Page 439 - Learning from the Qur'an

THE ACTS OF WORSHIP TO BE
PERFORMED 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. The pilgrimage takes
place during certain well-known months. If anyone undertakes
the obligation of pilgrimage in them, there must be no sexual
intercourse, no wrongdoing, nor any quarrelling during
pilgrimage. Whatever good you do, Allah knows it. Take provision;
but the best provision is fear of Allah. So have fear of Me, people
of intelligence! (Qur'an, 2:196-197)
TO REMEMBER ALLAH
WHEN POURING DOWN FROM ARAFAT
There is nothing wrong in seeking bounty from your Lord. When
you pour down from Arafat, remember Allah at the Sacred
Landmark. Remember Him because He has guided you, even
though before this you were astray. Then press on from where the
people press on and ask Allah's forgiveness. Allah is Ever-
Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Qur'an, 2:198-199)

TO KILL LIVESTOCK AS A SACRIFICE
So that they can be present at what will profit them and invoke
Allah's name on specific days over livestock He has provided for
them. Eat of them and feed those who are poor and in need.
(Qur'an, 22:28)

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