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== Condition for Acceptance of Ḥajj ==
== Condition for Acceptance of Ḥajj ==
Some Shi'a researchers, based on numerous narrations, have concluded that there is a special connection between the acceptance of Hajj and the wilaya of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]]. They have considered the "completion and acceptance of Hajj" to be meeting the Imam, having knowledge of the Imam's status, following and obeying him, and declaring readiness to support the Imam of one's time.<ref>Ḥajj Maqbul, pp.188-190; Bihar al-Anwar, vol.27, p.172, quoting from Amali al-Shaykh. Also, narrations from al-Mahasin, Fada'il al-Shi'a, Bisharat al-Mustafa, and 'Uyun Akhbar al-Rida are cited; Ḥajj, Barname-ye Takamul, pp. 366 to 369.</ref> The use of [[lawful property]] for the Hajj journey<ref>al-Amali, p.527; Bihar al-Anwar, vol.93, p.164;</ref> and [[intention of proximity to God]] and [[sincerity]]<ref>Tahdhib, vol. 5, p. 463; Thawab al-A'mal, pp. 108 and 116.</ref> are also considered conditions for the acceptance of Hajj.
Some Shi'a researchers, based on numerous narrations, have concluded that there is a special connection between the acceptance of Hajj and the wilaya of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]]. They have considered the "completion and acceptance of Hajj" to be meeting the Imam, having knowledge of the Imam's status, following and obeying him, and declaring readiness to support the Imam of one's time.<ref>Ḥajj Maqbul, pp.188-190; Bihar al-Anwar, vol.27, p.172, quoting from Amali al-Shaykh. Also, narrations from al-Mahasin, Fada'il al-Shi'a, Bisharat al-Mustafa, and 'Uyun Akhbar al-Rida are cited; Ḥajj, Barname-ye Takamul, pp. 366 to 369.</ref> The use of lawfully acquired wealth for the Hajj journey<ref>al-Amali, p.527; Bihar al-Anwar, vol.93, p.164;</ref> and [[intention of proximity to God]] and [[sincerity]]<ref>Tahdhib, vol. 5, p. 463; Thawab al-A'mal, pp. 108 and 116.</ref> are also considered conditions for the acceptance of Hajj.


Some narrations transmitted from the [[Sunnis]] have conditioned the acceptance of Ḥajj on performing deeds such as [[Feeding during Hajj|feeding food]]<ref>Fath al-Bari bi Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari, vol.3, p.446; al-Sunan wa l-Ahkam, vol.4, p.8.</ref>, kind words<ref>Sahih al-Jami' al-Saghir wa Ziyadatuh, hadith 2819.</ref>, and greeting loudly (as a sign of good behavior and humility)<ref>Subul al-Salam Sharh Bulugh al-Maram min Adillat al-Ahkam, vol.2, p.285.</ref>.
Some narrations transmitted from the [[Sunnis]] have conditioned the acceptance of Ḥajj on performing deeds such as [[Feeding during Hajj|feeding food]]<ref>Fath al-Bari bi Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari, vol.3, p.446; al-Sunan wa l-Ahkam, vol.4, p.8.</ref>, kind words<ref>Sahih al-Jami' al-Saghir wa Ziyadatuh, hadith 2819.</ref>, and greeting loudly (as a sign of good behavior and humility)<ref>Subul al-Salam Sharh Bulugh al-Maram min Adillat al-Ahkam, vol.2, p.285.</ref>.