Hajj and Umrah
The following is a summary of research done by Professor Schultz and his colleague Dr.Hazim of the Hanover University,Germany about the methods of animal slaughter and their merits.The conclusion drawn was that:-Halaal slaughter is the humane method providing hygienic meat to the consumer.
Ibrahim (Alayhis Salaam) abandoned his life of solitude to confront a world steeped in tyranny and rebellion against Allâh Ta'aala. He boldly challenged the icons of power and openly denounced falsehood, which pitted him in a grim struggle against the barons of deceit, disbelief, evil, and injustice.
Ramadhan has departed. It was a month of patience. It was a month that called for sacrifice of desires, sacrifice of time, at the same time calling for much bodily exertion and striving.
Oh guests of the Most Merciful! Oh fortunate ones! Oh travelers to the Haram! Congratulations on being invited by the Lord of the worlds!
The hajj is that largest annual Convention of Faith where millions of Muslims gather in the holy land, merging as streams of devotees from every corner of the earth to become part of the sea of Believers swirling in spiritually dancing waves around the Ka'bah in tawaaf.
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The Holy Kaaba has been draped over the ages.Even today in Makkah the years old ritual is being practised with full enthusiasm.