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sets out to visit the House of Allah, the Almighty. He should hold in high esteem
both the House and the Lord of the House. He must know that he has resolved
upon a matter of high consequence and an affair of great moment. Where great
things are at stake, the risks are also greatest, He should make sure his resolve
is purely for the sake of Allah, untarnished by hypocrisy and desire for fame. Let
him be fully aware that only what is sincere in his intention and action will find
acceptance, and that there is no offence more outrageous than to visit the House
of Allah and His Sanctuary for ulterior motive. He should check with himself to
verify his resolve; the verification is his sincerity, and his sincerity lies in shunning
all taint of hypocrisy and desire for fame. Let him therefore be careful to replace
what is unworthy with something better.
Severing Ties
As for severing ties; this means the rejection of all iniquities and sincere
repentance to Allah for all acts of disobedience, for each iniquity is a tie, and
every tie is like having a creditor with you, clinging to your collar. He cries:
“Where are you heading for? Are you bound for the House of the King of kings,
when you are neglecting His command here at home, belittling and ignoring it?
both the House and the Lord of the House. He must know that he has resolved
upon a matter of high consequence and an affair of great moment. Where great
things are at stake, the risks are also greatest, He should make sure his resolve
is purely for the sake of Allah, untarnished by hypocrisy and desire for fame. Let
him be fully aware that only what is sincere in his intention and action will find
acceptance, and that there is no offence more outrageous than to visit the House
of Allah and His Sanctuary for ulterior motive. He should check with himself to
verify his resolve; the verification is his sincerity, and his sincerity lies in shunning
all taint of hypocrisy and desire for fame. Let him therefore be careful to replace
what is unworthy with something better.
Severing Ties
As for severing ties; this means the rejection of all iniquities and sincere
repentance to Allah for all acts of disobedience, for each iniquity is a tie, and
every tie is like having a creditor with you, clinging to your collar. He cries:
“Where are you heading for? Are you bound for the House of the King of kings,
when you are neglecting His command here at home, belittling and ignoring it?