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The Muhammad ﷺ said,

“Whoever performs the Hajj pilgrimage to this house, without having intimate relations or committing sin, he will return pure of sin like the day he was born from his mother.” (Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1819, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1350).

Hajj returns Muslims to the fitrah, the perfect state in which Allah created us, the state in which Allah asked humanity, -

“Am I not your Lord?”,

and we all answered, in perfect conviction, “Certainly”.

A story from the demonstrates how unique Hajj is.

When ‘Amr ibn al-‘As wanted to accept , he came to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and asked him to stretch out his hand so he could take allegiance with him and enter the religion.

As asked, the Prophet ﷺ stretched out his hand.
But ‘Amr ibn al-‘As hesitated and clenched his own hand shut.

The Prophet ﷺ asked, - “What is the matter with you, O ‘Amr?”

He said, “I wish to make a condition.”

The Prophet ﷺ said, - “What is your condition?”

He said, “That I will be forgiven.

” The Prophet ﷺ said, - “Did you not know that Islam demolishes the sins before it? And that Hijrah demolishes the sins before it? And that Hajj demolishes the sins before it?” (Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 121).

Hajj is spiritual rebirth, equivalent to embracing Islam.

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13 March 624 CE (17th of Ramadan, 2 Hijri), the Muslims of Madinah inflicted a stunning defeat on the Quraysh of Makkah in the Battle of Badr.

There were around 14 casualties on the side of the Muslims. A total of 313 or 317 Muslims fought against around 1000 well-equipped Quraysh of Makkah.

The leader of the Quraysh, Abu Jahal, was fatally wounded and was eventually killed in the battle. Around 70 men were also killed and the same number were taken prisoners from the side of the Quraysh.

According to Arab custom, three leaders of the Quraysh named Shaiba, Utba and Walid bin Utba challenged three Muslim generals to a duel and the challenge was accepted by Obaida, Hamza and, Ali bin Abu Talib. The Quraysh leaders fought bravely but were defeated and killed.

According to Islamic sources, the Prophet liberated the prisoners of war on payment of a ransom of around 4000 drachmas. They were treated with kindness and given food to eat and clothes to be dressed. Many of the literate prisoners were also asked to teach ten Muslim boys how to read and write, and this would be their ransom.

After this defeat, the pride and the power of the Quraysh were shattered, while the influence of the Prophet and the Muslims began to increase even outside Medina. The frustrated Quraysh would again meet the Muslims in the battle of Uhud for revenge.

~ Islamic Chronicles

The Battle of Badr (March 13, 624), the positioning of the Muslims and the Quraysh army in the battle.

After the arrangement of the rank, the Prophet gave some important instructions to his men. He said:

"Do not move to break your lines but stay on; do not commence fighting until I order; do not waste your arrows while the enemy is still beyond reach, discharge your arrows only when the target is within reach; when the enemy approaches, begin to throw stones with your hands; on his nearer approach use lances and spears, the sword being drawn only finally for hand-to-hand fighting."

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"The صلى الله عليه وسلم lived a life, but when it came to , he would put a to shame."

Ibn Abbas, Shama'il Muhammadiyah, Book: 47,
No. 336

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Our beloved Messenger sacrificed, struggled, and went through more difficulty and adversity than any other human being.

He never met his father who passed away before his birth. He lost his mother when he was just six years old. He went into the care of his grandfather but lost him just two years later. So much loss at such a young age, subhanAllah.

As an adult, he lost even more people who were beloved to him: his wife of twenty-five years Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her), his uncle Abu Talib who raised him, and his uncle, Hamzah (may Allah be pleased with him) who was like a brother to him.

He lost companions and students whom he had personally trained and mentored. He even lost his own children.

The Prophet was blessed with seven children. Six of them passed away in his lifetime. Burying one child is unimaginable. The Prophet buried six.

He knew more pain in one lifetime than anyone else and once we understand that, what becomes even more remarkable and extraordinary is his hopefulness, optimism, conviction, and strength.

Now more than ever, we need to turn to his life for that strength, motivation, and guidance.

Despite the great tragedy i.e Losing 6 of his 7 children during HIS lifetime صلى الله عليه remained positive and hopeful.

As-salamu alai-kum,

Retrieve Your Lost Connection !

If there’s anything guaranteed in life, it’s change.

Some start a new marriage, some lose a loved one, some start a new job, some relocate to a new place…

Even in moments of stability, expect an incoming transition, whether happy or difficult…

These transitions are necessary for growth.

But they can also be lonely and filled with anxiety.

In at least 4 significant transitions in the life of the Prophet ﷺ…

You’ll find that Allah sent him someone to accompany him, to embrace him, to support him.

First: Revelation began with a HUG.

Jibreel (alayhissalam) embraced him ﷺ three times.

A physical contact was made, and he ﷺ transitioned from man to Rasul Allah.

Second: Scared from this encounter he ran to his wife Khadijah asking to be covered and embraced.

His wife (rA) comforted, consoled him, and reminded him of his qualities.

Third: During the Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah…

…Not just for his own sake, but for the preservation of Deen…

…he had Abu Bakr (rA) as his companion - an honor that made Abu Bakr cry with joy.

Fourth: In his last moments…

The Prophet ﷺ lay in the arms of his Aisha (rA), between her chest and chin.

She noticed his desire for the Miswak, so she moistened it for him so he could brush his teeth.

And with that he ﷺ uttered his final words: With the Highest Companion.

We are most vulnerable in moments of transition.

That’s why it’s the Sunnah to have people by our side whom we trust to confide and support us.

Because these major changes can become extremely lonely, difficult, and confusing.

So, if we’re not investing in healthy connections and relationships in moments of stability…

Not only are we exposing ourselves to Shaytan…

…who goes after the lone sheep…

But crippling anxiety takes root.

So, how do we build emotional connections with core people in our lives?

Why does being surrounded by ‘detached’ relationships make us lonelier than ever?

How can we become mentally prepared for the bigger transitions?

Before we address that in the challenge…

Know that the quality of our human connections is directly correlated to our quality of our connection with Allah.

And if our connection with Allah is getting lost and it’s not where it needs to be…

You’ll see the ripple effect in your human connections.

But if it’s a tight knit community where we all will help each other…

…open the doors for connection with ourselves, people, and Allah…

…Instead of searching it in the wrong places.

- @ Mikaeel Ahmed Smith

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