The Rituals of Hajj: Their Meaning & Significance | Dr. Shabir Ally

Why do Muslims wear special clothing during Hajj? Why do they circle the Ka'bah and run between the hillocks of Safa and Marwa? Dr. Shabir Ally says every ritual of Hajj is packed with meaning, but we can't claim to know all of it; we follow what has been prescribed in the Quran or is known to have been practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Nevertheless, Dr. Shabir says that trying to grasp the meaning not only fills the rituals with life, but also helps us understand what could be left out without going against the overall purpose and spirit of Hajj.

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[yasfi]

What a wonderful father-daughter talk.. I hope I could doing something like this with my son/daughter some day. Please make dua for me, brother/sister..

[sabira]

May Allah bless both of you: daughter and father.

[mattinaq]

This has become one of my favorite channels. I stumbled upon it by happy coincidence after the YouTube algorithm suggested it.

[KaluNatt]

Very informative video. JazakAllah khair.

[markdoughty]

Interesting attempt at explaining the meaning of Hajj - insightful points raised.

[Khadmunet]

The reference point and the marker cannot be interchanged. If the marker is removed and transported to a new location, the reference point remain unchanged. At the height of the Islamic civil war in the last quarter of the 7th century, the Kaaba and Masjidul Haram at Bakkah, Quran 3:96, sustained severe damage from the intense bombardment by the Ummaya forces. Ibn Zubair further dismantled the Kaaba at Bakkah and, it was at this point that the marker of the Kaaba, the BLACKSTONE, WAS REMOVED AND TRANSPORTED to the Hijaz in present-day Mecca, which explains why Masjeedul Aqsa has two Qibla structures, an original one that faces Bakkah and a second one that faces present-day Mecca. After the Siege of Bakkah (not Mecca), the Ummaya rebuilt the ruined Kaaba WITHOUT THE BLACKSTONE. Decades or a century later, the Ummayad Caliphate ended with the rise of the Abbasid Caliphate. With the Blackstone incorporated in a new structure resembling the 'Kaaba' and 'Masjidul Haram', Mecca replaced Bakkah as the reference point of the qibla direction. QUESTION? Can a marker, the blackstone, change the Reference Point of the Qibla? The obvious answer is NO. The Kaaba no doubt has been politicized by a devastating civil war to the extent that the entire Muslim world has been deprived of the proper QIBLA with the Kaaba originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) Quran 3:96 in Bakkah. The Abbasid Caliphate is the primary sponsor of the Bakkah-is-Makkah Tafsir which persists to this day, a falsehood advocated for over 1300 years. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had never set his foot in Makkah in the Hijaz. Unless we confront this reality, the Muslim world can never rise as the Khaira Ummatin Ukhrijat Lin-Nas.

The other name of Allah is Al Haq. When we stop seeking The Truth we also stop worshipping Allah SWT.

[abdar-rahman]

Hajj is not any kind of Ritual but it is a rite. Only those rites for Islamic Hajj are valid which have roots in Noble Quran. All those rites which do not have roots in Quran but are being practiced, were indeed parts of rites of pre-Quranic Meccan Pagans. For example: Talbiya (contradicts Omnipresence of God 57:4, 50:16, 2:115), walking seven rounds around Ka'ba, kissing black stone, and throwing tiny stones on invisible Iblis are rites of pre-Quranic Meccan Pagans, and these rites have no any relation with Islamic Hajj 10:15, 6:114, 6:19, 16:116, 29:51, 10:59-60

[Ermac]

Can anyone tell me please why it is only performed on the last 10 days of dhul hijjah? The quran mentioning the well know months and to perform it there.

[voiceofpeace]

*I invite everyone for quran recitation thank you* 💔💔🌷🌹🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[Iammram]

Gabriel struck the ground? I always thought it was Ishmael (A.S.) that hit the ground with his foot and water began to show?

