Virtues and Benefits of Hajj

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is obligatory for every Muslim to perform hajj once in their life time. There are many virtues related to hajj that our Holy Prophet enlightens us about. Let’s have a look at the hadith about the great blessings and rewards of performing Hajj.

·         Best Deed in Allah’s Eye

When companions of Prophet asked him about the absolute best deed in the eyes of Allah.He replied saying "Belief in Allah and His Messenger." Then he was asked: "what else?" He said, "Striving and struggling for the sake of Allah" Then he was asked: "what else?" He said, "Performing Hajj, which is free from vice - accepted and complete." (Bukhari and Muslim)

·         Hajj wipes the previous sins

Muhammad (saw) said "Whoever performs Hajj and does not commit any obscenity and wrongdoing, he, or she, will come out as the day he, or she, was born - pure and sinless." (Bukhari and Muslim)

·         Reward of Accepted Hajj is Paradise

The Prophet (saw) said "A Mabroor Hajj - complete and accepted - has no reward for it but Jannah." (Bukhari and Muslim)

·         Guests of Allah

Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said "Those who are performing Hajj or Umrah are the guests of Allah. If they ask Him something He answers them and if they ask him forgiveness He forgives them."

·         The Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said "When you meet anyone who has performed Hajj, greet him, shake hands with him, and beseech him to pray for the forgiveness of your sins before he reaches his home, because he is in the state that decision of forgiveness has been taken for him." (Musnad Ahmed)