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'''The goals and effects of Hajj''': Hajj, as described in the Qur'an and detailed in Hadith literature, encompasses both spiritual and material dimensions that deeply affect a Muslim's life. The Qur'an, particularly in verses 27 and 28 of Surah Al-Hajj, outlines the manifold benefits associated with this sacred pilgrimage: | '''The goals and effects of Hajj''': Hajj, as described in the Qur'an and detailed in Hadith literature, encompasses both spiritual and material dimensions that deeply affect a Muslim's life. The Qur'an, particularly in verses 27 and 28 of Surah Al-Hajj, outlines the manifold benefits associated with this sacred pilgrimage: | ||
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. | This divine directive highlights that Hajj brings significant rewards, both in this world and the hereafter. | ||
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==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> | 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> | ||
==Taqwa== | ==Taqwa== | ||