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Reward of Hajj

Arafat

The following deeds, while not absolving one of the obligation of Hajj, nevertheless bring the reward of a Hajj:

1. Umrah in Ramadaan. The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said: ‘An Umrah in Ramadaan equals the reward of Hajj with me.’ (Muslim)

2. Wudhu at home. ‘One who purifies himself (makes Wudhu) and leaves his home to attend the Fardh prayer in congregation receives the reward of a Haji in the state of Ihram.’ (Abu Dawood)

3. Ishraaq Prayer. ‘Whoever offers his Fajr prayer in congregation, then remains seated in the Zikr (remembrance) of Allah until (approximately 15 minutes after) sunrise, after which he offers two Rakaats of (Ishraaq) Salaah, will receive the reward of one complete Hajj and one complete Umrah.’ (Tirmidhi)

4. Looking at parents. ‘Those pious children who look at their parents with the gaze of mercy, Allah will write for them the reward of an accepted Hajj for every gaze.’ (Mishkaat)

5. Going to the Musjid for knowledge. ‘Whoever goes to the Musjid for the purpose of learning or teaching knowledge, receives the reward of a Haji whose Hajj was perfect.’ (Tabrani)

6. Serving parents. A man could not afford to participate in Jihad. The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam told him to serve his mother properly. He would then be like a Haji, one doing Umrah and one participating in Jihad. (Targhib)

Adapted from article in Islam, the Way of Life

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