Neglecting dhikr and du'a' and being preoccupied with conversation during the rites of Hajj
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Question:
Another letter was sent by one of the brothers, and in this question he says: As is known, Honorable Shaykh, the acts of Hajj are also easy and do not take up a great deal of time. But the question remains: What is the ruling on one who performed all the acts of Hajj while remaining silent from dhikr and reciting the Qur'an? For example, he performs tawaf and sa'y while silent, and he spends the Day of 'Arafah between eating, drinking, buying, sleeping, and side conversations with his companions. What is the ruling on side conversations during the season of Hajj? And is the Hajj considered valid in this state, or is it not valid?
Answer:
If one performs the rites of Hajj in the required manner, his Hajj is valid. As for supplication during the circumambulation, supplication during the walking between al-Safa and al-Marwah, and supplication at 'Arafah, it is recommended, not obligatory. So if he leaves it, he is leaving a recommended practice, and his Hajj is valid. However, it is not befitting for a person to neglect supplication, because he is in need of supplication. Also, supplication in these places and in these rites is a place where it is likely to be answered. So it is not befitting for the Muslim to neglect supplication in the rites of Hajj; rather, he should strive in supplication. There is no harm in speaking sometimes with permissible talk, or asking about what he needs, or talking with his companions; there is no harm in that. But he should not make the entire time for conversation and talk. Rather, he should allocate a portion of the time at 'Arafah for supplication. For example, after the 'Asr prayer, he allocates it for supplication, so he is occupied with supplication and dhikr. Likewise, in the circumambulation and the walking between al-Safa and al-Marwah, he should occupy the rounds of the circumambulation and the rounds of the walking with supplication and dhikr. There is no harm in him talking with those around him, especially if he needs to speak or ask about something; there is no harm in that. But as much as possible, if he utilizes the time for supplication, it is better for him. Yes, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Another letter was sent by one of the brothers, and in this question he says: As is known, Honorable Shaykh, the acts of Hajj are also easy and do not take up a great deal of time. But the question remains: What is the ruling on one who performed all the acts of Hajj while remaining silent from dhikr and reciting the Qur'an? For example, he performs tawaf and sa'y while silent, and he spends the Day of 'Arafah between eating, drinking, buying, sleeping, and side conversations with his companions. What is the ruling on side conversations during the season of Hajj? And is the Hajj considered valid in this state, or is it not valid?
Answer:
If one performs the rites of Hajj in the required manner, his Hajj is valid. As for supplication during the circumambulation, supplication during the walking between al-Safa and al-Marwah, and supplication at 'Arafah, it is recommended, not obligatory. So if he leaves it, he is leaving a recommended practice, and his Hajj is valid. However, it is not befitting for a person to neglect supplication, because he is in need of supplication. Also, supplication in these places and in these rites is a place where it is likely to be answered. So it is not befitting for the Muslim to neglect supplication in the rites of Hajj; rather, he should strive in supplication. There is no harm in speaking sometimes with permissible talk, or asking about what he needs, or talking with his companions; there is no harm in that. But he should not make the entire time for conversation and talk. Rather, he should allocate a portion of the time at 'Arafah for supplication. For example, after the 'Asr prayer, he allocates it for supplication, so he is occupied with supplication and dhikr. Likewise, in the circumambulation and the walking between al-Safa and al-Marwah, he should occupy the rounds of the circumambulation and the rounds of the walking with supplication and dhikr. There is no harm in him talking with those around him, especially if he needs to speak or ask about something; there is no harm in that. But as much as possible, if he utilizes the time for supplication, it is better for him. Yes, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/167 — archive.org (3:15)
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