What is the explanation and definition of the following two hadiths, and is Hajj a complete effacement of all sins, as if I had performed Hajj, or as a reward and good deeds in the balance? 1. "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, then prays two rak'ahs, will have a reward like that of a Hajj and an 'Umrah, complete, complete, complete." 2. "So, when Ramadan comes, perform 'Umrah therein, for an 'Umrah in Ramadan is equal to Hajj."
The meaning of the hadiths that mention the reward for Hajj and Umrah being equivalent to certain good deeds is that these deeds are equal in reward and merit to Hajj and Umrah. They do not, however, take their place in fulfilling the obligation of Hajj or in forgiving sins. The reward is like that of a complete Hajj and Umrah, but these deeds do not suffice for the obligatory Hajj. This indicates that the reward for an action increases with the nobility of the time.
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