WEBVTT 00:00:00.780 --> 00:00:09.779 Riyadh al-Salihin from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:00:09.779 --> 00:00:14.380 The Book of Hajj. 00:00:14.380 --> 00:00:20.379 Chapter: The Obligation and Excellence of Hajj. 00:00:20.379 --> 00:00:22.379 Allah the Almighty says: 00:00:22.379 --> 00:00:28.379 “Wherein are plain memorials (of Allah's guidance); the place where Abraham stood up to pray; and whosoever entereth it is safe. And pilgrimage to the House is a duty unto Allah for mankind, for him who can find a way thither. As for him who disbelieveth, (let him know that) lo! Allah is Independent of (all) creatures.” (3:97) 00:00:28.379 --> 00:00:34.380 “Wherein are plain memorials (of Allah's guidance); the place where Abraham stood up to pray; and whosoever entereth it is safe. And pilgrimage to the House is a duty unto Allah for mankind, for him who can find a way thither. As for him who disbelieveth, (let him know that) lo! Allah is Independent of (all) creatures.” (3:97) 00:00:34.380 --> 00:00:38.570 On the authority of Ibn ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both: 00:00:38.570 --> 00:00:42.570 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:00:42.570 --> 00:00:45.570 Islam is built upon five [pillars]: 00:00:45.570 --> 00:00:49.570 The testimony that there is no god but Allah, 00:00:49.570 --> 00:00:52.570 And that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, 00:00:52.570 --> 00:00:54.570 Establishing prayer, 00:00:54.570 --> 00:00:56.570 Giving zakat, 00:00:56.570 --> 00:00:58.570 Pilgrimage to the House (Hajj), 00:00:58.570 --> 00:01:00.700 And fasting Ramadan. 00:01:00.700 --> 00:01:03.210 Agreed upon. 00:01:03.210 --> 00:01:07.209 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:01:07.209 --> 00:01:12.340 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, delivered a sermon to us and said: 00:01:12.340 --> 00:01:14.340 "O people, 00:01:14.340 --> 00:01:18.340 Allah has ordained Hajj upon you, so perform Hajj." 00:01:18.340 --> 00:01:20.430 A man asked: 00:01:20.430 --> 00:01:23.430 "Is it every year, O Messenger of Allah?" 00:01:23.430 --> 00:01:24.430 He remained silent, 00:01:24.430 --> 00:01:27.430 Until the man repeated it three times. 00:01:27.430 --> 00:01:31.530 Then the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:01:31.530 --> 00:01:34.530 "If I had said 'yes,' it would have become obligatory, 00:01:34.530 --> 00:01:36.530 And you would not have been able to fulfill it." 00:01:36.530 --> 00:01:38.530 Then he said: 00:01:38.530 --> 00:01:40.530 "Leave me as I have left you, 00:01:40.530 --> 00:01:43.530 For those who came before you were destroyed 00:01:43.530 --> 00:01:45.530 By their excessive questioning 00:01:45.530 --> 00:01:48.530 And their disagreement with their prophets. 00:01:48.530 --> 00:01:50.530 So if I command you to do something, 00:01:50.530 --> 00:01:53.530 Perform of it as much as you are able, 00:01:53.530 --> 00:01:56.530 And if I forbid you from something, 00:01:56.530 --> 00:01:58.620 Then avoid it." 00:01:58.620 --> 00:02:00.620 Narrated by Muslim. 00:02:00.620 --> 00:02:03.390 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:02:03.390 --> 00:02:06.939 Hajj is not obligatory upon the legally responsible person 00:02:06.939 --> 00:02:11.509 Except once in a lifetime, by textual evidence and consensus. 00:02:11.509 --> 00:02:14.509 There is no legal ruling before the arrival of the Shari'ah. 00:02:14.509 --> 00:02:16.509 Matters about which silence is maintained 00:02:16.509 --> 00:02:19.509 Retain their original state of permissibility. 00:02:19.509 --> 00:02:22.509 The default state for things and worldly customs 00:02:22.509 --> 00:02:24.509 Is permissibility. 