Secrets of Talbiya

Secrets of Talbiya is a collection of esoteric objectives and wisdoms of the act of Talbiya in Hajj and 'Umra. Talbiya literally means positive affirmation, and in jurisprudential terminology, it refers to uttering specific phrases during the state of ihram for Hajj and 'Umra. The Prophet Muhammad (s) frequently repeated it on various occasions.

From the perspective of narrations from the Imams (a), Talbiya is the slogan of Hajj, and raising one's voice in it is recommended. The esoteric meaning of "Labbayk" signifies oscillation between fear and hope; the pilgrim does not know whether their response will be accepted or rejected. This dhikr is considered the only obligatory dhikr of Hajj and conveys the most meaning with the fewest words. According to narrations, if Hajj is not performed with lawful wealth, the response "La Sa'dayk" (no happiness for you) is given to the pilgrim. Talbiya also demonstrates a harmonious monotheistic movement with the cosmic order; all beings accompany the pilgrim when they utter Labbayk. Among the wisdoms of Talbiya are: responding to the call of God and resolving to obey and abandon sin. Uttering Labbayk is considered accompanying the call of Labbayk by Prophet Abraham (a) and the response of Prophet Moses (a).

Talbiya

Template:اصلی Talbiya means affirmation and positive response. In the terminology of jurists, uttering specific phrases during the state of ihram for Hajj and 'Umra is called Talbiya. The Prophet Muhammad (s) frequently repeated the words of Talbiya and would utter Talbiya on various occasions such as mounting, ascending a height, descending, at the end of the night, and after every prayer.

According to a narration from the Prophet Muhammad (s), the text of Talbiya is as follows:

Secrets of Talbiya

Slogan of Hajj

Numerous narrations from the Imams (a) have considered Talbiya the slogan of Hajj and have recommended raising one's voice in uttering this slogan.

Hesitation between Fear and Hope

Hesitation between fear and hope is considered a ground for human perfection, and the meaning of the act of Talbiya and the dhikr of Labbayk has been described such that the pilgrim is constantly in doubt whether the positive response they give to God's invitation (with the word Labbayk) will be accepted by God or rejected. Some narrations have attributed the secret of the pallor on the faces of Imam al-Sajjad (a) and Imam al-Sadiq (a) during Talbiya to this very possibility of Labbayk not being accepted.

The Only Obligatory Dhikr of Hajj

Some researchers, considering that uttering "Labbayk" is the only obligatory dhikr of Hajj, have considered Hajj as performing the most actions with the fewest and shortest words. According to narrations, this dhikr leads to the forgiveness of sins and the acceptance of repentance towards the Lord.

Attaining the Station of Acceptance and Felicity

According to a narration from Imam al-Sadiq (a), the pilgrim receives a negative response, "Labbayk, and there is no felicity for you," due to the unlawful wealth with which they came for Hajj. Based on this, Talbiya is considered not just a word, but for the person who receives a positive response, it is the attainment of the station of acceptance and felicity.

Harmonious Monotheistic Movement with the Cosmic Order

Talbiya has been considered a display of the monotheistic movement of the world towards God. According to narrations, when the pilgrim utters Labbayk, everything around them accompanies them in this melody.

Wisdoms of Talbiya

In Shi'i sources, meanings and results for Talbiya have been stated, some of which include:

1. The response of servants to the call of God and the liberation of those in ihram from fire.
2. The response of servants to the call of Prophet Abraham (a) who, by God's command, invited people to Hajj.
3. The response of Prophet Moses (a) to the call of God.
4. The decision to speak for God and in the path of His obedience and to refrain from any sin.

Related Articles

• Talbiya
• Secrets of Hajj

References

• al-'Ayn: Khalil (d. 175 AH), edited by al-Makhzumi and al-Samarra'i, Dar al-Hijra, 1409 AH.
• Mu'jam Maqayis al-Lugha: Ibn Faris (d. 395 AH), edited by 'Abd al-Salam, Qom, Daftar Tablighat, 1404 AH.
• al-Ṣiḥaḥ: al-Jawhari (d. 393 AH), edited by al-'Attar, Beirut, Dar al-'Ilm li l-Malayin, 1407 AH.
• Mustaṭrafat al-Sara'ir: Ibn Idris (d. 598 AH), Qom, al-Nashr al-Islami, 1411 AH.
• al-'Udda Sharḥ al-'Umda: 'Abd al-Rahman b. Ibrahim al-Maqdisi (d. 624 AH), edited by Salah b. Muhammad, Dar al-Kutub al-'Ilmiyya, 1426 AH.
• Ghayat al-Maram fi Sharḥ Nukat al-Irshad: al-Shahid al-Awwal (d. 786 AH), Qom, Markaz al-Abḥath wa l-Dirasat al-Islamiyya, 1414 AH.
• al-Kafi: al-Kulayni (d. 329 AH), edited by Ghaffari, Tehran, Dar al-Kutub al-Islamiyya, 1375 SH;
• Man La Yaḥḍuruhu al-Faqih: Shaykh al-Ṣaduq (d. 381 AH), edited by Ghaffari, Qom, Nashr Islami, 1404 AH;
• Wasa'il al-Shi'a: al-Ḥurr al-'Amili (d. 1104 AH), edited by Rabbani Shirazi, Beirut, Dar Ihya' al-Turath al-'Arabi, 1403 AH.
• al-Hajj wa l-'Umra fi l-Kitab wa l-Sunna: Muhammad Muhammadi Rayshahri, edited by 'Abd al-Hadi Mas'udi, Qom, Dar al-Hadith, 1384 SH / 1426 AH.
• Ilal al-Shara'i': al-Ṣaduq (d. 381 AH), edited by Baḥr al-'Ulum, Najaf, al-Maktabat al-Ḥaydariyya, 1385 AH.
• Biḥar al-Anwar: al-Majlisi (d. 1110 AH), Beirut, Dar Ihya' al-Turath al-'Arabi, 1403 AH;
• Qurb al-Isnad: al-Ḥimyari (d. 3rd century AH), Qom, Al al-Bayt:, 1413 AH.
• Darsnama Pish Daramadi bar Farhangnama Asrar wa Ma'arif Hajj, Committee of Secrets and Knowledge of the Deputy for Clerical Affairs of the Office of the Supreme Leader's Representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs, Tehran, Mash'ar, 1389 SH.
• Mustadrak al-Wasa'il wa Mustanbaṭ al-Masa'il: Ḥusayn b. Muhammad Taqi Nuri, Beirut, Mu'assasat Al al-Bayt (a) li Ihya' al-Turath, 1408 AH / 1366 SH / 1987 CE.Template:پایانTemplate:حج و عمره