[jeansebmorin]

Question : Is the name "Hajj" have any links with "Hajar" ? Or is it just a coincidence ?

[pedrodeazevedoconceicaonet]

Assalamualeik, Poupe said recently that God didnt create the world and human being with a varinha mágica, in english we can say small stick magic. What is your opinion Cher Shabir about this declaretion of Poupe, he also said that we have to respect Darwin theory.

[besmirkocia]

Number π. In Quran

zuyyina lilnnāsi hubbu l-shahawāti mina l-nisai wal-banīna wal-qanāṭīri l muqanțarati mina l-dhahabi wal-fidati wal-khayli l-musawamati wal-an'āmi wal harthi dhalika mata'u l-ḥayati l-dun'yā wal lahu 'indahu hus'nu l-maābi

Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire - of women and sons, heaped-up sums of gold and silver, fine branded horses, and cattle and tilled land. That is the enjoyment of worldly life, but Allah has with Him the best ** return**.


This ayat is in surah 3 number 14

The word (maabi) it is translateted
(Place of return) and we know that π radian is 180°.

bal badā lahum mā kānū yukh'fūna min qablu walaw ** ruddū la'ādū** limā nuhū 'anhu wa-innahum lakādhibūna

The truth they used to hide will become all too clear to them.
But if they were sent back,
they would return to what they had been forbidden.
For they are indeed liars.

This ayat is in surah 6 verse 28
Do you see the pattern know.
The words (ruddu laadu) have the meaning a full return to the same point so 2π= 6.28 radian = 360 °.
All thanks are to Allah.

[SuperJijja]

10min video does not do justice in regards to such a topic. Yes there were certain things brought up superficially and vaguely and yet very important things ignored completely. Dan Gibson getting mentioned just shows for it.

4:26-4:48 "we have given you the seven oft-repeated things and the grand Quran (Quran 15:87) seven seems to have a significance in the Quran and we know that there are 7 days in a week. There seems to be something about 7God knows the secret behind this."
There is authentic narrations on the ayah 15:87 which you failed to mention and acknowledge
Surah al Fatiha 🤷‍♂️ as muslims we are supposed to recite this surah a minimum of 17 times per day in our Fard salah YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS and should have AT THE MOST ACKNIWLEDGED IT.

6:11 "this is the whole idea of circum ambulation its a ritual that brings one close in relation to the angels in heaven and also ultimately with God" 🙄 brings one close in relation to the angels in heaven 🤔🙄🤷‍♂️ any evidence of this claim shabir Ally? Isn't everything we do for the sake of Allah (swt) ALONE and not associating partners with him.?

The more I watch old and current videos of letting the Quran speak I am becoming VERY CONCERNED.

[BIGAMBERFAN]

5:32 "A structure can help people to focus their attention (of worship) as something that is closely associated with God" can someone answer for me, is this not the definition of an idol?? is this shirk? brothers and sisters i am worried. every human being's life is a test. could this be our test? to recognize the idol worship that is taking place under the guise of islam and object to it? please consider this. and please let me know if i am missing something.

[royalflush]

DOCTOR Shabbir: Why cant you just admit hajj is pure idol worship, why are you giving phoney justifications to fool people.Lord will not be pleased with people spreading and practicing idol worship in his name.

rituals are used to summon demons/jinns, not to serve the lord
Living Acts are used to serve a living God ie .. charity, preserving your chasity, speaking the truth, ect ect

[harrisgila]

The Four Sacred Months for pilgrimage are July, August, September and October every year since the creation of the Heaven and the Earth. Pilgrimage is to be performed in Mecca where the Kaaba and Masjid al-Haram are located, and not Petra (Jordan) as falsely claimed by certain parties. And the one chosen and authorized by God to explain such prophecy and its authenticity is none other but Elias, the reincarnated Elijah. Moreover such fact is confirmed by God's Signature, the Mathematical Miracle Code 19, that bears God's attributes, the First(1) and the Last(9), Alpha(1) and Omega(9), the Beginning(1) and the End(9), the Outermost(1) and the Innermost(9).