00:02:24.509 --> 00:02:26.509 As for acts of worship, 00:02:26.509 --> 00:02:28.509 Their basis is restriction to what is prescribed. 00:02:28.509 --> 00:02:31.900 Prohibition is more stringent than command, 00:02:31.900 --> 00:02:35.900 Because the prohibition allows for no concession in committing any part of it, 00:02:35.900 --> 00:02:38.900 While the command is qualified by one's ability. 00:02:38.900 --> 00:02:44.409 Whoever is unable to perform the entirety of a commanded act but is capable of a part of it, 00:02:44.409 --> 00:02:47.409 Shall perform what he is able to, 00:02:47.409 --> 00:02:49.409 And that is what is required of him. 00:02:49.409 --> 00:02:53.919 The hadith is evidence of the tolerance and ease of Islam, 00:02:53.919 --> 00:02:58.500 And that its fundamental principle is the removal of hardship from the Ummah. 00:02:58.500 --> 00:03:02.500 The compassion of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, for his Ummah, 00:03:02.500 --> 00:03:05.500 And that their suffering is grievous to him, 00:03:05.500 --> 00:03:07.500 He is concerned for them, 00:03:07.500 --> 00:03:11.810 And to them, he is kind and merciful. 00:03:11.810 --> 00:03:15.810 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:03:15.810 --> 00:03:18.810 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was asked: 00:03:18.810 --> 00:03:21.870 "Which deed is best?" 00:03:21.870 --> 00:03:22.870 He said: 00:03:22.870 --> 00:03:25.870 "Faith in Allah and His Messenger." 00:03:25.870 --> 00:03:26.969 It was asked: 00:03:26.969 --> 00:03:28.969 "Then what?" 00:03:28.969 --> 00:03:29.969 He said: 00:03:29.969 --> 00:03:33.060 "Jihad in the cause of Allah." 00:03:33.060 --> 00:03:34.060 It was asked: 00:03:34.060 --> 00:03:36.060 "Then what?" 00:03:36.060 --> 00:03:37.060 He said: 00:03:37.060 --> 00:03:39.060 "An accepted Hajj (mabrur)." 00:03:39.060 --> 00:03:41.099 Agreed upon. 00:03:41.099 --> 00:03:48.599 The 'mabrur' Hajj is one in which the performer commits no sin. 00:03:48.599 --> 00:03:51.530 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:03:51.530 --> 00:03:56.849 The permissibility of referring to faith in Allah and His Messenger as a 'deed'. 00:03:56.849 --> 00:04:00.199 Clarification of the ranks of virtuous deeds. 00:04:00.199 --> 00:04:03.650 Whoever performs jihad for other than the cause of Allah, 00:04:03.650 --> 00:04:06.650 His deed is rejected. 00:04:06.650 --> 00:04:11.830 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:04:11.830 --> 00:04:16.829 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 00:04:16.829 --> 00:04:20.829 "Whoever performs Hajj and does not engage in sexual relations (rafath) or commit sin (fusuq), 00:04:20.829 --> 00:04:23.829 Returns as the day his mother bore him." 00:04:23.829 --> 00:04:25.990 Agreed upon. 00:04:25.990 --> 00:04:29.819 'Rafath' is sexual intercourse, 00:04:29.819 --> 00:04:32.819 And it also refers to allusions to it, 00:04:32.819 --> 00:04:34.819 And to obscenity in speech. 00:04:34.819 --> 00:04:37.660 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:04:37.660 --> 00:04:42.910 Hajj purifies the soul from acts of obscenity and sin. 00:04:42.910 --> 00:04:48.199 An accepted Hajj is among the expiations for sins and misdeeds. 00:04:48.199 --> 00:04:53.579 A human is born without sins, cleared of faults, 00:04:53.579 --> 00:04:56.579 For he does not bear the sin of another. 00:04:56.579 --> 00:05:00.699 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:05:00.699 --> 00:05:05.699 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:05:05.699 --> 00:05:10.860 "An 'Umrah to an 'Umrah is an expiation for what is between them, 00:05:10.860 --> 00:05:16.959 And an accepted Hajj has no reward other than Paradise." 