Hajj is not just a religious obligation but also a powerful symbol of unity and solidarity with millions of Muslims from all over the world who come together to perform the same...
Read More »Hajj; A Small Resurrection Day
The people of the world are usually aware of two kinds of journey. One journey is that which is made to earn livelihood which includes business, immigration and educational trips. The second one is that which is undertaken for pleasure and sightseeing and...
Read More »Islamicate Textiles: Fashion, Fabric, and Ritual
This thematically arranged book sheds light on the traditions, rituals and religious practices of Central Asia to Tanzania, and the ways in which each one incorporates materials and...
Read More »Analyzing the Existential Philosophy of ‘Īd al-Aḍḥā from the Perspective of Āyatollāh Makārim-Shīrāzī
‘Īd al-Aḍḥā is considered an important and key opportunity to get closer to Allāh. This is a day that people, in the shadow of slavery and servitude, call the obedience of Allāh’s command. Therefore, the command of the Allāh Almighty to “slaughter and sacrifice” on the day of ‘Īd al-Aḍḥā …
Read More »The Purpose of the Acts of Worship
The purpose of acts of worship is to draw man’s attention to the privilege he has in the universe. That purpose is achieved by fully recognizing the Creator of the universe, having a spiritual journey towards Him, shedding off of all ...
Read More »A Peacebuilding Tool for Muslims: Hajj
The Kaʻba is a place for the rest of hearts. This is a place where spiritual food is provided to starving and dying souls. It is a spiritual sanctuary for human society in this corrupted and stormy world full of...
Read More »Hajj Rituals by Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Husayni al-Sistani
It is clear from the Holy Qur'an and the traditions that performance of Hajj (Pilgrimage) is obligatory on every person who has attained puberty and has the means mentioned below....
Read More »Philosophy behind Prohibitions during Iḥrām in Ḥajj
In other words, through the act of performing Hajj, one declares that Allah (swt) is the Ultimate Authority. This visit to the House of Allah (swt) is the most sacred journey of...
Read More »Conditions for 2022 Hajj Performing Announces by Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has conditioned the completion of immunization with one of the Coronavirus vaccines approved by the Saudi Ministry of...
Read More »Muslims in Some Countries Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Millions of people in more than a dozen Muslim countries are celebrating Eid al-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan after the new moon of the lunar calendar month of Shawwal was sighted on...
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