Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory to perform if you have the means. The pilgrimage to Makkah is on specific days every year and Muslim devotees follow the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who showed the requirements for it to be completed.
The following collections of Quran verses and Hadith show the importance of performing Hajj at the earliest opportunity. The consequences of the pandemic have shown how you can be restricted from going to Hajj not only by financial means but in other ways. So read the verses below and if you haven’t done Hajj yet, make the intention to go at the earliest available opportunity.
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7 Quran Verses relating to Hajj
1. ‘Indeed, aṣ-Ṣafā and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes Hajj [pilgrimage] to the House or performs ʿumrah – there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good – then indeed, Allah is Appreciative and Knowing. ‘ (2:158)
2. ‘And complete the Hajj and Umrah for Allah…’(2:196)
3. ‘Ḥajj is (during) well-known months, so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein (by entering the state of iḥrām), there is [to be for him] no sexual relations and no disobedience and no disputing during Hajj. And whatever good you do – Allah knows it. And take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is fear of Allah. And fear Me, O you of understanding. ‘ (2:197)
4. ‘There is no blame upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord [during Hajj]. But when you depart from ‘Arafat, remember Allah at al- Mash’ar al-Haram. And remember Him, as He has guided you, for indeed, you were before that among those astray. ‘(2:198)
5. ‘Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah – blessed and a guidance for the worlds.’ (3:96)
6. ‘In it are clear signs [such as] the standing place of Abraham. And whoever enters it shall be safe. And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves – then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.’ (3:97)
7. ‘And proclaim to the people Hajj (pilgrimage). They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel from every distant path’ (22:27)
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Hadith about Hajj
1. Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (RA)The Prophet (SAW) said “The people will continue performing the Hajj and `Umra to the Ka`ba even after the appearance of Gog and Magog.” Narrated Shu`ba extra: The Hour (Day of Judgment) will not be established till the Hajj (to the Ka`ba) is abandoned. (Bukhari)
2. Narrated Salim that his father said: I saw Allah’s Messenger (SAW) arriving at Mecca; he kissed the Black Stone Corner first while doing Tawaf and did ramal in the first three rounds of the seven rounds (of Tawaf)
