UMRAH IN RAMADHAN,
A HAJJ WITH RASULULLAH
SallAllahu alaihi wasallam
Umrah in Ramadhan is equal to a Hajj with me. (Bukhari)
And:
Ibn ‘Abbas RadhiAllahu anhu narrated: Allah’s Messenger SallAllahu alaihi wasallam said to a woman of the Ansar , What has prevented you that you do not perform Hajj along with us? She said: We have only two camels for carrying water. One of the camels has been taken by my husband and my son for performing Hajj and one has been left for us for carrying water, whereupon the Holy Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam said: So when the month of Ramadan comes, perform ‘Umrah, for ‘Umrah in this month) is equal to Hajj in reward. (Sahih Muslim)
Insha’Allah we are off to perform Hajj with our Beloved Nabi SallAllahu alaihi wasallam.
IMAGINE! IMAGINE….allow the heart to imagine how this would truly be, no we cannot….nor can we ever imagine the volume of mercies and blessings showered upon us so abundantly during this sacred month…..
A million plus are already in Makkah, offering Umrah in this month of mercy, forgiveness and freedom from the fire. As if accompanied by our Noble Nabi SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May all struggles and efforts be accepted, may the Ad’iyah of all coming and going throughout the month be accepted. May the entire Ummah be the recipients of Allah Ta’ala’s glorious promises and rewards and may we all be residents in Jannah, entering through Bab Ar-Rayyan. May our fasting be lighting a blazing lamp of Taqwa, illuminating the ladder to Jannatul Firdaws, where we will meet our Rabb Whom we are fasting for…and Insha’Allah the recompense from Him will be grander than what our feeble imagination conjures. Ameen Ameen Ameen.
And now is the time when millions throughout the world are making the firm intention for this years Hajj. May we take a few moments to include them in our Du’a, during these Mubarak times of Du’a being accepted. May Allah Ta’ala’s invitation reach all with the desire to fulfill this act of worship, and make the process easy.
The following are from a series of photos taken by National Geographic magazine in 1953.
Once again, IMAGINE how it must have been not so long ago….and then stretch the imagination back even more to when our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam performed his one and onlu Hajj with his devoted Sahabah RadhiAllahu anhum. IMAGINE.
My upload limit is fast running out so I refrained from posting all of these amazing shots. The complete set appears on various sites, one is here.
insha’Allah back in afew days.
I take you all in my little book to supplicate for you and yours, near and far, Insha’Allah. Please keep this needy miniscule speck in your Du’a. We all so much need each other, a needy Ummah indeed.
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. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
asslmkm ww,jumah mbrk,and AMEEN2ALL UR BEAUTIFUL ADIYA.may our KIND ALLAH accept all your ibadat and make ur umrah easy,and return u safely to your home ameen.jazakiAllah khairan for remembering us, inshaallah,whateva dua you make4us,ALLAH WILL GRANT U THE SAME/BETTER AMEEN!how i wish i was there..spent ramadan2004in the haramain- Wow,no words to describe the experience.special duaz for my family and i to be made ALLAH’S Guests again soon,ameen,4SHIFA,PROTECTION,GOOD HEALTH,STRONG IMAN,EASY DEATH WITH IMAN IN MADINA ETC ETC ALONG WIT ALL YOUR ALL ENCOMPASSING SPECIAL DUAZ PLZ..LOTSA LUV, Tasnim
Comment by tasnim — September 21, 2007 @ 6:22 am
Assalamu’alaikum dearest Khala
Ramadhan & Jummah Mubarak!
I haven’t posted any comments for a while but I have been reading your posts and you are in my thoughts often- just because your words a like a soothing balm for someone who is in need. Jazak’Allah Khayr for the pictures also.
How fortunate those pilgrims are…Hajj with Rasul’Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam! Subhan’Allah my heart never seems to stop yearning and even more so when you tell us this. Please convey my Salams to Habib’Allah sallalahu alayhi wasallam and remember me in your heart whilst you are on your blessed Hajj with The Best of Creation.
Much love & duas
Halima
Comment by HB — September 21, 2007 @ 2:33 pm
Assalamualaikum dear sister,
May you and your family wade deep into His sea of Mercy as you perform Umrah during this most Blessed Month!
Comment by ikramuddin — September 22, 2007 @ 12:15 am
Salaam Dearest Sister:
Amin to your prayer.
Your Allah-inspired words bring tears to my eyes, while my heart rejoices for you. May Allah bless you and your family with ever increasing love and wisdom, which is the true mercy of Allah.
Ya Haqq!
Comment by Irving — September 22, 2007 @ 5:06 am
Umrah in Ramadhan mubarak to you dear sister. and thank you for carring that little book with u…oh but how can i ever thank you for that…Jazakallah khairan katheeran abada
Comment by saimah — September 25, 2007 @ 7:39 am
Assalamu alaikum,
Dear ALL,
I beg your forgiveness for not replying….JazakumuLlahu khairan for all your kind wishes…may we all keep each other in our Du’a during these fast flying days when Allah Ta’ala promises His acceptance…and may we in turn accept His Hikmah in how He choses to answer our pleas.
Umrah was exceptional in so many aspects…SubhanAllah. May the millions performing it under such crowded conditions throughout this month find the record of it in their accounts as a Hajj with our Noble Nabi SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, and may all hearts be turned more to obedience and the Sunnah way of life as the result of such an experience. Ameen.
Wassalamu alaikum
Comment by almiskeenah — September 25, 2007 @ 11:17 pm