MAKKAH — Malaysian pilgrims are advised to use the remaining three days before wukuf in Arafah this Thursday to revise the essential knowledge on the pillars and obligatory acts of haj to ensure their pilgrimage is valid, complete and accepted by Allah.
Perlis deputy mufti and Haj advisory chief, Tajul Urus Abdul Halim, said pilgrims should make good use of this time to review the notes and materials provided by Tabung Haji (TH).
“Pilgrims must go over everything they have learned to ensure every ritual performed is in accordance with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
“The Prophet said, ‘Take from me your haj rites,’ meaning the haj should not be performed based on personal interpretations or preference, but must follow the Sunnah entirely,” he told reporters here.
He also stressed the importance of maintaining good health and making thorough physical and spiritual preparations ahead of the Day of Arafah, which marks the culmination of the haj rituals.
“Pilgrims must prioritise their health and avoid activities that may compromise their physical endurance, including excessive voluntary umrah or aggressive movement, especially in the lead-up to this pivotal part of the pilgrimage,” he said.
Tajul Urus further advised pilgrims to be well-prepared in terms of personal needs and logistics, including arranging medication, ihram garments and daily essentials to ease movement between Arafah, Muzdalifah, Mina and the Jamrah stoning sites.
“Before leaving their hotels or accommodations for Arafah, pilgrims should renew their intentions sincerely for the sake of Allah SWT. Sincerity is the foundation of all acts of worship.
“We have seen how pilgrims sacrificed their wealth, time and energy to answer the call of haj. But if the pilgrimage is done without sincerity, merely to earn the title of ‘haji’, then that is a significant loss,” he said.
He also encouraged pilgrims to fully utilise their time in Arafah by engaging in supplication, zikir and istighfar as acts of true submission to Allah.
The masyair operations mark the culmination of the haj pilgrimage, involving the movement of Malaysian pilgrims between Arafah, Muzdalifah and Mina over five days, from 8 to 13 Zulhijjah, to fulfil the pillar and obligatory acts of haj.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced that the Day of Arafah will fall on Thursday, 9 Zulhijjah (June 5), followed by Aidiladha celebrations on Friday, June 6. — BERNAMA
The post Review haj rites before wukuf, Malaysian pilgrims told appeared first on The Malaysian Reserve.
