[ad_1]
Some citizens and clergy have criticized the extravagance and extravagance of receptions after the return of the Hajj, pointing out that expressions of joy must be expressed frugally and focus on the real purpose of the Hajj.
They assured Al-Arabiya that keeping celebrations simple after the journey of faith that every Muslim desires can enhance the values of humility and sincere worship of Almighty Allah, and criticized the holding of extravagant receptions such as childbirth and bridal receptions as projecting an image of extravagance that is inconsistent with the tenets of the fifth pillar of Islam and the principles of Islamic law that have traditionally warned against extravagance and affectation.
They point out that the exaggerated celebrations of the Hajj may lead to a deviation from the spiritual essence of the Hajj obligation, which should focus on intention and closeness to God, rather than on boasting and appearance. The “date” for receiving well-wishers has become one of the manifestations of imposed etiquette, which has affected social relations and has become a new feature for many people, such as receiving guests in one or two days instead of as before. There have been cases in the recent and distant past when quick and spontaneous visits were made without preparation and without “prior warning”.
They pointed out that the expressions of the pilgrims who used to receive the pilgrims expressed the joy of completing this ritual and thanking God for their safe return after completing the obligatory prayers. It was customary for people to raise flags in their homes to tell people who the owner of this place was. During the Hajj, they waited for his arrival, greeted him and congratulated him on his safe return. The gifts that pilgrims brought after completing the Hajj included Zamzam water, Masavik, clothes, rosary beads, prayer rugs, children’s toys and gifts. Others.
Dr.. Ayesh Al-Qahtani: Extravagance is forbidden, whether on this occasion or any other
His Excellency Dr. Al-Qahtani, a member of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, said that Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam and is imposed by Almighty Allah on capable Muslims to achieve servitude to Allah and obey Him. Pilgrims take off their traditional clothes, stay away from their families, surrender to God, give up their desires, seek refuge with the Lord of the Worlds, and follow the words of the Almighty (the pilgrimage belongs to God. To the house, whoever can open a way, whoever does not believe, then God is the self-sufficiency of the world). Preacher Dr. Ayesh Al-Qahtani explained that religion does not prohibit the expression of joy in the completion of this ritual, including the reception after the return of Hajj out of joy and pride in the importance of the occasion, but on the premise that all permitted actions are prohibited within the limits, such as decorating the entrance of the pilgrims’ house with palm leaves, writing congratulatory and welcoming texts, distributing gifts, dates and the Quran, and not showing reprehensible extravagance, affectation and extravagance. According to Islamic law.
Dr. Qahtani explained that the gathering to welcome the returnees of the Hajj is a social act, part of an inherited system of social customs and traditions, and since this ritual holds an important place in the soul of a Muslim, there is nothing wrong in honoring the pilgrims upon their arrival. . and showing joy and delight at their return, since this indicates celebration of them, but luxury and extravagance are prohibited. Because luxury is prohibited, both on this occasion and on other occasions, Allah the Most High says: “Verily, do not indulge in luxury, He does not like luxury” (Quran: 141). The Almighty says: “Verily, he who indulges in luxury is a brother of the devil” (Līsra’: 27), but if there is a proper feast, equal to the number of people present or a little more: this is all right from a legal point of view and from a social standpoint.
Dr.. Mahmoud Abdul Aziz: Excessive hospitality is a sin
His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Aziz Abu Mati, professor of comparative law, former member of the Fatwa Bureau, preacher, speaking about the joy of returning from Hajj and preparing a feast of food, said that one of the most famous ancient Arab customs when a traveler returns from his journey is the so-called “Naqi’a”, a feast for the person who returns from his journey, or a feast he prepares for his family, neighbors, visitors and others. The so-called Naqi’a “comes from the soaking, which is dust, because the traveler comes to him with the dust of his journey”, and he added to the Arabs: It is proved that when the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, when he came to Medina, he slaughtered a camel or a cow “so that people would eat them on the occasion of his return from his journey, as a token of gratitude and joy to God”. Therefore, Abu Dawud included it in the Hadith: “Eating on Returning from Travel”, and before him, Imam Bukhari included it in the Hadith: “Eating on Returning from Travel”, and Bahaqi did it in the Hadith. Sunan. Ibn Battal, one of the commentators on Sahih Bukhari, said: It contains – meaning the hadith of the chapter – “It is advisable and one of the actions of the predecessors for the Imams and leaders to feed their companions when they return from their journeys.” Whenever Ibn Umar returned from his travels, he would give food to anyone who was willing to help him.
