Peace and Blessings to all and prayers for the Hajjis may their Hajj be accepted, Insha’Allah.
‘Amr ibn Al-‘Aas narrates, “When Islam entered my heart, I went to the Messenger of Allah and said, ‘Give me your hand so that I may pledge allegiance to you.’ The Prophet (SAW) spread his hand, but I withdrew mine. He said, ‘What is wrong ‘Amr?’ I said, ‘I want to make a condition.’ ‘And what is that?’ he said. I said, ‘That Allah will forgive me.’ Then the Messenger of Allah said, ‘Did you not know that Islam wipes out what came before it, and that Hijrah wipes out what came before it and that Hajj wipes out what came before it!” – Sahih Muslim
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At this time of the year many of us are thinking about what we have, our prosperity, wealth and possessions and we think about those around us who are needy and how we can help. Giving of our wealth in Islam is called Zakat and it is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam. This is a basic requirement for all Muslims. At a very deep level it is also part of the purification of our very lives. It opens our heart for love and healing for ourselves our family, the world and our fellow human beings.
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Alḥamdulillāh, we praise Him, seek His help, and ask for His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah (swt) from the evil within ourselves and from the consequences of our deeds. Whomever Allah (swt) guides, none can misguide; and whomever He allows to go astray, none can guide. I bear witness that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah (swt) alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and messenger.
O believers, be mindful of Allah (swt) as He deserves, and do not die except in a state of Islam.
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Alhamdulillāh, we praise Allah (swt), seek His help, and ask for His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah (swt) from the evil within ourselves and from the consequences of our actions. Whomever Allah (swt) guides, none can misguide; and whomever He allows to go astray, none can guide. I bear witness that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah (swt) alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and messenger.
O believers, be mindful of Allah (swt) as He deserves, and do not die except in a state of Islam.
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