Preparation for Hajj and Umrah

And complete Hajj and Umrah for the sake of Allah. But if you are interrupted, what is easily obtained with the [offer] sacrificial animal. And do not shave your head until the sacrificial animal has reached the place of sacrifice. And whoever of you is sick or has a disease of the head, he will pay the ransom of fasting the three days or charity or sacrificial. And when you are safe, the person who performs Umrah [in the months of Hajj] and performs Hajj [offers] the sacrificial animal that he can easily get. And the person who cannot find [or the capacity of such an animal] - then fast three days during Hajj and seven days when you return [home]. They are ten complete [days]. This is for those whose family is not in the Al-Masjid Al-Haram area. And fear Allah, and know that Allah is severe in requiting. (Surah Al-Baqarah verse: 196)

Preparation for Hajj-Umrah

Hajj-Umrah is a difficult act of worship. The Holy Qur'an states that Hajj is obligatory only for those who are physically, mentally, and financially able. Along with financial preparation for Hajj, physical preparation is also important. Because it is not possible to observe the rules of Hajj properly without physical fitness. Hajj-Umrah requires special preparation. Such as below-

i. Correction of beliefs

Muslim life is based on correct beliefs. The life of a person whose beliefs do not right fail. The first and foremost duty of a Muslim is to purify his beliefs. Allah the Almighty said, ‘Whoever disbelieves with faith, his deeds will be ruined. He will be among the losers in the Hereafter. '(Surat al-Ma'ida: 5)

It is important to purify the beliefs of every believing Muslim before performing obligatory acts of worship like Hajj. It is necessary to get out of Kufr, Shirk, Bidati, and erroneous beliefs.

Despite being Muslims, many Muslims go to the mosque, just as they go to the shrine and prostrate, and just as they go to Makkah, they also go to the temple. Their number in society is not less. Allah the Almighty said, ‘Most of them believe in Allah, the state of polytheism in worship.' (Surah Yusuf: 106)

Therefore, it is important for a person who believes in Islam, including Hajj and Umrah, to have a shirk-free faith. Only then will all the deeds of the servant, big or small, be accepted by Allah. Because the acceptance of all deeds depends on the belief. Prophet (saw) said, "All actions depend on intention."

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, ‘Surely Allah does not accept any deed unless it is done for the sake of the heart and for His satisfaction.’ (Bukhari, Muslim, Mishkat)

ii. Collection of legal assets

The precondition for accepting Ibadat is to collect halal rizik or money. There is no substitute for Hajj-Umrah. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘Indeed, Allah is Glorious, He does not accept anything except what is holy.’ (Muslim)

If one's food, drink, and clothing are haraam, then his worship will not be acceptable. So everyone should be careful, food, drink, clothing, and furniture are halal or haram. If Hajj-Umrah is performed with the money earned through any kind of corruption and crime, it will not be accepted.

iii. Hajj training

It is important to take training related to Hajj-Umrah before going for Hajj. If you go for Hajj without training, it becomes difficult to follow its rules and regulations properly. Many make mistakes. That is why the expiation of many has to be counted. Due to a lack of this knowledge many people do not perform the Hajj. For this, there is no alternative but to go for Hajj with a worthy companion i.e., Alem-Olama.

iv. Hajj caravan

There is no substitute for a caravan eligible for Hajj. Those who go for Hajj need a qualified teacher to guide them in Hajj and Umrah matters. If a proper caravan does not take place, then it becomes difficult to perform Hajj properly. Therefore, it is important to form a good caravan to perform Hajj properly. The hadith speaks of the contact of good people in this way-

Hazrat Abu Musa Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, Examples of honest companions and dishonest companions are perfume sellers and blacksmiths. Being a perfumer will give you perfume, or you may buy perfume from him; Or else you will at least get the fragrance from him. The blacksmith, on the other hand, is the one who will burn your clothes; Or else you will get a bad smell from him. '(Bukhari, Muslim, Mishkat)

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Therefore, if a qualified caravan rich in scholars and ulama is found for Hajj, then the other members of the caravan will be able to perform Hajj beautifully and well.

v. Knowing the rules of Hajj-Umrah

Hajj should be performed in the manner shown by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). It is necessary to know the rules and regulations required for Hajj. It will not be accepted to perform Hajj without following the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) method. It has been narrated in the hadith-

‘Take your Hajj method (rules, customs) from me.’ (Baihaqi, Muslim, Mishkat)

Remember

Hajj and Umrah mean gaining the satisfaction of the great Lord. Therefore, for the purpose of worshiping Allah, perform the prescribed activities according to the customs and principles are shown by the Prophet. Circumambulation of Baitullah. Safa-Marwa sayi. It is important to shave the head and perform positions in Arafa, Mina, and Muzdalifah.