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HOOVER, Ala. - In the lovely college town of Athens, Ga., people don't worry about the brutal summer heat; they deal with it, and they move along.
They don't worry about calories and fat content at The Varsity, that landmark hot-dog joint on Broad Street.
And they don't worry about their fashion sense. When the Georgia football team blazes into Sanford Stadium with red jerseys and silver britches, some of the best uniforms in the land are on display.
Here's what the people of Athens do worry about: wins and losses.
Which is why, after 10-plus seasons as Georgia's coach, Mark Richt might find himself a little closer to the hot seat than he'd ever care to be.
Still, if he's feeling pressure, he's not letting on.
"I don't. I don't," Richt said Thursday during Southeastern Conference Media Days.
"I know if you walk in the Butts-Mehre Building, there's not one sense of gloom or doom. There's only excitement. ? The expectations are just as high as they've ever been going into any season."
How quickly we all forget. Richt, after all, helped to raise those expectations.
He's been named Southeastern Conference coach of the year twice (which, incidentally, is two more times than LSU's Les Miles). He has two conference championships (which, incidentally, is one more than Miles).
But there's also another reality: Since 2008, the Bulldogs have gone from 10-3 to 8-5 to 6-7. Last year marked Georgia's worst record under Richt, and its first losing season since 1996.
In other words, fans have to wonder if his program has fallen too far.
Will Richt and Georgia stick together, or part ways? And is it simply too difficult for a coach to keep the same high-pressure job for 11 seasons?
"It's not difficult if you win," Richt said. "It's not difficult if you win nine, 10, 11 (games) a year. ? It's not a problem at all. It's when you get 6-7, that's when it's a problem. But greater days are coming."
This fall, before the Bulldogs even get a taste of their first SEC opponent, they begin this season in Atlanta with the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game - against Boise State, which, lest anyone forget, has won 38 of its last 40 games.
How's that for a rough opener?
"There's risk in playing a team that can whip your tail," Richt noted, "because they might whip your tail."
A win could build momentum, maybe propel Georgia to a return to the top of the Eastern Division. A loss could leave fans searching for the nearest panic button.
If players feel a little extra pressure, cornerback Brandon Boykin said they've hidden it well.
"We don't pay attention to it," said Boykin, who cited Richt as the No. 1 reason he chose Georgia.
"If we do what we're supposed to do, everything else will take care of itself."
The people of Athens are counting on that.
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There are different strategies which the scammers use for luring innocent traders. But with the help of certain methods or techniques, there is a possible way of avoiding those scammers. Online trading has become an integral part of online business and things have changed a lot. Everything that we see on the internet is not to believe, we need to explore the in-depth nature and intention of the service or company.
Well with regard to that our team have come up with better ideas for identifying and avoiding scam in online trading. We have listed down the possible way to let you know about the scam.
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1). Check the Company Profile Nicely:
Whenever you come across a company that promises to offer you certain benefits or opportunities for maximising your current earning then don't get carried away with their deceitful words. Instead, try to investigate about their company nicely like gathering relevant information about that particular company. This will help you to know better about any company before you register for them.
2). Legal Representative must Show up:
If the company or service is genuine then the owner or CEO of the company must represent himself or herself legally in front of the whole world when it comes to business promotion. There must be sufficient information about him on the internet at least on social media websites like Facebook and Twitter along with his signature and his genuine photo on the company website.
3). Company Registration with FIRA:
Check whether the company has registered their company with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FIRA). If you didn't find the name of the company in FIRA then stay away from the company.
4). Recognize their Company Scheme:
When any company says that their service will provide you 100% success with risk-free and other unbelievable promises like you can earn $10,000 to $15,000 in a day etc. If you come across such things then know that they are purely a scammer.
5). Check other testimonies:
Usually, people trust in testimonies, after reading their entire testimonies people then decide what to do. In here, we suggest you read other testimonies about the company but not on the company website but another third part website. Who knows the testimonies that you find on the company website maybe a paid testimonies or else fake testimonies, that's why we recommend you to check other testimonials in any third party website. You can check government financial regulatory website for customer testimonies.
