The Month of Hajj

Its that time of year again!

So for this month and for the celebration to come, I just wanted to blog about this month, especially on the first 10 days that lead up to the 10th of Dzul Hijjah where all pilgrims in the holy land gather at Mount Arafah to get their "title".   How I wish its our turn, but we are redha its not our turn just yet.  Although at times, I feel so uneasya and impatient, I dont want to be left behind, to do this obligation.  I dont want it to be late for us.  Well.. Insya Allah, with Allah's will, we will be there too.

As all Muslim know, Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam. It is the pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Hajj takes place in the twelth month of the Islamic calendar and every Muslim who is physically and financially able must perform this pilgimage at least once in their lifetime. It is a rigorous journey - a reminder of the purpose of life and man's ultimate end.

We have to be ready to embark on this journey, try to discharge ourselves from debts, seek the forgiveness of anyone and try to re-establish good relations with all.  Its not an easy one, but as everyone was saying, its the most fulfilling and exciting journey for every muslim.  Masha Allah. 

If we look at these pictures below, we couldnt help but feel the longing to be there.  How I wish, I was there too.  Our last trip to Mecca was in 2002 for our Umrah, and that was almost 10 years ago, a very long time and as we all know there are already so many changes to Mecca.  New building, the biggest clock, the new hotels, improve infrastractures and transportation.  Although this is merely not the reason to go again.  The ibadah will be eased with all these facilities I am sure.  Although these days the cost of the trip increases too.  But as I said, Insya Allah, Allah will give the rezki when we become his guests in the holy land.

Look at these pictures.  One word - beautiful.