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sons: “My sons, go on foot when you make the Pilgrimage, because for every
step the Pilgrim takes while walking he earns seven hundred of the bounties of
the Sanctuary.” When asked what these bounties were, he replied: “One good
deed in the Sanctuary is rewarded a hundred thousand-fold.”
Walking between the various Hajj rituals, and when going to and fro between
Makkah, Arafat and Mina, is even more strongly recommended than on the road
to Makkah. Going on foot, in conjunction with putting on the Ihram (entering the
state of consecration) on leaving home, is said by some to constitute completion
of Pilgrimage. Such was the construction put by Umar, Ali and Ibn Mas‟ud, may
Allah be pleased with them, on the world of Allah, the Almighty:
“Fulfill the pilgrimage and make the visitation for Allah…” (Koran Ch. 2 verse 196)
On the other hand, some scholars maintain that transport is better, in view of the
outlay and provision involved and because it is less disturbing and painful and
more conducive to a safe completion of the Pilgrimage.
step the Pilgrim takes while walking he earns seven hundred of the bounties of
the Sanctuary.” When asked what these bounties were, he replied: “One good
deed in the Sanctuary is rewarded a hundred thousand-fold.”
Walking between the various Hajj rituals, and when going to and fro between
Makkah, Arafat and Mina, is even more strongly recommended than on the road
to Makkah. Going on foot, in conjunction with putting on the Ihram (entering the
state of consecration) on leaving home, is said by some to constitute completion
of Pilgrimage. Such was the construction put by Umar, Ali and Ibn Mas‟ud, may
Allah be pleased with them, on the world of Allah, the Almighty:
“Fulfill the pilgrimage and make the visitation for Allah…” (Koran Ch. 2 verse 196)
On the other hand, some scholars maintain that transport is better, in view of the
outlay and provision involved and because it is less disturbing and painful and
more conducive to a safe completion of the Pilgrimage.