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2 Thoughts on Finding a Hajj State of Mind
Wrapped in Love A house with solid pillars holds firm, can survive the worst storms, and keeps the people that live inside safe. So too is the beauty of the five pillars of Islam: with the adoption of each pillar, another layer of security wraps around the heart. When the intentions of Hajj are made and Allah allows a believer to place their feet upon the pilgrimage, fulfilling that pillar forever changes the heart of the one who is blessed to go. As the 2019 Hajj season approaches, the words of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ ring loudly and true: “Whoever performs Hajj and does not commit any obscenity or transgression will…
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Why Qurbani/Udhiya is So Much More Than Meat
The first 10 days of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah are some of those most blessed days of the year. When you commit to giving Qurbani/Udhiya during this time, you make a world of difference. As another Ramadan slips further into the past, many of us start to lose some of the gains that were made during that blessed month of mercy. But have no fear—the 10 blessed days of Dhu al-Hijjah are here! That’s right—the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) 10 days of Al-Adha [Dhu…