6). Register yourself at ftc.gov/scams:
Once you register yourself at the given website i.e www.ftc.gov then you will receive latest tips and advice about any new scams around the internet world, you will get about scam information right in your inbox. If you want you can also report about any scam company at this website, your report will help FTC to take strict action against such scammer.
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A Voice in the Plaza is an event in Dragon Age: The Last Court. It is continued from the card Enlightenment.
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A crowd is gathering to listen to a man preach revolution in the plaza. He laments the lot of the peasantry, whose toil puts fine clothes on noble backs. He mocks the idea that some are born to rule. "Is a king born more wise than a pig-farmer? Does a lone baron make better judgments than a council of commoners in open debate?"
In support of his case he recounts scurrilous tales concerning the follies of Serault's high families. Some of them are true, but that doesn't make them less dangerous.
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If on Wednesday, diversion seemed to be the name of the auto-fuel game, the day after saw the clean-air debate being further watered down, this time by oil companies.
The court order asking them to submit an affidavit regarding fuel quality failed to ignite trouble on Thursday, with the major players insisting that all they needed to do was produce information 'already in the public domain' for the past two years.
Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum and IBP were unanimous in the claim that since 2002, they had been producing and supplying petrol and diesel conforming to specifications laid down by Bharat Stage (BS) II norms.
Calcutta High Court on Wednesday had, in an effort to get to 'the basics of the (vehicular pollution) problem', asked the oil companies to file affidavits by January 12 on the quality of oil supplied to petrol pumps, with the focus on sulphur and benzene content.
'We have upgraded and modernised our oil refinery at Haldia to produce fuel which meets BS II emission norms,' said Gautam Datta, general manager of Indian Oil Corporation. 'This is the oil that we have been supplying to petrol stations in the city.'
Officials expressed surprise over why the oil companies had been asked to produce details of fuel quality when they have been abiding by the standards set by the national auto-fuel policy for so long.
Kalyan Roy, officer on special duty, Hindustan Petroleum, said: 'We have upgraded our production facilities to match BS II requirements.'
Deputy general manager of Bharat Petroleum A.S. Bhatia added: 'You can test samples of our oil and you will find it is in conformity with BS II specifications. This is no secret.'
Indian Oil Corporation's Datta, who is also coordinator for all four oil companies in this matter, took the BS II argument a step further: 'We are, in fact, going to shift to specifications for BS III emission norms by next year.' All this will be presented before the court on January 12.
However, the vital aspect of fuel adulteration ' raised by the court-appointed expert panel in 2000 ' has been sidelined. 'This must be addressed at once,' said Subhas Dutta, amicus curae in the auto emission case.


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BN SD40-2 Locomotives
A Train Photographer's Diary
by David A. Bontrager
About the Book
This is a photo collection of Burlington Northern SD40-2 locomotives, taken mostly in the early-1990s during the green and black years of BN. Some pages have six photos per page. Most photos are color with some black and whites. This is possibly the largest collection of the BN SD40-2 that you will find in a single publication.
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- Category Arts & Photography
Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
164 Pages
- Publish Date Jan 17, 2013
- Language English
- Tags Railroads, Trains, SD40-2, BN, Burlington Northern, BN SD40-2, Burlington Northern SD40-2
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Venerable Chief Incumbent of Waeligama – Raaja-kulawadana Rajamaha
Buddhist Temple is preparing to engage in a fast unto death asking
the authorities to repair his Temple.
Chief Incumbent Venerable Waeligama Wimalasaara Thero told our news
team that although over 20 years the Archaeological Department and the
authorities had been requested to repair the temple, so far, no action
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text: Americans keep getting better at paying their credit card bills on time, according to the results of a new Experian study. Researchers reported that the dollar amount of bank credit card accounts over sixty days delinquent fell 21 percent in July 2012 from the same period a year earlier. Auto loan and mortgage delinquencies also dropped significantly over the past year, researchers said. Equifax Chief Economist Amy Crews Cutts told reporters that consumers have been making monthly payments on time, while qualifying for home refinancing deals in larger numbers during the survey period. Equifax's figures also suggest that more Americans have been paying more than the required minimum monthly payments on their credit cards, resting more of their available credit. Experian's numbers mirror similar reports from credit reporting agency TransUnion and credit card issuer Capital One. TransUnion's Ezra Becker called the current credit card delinquency rate the lowest in 18 years, despite measuring a modest increase in the average credit card debt per borrower between 2011 and 2012 (today's estimate: $4,971).


