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Arafat Day Sermon

Hajj 2021: In Pictures – Pilgrims perform Dhuhr, Asr prayers At The Holy Site Of Arafat

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Hajj 2021 Dhuhr Asr prayers

After the Hajj 2021 Sermon, pilgrims performed Dhuhr and Asr prayers at Namirah Mosque at the Holy Site of Arafat today.

Sheikh Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Balila has delivered the Hajj 2021 Sermon at Masjid-e-Nimra on the day of Arafat.

Hajj 2021 Dhuhr and Asr prayers after sermon

Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Balila, during the Hajj Sermon urged the Muslims to worship in such a way that Almighty Allah is seeing them.

Sheikh Bandar said challenges and hardships of life are actually tested for human beings. For every hardship, there is happiness afterwards from Allah.

He said that Almighty Allah has said to avoid creating unrest in the world.

If you have believed in Allah, do not be unjust toward others concerning their belongings and do not cause corruption. He urged the Muslims to keep fearing Allah and adopt piety.

“Another Ihsan in the worship of Allah is to keep the performance of the five daily prayers on time,” he added.

He also said in the sermon, Allah said do good to the orphans and the poor, Allah said do good to all creatures. Obey Allah and seek help from Him.

“Allah Almighty will hold us accountable for every action we take. Enmity and hatred should be eliminated. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. He who can afford it should perform Hajj.”

The sermon said, “Be patient with the troubles and problems that come from the people. Do good. Allah loves those who do good. Allah’s mercy is very near. Death and life were created to test who does good.”

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Hajj Sermon 2021: “Obey Allah and seek help from Him” – Sheikh Balilah

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Hajj Sermon 2021

Sheikh Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Balila has delivered the Hajj 2021 Sermon at Masjid-e-Nimra on the day of Arafat.

Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Balila, during the Hajj Sermon urged the Muslims to worship in such a way that Almighty Allah is seeing them.

“O believers, fear Allah Almighty by obeying His commands, and you will win the great victory, and be successful in this world and the hereafter,” he said.

“Do not call anyone else except Allah for help.” There is no one except Allah to worship, he added.

Sheikh Bandar said challenges and hardships of life are actually tested for human beings. For every hardship, there is happiness afterwards from Allah.

He said that Almighty Allah has said to avoid creating unrest in the world.

If you have believed in Allah, do not be unjust toward others concerning their belongings and do not cause corruption. He urged the Muslims to keep fearing Allah and adopt piety.

“Another Ihsan in the worship of Allah is to keep the performance of the five daily prayers on time,” he added.

He also said in the sermon, Allah said do good to the orphans and the poor, Allah said do good to all creatures. Obey Allah and seek help from Him.

“Allah Almighty will hold us accountable for every action we take. Enmity and hatred should be eliminated. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. He who can afford it should perform Hajj.”

The sermon said, “Be patient with the troubles and problems that come from the people. Do good. Allah loves those who do good. Allah’s mercy is very near. Death and life were created to test who does good.”

After the Hajj sermon, the Zuhr and Asr prayers will be shortened at the same time and then the pilgrims will leave for Muzdalifah after sunset.

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Hajj 2021: Pilgrims Will Set Out For Mount Arafat Today

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Hajj 2021 Arafat day

After spending a night of meditation and introspection in the tent city of Mina, the pilgrims will head out to Mount Arafat, some 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Makkah as Hajj 2021 begins.

The pilgrims will proceed to Arafat today, to perform the main ritual of “Waqoof-e-Arafat” in order to mark Hajj 2021.

The pilgrims will spend time in Arafat with prayers for approval of their pilgrimage and recitation of Quranic verses until sunset.

They will listen to the sermon to be delivered at Nimra Mosque and perform Zohr and Asr prayers together.

After sunset, they will head to Muzdalifah, where they will stay until midnight, engaged in prayers after performing combined Maghreb and Isha prayers.

Preparations at Arafat

The Saudi Health Ministry completed its preparations to provide medical care for pilgrims who will gather on Mount Arafat.

Medical facilities in Arafat have been equipped with general clinics staffed by family doctors, internal consultants and nurses specialized in intensive care, as well as facilities equipped to deal with sunstroke and heat stress.

There will also be a mobile hospital in Arafat and mobile clinics in Muzdalifah throughout the Day of Arafat to serve the pilgrims until their departure.

The Ministry of Hajj has also prepared an integrated camp in the Arafat area to isolate suspected cases of the novel coronavirus and to apply preventive measures.

Security Measures 

The Civil Defense forces have increased their readiness in Mina and have taken all measures to preserve pilgrims’ safety throughout their stay.

