Hajj Experience
\r\n Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage) - Chapter 22: Verses 27-28 (partial)
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"And proclaim the Pilgrimage among men; they will come to you on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways; That they may witness the benefits for them."
Allah had commanded Abraham to make a general proclamation of Hajj, the first reason given for this commandment is that they may undertake the journey and assemble here and witness with their own eyes that it is intended for their benefit only and its advantages can be noticed only when a man personally experiences it by performing the task himself. It is narrated about Imam Abu Hanifa that until he had performed the Hajj he was doubtful as to which act of worship was superior among the worships of Islam. But when on performing the Hajj he witnessed the numerous benefits hidden in it, he unhesitatingly declared that Hajj is superior to all.
\r\nThe word \"benefits\" is in the indefinite, implying all types and numerous forms of benefits. Most notable among these benefits are the purification of the soul, refinement of character, refreshing of one's spirit and the spiritual training that takes place in the most honourable land on this earth.
\r\nCompiled From:
\r\n \"Let Us Be Muslims\" - Sayyid Abul Ala Mawdudi, Chapter 6
\r\n \"Purification of the Soul\" - By Jamal al-Din M. Zarabozo, pp. 251-263