What is required of one who intends to perform Hajj and 'Umrah
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Question:
A listener sent a question saying: What is required of one who intends to perform Hajj and 'Umrah? And what is obligatory upon him?
Answer:
There is no doubt that Hajj and 'Umrah are among the best of acts of worship. Hajj and 'Umrah are a pillar of Islam, to be performed once in a lifetime by the one who is able, and anything beyond that is voluntary, being among the best types of voluntary acts. It is recommended for the one who intends to perform Hajj and 'Umrah to prepare for it with sincere repentance from his previous sins and evil deeds, so that he performs this ritual in the best possible state. And the one who wants to perform Hajj and 'Umrah must make his intention pure for Allah the Exalted in performing his Hajj and 'Umrah, due to His saying: "And complete the Hajj and 'Umrah for Allah." This is a command to complete their rituals in the prescribed manner, pure for the Face of Allah, with no showing off, no seeking of reputation, and no intention of any worldly aims. And due to his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): "Actions are only by intentions, and every person will have what he intended." Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you
A listener sent a question saying: What is required of one who intends to perform Hajj and 'Umrah? And what is obligatory upon him?
Answer:
There is no doubt that Hajj and 'Umrah are among the best of acts of worship. Hajj and 'Umrah are a pillar of Islam, to be performed once in a lifetime by the one who is able, and anything beyond that is voluntary, being among the best types of voluntary acts. It is recommended for the one who intends to perform Hajj and 'Umrah to prepare for it with sincere repentance from his previous sins and evil deeds, so that he performs this ritual in the best possible state. And the one who wants to perform Hajj and 'Umrah must make his intention pure for Allah the Exalted in performing his Hajj and 'Umrah, due to His saying: "And complete the Hajj and 'Umrah for Allah." This is a command to complete their rituals in the prescribed manner, pure for the Face of Allah, with no showing off, no seeking of reputation, and no intention of any worldly aims. And due to his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): "Actions are only by intentions, and every person will have what he intended." Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7528 — youtube.com (8:30)
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