Ponder over God's Word from the Quran, and together with Proof from Him,

He is the One who sent to the gentiles a messenger from among them, to recite to them His revelations, purify them, and teach them the scripture and wisdom. Before this, they had gone far astray. (62:2)

Say, "This was revealed by the One who knows the Secret* in the heavens and the earth. He is Forgiving, Most Merciful." (25:6)

O children of Adam, when messengers come to you from among you, and recite My revelations to you, those who take heed and lead a righteous life, will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. (7:35)

O you who believe, do not violate the rites instituted by God, nor the Sacred Months, nor the animals to be offered, nor the garlands marking them, nor the people who head for the Sacred Shrine (Ka`bah) seeking blessings from their Lord and approval. Once you complete the pilgrimage, you may hunt.* Do not be provoked into aggression by your hatred of people who once prevented you from going to the Sacred Masjid. You shall cooperate in matters of righteousness and piety; do not cooperate in matters that are sinful and evil. You shall observe God. God is strict in enforcing retribution. (5:2)

* The Four Sacred Months for pilgrimage are July with 31 days, August with 31 days, September with 30 days and October with 31 days = 7.0 0.31 8.0 0.31 9.0 0.30 10.0 0.31

* Coordinates for the Sacred Shrine (Kaaba) = 21°25′21.08″N 39°49′34.25″E = 21°25′21.08″N(50) 39°49′34.25″E(10) = 21°25′21.08″50 39°49′34.25″10

* Coordinates for the Sacred Masjid (Masjid al-Haram) = 21°25′21″N 39°49′34″E = 21°25′21″N(50) 39°49′34″E(10) = 21°25′21″50 39°49′34″10

God has appointed the Ka`bah, the Sacred Masjid, * to be a sanctuary for the people, and also the Sacred Months, the offerings (to the Sacred Masjid), and the garlands marking them. You should know that God knows everything in the heavens and the earth, and that God is Omniscient. (5:97)

* Coordinates for the Sacred Shrine (Kaaba) = 21°25′21.08″N 39°49′34.25″E = 21°25′21.08″N(50) 39°49′34.25″E(10) = 21°25′21.08″50 39°49′34.25″10

* Coordinates for the Sacred Masjid (Masjid al-Haram) = 21°25′21″N 39°49′34″E = 21°25′21″N(50) 39°49′34″E(10) = 21°25′21″50 39°49′34″10

* The Four Sacred Months for pilgrimage are July with 31 days, August with 31 days, September with 30 days and October with 31 days = 7.0 0.31 8.0 0.31 9.0 0.30 10.0 0.31

God thus explains His revelations for you, that you may understand. (2:242)

* 622 256 735 52 7.0 0.31 8.0 0.31 9.0 0.30 10.0 0.31 21°25′21.08″50 39°49′34.25″10 21°25′21″50 39°49′34″10 597 21°25′21.08″50 39°49′34.25″10 21°25′21″50 39°49′34″10 7.0 0.31 8.0 0.31 9.0 0.30 10.0 0.31 2242

= 19 x 3275035450 1421220001 6789632105 4274343215 0020786013 2116448500 2078600557 7480274255 2839439079 4848695528 3943900368 5884227315 9478949011 8.00

Peace from Elias.

[barnettronald]

How does your explanation refute Dan Gibson's theory? These aren't even decent hillocks, whereas the most likely site for the two mountains is in Jerusalem, if not Petra.

[datmanUK]

Please explain what will god do AFTER the souls are in heaven and hell for the rest of eternity? Being all powerful, watching us living Groundhog Day must be boring so what else is there to do?

[miker]

This video forgets the ritual of kissing, touching and weeping over the Black Stone next to the Kaaba. From my understanding black stone also forgives sins when you touch it. Not to offend anyone but this practice seems very pagan like. Only God can forgive sins, not a stone.