00:05:16.959 --> 00:05:19.730 Agreed upon. 00:05:19.730 --> 00:05:21.730 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:05:21.730 --> 00:05:26.430 The recommendation to perform many 'Umrahs. 00:05:26.430 --> 00:05:31.430 Scholars agree on the permissibility of 'Umrah on all days 00:05:31.430 --> 00:05:35.850 For one who is not currently engaged in the rites of Hajj. 00:05:35.850 --> 00:05:39.199 The permissibility of performing 'Umrah before Hajj. 00:05:39.199 --> 00:05:44.259 Hajj is of a higher rank than 'Umrah. 00:05:44.259 --> 00:05:48.259 On the authority of ‘A’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:05:48.259 --> 00:05:50.259 I said, "O Messenger of Allah, 00:05:50.259 --> 00:05:52.259 We consider jihad to be the best of deeds; 00:05:52.259 --> 00:05:55.259 Shall we not then perform jihad?" 00:05:55.259 --> 00:06:01.610 He replied, "But the best jihad is an accepted Hajj." 00:06:01.610 --> 00:06:04.920 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:06:04.920 --> 00:06:07.920 "We consider" means we believe and know. 00:06:08.920 --> 00:06:10.920 There is a difference in the vocalization of the word. 00:06:10.920 --> 00:06:12.920 The most likely is with a damma on the 'kaf' (nara), 00:06:12.920 --> 00:06:14.920 Addressing the women. 00:06:14.920 --> 00:06:16.920 In another narration, 00:06:16.920 --> 00:06:19.920 It is with a kasra on the 'kaf' and an added alif before it (la-kinna), 00:06:19.920 --> 00:06:23.779 In the sense of a corrective conjunction. 00:06:23.779 --> 00:06:25.779 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:06:25.779 --> 00:06:28.040 Hajj is the jihad of women, 00:06:28.040 --> 00:06:31.040 Though it involves no combat. 00:06:31.040 --> 00:06:37.490 The virtues of jihad in the Qur'an and Sunnah are numerous and well-attested. 00:06:37.490 --> 00:06:41.490 That is why ‘A’ishah believed it was the best deed. 00:06:43.579 --> 00:06:46.579 On the authority of ‘A’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her: 00:06:46.579 --> 00:06:50.579 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:06:50.579 --> 00:06:56.769 "There is no day on which Allah frees more of His servants from the Fire 00:06:56.769 --> 00:06:58.769 Than the day of ‘Arafah." 00:06:58.769 --> 00:07:00.990 Narrated by Muslim. 00:07:02.860 --> 00:07:04.860 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:07:04.860 --> 00:07:07.110 The virtue of the day of ‘Arafah, 00:07:07.110 --> 00:07:11.110 And that it is a day in which Allah draws near to His servants, 00:07:11.110 --> 00:07:14.110 Forgiving them and having mercy upon them, 00:07:14.110 --> 00:07:16.110 Answering their supplications, 00:07:16.110 --> 00:07:19.110 And freeing their necks from the Fire. 00:07:19.110 --> 00:07:25.620 The recommendation to fill the day of ‘Arafah with acts of obedience, dhikr, and recitation of the Qur'an, 00:07:25.620 --> 00:07:29.620 As well as seeking forgiveness and turning in repentance to Allah the Almighty. 00:07:30.620 --> 00:07:34.779 On the authority of Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both: 00:07:34.779 --> 00:07:38.779 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:07:38.779 --> 00:07:42.779 "An 'Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to a Hajj, 00:07:42.779 --> 00:07:45.779 Or a Hajj with me." 00:07:45.779 --> 00:07:47.779 Agreed upon. 00:07:47.779 --> 00:07:50.639 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:07:50.639 --> 00:07:55.959 'Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj in reward, 00:07:55.959 --> 00:07:59.959 Not that it takes its place in fulfilling the obligation. 00:07:59.959 --> 00:08:04.410 The reward of a deed increases with the increased nobility of the time, 00:08:04.410 --> 00:08:08.410 Just as it increases with the presence of the heart and the sincerity of intention. 