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Spiritual Benefits of Hajj Rituals | Animation

August 15, 2018

Dr. Nazir Khan and Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Hajj encapsulates many powerful rituals that awaken us to our relationship with the Divine and with one another.

What are some of the spiritual benefits of these rituals?

They include:

1. Reminding the believers that our lives revolve around Allah swt when performing Tawaf, the ritual of circumambulating the Ka’bah seven times

2. Expressing penitence and repentance when kissing the Black Stone during Tawaf

3. Commemorating optimism and trust in Allah when performing the ritual of Sa’i, the walk between the two hills Al-Safa and Al-Marwa

4. Being reminded of the transient nature of life when resting in the temporary campground of Mina

5. Being reminded of our past and the future gathering on the Day of Judgment when standing on the plains of ‘Arafah

6. Remembering the reality of the grave when sleeping on the open rocky plains of Muzdalifa

7. Expressing devotion to God and a commitment to help the poor and needy by sacrificing an animal (Udhiya) on Eid al-Adha

8. Being conscious of evil temptations and committing to remain steadfast in serving God, when throwing pebbles at the Jamarat pillars

Dr. Nazir Khan

Director of Research Strategy | Dr. Nazir Khan MD FRCPC is the President of Yaqeen Canada and the Director of Research Strategy at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He is a Neuroradiologist and Assistant Professor at McMaster University. He is also a specialist in the Qur’anic sciences with certification (ijāzah) in the ten readings of the Qur’an through both major and minor routes of transmission. He has also received other certifications (ijāzāt) in Qurʾānic studies (ʿUlūm al-Qurʾan), Hadith, and Islamic theology (ʿaqīdah). He memorized the whole Qur'an during his youth and has served as an Imam for many years. He has taught Islamic theology and Qur’anic studies classes, workshops, and seminars and is a consultant for the Manitoba Islamic Association Fiqh Committee. Dr. Khan completed his residency at the University of Manitoba and fellowship in Diagnostic Neuroradiology at the University of Calgary. His expertise in both medical sciences and Islamic theology uniquely positions him to address challenging contemporary questions regarding faith, reason, and science.

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Contributor | Imam Ibrahim Hindy is a Research Manager at Yaqeen Institute. He holds a BA in Islamic History and is currently an MA candidate in Islamic Studies at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. He is also the Imam at Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre in Mississauga, Canada.