Hajj and Umrah

expected. During this, one should spend time in Du`\’ and thanking
All\h, and also begging Him to make a change in one’s life.
If one does wish to take Zamzam back home they will have to get it
wrapped in plastic wrap otherwise most airlines will not let it through.
After *ajj upon arriving home, it is normal to invite people to partake
in dates and Zamzam, as to bring Zamzam home was the practice of
the Nab| r. However do not expect people to address one as *\j| nor
should one keep mentioning it to remind people that one has been for
*ajj. This weakens one’s *ajj (spiritually), though it may happen years
after the *ajj was performed. One should remember that the *ajj was
for one’s own spiritual benefits, not for show. If show does develop
then one must resort to repentance or else one will be held to account
for one’s pride.
Many pilgrims return with only the problems in their minds. This in
turn they mention to all who listen. Abstain from this, as this negativity
will set into the minds of the listeners. If one carefully remembers then
the spiritual benefits will definitely outweigh the physical difficulties,
for every moment spent there, merits rewards incomparable to
anything in this world.
A ‘Mabr[r *ajj’ (accepted *ajj) is that *ajj which, from its enacting till
one returns home, one’s life changes from bad to betterment.
Therefore, during and continuing after *ajj, one does not break the
command of All\h. Through its blessings and effects, one should
become punctual in fulfilling the commandments of All\h. One’s love
towards All\h should increase, and love for anything else erased.
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