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وَأَذِّن فِی ٱلنَّاسِ بِٱلۡحَجِّ یَأۡتُوکَ رِجَالٗا وَعَلَیٰ کُلِّ ضَامِرٖ یَأۡتِینَ مِن کُلِّ فَجٍّ عَمِیقٖ لِّیَشۡهَدُواْ مَنَافِعَ لَهُمۡ ... ""And proclaim to mankind the Hajj. They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path, that they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the Name of Allah on known days over the beast of flocks that He has provided them. So eat thereof, and feed the poor and needy." | وَأَذِّن فِی ٱلنَّاسِ بِٱلۡحَجِّ یَأۡتُوکَ رِجَالٗا وَعَلَیٰ کُلِّ ضَامِرٖ یَأۡتِینَ مِن کُلِّ فَجٍّ عَمِیقٖ لِّیَشۡهَدُواْ مَنَافِعَ لَهُمۡ ... ""And proclaim to mankind the Hajj. They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path, that they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the Name of Allah on known days over the beast of flocks that He has provided them. So eat thereof, and feed the poor and needy." | ||
This divine directive highlights that Hajj brings significant rewards, both in this world and the hereafter. | |||
The spiritual significance of Hajj is profound, offering pilgrims an opportunity for repentance and divine forgiveness. It serves as a moment of renewal, allowing Muslims to cleanse themselves of past sins and recommit to their faith. Additionally, the pilgrimage fosters self-discipline, humility, and a heightened sense of piety, encouraging personal growth and moral development. The experience also strengthens one's faith, reinforcing spiritual convictions and deepening the connection with God. Through the rituals of Hajj, pilgrims reaffirm their allegiance to Islamic values and their association with the legacy of the Prophets. | |||
On the material side, Hajj is associated with various worldly benefits. The pilgrimage often enhances social bonds and provides economic opportunities, as it brings together Muslims from diverse backgrounds and fosters communal solidarity. Furthermore, the obligation to assist those in need during Hajj underscores its role in promoting social welfare and alleviating poverty. | |||
The Hadiths of the Imams (AS), preserved in Shia traditions, expand on these benefits, illustrating that Hajj is not merely a ritual but a transformative experience with significant impacts on both individual and community levels. The pilgrimage thus embodies a harmonious blend of spiritual enrichment and material advantages, underscoring its profound importance in Islamic practice. | |||
==Repentance and forgiveness== | ==Repentance and forgiveness== | ||
According to one of the traditions, Imam Sadiq (AS) articulated that the primary purpose behind the construction of the Ka'ba was to facilitate the repentance of the descendants of [[Adam]] and their purification from sin.<ref>Kulaynī, ''al-Kāfī'', vol. 4, p. 188; Ḥurr al-ʿĀmilī, ''Wasāʾil al-Shīʿa'', vol. 13, p. 295.</ref> In a similar vein, Imam Reza (AS) highlighted that the institution of Hajj was ordained as a means for individuals to turn towards God, repent for their past transgressions, and embark on a new, righteous path.<ref>Ṣadūq, ''ʿIlal al-sharāʾiʿ'', vol. 1, p. 273; Ḥurr al-ʿĀmilī, ''Wasāʾil al-Shīʿa'', vol. 11, p. 13.</ref>Drawing from a particular narration, one of the interpretations of the "benefits" mentioned in the verse (وَ أَذِّنْ فِي النَّاسِ بِالْحَجِّ… لِيَشْهَدُوا مَنَافِعَ لَهُمْ)<ref>Quran: 22:28</ref>{{enote|"And proclaim to the people the Hajj... that they may witness benefits for themselves."}} relates specifically to the seeking of divine forgiveness and mercy.<ref>Kulaynī, ''al-Kāfī'', vol. 4, p. 264.</ref> | |||
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==Taqwa== | ==Taqwa== | ||