the Evil Prophets, the Truthful, Martyrs and the righteous) and against the Evil

(Satan and all the forces of evil).(Satan and all the forces of evil).

Since in Since in MINAMINA, the rites will takes the form of mock battle which have , the rites will takes the form of mock battle which have

significant lesson somewhat of significant lesson somewhat of JIHADJIHAD. Lessons begin here with:. Lessons begin here with:

[1] Spiritual preparation at night picking pebbles and night devotions.[1] Spiritual preparation at night picking pebbles and night devotions.

In life, being prepared physically and materially is insufficient because In life, being prepared physically and materially is insufficient because

our concern is to confront falsehood and evil. Muslim’s spiritual our concern is to confront falsehood and evil. Muslim’s spiritual

preparation of nightly devotion is indeed crucial.preparation of nightly devotion is indeed crucial.





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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL

At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and

engages in deep remembrance of God.engages in deep remembrance of God.

“Behold, satan is an enemy unto you: so treat him as an

enemy.”

(Qur’an: Fatir : 35 : 6)


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“O Believers! Surrender yourselves wholly unto God, and

follow not satan’s footsteps, for verily , he is your open foe.”

(Qur’an: Baqarah : 2 : 208)

STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL

At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, and

engages in deep remembrance of God.engages in deep remembrance of God.


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STONING THE DEVILSTONING THE DEVIL At At MinaMina, pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan, , pilgrims pelt the 3 stone pillars representing satan,

and engages in deep remembrance of God.and engages in deep remembrance of God.

… stoning the Jumrah representing ‘satan’ …. and all evil which he represents


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… battle against the enemy of mankind …. Satan , in well-disciplined ranks …

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… living in tents for 2-3 days, engaging in the remembrance and glorification of God.


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… being a soldier representing good against the enemy of mankind …. Satan ,


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… battle against the enemy of mankind …. Satan , in well-disciplined ranks …



In In MINAMINA, pilgrims enter in contingent like an army – and the rites of , pilgrims enter in contingent like an army – and the rites of

stoning the devil is like a mock battle. Lessons for them is regarding: stoning the devil is like a mock battle. Lessons for them is regarding:

[2] importance of discipline in rank; not hasty; orderly and priority; [2] importance of discipline in rank; not hasty; orderly and priority;

[3] to be focus upon the real enemy; [3] to be focus upon the real enemy;

[4] ensure accuracy and reliance upon Allah’s power although each pilgrim [4] ensure accuracy and reliance upon Allah’s power although each pilgrim

are casting small pebbles; etc.are casting small pebbles; etc.


In In MINAMINA, pilgrims enter in contingent like an army – and the rites of , pilgrims enter in contingent like an army – and the rites of

stoning the devil is like a mock battle. Lessons for them is regarding: stoning the devil is like a mock battle. Lessons for them is regarding:

[5] stoning action meant to heighten [5] stoning action meant to heighten IIMANIIMAN such that it become our nature such that it become our nature

to confront and remove evil and wrongdoings. Staying in tents, retreat to confront and remove evil and wrongdoings. Staying in tents, retreat

from the worldly to be engaging in devotions and glorifying Allah, from the worldly to be engaging in devotions and glorifying Allah,

between the stoning, gives us a little taste of battle experience of the between the stoning, gives us a little taste of battle experience of the

early Muslims.early Muslims.

[6] opportunity to meet other Muslims and forging camaraderie.[6] opportunity to meet other Muslims and forging camaraderie.



All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)) LESSONS FROM THE ‘HAJJ’

(Aisha r.a.) asked: “O Messenger of Allah! Is JIHAD incumbent upon

the women?” He replied: “Yes! JIHAD which does not include fighting

(killing) is incumbent upon them : it is the HAJJ and ‘UMRAH”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Ibn Majah and Bukhary)


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“Whoever among you sees an evil action, and he is able to

change it with his hand, then change it with his hand (by taking

action); if he cannot, (do so) with his tongue then with his

tongue (by speaking out); and if he cannot then with his heart

(by hating it and feeling that it is wrong), and that is the

weakest of faith.”

(Hadith reported by Ibn Majah)All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2016)





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OFFERING SACRIFICEOFFERING SACRIFICE


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OFFERING SACRIFICEOFFERING SACRIFICE

"That they (the pilgrims) "That they (the pilgrims) may witness the benefits may witness the benefits (provided) (provided)

for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days

appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for appointed over the cattle which He has provided for them (for

sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones in

want.”want.” ((Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 28))



“And thus [it is]: unto every community have We appointed

[sacrifice as] an act of worship, so that they may extol the

name of God (Allah) over the sustenance He gave them from

animals (fit for food) but your God is one God: submit then

your wills to Him (in Islam) and give thou the Good News to

those who humble themselves―…. “

(Qur’an: al-Hajj : 22 : 34)



At At MINAMINA, the rites of animal sacrifice then follows (as also in all other , the rites of animal sacrifice then follows (as also in all other

countries) re-enacting the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim and Isma-’il a.s. countries) re-enacting the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim and Isma-’il a.s.

in responding to the command of Allah in responding to the command of Allah ..

The significance of Allah The significance of Allah allowing for us sustenance through the life of allowing for us sustenance through the life of

these animals, their submission, is profound indeed. Are we grateful? these animals, their submission, is profound indeed. Are we grateful?

Our sacrifice for seeking nearness to Allah (Our sacrifice for seeking nearness to Allah (QURBANQURBAN) should be prioritize ) should be prioritize

to provide the basic immediate need of lifesaving food for mankind in to provide the basic immediate need of lifesaving food for mankind in

crisis. Our servitude to Allah crisis. Our servitude to Allah is by providing benefit to fellow human.is by providing benefit to fellow human.

All these eventually are means for us to deserve Allah’s Mercy and All these eventually are means for us to deserve Allah’s Mercy and

forgiveness, as means for forgiveness, as means for our return our return blameles,s with our sins forgiven.blameles,s with our sins forgiven.

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““Whosoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and had refrained Whosoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and had refrained

from lewdness and sins, then he will return to become from lewdness and sins, then he will return to become

sinless like the day his mother gave birth to him”sinless like the day his mother gave birth to him”

((Hadith reported Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported Bukhary and Muslim))


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“ “An An ‘Umrah ‘Umrah is an expiation for sins committed between it and is an expiation for sins committed between it and

the next, but an accepted Hajj (the next, but an accepted Hajj (Hajjan mabrurHajjan mabrur) will receive no ) will receive no

less reward than Paradise.”less reward than Paradise.”

((Hadith reported Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported Bukhary and Muslim))






““And strive (And strive (WA-JAA-HADUWA-JAA-HADU) in His cause as ye ought ) in His cause as ye ought

to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has

chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in

religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. It is He

Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this

(Revelation); that the Messenger ((Revelation); that the Messenger (SHAHEEDANSHAHEEDAN) may ) may

be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for be a witness for you, and ye be witnesses for

mankind! (mankind! (SHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAASSHUHADAA-A- ‘ALAN-NAAS)).“.“

((Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78Qur’an: al- Hajj: 22:78))

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