Comments on: [Missing Makkah – Part 1]: Special Advice for Former Hujjaj This Season

By: Maryam

Maryam — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 07:02:33 +0000

AssalamuAlaikum,
Masha’ Allah, I never performed hajj before. I feel encouraged to do so. And due to political issues in the gulf, I really hope to have a chance to perform it In Sha’ Allah.
Thank you for sharing us your beneficial tips. JAK.

By: Azeema

Azeema — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:32:09 +0000

Assalamu Alaikkum..

ALHAMDULILLAH. Allahu Akbar!

Allah Subhanwataala granted me the opportunity of performing Hajj this year, Allahu Akbar. ..! I have no words to describe the feelings.

May Allah Subhanwataala accept all our duas and forgive our shortcomings and help us to change in to a totally new better person from now on. Jazakallahu Khayr for the great write up and bringing the great memories.

By: Umm Ehda

Umm Ehda — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:21:23 +0000

Alhamdulillah for the continuous motivation to strive to be a better Muslim. I really like the style of writing in ProductiveMuslim, it feels fresh and contemporary, yet full of wisdom of the old… I’m trying to study the flow of hajj to prepare myself to go there insya Allah one day, and would it be too much to ask if you could produce a guide presented through your contributors’ ‘fresh’ method? I’m aware there are numerous literature on how to do hajj out there.. but as I mentioned earlier, it would be lovely to have it with all the insights plus motivation weaved through which are the hallmarks of this site..

Anyways, it is a wish..

Keep up your wonderful work, Team ProductiveMuslim!!

By: Missing Makkah (pt2): A Personal Plan for Dhul Hijjah – slip-sliding away…..

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:04:13 +0000

[…] Part 1 of this series, we spoke about how former Hujjaj feel during this time of the year and what they do […]

By: zai casim

zai casim — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 06:38:57 +0000

Like you say every hajji wants to go back and evry muslim wants to go for hajj..mashallah.
On my last hajj, my grand daughter aeen this malaysian hajji read the quran with her fingers (brail) and asked me what it was about. I xplained to her nd turn around to ask if the sister spoke english and sh replied in the arrirmative. We spoke to her and departed for Makkah. I was so sory that I did not take her details and was sitting in the grand masjid wishing I see her in Makkah. . By the grace of Allah she appeared right behind me. We could then exchange xontact details and are in touc with each other til now. This happened a few times to me. I look for family or friiends that I know came to haj and ask Allah to let me see them there. And Woola, they are there. That is the power of the blessings there.

By: Khaleda siddequa

Khaleda siddequa — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 17:03:38 +0000

As Salam u alaykum
I went for hajj more than 9 years ago. It was amaizing experience . May Allah swt accept from us all and especially those who undertake this amazing journey this year and take us all again and again. Ameen. Brother eagerly waiting for your next article. Jazakallahu khairan brother for your constructive write up. May Almighty Allah rewards you in this world and thereafter.

By: Samantha Khadija

Samantha Khadija — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:47:56 +0000

In reply to Yacoob. Ameen! I appreciate this a lot. I notice that many Muslims refer to me as a revert and not a convert. It has dawned on me now. I am simply going back to the ideal nature God gave me. The state of Islam :-)

By: Yacoob

Yacoob — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 05:34:13 +0000

In reply to Samantha Khadija.

In some ways, it’s actually better being a revert – because you came to the religion by choice, hence your connection and motivation is sometimes stronger than those who were born into it. The sincerity you allude to is immensely important, and something that we should always strive to maintain as it’s the heart of each act of worship.

And yes, the concept of gradualism is so very important – whether we were born into the deen or not. It also shows the mercy of Allah, because Islam is not complicated or difficult – it’s just that people make it seem that way at times, unfortunately.

May your path be filled with light, guidance, and the mercy of Allah at all times.

By: Samantha Khadija

Samantha Khadija — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 03:09:39 +0000

I love the verse from Qur’an 14:7. Beautiful! Our Lord is so kind and generous! The statement ‘strive to better yourself slowly but surely’ has struck me! See, I converted to Islam after this year’s Ramadhan {Alhamdulilahi} and I feel sad to the point of tears when I see people who have been Muslims for longer practice Islam so easily. I’m learning so much and I’m already experiencing Allah’s blessings. I always hope that I’ll not miss out on any of Allah’s bounties because of the lack of experience that other Muslims have in the deen. So that statement is affirming my actions. All I have to do is be consistent even if it’s in few things, but practice that with excellence for the sake of my love for Allah. I feel comfort now & I am grateful for platforms like this where we come together to share & learn. May we all receive Allah’s bounties in these days that are most loved by Him. Ameen.

By: Shujia

Shujia — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 13:43:37 +0000

This article is so true. Alhamdullilah I have done hajj nearly 20 years ago, had few hiccups with the mina catching fire and that still I feel emotional and wanting to go back when this season comes. Alhumdullilah I have gone back 3 times more for umrah with my husband and children but the feeling of hajj is not the same. May Allah (swt) give everyone the chance to experience this amazing feeling.