[2:125]
We
have rendered the shrine (the Ka`aba) a focal point for the people, and a safe
sanctuary. You may use Abraham’s shrine as a prayer house. We commissioned
Abraham and Ismail: “You shall purify My house for those who visit, those who
live there, and those who bow and prostrate.”
As per the word of
Allah that is the Quran, Allah gives the humanity the Ka`aba, a focal point and
a safe sanctuary for the people who have tremendous faith and complete
submission in Him. Hajj alone has the power to purify a person with all kinds
of sin and convert him into a newborn without any iniquity.
[3:97]
“And
Hajj to the Kabah is a duty that mankind incur to Allah, those who can afford
the expenses”.
Hajj is considered as
one of five pillars of Islam. Allah instructs every Muslims to perform Hajj at
least once in a lifetime, if they are fit physically, mentally and financially
for it. A mere preparation of hajj heightens one’s love for Allah as it is
solely done for pleasing Allah. With one’s heart yearning to achieve the goal,
one turn out to be purer in both thoughts and deeds.
[2:189]
They
ask you about the phases of the moon! Say, “They provide a timing device for
the people, and determine the time of Hajj.” It is not righteous to beat around
the bush;* righteousness is attained by upholding the commandments and by being
straightforward. You shall observe GOD, that you may succeed.
