English translation of the meaning Page No 335

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Sura Al-Hajj from 24 to 30


24. And they are guided ( in this world ) unto goodly speech ( i.e. Lâ ilâha illallâh, Alhamdu lillâh, recitation of the Qur’ân, etc. ) and they are guided to the Path of Him ( i.e. Allâh’s religion of Islâmic Monotheism ) , Who is Worthy of all praises.
25. Verily, those who disbelieved and hinder ( men ) from the Path of Allâh, and from Al- Masjid- al- Harâm ( at Makkah ) which We have made ( open ) to ( all ) men, the dweller in it and the visitor from the country are equal there [ as regards its sanctity and pilgrimage ( Hajj and ‘Umrah ) ] - and whoever inclines to evil actions therein or to do wrong ( i.e. practise polytheism and leave Islâmic Monotheism ) , him We shall cause to taste from a painful torment.
26. And ( remember ) when We showed Ibrâhîm ( Abraham ) the site of the ( Sacred ) House ( the Ka‘bah at Makkah ) ( saying ) : « Associate not anything ( in worship ) with Me, [ Lâ ilâha illallâh ( none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh ) - Islâmic Monotheism ] , and sanctify My House for those who circumambulate it, and those who stand up ( for prayer ) , and those who bow ( submit themselves with humility and obedience to Allâh ) , and make prostration ( in prayer ) ; »
27. And proclaim to mankind the Hajj ( pilgrimage ) . They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every deep and distant ( wide ) mountain highway ( to perform Hajj ) . [ 1 ]
28. That they may witness things that are of benefit to them ( i.e. reward of Hajj in the Hereafter, and also some worldly gain from trade ) , and mention the Name of Allâh on appointed days ( i.e. 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th day of Dhul- Hijjah ) , over the beast of cattle that He has provided for them ( for sacrifice ) , [ at the time of their slaughtering by saying: ( Bismillah, Wallâhu- Akbar, Allâhumma Minka wa Ilaik ) . ] Then eat thereof and feed therewith the poor having a hard time.
29. Then let them complete their prescribed duties ( Manâsik of Hajj ) and perform their vows, and circumambulate the Ancient House ( the Ka‘bah at Makkah ) . [ 2 ]
30. That ( Manâsik- prescribed duties of Hajj is the obligation that mankind owes to Allâh ) , and whoever honours the sacred things of Allâh, then that is better for him with his Lord. The cattle are lawful to you, except those ( that will be ) mentioned to you ( as exceptions ) . So shun the abomination ( worshipping ) of idol, and shun lying speech ( false statements ) [ 3 ] -

[1] (V.22:27).
a
) Narrated Abu Hurairah ( raa ) : Allâh’s Messenger ( saas ) said, « Whoever performs Hajj to this House ( Ka‘bah ) and does not approach his wife for sexual relations nor commits sins ( while performing Hajj ) , he will come out as sinless as a newly- born child ( just delivered by his mother ) . » ( Sahih Al- Bukhari, Vol.3, Hadith No.45 ) .
b
) See the footnote of ( V.2:196 ) .

[2] (V.22:29) See the footnote of (V.2:128).

[3] (V.22:30) See the footnote of (V.5:32).