What is the impact of performing Hajj on a Muslim's soul and life?
Hajj holds immense wisdoms, among them: reminding the pilgrim of his journey to the Hereafter, preparing provisions for the Hereafter like piety, and recalling the hardships of the journey to the Hereafter, such as the pangs of death and dying. The ihram reminds one of the shroud and calls for shedding sins, while the talbiyah signifies responding to Allah's commands. Avoiding prohibitions and engaging in remembrance accustoms the Muslim to religious adherence. Entering the Sacred House reminds one of the security of the Hereafter for those who believe and have not committed injustice, and kissing the Black Stone teaches the glorification of the Sunnah. The tawaf reminds one of Ibrahim and the building of the House, and Zamzam water reminds one of Allah's blessings and bounty. The sa'y between Safa and Marwah reminds one of Hajar's patience. Standing at Arafat brings to mind the crowding of the Day of Judgment. Throwing the jamarat teaches obedience and emulation, and sacrificing the hady reminds one of the story of Ibrahim and Ismail and the necessity of obeying Allah's command. Tahallul (exiting the state of ihram) cultivates patience, and completing the rituals opens a new page free from sins. Returning to one's family reminds one of meeting them in Paradise, and that the greatest loss is the loss of oneself and one's family on the Day of Judgment.
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