These are the verses (in sequence) that deal with Hajj (Pilgrimage) in the
Quran.
[22:27.8] "And proclaim that the people shall observe Hajj pilgrimage.
They will come to you walking or riding on various exhausted (means of
transportation). They will come from the farthest locations."
[2:125] We have rendered the shrine (the Kaba) a focal point for the people, and
a safe sanctuary. You may use Abraham's shrine as a prayer house. We
commissioned Abraham and Ismail: "You shall purify My house for those who visit,
those who live there, and those who bow and
prostrate."
[2:158] The knolls of Safa and Marwah are among the rites decreed by GOD.
Anyone who observes Hajj or `Umrah commits no error by traversing the
distance between them. If one volunteers more righteous works, then GOD is
Appreciative, Omniscient.
[2:189] They ask you about the phases of the moon! Say, "They provide a
timing device for the people, and determine the time of Hajj." It is not
righteous to beat around the bush; righteousness is attained by upholding
the commandments and by being straightforward. You shall observe GOD, that
you may succeed.
[ 2:196] You shall observe the complete rites of Hajj and `Umrah for GOD. If
you are prevented, you shall send an offering, and do not resume cutting
your hair until your offering has reached its destination. If you are ill,
or suffering a head injury (and you must cut your hair), you shall expiate
by fasting, or giving to charity, or some other form of worship. During the
normal Hajj, if you break the state of Ihram (sanctity) between `Umrah and
Hajj, you shall expiate by offering an animal sacrifice. If you cannot
afford it, you shall fast three days during Hajj and seven when you return
home - this completes ten -provided you do not live at the Sacred Masjid.
You shall observe GOD, and know that GOD is strict in enforcing
retribution.
[2:197] Hajj shall be observed in the specified months. Whoever sets out to
observe Hajj shall refrain from sexual intercourse, misconduct, and
arguments throughout Hajj. Whatever good you do, GOD is fully aware thereof.
As you prepare your provisions for the journey, the best provision is
righteousness. You shall observe Me, O you who possess intelligence.
[2:198] You commit no error by seeking provisions from your Lord (through
commerce). When you file from `Arafaat, you shall commemorate GOD at the
Sacred Location (of Muzdalifah). You shall commemorate Him for guiding you;
before this, you had gone astray.
[ 2:199] You shall file together, with the rest of the people who file, and
ask GOD for forgiveness. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[ 2:200-201] Once you complete your rites, you shall continue to commemorate
GOD as you commemorate your own parents, or even better. Some people would
say, "Our Lord, give us of this world," while having no share in the
Hereafter. [2:201] Others would say, "Our Lord, grant us righteousness in
this world, and righteousness in the Hereafter, and spare us the retribution
of Hell."
[ 2:203] You shall commemorate GOD for a number of days (in Mena); whoever
hastens to do this in two days commits no sin, and whoever stays longer
commits no sin, so long as righteousness is maintained. You shall observe
GOD, and know that before Him you will be gathered.
[ 3:96-97] The most important shrine established for the people is the one
in Becca; a blessed beacon for all the people. In it are clear signs: the
station of Abraham. Anyone who enters it shall be granted safe passage. The
people owe it to GOD that they shall observe Hajj to this shrine, when they
can afford it. As for those who disbelieve, GOD does not need anyone.
[5:1] O you who believe, you shall fulfill your covenants. Permitted for you
to eat are the livestock, except those specifically prohibited herein. You
shall not permit hunting throughout Hajj pilgrimage. GOD decrees whatever He
wills.
[ 5:2] O you who believe, do not violate the rites instituted by GOD, nor
the Sacred Months, nor the animals to be offered, nor the garlands marking
them, nor the people who head for the Sacred Shrine (Ka'ba) seeking
blessings from their Lord and approval. Once you complete the pilgrimage,
you may hunt. Do not be provoked into aggression by your hatred of people
who once prevented you from going to the Sacred Masjid. You shall cooperate
in matters of righteousness and piety; do not cooperate in matters that are
sinful and evil. You shall observe GOD. GOD is strict in enforcing
retribution.
[5:94] O you who believe, GOD will test you with some game within reach of
your hands and your arrows (during pilgrimage). GOD thus distinguishes those
among you who observe Him in their privacy. Those who transgress after this
have incurred a painful retribution.
[5:95] O you who believe, do not kill any game during pilgrimage. Anyone who
kills any game on purpose, his fine shall be a number of livestock animals
that is equivalent to the game animals he killed. The judgment shall be set
by two equitable people among you. They shall make sure that the offerings
reach the Ka'ba. Otherwise, he may expiate by feeding poor people, or by an
equivalent fast to atone for his offense. GOD has pardoned past offenses.
But if anyone returns to such an offense, GOD will avenge it. GOD is
Almighty, Avenger.
[5:96] All fish of the sea are made lawful for you to eat. During
pilgrimage, this may provide for you during your journey. You shall not hunt
throughout the pilgrimage. You shall reverence GOD, before whom you will be
summoned.
[9:2] Therefore, roam the earth freely for four months, and know that you
cannot escape from GOD, and that GOD humiliates the disbelievers.
[9:36] The count of months, as far as GOD is concerned, is twelve. This has
been GOD's law, since the day He created the heavens and the earth. Four of
them are sacred. This is the perfect religion; you shall not wrong your
souls (by fighting) during the Sacred Months. However, you may declare
all-out war against the idol worshipers (even during the Sacred Months),
when they declare all-out war against you, and know that GOD is on the side
of the righteous.
[9:37] Altering the Sacred Months is a sign of excessive disbelief; it
augments the straying of those who have disbelieved. They alternate the
Sacred Months and the regular months, while preserving the number of months
consecrated by GOD. They thus violate what GOD has consecrated. Their evil
works are adorned in their eyes. GOD does not guide the disbelieving people.
[ 22:26-27] We appointed Abraham to establish the Shrine: "You shall not
idolize any other god beside Me, and purify My shrine for those who visit
it, those who live near it, and those who bow and prostrate." And proclaim
that the people shall observe Hajj pilgrimage. They will come to you walking
or riding on various exhausted (means of transportation). They will come
from the farthest locations."
[22:28-29] They may seek commercial benefits, and they shall commemorate
GOD's name during the specified days for providing them with livestock. "Eat
therefrom and feed the despondent and the poor." They shall complete their
obligations, fulfill their vows, and visit the ancient shrine.
[ 22:33] The (livestock) provide you with many benefits for a period, before
being donated to the ancient shrine.
[ 22:36] The animal offerings are among the rites decreed by GOD for your
own good. You shall mention GOD's name on them while they are standing in
line. Once they are offered for sacrifice, you shall eat therefrom and feed
the poor and the needy. This is why we subdued them for you, that you may
show your appreciation.
[48:27] GOD has fulfilled His messenger's truthful vision: "You will enter
the Sacred Masjid, GOD willing, perfectly secure, and you will cut your hair
or shorten it (as you fulfill the pilgrimage rituals) there. You will not
have any fear. Since He knew what you did not know, He has coupled this with
an immediate victory."
Sura 22 is called Al-Hajj. Read the whole Sura,
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