The Importance of Studying the Rituals of Hajj and 'Umrah
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Question:
This is Abu Nasir from Riyadh. He says: Honorable Shaykh Salih, may Allah keep you safe. Many people neglect studying the rituals of Hajj and 'Umrah, especially since everyone is heading toward this great season. They return after the rituals and ask about things they did, had they read or asked beforehand, this error would not have occurred in this great pillar. We would like the Shaykh (may Allah preserve him) to explain the importance of asking the scholars and studying the religion of Allah and the rituals, whether for the individual or the community. Thank you.
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his Companions. There is no doubt that it is obligatory for every Muslim man and woman to learn what straightens their religion from the five pillars of Islam: the two testimonies, prayer, zakah, fasting Ramadan, and Hajj. These are the pillars of Islam, and learning them is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) for every Muslim man and woman.
There are concise booklets on the manner of performing Hajj and 'Umrah. If a Muslim intends to perform Hajj or 'Umrah, he should read them to know how to perform his Hajj and 'Umrah in the required manner. They are easy to understand, praise be to Allah, but they must be issued by the scholars of knowledge, jurisprudence, and religion. As for the rare issues that arise or the mistakes that occur, one must ask the scholars at the time they occur. The Muslim should strive to ensure that his worship conforms to what Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) has prescribed, with sincerity to Allah in it, so that it may be accepted by Allah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
This is Abu Nasir from Riyadh. He says: Honorable Shaykh Salih, may Allah keep you safe. Many people neglect studying the rituals of Hajj and 'Umrah, especially since everyone is heading toward this great season. They return after the rituals and ask about things they did, had they read or asked beforehand, this error would not have occurred in this great pillar. We would like the Shaykh (may Allah preserve him) to explain the importance of asking the scholars and studying the religion of Allah and the rituals, whether for the individual or the community. Thank you.
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his Companions. There is no doubt that it is obligatory for every Muslim man and woman to learn what straightens their religion from the five pillars of Islam: the two testimonies, prayer, zakah, fasting Ramadan, and Hajj. These are the pillars of Islam, and learning them is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) for every Muslim man and woman.
There are concise booklets on the manner of performing Hajj and 'Umrah. If a Muslim intends to perform Hajj or 'Umrah, he should read them to know how to perform his Hajj and 'Umrah in the required manner. They are easy to understand, praise be to Allah, but they must be issued by the scholars of knowledge, jurisprudence, and religion. As for the rare issues that arise or the mistakes that occur, one must ask the scholars at the time they occur. The Muslim should strive to ensure that his worship conforms to what Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) has prescribed, with sincerity to Allah in it, so that it may be accepted by Allah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/187 — archive.org (0:57)
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