Translation: " In it (the House of Allah) are manifest signs, the Maqam (place) of Abraham; whosoever enters it, he attains security. And Hajj (the pilgrimage to Mecca) to the House (Ka'aba) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for one's conveyance, provision, and residence); and whoever disbelieves (i.e. denies Hajj then he is a disbeliever of Allah), then Allah stands not in need of any of the worlds (i.e. the mankind and jinn). * " (2: 197)
Translation: 696. Narrated by Abu-Huraira: The Messenger of Allah said: " Omra (minor pilgrimage) to Omra expiates the misdeeds in between them, and Hajj performed in conformity with the Book and Sunna, has no reward except Paradise. " (At-Termizi)
Translation: 697. Narrated Mo'az ibn Jabal: " The Messenger of Allah said: “ He that observed fasting in the month of Ramadhan, performed the prayers, and performed Hajj, it is Allah's promise to forgive his sins whether he migrated or stayed in his homeland. " Mo'az said: " Should I inform people about it? ' The Messenger of Allah said: " Let the people do (spare no effort in doing good) for there are one hundred ranks in Paradise. The distance between each of two ranks is like that between the earth and the heaven. Firdaws is the best and the highest rank of Paradise where the rivers of Paradise have their sources and above it that is the Throne of the Most
Translation: Gracious. So, if you ask from Allah, ask Him for
Translation: 1 The Messenger of Allah wanted the Muslims to compete in doing the good deeds so, he said to Mo'az " Let the people do (spare no effort in doing good) for there are one hundred ranks in Paradise. The distance between each of two ranks is like that between the earth and the heaven. Al-Firdaws is the best and the highest rank of Paradise where the rivers of Paradise have their sources and above it that is the Throne of the Most Gracious. So, if you ask from Allah, ask Him for Al-Firdaws. " The ranks mentioned here are not limited to one hundred, because there is a Hadith stating that the ranks of Paradise have the same number as the verses of the Noble Koran, so it may be said that the ranks available for each one of the people of Paradise are one hundred ranks. The rivers meant here are the four rivers mentioned in the chapter 47 verse 15 that says: " (Here is) the parable of Paradise that the righteous are promised. In it there are rivers of water incorruptible; rivers of milk of which the taste never changes; rivers of wine, a joy to those who drink of them; and rivers of honey pure and clear. In it there are for them all kinds of fruits; and grace from their Lord. (Can those in such Bliss) be compared to such as shall dwell forever in the Fire, and be given, to drink, boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels (to pieces)
Translation: 698. Narrated Ibn Omar: Allah's Messenger said: " Islam has been built on five (principles): Testifying that: ' La ilaha illallah (None has the right to be worshipped except Allah) Wa Anna Muhammad Rasool Allah (and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah), offering the prayers dutifully and punctually, paying zakat, observing fasting in the month of Ramadhan, and performing Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). " "
Translation: .699 Narrated Ibn Abbas: Allah's Messenger ﷺ addressed us: " Allah has prescribed Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) for you. " Aqra'a ibn Habes then got up and asked: " Is it to be performed annually, O Messenger of Allah? " Allah's Messenger ﷺ replied: " If I were to tell you that it is to be performed annually, it would have become obligatory. Hajj is (to be performed) once, and anything extra is voluntary. " (Khamsa (the five) except At-Termizi 5 and its origin is in Muslim's compilation).
Translation: 700. Narrated Abu-Huraira: ' The Prophet said: " Leave me (don't ask me about things that I do not mention or explain to you) as long as I leave you. For, the people who were before you were ruined because of their excessive questions (about controversial matters) and their differences over their Prophets. So, if I forbid you to do something then keep away from it. And if I order you to do something then, do of it, as much as you can. ' 117 (Bukhari)
Translation: 701. Narrated Abu-Huraira Allah's Messenger was asked: " What is the best deed? " He replied: " To believe in Allah and His Messenger. " The questioner then asked: " What is the next (in goodness)? " Allah's Messenger replied: " To participate in Jihad (the religious fighting) for Allah's Cause. " The questioner again asked: " What is next (in goodness)? " Allah's Messenger ﷺ replied: " To perform Hajj Mabroor (the accepted pilgrimage) 2. " (Bukhari)
Translation: 702. Narrated Abu-Huraira: " The Prophet said: " Whoever performs Hajj for Allah's sake only, abstains from doing improper behavior, and refrains from doing evil or sins then he will return (after Hajj free from all sins) as if he were born anew. " (Bukhari)
Translation: 2 The Messenger of Allah said: " The accepted pilgrimage has no reward except Paradise. " It was asked: " What is the accepted pilgrimage? " He said: " Kind speech and serving food. "
Translation: 703. It is narrated that A'isha, the Mother of the faithful Believers, said: " O Allah's Messenger! We consider Jihad as the best deed. Should we not participate in Jihad? " The Prophet said: " No! The best Jihad (for women) is Hajj Mabroor. " (Bukhari)
Translation: 704. Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: ' Al-Fadhl (his brother) was riding behind Allah's Messenger and a woman from the tribe of Khatha'am came and Al-Fadhl started looking at her and she started looking at him. The Prophet turned Al- Fadhl's face to the other side. The woman said: " O Allah's Messenger! Allah's duty of Hajj has become due on my father and he is old and weak and he cannot sit firm on a mount, may I perform Hajj on his behalf? " The Prophet replied: " Yes. " Abdullah said: ' This happened during the Hajjat Al-Wada'a (the Farewell Pilgrimage). " (Bukhari)
Translation: 705. Narrated Ibn Abbas: ' The Prophet met some riders at Al-Rawha'a³ and asked: " Who are you? " They replied: " We are the Muslims. " They asked: " Who are you? " The Prophet
صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said : " Allah's Messenger . " Then , a woman lifted up a boy
Translation: to him and asked: " Would this be credited with having performed Hajj (pilgrimage)? " The Prophet ﷺ replied: " Yes. And you will have a reward. " (Muslim)