8 Great Tips For A Productive Hajj

By Halal Trip | 03, Jun, 2024
8 Great Tips For A Productive Hajj
The most common thing people forget when they go for Hajj is to make the trip as productive as possible. It's not just performing Hajj that counts, it's also your actions and behavior for the duration of the trip. It should be a spiritual experience that leaves you more enlightened than before. The following tips are a must-know to prepare for your Hajj journey and make it productive.

1. Say Salaam to strangers

Just because you don't know a person doesn't mean a greeting won't make them smile and respond. Whenever you see someone, you should always greet them by saying 'Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakathuh'. Not only can you create a good vibe for yourself and the others, greeting others could also create a meaningful bond. That's one thing added to your list of good deeds.

 

2. Read Qur'an with Tafseerquran with tafseer

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Read a Surah from the Quran daily along with its meaning. This would be great to get done and get used to before your intense Hajj routine as a practice, creating your own willingness to do so during the Hajj. Reading the tafseer could also help you in understanding the Quran better. Ensuring that we become more familiar with the Quran and also get rewards for the effort.

 

3. Carry someone's bag for them 

If you see anyone having a difficult time with their luggage or any elders who find it difficult to handle them, you should always offer a lending hand. InshAllah, their gratitude towards you will also be a reward towards you that'll be delivered directly by Allah.

 

4. Use a Miswaka piece of mishwak

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Always remember to use a Miswak to clean your teeth before each Fard prayer. It is a Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). By using Miswak, you will also be worryless regarding how your breath smells and keep things comfortable with other jamaah. Miswak will also be a good alternative for keeping your hygiene level high during Hajj (with its restrictions), as it is free from ingredients (such as alcohol or chemicals in mouth sprays or perfume) and smells that could be distracting other jamaah.

 

5. Purify one's self of bad intentions

Be a better person and purify yourself of all bad thoughts and intentions. Make sure you don't wish for anything you regret later on! By keeping yourself in control and wishing for good things only, it will create a mindset that will make sure that you will not revert back to old habits.

 

6. Make Duaa man praying

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Always make Dua for your family, friends, relatives, those in need, etc. If anyone has requested a certain dua to ask on behalf of them, make sure to fulfill it. Prayers and duas that are done in the Holy Land and during pilgrimage (especially Hajj) have a higher chance to be accepted by Allah. Ask Allah (SWT) for a better and healthier life for everyone including yourself and Allah will make it come true.

 

7. Pray to Allah (SWT)

Pray to Allah (SWT) daily by using his 99 beautiful names (Asmaulhusna). The Asmaulhusna is a reflection of 99 meaningful names, that are the epitome of perfection that only Allah owns. By referring your prayers through it, your prayer will be filled by purpose. Abeautiful prayer like that goes a long way.

 

8. Open your heart to forgivenessforgiving others

 
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Let go of all anger, hate, and disappointment of those who have wronged you. Be able to forgive, forget and love even your enemies. Make sure to give them a second chance.
 
Though simple, the tips mentioned above may have a powerful effect on the productiveness of your Hajj trip. Always remember to socialize and interact with people and share the general knowledge you have with you. Go on this spiritual journey and collect more rewards and good deeds for yourself and make sure to involve us all in your Duas.

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    Mzahidtravel128

    Awesome!!! MashaAllah