Page 438 - Learning from the Qur'an

TO PERFORM THE HAJJ (PILGRIMAGE)
In it are Clear Signs—the Ibrahim's station. All who enter it are
safe. Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by all
mankind—those who can find a way to do it. If anyone who does
not believe (will find), that Allah is Rich Beyond Need of any
being. (Qur'an, 3:97)
BEING ILL DURING THE PILGRIMAGE
Perform the pilgrimage and the experience for Allah. If you are
forcibly prevented, make whatever sacrifice is feasible. But do not
shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached the place
of sacrifice. If any of you are ill or have a head injury, the expiation
is fasting or charity or sacrifice when you are safe and well again.
Anyone who comes out of pilgrim dress between the experience
and pilgrimage should make whatever sacrifice is feasible. For
any one who cannot, there is three days' fast on pilgrimage and
seven on your return—that is ten in all. That is for anyone whose
family does not live near the Masjid al-Haram. Have fear of Allah
and know that Allah is fierce in retribution. (Qur'an, 2:196)
THE ACTS OF WORSHIP TO BE PERFORMED
IN THE EVENT OF BEING PREVENTED FROM
PERFORMING THE PILGRIMAGE
Perform the pilgrimage and the experience for Allah. If you are
forcibly prevented, make whatever sacrifice is feasible. But do not
shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached the place
of sacrifice. If any of you are ill or have a head injury, the expiation
is fasting or charity or sacrifice when you are safe and well again.
Anyone who comes out of pilgrim dress between the experience
and pilgrimage should make whatever sacrifice is feasible. For
any one who cannot, there is three days' fast on pilgrimage and
seven on your return—that is ten in all. That is for anyone whose
family does not live near the Masjid al-Haram. Have fear of Allah
and know that Allah is fierce in retribution. (Qur'an, 2:196)

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