HAJJ 2019 began on Friday, with millions of Muslims from around the world undertaking the holy pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Here are some of the best quotes for your loved ones.
By Kate Whitfield
Millions of Muslims take part in Hajj pilgrimage
Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims, that must be carried out one in their lifetimes by all adults who can physically and financially undertake the journey. It is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with Shahadah (belief in the oneness of God and acceptance of Muhammad as prophet), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity) and Sawm (fasting). The Hajj is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people, and their submission to Allah.
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HAJJ QUOTES
- "Among the lessons I learned on Hajj was that I needed to be mindful and keep the inner connection with God at all times and that self-improvement is definitely a never-ending struggle." – Kristiane Backer, From MTV to Mecca: How Islam Inspired My Life
- "The knolls of Safa and Marwah are among the rites decreed by God. Anyone who observes Hajj"– Quran 2:158
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Hajj 2019: Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat near Mecca as they perform one of the Hajj rituals (Image: Getty)
- "Umrah commits no error by traversing the distance between them. If one volunteers more righteous works, then God is Appreciative, Omniscient." – Quran 2:158
- "Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Said: Whoever performs Hajj with any obscenity Shall return (from Hajj) like a newborn baby." – Al Bukhari.
- "Hajj – A journey that starts off by seeking for his forgiveness and culminates with giving our forgiveness to others." – Unknown
- "Don’t save Hajj for the old age! You don't know the date of your appointment with the angel of Death." – Dr Bilal Philips
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Hajj: Muslim worshippers perform the evening (Isha) prayers at the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine (Image: Getty)
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HAJJ GREETINGS
- Most Muslims will greet each other during this time by saying ‘Hajj Mubarak’, which loosely translates as ‘happy Hajj’.
- O, Allah! Give me the ability to perform Hajj and to stay on the right lane forever.
- O Allah, please grant blessings on this special Hajj. Accept their hajj and give us a chance to perform hajji every other year. Ameen!
- As we celebrate this special day may joy change your spirit with excitement and grace!
- O’ My fellow Muslims, let’s all turn to Allah and repose trust in him. May we seek his blessings along the way. Hajj Mubarak!
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Hajj 2019: Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims (Image: Getty)
- There are several things that Hajj teaches us: Unity, brotherhood, and sacrifice. How I wish that this day will bring the poor and the rich in you in the same row. Hajj Mubarak!
- We have a long way to go, we have a lot to come through but with Allah amongst us, we will always emerge victoriously. May he light your way through and guide you along. Happy Hajj!
- There are several blessings awaiting us in paradise if we perform Hajji with all its requirements. Hajj Mubarak to all my fellow believers.
- There are five pillars of Islam that make the joy and the blessings come through from Allah. Hajj is one of those special pillars that we seek Allah’s guidance to perform. May you have a blessed Hajj.
- We are blessed people to be celebrating this special day. I wish to send the warmest wishes to all the Muslims out there wishing you and your family the best of this celebration.
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