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States that invest more in social services and public health have lower rates of HIV/AIDS
For public health workers, it's no surprise that social, economic and political conditions shape the distribution and burden of disease. They've always known that it takes much more than medicine to keep people healthy. Still, when public health scientist Kristina Talbert-Slagle decided to study the impact of social and public health spending on HIV/AIDS, she wasn't sure what she'd uncover.
Study adds to growing recognition that improving graduation rates can improve public health
A new study finds that dropping out of high school greatly increases the risk of illness and disability in young adulthood. It's another example of why education is one of the greatest social determinants of health and a key leverage point in improving health across the lifespan.
Study finds a helping hand is more likely to be a healthy hand
Helping others isn't only the right thing to do, it's the healthy thing to do.
Money can't buy love, but it can buy better health and a longer life
A recent report again confirms what comes as no surprise to public health practitioners: that income and education are inextricably tied to the opportunities for better health and longevity.


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For many years one example of process thinking, resource gathering, requirements, implementation and acceptance criteria has been the exercise - make PB&J sandwiches. I've done this with groups to discuss the simple task that we typically overlook as "experts" in sandwich making, that perhaps a 5 year old will find difficulty glossing over the - get bread - instruction.
Here's a TED Talk by Tom Wujec who has analyzed a similar exercise and draws some powerful conclusions from many iterations. Watch it and then rethink the simple acts in your life.
So tell me again why group collaboration is important when you are solving wicked problems?
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Top Ten Trends for Background Screening in 2011 - What Every Employer Needs to Know
Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Quality of Hire Virtual Conference for HR.com
April 19, 2011
URL: http://www.hr.com
Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Quality of Hire event on Tuesday, April 19th and Wednesday, 20th, 2011
Session title: The Top Ten Trends for Background Checks in 2011 - What Every Employer Needs to Know
Date/Time: April 19th at 12:30 pm EST
Speaker: Lester Rosen, Attorney and President of Employment Screening Resources (ESR)
Workplace Application:
Employee problems are caused by problem employees, and this session will help HR professionals avoid bad hires in the first place by keeping current on trends, best practices and legal developments affecting background checks and due diligence in their hiring programs.
Employers have long recognized that conducting due diligence on new hires is a mission critical task. Firms cannot afford to be sidetracked by employee problems such as workplace violence, theft, false resumes, embezzlement, harassment or trumped-up injury claims. Employers can be the subject of lawsuits for negligent hiring if they hire someone that they should have known, through the exercise of due diligence, was dangerous, unfit, dishonest or unqualified.
This session will review the top ten trends and best practices for 2011 when it comes to background checks and safe hiring, including the use of social networking sites, the EEOC approach to the use of criminal records and credit reports, international background screening, resume fraud, dealing with temporary workers, privacy and off shoring of personal data, and tools to protect against workplace violence.
Learn legally complaint best practices to keep a business productive and out of court and steps a firm can take immediately to avoid a bad hire.
Learning points:
- Learn why background checks and due diligence have become mission critical for employers.
- Understand the current trends, best practices and legal developments affecting due diligence and hiring.
- Get acquainted with cutting edge issues such as the new EEOC focus on criminal records and credit reports and the use of social network sites.
Lester S. Rosen is an attorney at law and President of Employment Screening Resources (www.ESRcheck.com), a national background screening company located in California. He is the author of, "The Safe Hiring Manual--Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Imposters and Terrorists Out of Your Workplace." (512 pages-Facts on Demand Press), the first comprehensive book on employment screening. He has also written, "The Safe Hiring Audit," published in 2008. He is also a consultant, writer and frequent presenter nationwide on pre-employment screening and safe hiring issues. He has qualified and testified in the California, Florida and Arkansas Superior Courts as an expert witness on issues surrounding safe hiring and due diligence. His speaking appearances have included numerous national and statewide conferences. See: http://www.esrcheck.com/ESR_Speaks.php Mr. Rosen was the chairperson of the steering committee that founded the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) a professional trade organization for the screening industry and served as the first co-chairman in 2004.
