In 1964, one of the most influential African American leaders of the 20th century, Malcolm X, embarked on a life-altering spiritual pilgrimage that transformed his views on integration, racial equality, and human brotherhood. The Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, opened Malcolm's eyes to a [...]
Why Hajj is a Sacred Journey: Exploring the Pilgrimage in Islam | Watch Now! 877-Why-Islam presents a brief talk given by Mubinul Kathrada at an interfaith luncheon hosted by Zubaida Foundation. Hajj, or the Pilgrimage, is the last among those acts of Worship, [...]
By: Syed Abul Ala Maududi The Origin and Significance of Hajj Hajj, or the Pilgrimage, is the last among those acts of Worship, which Islam enjoins upon you. Like the prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving, it mounds your life and prepares you so that you may live in surrender to [...]
By: Ni'mah Isma'il Nawwab The Hajj: A Spiritual Journey for Muslims from All Over the World The hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah, a central duty of Islam whose origins date back to the Prophet Abraham, brings together Muslims of all races and tongues for one of life's most moving spiritual [...]
By: Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq Embracing Islam: A Path of Complete Submission and Endless Rewards Islam teaches us to submit completely and whole-heartedly. "O you who believe! Enter into Islam completely, whole-heartedly..." (Quran 2:208) It also calls for a submission that is spontaneous and conscientious, without any hesitation or resistance [...]
By: Faisal Kutty Embark on the Spiritual Journey: Discover the Significance of Hajj and the Pilgrimage to Mecca Millions of pilgrims from all over the world will be converging on Mecca in the coming days. They will retrace the footsteps of millions who have made [...]
By: Azra Awan Eid-ul-Adha: A Celebration of Historical Significance and Spiritual Unity for Muslims Worldwide Muslims from all over the world anticipate the annual three-day celebration of a historical event that took place thousands of years ago during the time of Prophet Abraham [pbuh]1. This occasion, known as Eid-ul-Adha [...]
The Kaaba: A Symbol of Faith and Unity The Kaba, sometimes spelled Kaaba, is a holy cube-shaped building located in the city of Mecca in modern-day Saudi Arabia. The Kaba is in the center of a mosque in Mecca called the sacred mosque (Al-Masjid al-Haram). Muslims also refer to [...]
Eid Al-Fitr And Eid Al-Adha Islam has two primary holidays, the first is called Eid al-Fitr (Holiday of the Feast). This holiday takes place at the end of the month of Ramadan. The second holiday is called Eid al-Adha (Holiday of Sacrifice) and is considered [...]
By: Hesham A. Hassaballa, M.D Embracing the Profound Spirituality of Hajj For the rest of my life, this time of year in the Islamic calendar will always be dear to me. This is the Hajj season, and Muslim pilgrims from all over the world are descending upon the holy [...]
