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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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For American Muslims, Two Days of Prayer Coincide
May 5th just so happens to be a popular date for holidays this year. While millions of Americans are double and triple booked for Cinco de Mayo parties and street festivals, you’ll also find many Americans observing a very different kind of holiday. Today marks the 65th annual National Day of Prayer, an observance that invites people of all faiths to pray for the nation. Muslims in particular should be hip to the National Day of Prayer, because it also just so happens to be the anniversary of Isra wal Miraj — or the Night Journey — known by Muslims as the night when the Prophet Muhammad (saw) was given…
