The Significance of Hajj
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The Significance of Hajj
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This excerpt, from "The Significance of Hajj" by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, published in The Times of India and sourced by CPS Global, explores the spiritual importance of the Hajj pilgrimage in Islam. It discusses the historical foundation of the Hajj, attributing it to Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael and highlighting the Kaaba as a source of guidance. The text emphasizes that performing Hajj in its true spirit leads to spiritual purification, symbolized by a return to one's pure, newborn state, achieved through a process of de-conditioning from environmental influences. Various rituals of Hajj are explained symbolically, representing different aspects of a life dedicated to God, such as humility, purpose, struggle for divine nearness, sacrifice, and rejection of evil. Finally, the excerpt mentions the Farewell Pilgrimage sermon of Prophet Muhammad, which stressed the importance of avoiding oppression, and contrasts Hajj, the major pilgrimage, with the lesser Umrah.