The Spiritual Dimensions of Hajj and ʿUmrah course by Mln. Dawood Sampson sheds light on some of the most important spiritual lessons and advices pertaining to Hajj and Umrah. Hujjaaj will be undertaking the journey of a lifetime and this journey is symbolic of the journey back to Allah in the hereafter. In Surah al-Hajj, Allah commences the surah with a description of the Day of Judgment. This is indicative of the nature of Hajj and the significance it supposed to have in the life of the Hajji. This course seeks to shed light on the inner dimensions of the symbolism of Hajj and Umrah.
Mln. Dawood Sampson gives an introduction to the course. Topics covered: The Importance of knowledge, Receiving the news of your invitation for Hajj, Spiritual Reformation and spiritual reflection on the journey of Hajj.
Topics covered: Prepare and the best preparation is Taqwa, All roads to Makkah, The virtues of Hajj and the blessings one usually receives through this journey.
Topics covered: The humbling nature of Hajj, Wasting time – wasting the opportunities of Hajj, Visiting and greeting the Prophet sallā Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam and the effect of the aẓān on the hearts of the believers.
Topics covered: The humbling nature of Hajj, Wasting time – wasting the opportunities of Hajj, Visiting and greeting the Prophet sallā Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam and the effect of the aẓān on the hearts of the believers.
Topics Covered: Hajj will teach one true humility, the importance of understanding and perfecting the Salaah, dhikr and tahajjud.
Topics Covered: Duʿā/supplicating to Allah and how to supplicate to Allah on Hajj.
Topics covered: The spiritual dimensions of the ṭawāf and dhikr – remembering Allah alone and in a gathering.
Topics covered: On the path to Madinah al-Munawwarah and the virtues of salawāt.
Topics covered: Being Allah’s guest, gearing up for Ramaḍān, cleaning the heart with the Qur’an and the remembrance of Allah.
By: Mawlana Dawood Sampson - Monday, 15 April 2019
Topics Covered: Prepare and the best preparation is taqwa, the most outstanding Ḥajji, the spiritual dimensions of iḥrām, spiritual dimensions of the days of ḥajj.