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when, after death, they will appear in His presence to account
for themselves. It permits believers to turn to Allah (swt) in a
sincere manner, and thus is a means whereby their repentance
is accepted and their sins are forgiven. Seeing the holy sites
also strengthens their religious feelings by bestowing a spiritu-
al enthusiasm upon them.
The prohibitions imposed on those in ihram bring with them
love and compassion for all creation, prevent any harm (even to
insects), and bestow patience in the face of troubles. People
who perform this compulsory duty demonstrate their duties as
servants of Allah (swt) and become more useful to those
around them. At the very least, they learn not to harm others.
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