00:08:09.410 --> 00:08:13.529 On the authority of Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both: 00:08:13.529 --> 00:08:15.529 That a woman said: 00:08:15.529 --> 00:08:17.529 "O Messenger of Allah, 00:08:17.529 --> 00:08:21.560 Allah’s obligation of Hajj upon His servants 00:08:21.560 --> 00:08:24.560 Has reached my father when he is a very old man, 00:08:24.560 --> 00:08:27.560 He cannot sit firmly on a mount. 00:08:27.560 --> 00:08:29.589 Shall I perform Hajj on his behalf?" 00:08:29.589 --> 00:08:31.620 He said, "Yes." 00:08:31.620 --> 00:08:33.720 Agreed upon. 00:08:33.720 --> 00:08:37.100 And on the authority of Laqit Ibn ‘Amir, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:08:37.100 --> 00:08:42.100 That he came to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and said: 00:08:42.100 --> 00:08:45.100 "My father is a very old man, 00:08:45.100 --> 00:08:49.100 He cannot perform Hajj, nor 'Umrah, nor travel." 00:08:49.100 --> 00:08:51.200 He said: 00:08:51.200 --> 00:08:54.200 "Perform Hajj and 'Umrah on behalf of your father." 00:08:54.200 --> 00:08:57.419 Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi. 00:08:57.419 --> 00:09:00.259 'Al-za'n' 00:09:00.259 --> 00:09:04.259 Means traveling and setting out for Hajj and 'Umrah. 00:09:04.259 --> 00:09:08.570 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:09:08.570 --> 00:09:10.570 Whoever is unable to perform Hajj 00:09:10.570 --> 00:09:13.570 Is required to appoint someone else to do it on his behalf, 00:09:13.570 --> 00:09:17.570 And he is not excused for neglecting this if he is capable of it. 00:09:17.570 --> 00:09:19.950 Interpretation of 'ability' (istita'ah): 00:09:19.950 --> 00:09:23.950 It is not limited to provisions and a mount only, 00:09:23.950 --> 00:09:27.950 But also relates to wealth and physical capacity. 00:09:27.950 --> 00:09:34.299 On the authority of al-Sa'ib Ibn Yazid, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:09:34.299 --> 00:09:38.299 I performed Hajj with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:09:38.299 --> 00:09:40.299 During the Farewell Pilgrimage, 00:09:40.299 --> 00:09:43.419 While I was seven years old. 00:09:43.419 --> 00:09:47.350 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:09:47.350 --> 00:09:49.350 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:09:49.350 --> 00:09:52.830 If a child who has not reached puberty performs Hajj, 00:09:52.830 --> 00:09:54.830 It counts as a voluntary act for him. 00:09:54.830 --> 00:09:57.830 On this, the scholars have agreed, 00:09:57.830 --> 00:10:01.830 Because it is established from Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both: 00:10:02.830 --> 00:10:06.830 "Any child whose family performs Hajj with him, then he reaches puberty, 00:10:06.830 --> 00:10:09.830 He must perform another Hajj." 00:10:09.830 --> 00:10:15.080 On the authority of Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both: 00:10:15.080 --> 00:10:18.080 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:10:18.080 --> 00:10:21.080 Met a caravan at al-Rawha', 00:10:21.080 --> 00:10:24.080 And said, "Who are the people?" 00:10:24.080 --> 00:10:27.080 They said, "The Muslims." 00:10:27.080 --> 00:10:30.080 They asked, "Who are you?" 00:10:30.080 --> 00:10:33.299 He said, "The Messenger of Allah." 00:10:33.299 --> 00:10:36.299 A woman lifted a child and said, 00:10:36.299 --> 00:10:39.529 "Is there a Hajj for this one?" 00:10:39.529 --> 00:10:42.590 He said, "Yes, and you have a reward." 00:10:42.590 --> 00:10:45.490 Narrated by Muslim. 