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• Islam is not just about the outward physical rituals. The actions of the heart (e.g. love, fear and hope in Allah) are the ‘goal’ and the physical actions are the ‘means’ to achieve the goal. • The purpose of sacrificing an animal is not the meat or the blood shed. It is legislated so that you remember Allah and be sincere to Him. Worship without sincerity and taqwā is like a body without a soul: all form, no substance. • The emphasis on the heart in the āyāt of ḥajj is greater than in the other pillars of Islam. This is perhaps because it’s easy to get caught up in the physical outward rituals, and forget the deeper intended outcome: taqwā. • The verses of ḥajj repeatedly mention takbīr, dhikr, taqwā and matters of the heart. This is because most of the rituals of ḥajj are tied to physical actions and visible symbols. To prevent the heart from becoming attached to these outward forms, or from thinking they can cause harm or benefit, the Qur’ān redirects us to the true purpose of ḥajj: deepening īmān and cultivating taqwā. لِتُكَبِّرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ so that you may glorify Allah • The āyah highlights the importance of takbīr during these blessed days. Takbīr and taʿẓīm (glorifying, magnifying and revering Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā)) are the central themes running throughout ḥajj. The more you glorify Allah, the greater you think of Him and the lower you think of yourself and humble yourself. This is the essence of ʿūbūdiyyah. وَبَشِّرِ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ Give good news to those who do good • Feel joy as Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) gives you the good news: if you have excelled in worshipping Allah and in being kind to His creation for His sake, rejoice in the worldly reward and eternal bliss in the hereafter. #SurahalHajj #SurahHajj #Quran #Tadabbur #QuranTadabbur
“The Caller of the Pilgrims” — a moving poem recited by Shaykh al-Shuraym. #Hajj #HajjMabrur #Pilgrims #Pilgrimage #Mercy
خَيْرٌ good • There are worldly benefits for you in sacrificing animals along with reward in the Hereafter. وَأَطْعِمُوا۟ ٱلْقَانِعَ وَٱلْمُعْتَرَّ and feed those who do not ask, as well as those who do • As believers, we have a duty of care towards each other. Reflect: Do you look out for people you can help without them ever needing to ask, and give to them without embarrassing them? Act: Give to the beggars and to those who do not beg. Be generous. سَخَّرْنَـٰهَا We have subjugated them to you • Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) subjugates these animals for you. Despite their large sizes, humans are able to control them, ride them and slaughter them for their personal gain. لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ so that you may be thankful • In these āyāt, Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) commands you to express gratitude for the sacrificial animals by: (1) offering them in His Name Alone; (2) feeding the poor from them; (3) humbling yourself before Him; (4) having taqwā; and (5) carrying out the sacrifice with iḥsān (excellence). #SurahalHajj #SurahHajj #Hajj #Quran #QuranReflection
As the best days of the year come to an end, conclude this season of worship with Istighfar, Gratitude, Hope and Fear. May Allah al-Shakūr, The Most Appreciative, forgive our sins and accept our deeds.  #dhulhijjah #hajj #shukr #dhikr #hope

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