Abdullah Saif
During COVID-19, Hajj and Umrah are taking place; protecting one another is very essential for faith
Islam is founded on five principles, the first of which is that there is no god worthy of worship other than Allah SWT and that Muhammad is Allah's Messenger. Deliverance of the Salah (petition), payment of the Zakat (required cause), Hajj trip to Allah's (SWT) House, and Ramadan fasting. The faithful who succeed in both carrying out the pilgrimage's traditions with commitment and withstanding the preparations with perseverance and consistency will be rewarded with paradise. According to the Prophet, an accepted Hajj gives no reward other than Paradise. With our Umrah and Hajj packages from the UK, our travel agency will assist pilgrims in completing their holy pilgrimage.
It is critical that we assist ourselves in remembering the tale of Hajj. It all began with our forefather, Prophet Ibrahim (A.S), who earned the title of Allah's Friend by his real submission and unwavering trust. Allah (SWT) prepared him and his wife Hajjar, as well as their infant Ismail, for a lengthy trip. Hajjar and Ismail were directed by Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) to climb al-Marwa and leave his wife and child beneath the secure shelter of a tree, which was equipped with a sack of dates and some water.
Hajjar later collapsed between as-Safa and Al-Marwa in search of water. Then Angel Jibrail appeared and slammed his fist into the sandy earth. Zamzam, a deluge of water, burst forth. When Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) returned to Makkah after a long period, he learned of his wife's death. The Prophet Ibrahim (as) and Ismail desired an unusual location where people may focus only on Allah's adoration (SWT). The Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) and his son worked together to construct the Kaaba.
When the development was complete, the Angel Jibrail descended from heaven to teach them the Hajj rites. Since then, Muslims of every nationality, racial background, socioeconomic rank, and culture have gathered in Mecca once a year to praise Allah together in front of the Kaaba. With about 2.5 million people, the pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia is regarded as one of the world's largest human gatherings. Last year, the globe was engulfed by a pandemic caused by COVID-19. The current situation is a clear indication of Allah's presence (SWT).
It's worth noting that this was true even hundreds of years before the development of modern science. To safeguard us, Islam has successfully separated the importance of behavior practices. Cleanliness, personal hygiene, the use of Halal food, and isolation are all important factors in preventing the spread of endemic illnesses. Muslims minimize possible hazards by washing their hands, arms, face, and feet five times a day to prevent the transmission of illnesses and bacteria, a practice known as Wudu (Ablution).
The Prophet (PBUH) also advised us to take precautions in the event of a disease breakout. If you are aware of a disease epidemic in a country, do not enter or leave that country. For the pilgrims' safety and security, as well as their well-being and wealth. The Saudi Hajj authorities should rely on information and other data obtained regarding the Covid by trusted international foundations such as the World Health Organization (WHO). They carry out their plans. Pilgrimage during COVID-19 will serve as a demonstration of the harmony between safety and religion, as well as proof that protecting each other is critical for faith.
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