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- "The Safe Hiring Manual" by Lester Rosen
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GHMC Commissioner and Special Officer Somesh Kumar on Wednesday informed that the corporation was planning to set up 1,000 e-Libraries in its limits. In the first phase, 500 e-Libraries will be opened in different parts of the city.
A model e-Library at the GHMC Head Office was inspected by the Commissioner on Wednesday. After the inspection, the GHMC Commissioner said that the main aim of the GHMC was to open 1,000 e-Libraries in the coming days. He said, so far, the GHMC has received 600 applications and a few places have already been identified to open e-Libraries.
For the e-Libraries, the GHMC is arranging furniture, two computers, books, newspapers, etc., It is also planning to involve Residential Welfare Association and NGOs for maintenance etc.,
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If Allison Williams had decided not to take the lead role playing Peter Pan in the live musical, then Jane Krakowski would made an exceptional second choice.
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Jennifer Aniston is known as one of Hollywood's nicest actresses and has no qualms laughing at herself during interviews.
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A new Dunkin' Donuts has opened up in Los Angeles, and since it's been a long time coming for all those east coasters who left their most cherished donut shop behind, it's become a very big deal here.
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When the trailer for Fifty Shades of Grey was finally released, I spent a good hour on the phone with my grandma, allowing her to vent about how she will NOT be seeing the movie and how she just doesn't understand who's into "these types of things."
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Despite what you may believe about yourself, you probably don't wake up like Beyoncé, like, ever… Which is why we're loving everything about Lena Dunham's latest selfie.
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Today is a good day for television lovers.
Not only did our favorite duo Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul reunite for the first time since the finale of Breaking Bad, but they also threw Julia Louis-Dreyfus into the mix.
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Daniel Radcliffe: he was "The Boy Who Lived," Mr. Harry Potter himself; can he possibly get any more awesome?
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You know if you put New Girl actors Jake Johnson (Nick) and Damon Wayans Jr. (Coach) together in a film with Rob Riggle, you're undoubtedly going to get some funny shit.
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Two bombshells, one dress… This can only mean bad things, right?
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When gorging on greasy food and staring at pictures of One Direction doesn't fill your soul with joy and satisfaction, there's something seriously wrong.
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"Our goal is to make sure that every investment you make is a Hole in One."
(Investment opportunities ranked from lower-risk to higher-risk)
We offer multiple forms of helpful information on investment strategies such as:
- Top-Down Investing - Technical Analysis
- Bottom-Up Investing - Contrarian Investing
- Fundemental Analysis - Dividend Investing
Top-Down and Bottom-Up investing are similar on multiple occasions but at the same time they are much different. Top-Down relates to the way that investors purchase stock based on a large, recurring theme while Bottom-Up investing relates to the method of choosing stock based on the individual strength of companies regardless of what else is happening in that market.
Time for Your 401k to Start Kicking Into Gear
In the next area of investment, we are going to talk about your 401k opportunities and how if you start saving now how it can positively effect your future as a retiree. We offer several different 401k savings plans and depending on whichever category you fall under, you can have your choice:
- 401(k) plans are offered to employees of public or private for-profit companies.
- 403(b) plans are offered to employees of tax-exempt or non-profit organizations, such as public schools, colleges, hospitals, libraries, philanthropic organizations and churches.
- 457 plans are offered to employees of state and local municipal governments (and some local school and state university systems).
- Thrift Savings Plans are offered to federal civilian and uniformed services employees which means anyone from any armed forces branch as well as several areas of the government.
As I stated in the paragraph before, depending on which of these categories you fall under we will work with you to help get you what you want out of a retirement plan.
The Name's Bond, Savings Bond
If keeping your money intact and earning interest is your goal, consider what we like to call a "buy and hold" strategy. When you hold a bond to it's maturity, you will gain the benefit of interest payments, usually twice a year, and receive the face value of the bond at maturity. This means that although it may take slightly longer for certain bonds to mature, it makes them worthwhile long-term investments.