His Holiness explained that today, customs vary from country to country in preparing many different dishes and popular foods on the occasion of the return of pilgrims, some of them prepare a feast for family, friends and neighbors by slaughtering sheep, for example, some also offer various sweets and nuts, especially for children, indicating extravagance or the custom of some people to slaughter animals in front of the pilgrims’ houses, or to jump on it before entering the house, or to smear the walls of the pilgrims’ houses with the blood of the sacrifices, and other similar beliefs, which are abominable and prohibited acts that must be condemned in order for the Hajj to be accepted and justified.
Fahd Al Nuaimi: Deviating from the spiritual nature of obligations
Fahad al-Nuaimi said that over-exaggerating the celebrations leading up to the Hajj could lead to a deviation from the spiritual nature of the Hajj obligation, and that the focus should be on intention and proximity to God, rather than pomp and appearance.
Al Nuaimi noted that keeping celebrations simple can enhance the values of humility and sincere worship of Almighty Allah that every Muslim desires after the journey of faith, and criticized hosting extravagant receptions such as birthday and bridal receptions.
He explained that the way to receive pilgrims in the past was to express joy at the completion of this ritual and thank God for their safe return after completing the obligatory prayers. People would raise flags at home to tell people that the owner of this house was performing Hajj, and then they would wait for him to arrive to greet him and congratulate him for his safe return. The gifts that pilgrims brought after completing the Hajj included Zamzam water, Masavik, cloth, rosary beads, prayer rugs, children’s toys and other symbolic gifts, which were far from being extravagant and artificial.
Researcher Muhammad Hammam Fikri: “Al-Nushur” was one of the manifestations of receiving pilgrims in the past
The book “Hajj in Qatar in the Past… Fragrant Memories” (Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press, 2020) by Mohamed Hammam Fikri, Heritage and Rare Books Consultant, Writer and Researcher at Qatar National Library tells the story of the people’s memories of the Hajj journey. He tells the stories of Qataris of different generations in several novels, each of whom has some memories of the Hajj. These memories are different; some are related to the preparations before the Hajj, and some are related to the memories of the journey, the ups and downs, the difficulties encountered along the way, until they return safely to their hometowns and families. It is as if they are reborn, and they spend happy moments meeting their families and loved ones after God has blessed them to perform this great duty. The people of Qatar welcome the Hajj season every year with the arrival of Ramadan.
As mentioned in the book, one of the ways to welcome the pilgrims is to raise a flag in a house called “al-Nushur” to inform people that if a caravan approaches, the pilgrims know that this house is the host of the pilgrims. The pilgrims know of their arrival, they slaughter animals to celebrate their return, and celebrate the occasion with a banquet in the house of the main pilgrim.
Yusuf ibn Abdul Rahman Al-Khulaifi in his book spoke about some of the atmosphere of Ramadan, saying: “When the holy month of Ramadan arrives, generosity increases, charity multiplies, everyone is filled with joy, gatherings begin, and iftar is eaten with great abundance. “The tables are spread, every poor and needy person is welcomed with open arms, and food is distributed to the poor. In the nights of this blessed month, they remember Allah by praying and reading the Qur’an. People gather at their seats, recite and complete the Qur’an, until the night of Eid arrives, when the Qur’an is completed, and the owner of the house receives a reward because they opened their doors to them like an iftar. mosque, and those present are rewarded for listening to the Book of God ». When this month ends, it is a warning to those who have decided to perform the Hajj, be prepared, because the visits of family and relatives increase, and the elderly are keen to write their wills and entrust them to Allah as visits of their family and relatives. Life is in the hands of God, I am afraid that he will not come again. The first step is for the pilgrims to pay the travel expenses to the contractor, who arranges the trip with them and sets a departure date.
The Hajj convoy started gathering at a square near Doha city, near the Emir Diwan of Kut Fort. As the pilgrims arrived from the outskirts, the pilgrims had already entered a spiritual state, from the “Dhuha” prayer after the dawn prayer to the “Dhuha” prayer before the midday prayer, they were fully prepared, and the contractor had taken over the command and announced the start of the overland journey in the direction of “Salwa”.