On the first day of Eid Al-Adha, the pilgrims will return to Mina and after throwing stones at the devil, the men will perform Tawaf after shaving their hair.

It may be recalled that last year the authorities had announced that only one thousand people would be allowed to perform Hajj but later local media reported that 10 pilgrims performed Hajj.

Due to the strict measures taken by the Saudi authorities regarding health, no infection was reported during the Hajj last year.

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Umrah pilgrimage to be restored in phase-wise manner

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Umrah pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia’s government has announced a gradual restoration of Umrah pilgrimage keeping in view the ongoing Coronavirus situation. 

Accoridng to media reports, Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Muhammad Saleh Benten said that Umrah pilgrimage would be allowed in  phases.

He said that the latest technology would be utilized for managing the affairs and companies offering the pilgrimage package would introduce it using modern technology. Around 30 Saudi and international companies will initially be allowed to offer these services.

An app will be launched by the ministry which will be used by the pilgrims to choose their dates of visit. The companies would offer their online services and would remain in touch with the visiting pilgrims.

A new smart card will be issued for these companies during their transitional period.

However, this card will be used first to serve visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque from within the Kingdom and abroad.

He said that the merger of Umrah companies and the establishment will make them strong entities that are capable of providing high-quality services for some 16 million domestic and foreign Umrah pilgrims annually.

The minister further added that Saudi Arabia plans to host 30 million pilgrims by 2030.

Earlier, during the Hajj pilgrimage, the security forces had arrested 244 people, who attempted to infiltrate the Holy Sites to perform Hajj in violation of precautionary measures and preventive protocols against coronavirus.

After gathering facts, disciplinary steps had been taken against them, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

“The security men have created a tight security cordon in and around the holy sites to enforce these regulations and catch the violators.”

Moreover, this year, a downsized Hajj had drastically reduced the number of to 10,000 from last year’s 2.5 million.

Some 70% of the pilgrims were foreigners who resided in the kingdom, while the rest were Saudi citizens.

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Hajj sermon 2020: ‘Quran and Sunnah’ The only way to salvation

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Hajj 2020

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Manee while delivering a sermon of the Hajj 2020 urged all Muslims to remain united in the bonds of brotherhood. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Manee impressed upon the need for showing compassion towards parents, children, relatives and all living beings. He said The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) described the Muslim Ummah as one body. He said that … Read more

Hajj 2020: Pilgrims to perform Waqoof-e-Arafat today

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Hajj 2020, the spiritual journey of pilgrims began on Wednesday amid protective measures to ensure their health and safety. The pilgrims walked into the Grand Mosque in Makkah to start the rituals with their first “tawaf,” Waqoof-e-Arafat Today, The Hajj 2020 pilgrims will proceed to Arafat to perform the main ritual of Hajj “Waqoof-e-Arafat” They will … Read more

Hajj 2020: Holy Kaaba to be adorned with new Kiswa

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hajj

Holy Kaaba will be adorned with new Kiswa in Makkah on Wednesday evening, in a tradition carried out every year before the Muslim feast of Eid ul-Adha. According to the reports, Saudi officials at the General Presidency of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque will perform the task. The presidency said … Read more

Hajj 2020: Sheikh Abdullah Al-Manea to deliver Hajj Sermon this year

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This year, the Hajj sermon will be delivered by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Manee told  General Presidency of the Holy Mosque. According to details, the Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz approves Sheikh Abdullah Al-Manea to give the Arafat day sermon this year. Born in 1930, the 83-year-old Sheikh Abdullah Al-Manea is a member of the Board of … Read more

Hajj 2020: Makkah welcomes first batch of pilgrims

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Hajj

Although handful as compared to previous years, first batch of pilgrims have arrived Makkah for the annual Hajj 2020. According to the details, due to the novel COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event is limited to about 1,000 pilgrims, all from inside Saudi Arabia, about 700 of whom are expatriates. After completing their arrival procedures, the pilgrims … Read more

KISWA: The Amazing story behind covering of Holy Kaaba

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Saudi Arabia is fully prepared for the Hajj 2020. Pilgrims will be arriving Makkah from today onward. Following in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and his companions, The Kiswa will be replaced on the ninth day of the month of Dul Hijjah. But what makes Kiswa so special and what is the history … Read more

Hajj 2020: Arafat Day sermon will be translated into 10 languages

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Chief of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais said during the annual briefing on the Presidency’s plan for Hajj Season this year that Sermon of Arafat Day will be translated into 10 languages to deliver Islam’s message for as many people as possible. [embedpost slug=”hajj-2020-live-hajj-and-latest-updates”] Al-Sudais … Read more

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