NASCENCY
This photo epitomizes my Hajj.
Burning of desires to complete Hajj Maqbool.
Shining sparks of newly kindled friendships.
Incandescent glow exuding from every soul present.
Searing meltdown of hearts.
Brilliance of the ultimate focus.
Warm fervor amidst grueling hardship.
Crimson tones of Dhikr filling the air.
Flickering lights inspiring the next step.
Tempestuous whirlwind flaming passions for The Beloved.
Fiery furnace reminding of all that is anathema.
Scorching of the separation of the dross.
Illuminance of the Farewell Hajj in the imagination.
Smoldering incinerator of nefarious nafs.
Sizzling emotions as Shaytan is stoned.
Torrid flames as a deterrent of potential punishment.
Striations of a corrugated Dunya to seek beyond.
Combustion of love for Rasulullah SallAllahi alaihi wassalam.
Ignition heralding a new birth.
Celebratory fireworks symbolic of completed rituals.
Dazzle of new born souls!
The image was taken from the bus journey from Arafat, looking across a rickety corrugated fence towards the lights of Masjid Namirah. This interlude in the bus grew to be twenty hours!
Do you also see Alhumdulillah emblazoned in lights?
May Allah Ta’ala accept the efforts of all Hujjaj. May they be the recipients of the promises of our Rabb. And may all who were called to Allah Ta’ala for this Hajj have the courage and conviction to make glowing changes from within as a result of their experiences and in gratitude for this journey. Ameen.
Jazakumullahu khairan katheeran abadan for all have left comments during my absence. May Allah Ta’ala shower you and yours with His best Barakah. Ameen.
The following articles are from recent editions of Arab News. The print edition throughout the Hajj published many photographs, but they do not seem to be available online.
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=90667&d=6&m=1&y=2007
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=90627&d=5&m=1&y=2007
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=90592&d=3&m=1&y=2007
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=90593&d=3&m=1&y=2007
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=90594&d=3&m=1&y=2007
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Ameen.
Assalmualaikum sister,
Hajj Mubrook to you and your family. May Allah aza wa jal accept all your duas from that most blessed journey and all the duas you make now that you’re back, ameen.
Comment by Ikramuddin — January 6, 2007 @ 10:29 pm
Beautiful pic and commentary also! Jazakallah Khair
Comment by Ikramuddin — January 6, 2007 @ 10:30 pm
Hajj Mubaarak
Beautiful words to match the picture. Subhanallah.
Jazakhallah for posting this entry when you must be tired.
Your words will allow us all to visualise the journey, the atmosphere and the emotions of the Hajis. May we all be blessed with endless invitations for Hajj from Allah SWT, the Generous Giver, ameen.
Wa’salaam
love and duas
Comment by Farhanah — January 7, 2007 @ 7:16 pm
As-salaamu ALaikum,
Hajj Mubarak! May ALlah ta’ala accept it from you, amin. A simply amazing poem! Amin to the duas above!
wasalaam,
farah
Comment by Farah — January 7, 2007 @ 9:08 pm
as salamu alaykum wa rahmatulLah!!
glad to have you back. Haj Mubarak
Beautiful poem.
Comment by maida — January 7, 2007 @ 11:14 pm
HAJJ mubarak!!!!!!!!!
lovely pictures and words to match the occasion
Comment by saimah — January 8, 2007 @ 8:51 am
Assalamu alaikum, Dear ALL!
Ameen thumma Ameen for your Du’as and for just being there all together in the comment space! I feel as though I have just made a re entry from some alien planet, and need to re-orientate the mind body and soul, Insha’Allah with a renewed intention to focus more sincerely on only that which will accumulate “brownie points”! So Jazakumullahu khairan for your friendly familiar presence.
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — January 8, 2007 @ 11:38 am
:-)
Alhamdulila x x x x
CONGRATULATIONS
Comment by Bint-eh Adam — January 8, 2007 @ 8:25 pm