On the way, they were joined by many other pilgrims, some of whom were rich and famous from Qatar. The convoy continued until it reached Abu Samra on the Saudi border, where some depositors accompanied the pilgrims to the checkpoint. When the pilgrims crossed the border, the depositors returned to Doha.
After crossing the land crossing, Saudi authorities verified the identity of the pilgrims and their health vaccination cards. They also searched the pilgrims, but not the women. They also carried travel permits, but not photos. , because the place of the picture was written as veiled, a practice that dates back to the early eighties.
Extensive knowledge of the roads
The contractors knew the most suitable roads to the holy places and they knew which way to go. The availability of wells and pastures was usually one of the most important determining factors in their preferred choice. Riding on a bicycle required a good knowledge of the roads and avoiding the many dangers they could face, in addition to the safety there, and they were also faced with the threat of robbers who robbed them of their belongings and money. Food and drink were provided to them at many stations on the road. They took the postal route, the so-called Sayy Trail, and in summer they usually walked at night because it was difficult to walk in the sun, and they rested for three days by the water, one or two days, etc. The meeting point was Al-Ahsa, where they changed their mounts. On the way, people fell sick, people died, and people were born.
Twitter user: Refuse to “manufacture” gifts and events and generalize them…!
The emergence of reception parties for pilgrims has sparked criticism from some Twitter users, who see the extravagance of these celebrations as a social phenomenon that is out of step with society and recalls the atmosphere of past receptions for pilgrims, which was characterized by simplicity, spontaneity, and the absence of cost or affectation.
Jassim Al Kuwari @alkuwari2012 says:
“For years, people in Qatar, the Gulf, Arabs and Muslims have celebrated and celebrated in their own way when they return from Hajj. I saw some of them put up a flag, some prepared dinners and other activities. It is an expression of joy for Hajj. The criticism on social media sites should be directed at welcoming a new baby and home visits because she has a special date and we have only known her for the past few years.”
Mohammed bin Rashid @alnimi2022:
“O God, this is reprehensible. O God, they hide it with these movements that are strange to us, and whoever comes back from Hajj, they congratulate him on his Hajj and pray for him. Accept His arrangement and do not allow this reprehensible thing to happen.”
@snaalbarq9:
Since the birth of Islam, receiving pilgrims as a welcome and invitation is not an innovation, because it is not an act of worship, but a beautiful custom, and working conditions make it possible to receive pilgrims on specific days. Anyone who fails to do so is forgiven.
Aishaalkhulaifi @Aishaalkhulaifi:
The evils of Qatari society are rising! Accepting Hajj is a new addition and it takes many forms. Some say it is equal to distribution. God bless you, our community. It is better for the heads of families to interfere in the affairs of their families. Events that happen in front of them and in their homes. They should condemn this behavior instead of allowing it.
Some see them as attractive objects and symbols of generosity, while others see them as a way to have a good time, and there are many reasons people think of passing these things around.
She added: “The goal of these actions is often to show, photograph and create content to fill online accounts (out of thin air). Society imposes special occasions on people against their will and voluntary. As someone said, “He wanted it to be happy and it turned into a riot.” We denounce the extravagance, the waste and the fabrication and generalization of the occasion. Justice is justice and prejudice is condemned.
Sultanah Farah @frah441977:
Receiving pilgrims is a habit we have had since childhood, indeed, in the past they would put green paper on the pilgrim’s house and offer him offerings. We used to arrange buffets and bars for pilgrims, which has now evolved into a reception that has changed and increased over time, and some people’s reception has been exaggerated.
Naema Abdul Wahab Al-Mutawah @NaemaLmutawah:
We have completed the reception of the Hajj, and all we know is that the pilgrim decides to provide for his relatives, friends or family without any expense, arrogance or appearance. Oh my eyes, despite the simplicity of the times and the people, we do not know how much evil will be added to the society in the years to come.
@sjhfij8nbdhbjsn:
Hajj and Umrah have become a fashion…They go to Hajj and return as before…There is no change in modesty, not even in body or religion, not even following the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, in his Sunnah.Luxury, arrogance and preoccupation with the desires and pleasures of the soul and the world have brought people into trouble and also brought the religion of God into trouble.The rituals of God came and only a little change was made.
[ad_2]
Source link
