The Meaning of the Talbiyah and the Ruling on Omitting It
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Question:
Also, there is another section in which he says: As for the talbiyah, if the pilgrim omits it out of forgetfulness, what is the ruling? And what is the meaning of this talbiyah?
Answer:
The talbiyah is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. So if one omits it intentionally, he owes nothing, and if he performs it, that is better. Its meaning is that the talbiyah signifies remaining steadfast in the obedience of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). One who says "labayk" in a place where he resides means: I am residing in your obedience. It is also said that its meaning is response; "labayk" means: I am responding to your call. So everyone who performs Hajj or 'Umrah is responding to the call of Allah through the tongue of His intimate friend Ibrahim (peace be upon him) when He said to him:[Al-Hajj 22:27] So everyone who performs Hajj or 'Umrah is responding to this call and this adhan. Therefore, he says "labayk, labayk," meaning: I am responding to you and responding to His call.
Also, there is another section in which he says: As for the talbiyah, if the pilgrim omits it out of forgetfulness, what is the ruling? And what is the meaning of this talbiyah?
Answer:
The talbiyah is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. So if one omits it intentionally, he owes nothing, and if he performs it, that is better. Its meaning is that the talbiyah signifies remaining steadfast in the obedience of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). One who says "labayk" in a place where he resides means: I am residing in your obedience. It is also said that its meaning is response; "labayk" means: I am responding to your call. So everyone who performs Hajj or 'Umrah is responding to the call of Allah through the tongue of His intimate friend Ibrahim (peace be upon him) when He said to him:
And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass -
وَأَذِّن فِي النَّاسِ بِالْحَجِّ يَأْتُوكَ رِجَالًا وَعَلَىٰ كُلِّ ضَامِرٍ يَأْتِينَ مِن كُلِّ فَجٍّ عَمِيقٍ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7288- معنى التلبية وحكم تركها - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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