The ancient rites of hajj have been passed down through the annals of Islamic history. It serves as a constant reminder of our human mortality and inherent fallibility. The different rites of hajj exemplify the plights of our beloved prophets over the centuries.
During hajj, every Muslim’s focused aspirations is to re-enact the experiences of the prophet Abraham. It also symbolizes the lessons taught by Abraham’s son Ishmael, whose example of obedience and submission cannot be duplicated by any living being; and Islam’s final prophet, Muhammad, who firmly stood on the plains of Arafat and proclaimed the completion of his mission and the equality of all humanity during the last Friday sermon of his lifetime.
Continue reading Arsalan’s October 2012 Washington Post column HERE…