00:10:45.490 --> 00:10:49.490 Al-Rawha' is a place near Medina, 00:10:49.490 --> 00:10:53.490 Thirty-six miles away from it. 00:10:53.490 --> 00:10:57.799 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:10:57.799 --> 00:10:59.799 Some of the people of Islam 00:10:59.799 --> 00:11:05.279 Might recognize the person of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:11:05.279 --> 00:11:08.279 The permissibility of asking about a group, 00:11:08.279 --> 00:11:11.889 And the permissibility of identifying oneself to the questioner. 00:11:11.889 --> 00:11:13.889 The child has the reward of Hajj, 00:11:13.889 --> 00:11:15.889 And his mother receives a reward equal to his. 00:11:15.889 --> 00:11:18.889 Because she is the cause of that. 00:11:18.889 --> 00:11:22.269 For the one who guides to good is like the one who performs it. 00:11:22.269 --> 00:11:25.269 The reward for a voluntary Hajj is recorded for the child. 00:11:25.269 --> 00:11:28.269 Yet it does not suffice him for the obligatory Hajj. 00:11:30.419 --> 00:11:32.419 On the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:11:32.419 --> 00:11:36.419 that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 00:11:36.419 --> 00:11:38.419 performed Hajj upon a simple saddle. 00:11:38.419 --> 00:11:40.649 And it was a pack-camel. 00:11:40.649 --> 00:11:42.649 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:11:42.649 --> 00:11:45.960 A saddle (rahl). 00:11:45.960 --> 00:11:47.960 Meaning everything prepared for travel. 00:11:47.960 --> 00:11:51.960 Such as the baggage container and the camel's mount. 00:11:51.960 --> 00:11:54.960 The intent is that the Prophet, peace be upon him, 00:11:54.960 --> 00:11:59.309 performed Hajj on the camel's saddle frame without a litter. 00:11:59.309 --> 00:12:01.309 A pack-camel (zamilah). 00:12:01.309 --> 00:12:07.210 Meaning the camel upon which food and baggage are carried. 00:12:07.210 --> 00:12:09.559 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:12:09.559 --> 00:12:13.559 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, did not have 00:12:13.559 --> 00:12:15.559 during the Farewell Pilgrimage a separate pack-camel 00:12:15.559 --> 00:12:18.559 to carry his baggage and food. 00:12:18.559 --> 00:12:22.559 Rather, that was carried with him on his own mount. 00:12:22.559 --> 00:12:26.909 Thus, his mount served as his pack-camel. 00:12:26.909 --> 00:12:29.909 This demonstrates the humility of the Prophet, peace be upon him, 00:12:29.909 --> 00:12:34.909 and his detachment from worldly goods while setting out for Hajj. 00:12:34.909 --> 00:12:37.909 Among his supplications during this journey was: 00:12:37.909 --> 00:12:43.980 "O Allah, make it a Hajj in which there is no showing off and no seeking of reputation." 00:12:43.980 --> 00:12:49.259 On the authority of Ibn 'Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, who said: 00:12:49.259 --> 00:12:53.259 'Ukaz, Mijannah, and Dhu al-Majaz 00:12:53.259 --> 00:12:55.259 were markets during the pre-Islamic period. 00:12:55.259 --> 00:12:59.289 The people felt it sinful to trade during the pilgrimage seasons. 00:13:00.350 --> 00:13:07.350 Then it was revealed: ﴾There is no sin upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord﴿ 00:13:07.350 --> 00:13:10.539 during the Hajj seasons. 00:13:10.539 --> 00:13:13.980 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:13:13.980 --> 00:13:19.980 "Felt it sinful" means they felt uneasy and feared falling into sin. 00:13:19.980 --> 00:13:22.820 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:13:22.820 --> 00:13:27.909 It is evidence that the Companions would not perform an action 00:13:27.909 --> 00:13:30.909 if they feared it might result in sin, 00:13:30.909 --> 00:13:35.909 even if it held benefit for them, until they understood the wisdom behind it. 00:13:35.909 --> 00:13:39.519 The permissibility of trade during Hajj. 00:13:39.519 --> 00:13:43.519 And that this is among the benefits in which there is no harm. 00:13:44.519 --> 00:13:48.679 Riyad al-Salihin.