Which Muslim, Christian or Jew does not know the name of Ibrahim (peace be on
him)! Two-thirds of mankind revere him as their leader. The Prophets Musa, Isa
and Muhammad, peace be on them, are all his descendants. It is the lamp
guidance light by him that has long illuminated the whole world.
The word Hajj means to make a resolve to visit a holy place: visiting the
Kaba in Makka is, therefore, called Hajj. How did it begin? The origin of Hajj
is rooted in the Prophet Ibrahims life, peace be on him. That story is very
instructive, and illustrative, too, of the true meaning and significance of
Hajj. That story you must know to fully understand the benefits Hajj can bring
to you. Life and Mission of the Prophet Ibrahim(pbuh).
Commitment to the Truth
But the Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) was no ordinary man; he was made of different
stuff. On reaching maturity he began to reflect thus: How can the sun, moon or
stars, which are rotating as if by order like slaves, and these stone idols,
which are made by man himself; and these kings, who are human beings like our
selves, be gods? What is there in these powerless objects, which cannot move of
their own volition, which have no power to help themselves and have no control
over their own lives and deaths, that man should worship them, seek fulfillment
of his wants from them, fear their powers and submit in obedience to them?
The Universal Islamic Movement In this manner Ibrahim became a pioneer of
the universal Islamic movement and set about establishing permanent missions in
different regions. In this task he was aided by his nephew, Lut, his eldest
son, Ismail who, on learning that the Lord of the worlds wanted the sacrifice
of his life, had him self willingly placed his neck under the knife, and his
younger son, Ishaq
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The first House ever set up for mankind was indeed that at Bakkah, a blessed
place, and a guidance unto all beings; wherein are clear sings---the place
whereon Ibrahim stood; and whosoever enters it finds peace (Al Imran 3:
96---7).
Labbyk, Allahumma labbayk, labbayk, la sharika laka labbauyk, inna l-hamda
wa
n-nimata laka wa l-mulka la sharika lak
Here am I before Thee, O God, doubly at Thy service. Before Thee I am, there
is no partner unto Thee, doubly at Thy service here am I All praise and
blessings are Thine, and power. There is no partner unto Thee.
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