After Ḥajj

After Ḥajj

By
Shaykh al-Hadith Hadhrat
Maulana Abdul Raheem
hafizahullah

Bismillāh al-Raḥmān al-Raḥīm

Respected Ḥujjāj-e-Kirām! Alḥamdulillāh, we have completed our manāsik of Ḥajj. May Allah accept from us all, and grant us Ḥajj-e-Mabrūr and Maqbūl, and may He be pleased with us.

The question now arises:
What now after Ḥajj?’

Listed below are select pieces of advice to help maintain the spiritual benefits of Ḥajj and integrate the experience into our daily lives:

1) Reflect on the Experience.
Take time to reflect on your Ḥajj journey, the lessons you have learned, and the emotions you felt. Preserve both the memories and insights. Never say a bad word about Ḥaramayn Shareefayn; this could put others off and you would incur sin. Instead, speak about the positive elements, because if one person was to go for Hajj due to your good reports, you will get sawaab of his Hajj too.

2) Continue Worship.
Maintain the high level of worship you practiced during Ḥajj. This includes regular ṣalāh, reciting the Qur’ān, sending durūd sharīf, constant dhikrullāh, and engaging in additional acts of worship like fasting, ṣadaqah.

3) Implement Positive Changes.
Ḥajj is a transformative experience. Implement any positive character and lifestyle changes that occurred during your pilgrimage and make them habitual. This may include being more patient, kind, and mindful in your daily interactions, spending longer time in duʿā, keeping the sunnah beard, wearing proper hijab, etc.

4) Stay Connected to the Community.
Become more engaged with your local Muslim community. Share your Ḥajj experiences, inspire others, and participate in community events and activities.

5) Seek Knowledge.
Continue seeking Islamic knowledge; attend classes, read books, and listen to lectures to deepen your understanding of the faith. Stay close to your local mashāikh and benefit from them. Visit our website https://www.Tafseer-Raheemi.com, for regular talks and daily dhikr majlis after Fajr Salah.

6) Be Grateful.
Constantly express gratitude for having had the opportunity to complete Ḥajj. This can be done through praising Allah, thanking Him, seeking forgiveness for any shortcomings, carrying out acts of charity, and helping those in need.

7) Maintain Humility.
Ḥajj is a humbling experience. Carry that humility into your daily life, treating others with respect and avoiding arrogance. Never boast about your Ḥajj or expect the title of “Ḥajjī”. If someone refers to you as Haji saheb or Hajjan saheba, then take that as a blessing from Allah.

8) Healthy Lifestyle.
Take care of your physical health. The rigors of Ḥajj can be physically demanding, so ensure that you follow up on any health issues and maintain a healthy lifestyle. “A strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than a weak believer, however, in each there is Khayr..” A strong and healthy person can worship more than a weak one.

9) Give Back.
You might have been helped during Ḥajj, or found yourself helping others. Maintain this spirit. Find ways to give back to your local community. This could be through volunteering, mentoring others, or supporting charitable causes.

10) Prepare for the Future.
If possible, plan for future pilgrimages, such as ʿUmrah. Staying spiritually engaged and looking forward to future opportunities for worship can help maintain the momentum gained from Ḥajj. And finally, be ready for the ultimate day of returning to Allah swt and meeting Him.

May Allah bless us all with istiqāmat after Ḥajj. May He accept our Ḥajj and call us back again and again. May Allah be pleased with us all. Āmīn!

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