Certificates of Deposit
The purpose for Certificates of Deposit(CoDs) is to prove that someone stored something away by entrusting it as well as it's value to an accredited savings area such as a bank or something similar. It deems the bank liable for anything that goes wrong as well as gains interest and eventually renews annually.
Corporate and Municipal Bonds
Corporate bonds are debt obligations (IOU's) that are sent out by both private companies and public organizations. These can be a medium risk investment due to the average prices ranging between $1,000 and $5,000 and that would go towards building facilities, to purchasing equipment, even possibly by expanding their business. You will however are pretty much guaranteed to make your money back with some interest which can make it worth your while to invest.
Municipal bonds are debt certificates issued by states, cities, counties and other governmental groups, which use the money to build benefits for the public good such as schools, buildings, roads, anything that the public uses continuously.
Money Market Mutual Funds
A money market fund's purpose is to provide investors with a safe place to invest easily accessible, cash-equivalent assets. It is a very low-risk, low-return investment but it is very reliable. Because money market funds have relatively low returns, investors such as those participating in employer-sponsored retirement plans, might not want to use money market funds as a long-term investment option because they will not see the capital appreciation they require to meet their financial goals.
Time for a Hostile Takeover with Junk Bonds
Junk bonds are what companies use to gain quick financing, usually in order to perform a hostile takeover of another company. This is one of the highest risk-reward payoffs in investing and if you put too much money into it, it could either make or break you.
Treasure Your Notes and Bonds
Hold on to your notes and bonds because they, like kids, mature, but unlike kids they actually pay you back over time.
A security that earns the same rate of interest for up to 30 years. When you buy the bond, you know what rate of interest it will earn. The treasury announces a fixed rate each May 1 and Nov. 1 for new EE bonds. You can buy these and they may take a bit of time but it'll be worth it in the long run and they are also not subject to taxes of any form.
Hold on to your Equities
Equities are the total value of all the stocks you have in a particular company. They can help determine what goes on and how much control or say you have in it.


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5th day: 12th Zul Hijjah
Make Ramee, i.e. pelt all three Shaytaans after Zawaal. The Hajjees may now proceed to MAKKAH MU'AZZAM. Those who wish to remain in Mina on the l3th Zul Hijjah should pelt the 3 Shaytaans before proceeding to Makkah Mukarramah. The pelting on this day is permissible throughout the day (including the period before Zawaal).
4th day: 11th Zul Hijjah
All three SHAYTAANS have to be pelted on this day and the night will be spent at MINA. RAAMEE, i.e. pelting time begins after ZAWAAL and ends before SUNSET.
3rd day: 10th Zul Hijjah, Yaum-un-Nahr
After performing Fajr Salaah at Muzdalifah, the Hajjees proceed to Mina before sunrise. On this day four important rites have to be performed.
1. RAMEE of Jamaratul Aqabah (stoning the big Shaytaan).
2. ZABH (to sacrifice an animal).
3. HALQ or Qasr (shaving or trimming the hair of the head).
4. To perform TAWAAFUZ ZIYAARAH.
2nd day: 9th Zul Hijjah, Yaum-ul-Arafah
After sunrise the Hajjees proceed to ARAFAAT and make WUQOOF after ZAWAAL. Zohar and Asr Salaah will be performed here. Here they remain engaged in Du'aa, Zikr, Tilaawat, etc. until sunset. Immediately after sunset they proceed to Muzdalifah. Here they will perform Maghrib and Esha at the time of Esha. The night will be spent at Muzdalifah.
1st day: 8th Zul Hijjah, Yaum-ut-Tarwiyah
After putting on their Ihraams for Hajj, the Hajjees proceed to MlNA after sunrise and perform 5 Salaahs there, i.e. Zohar, Asr, Maghrib, Esha and Fajr of the next day (9 Zil Hijjah).
1. The person who intends to perform Hajj must do so with the express niyyah of attaining Allah's Pleasure, and to fulfil one's fardh, and also to diligently carry out the Commands of Allah and His Rasool sallallahu alayhi wasallam. The rewards for deeds depend greatly on the niyyah that is formed. Sincerity is extremely important.
2. The 'ibaadah of Hajj has the exclusive status of being fardh only once a lifetime, for those who can afford it. It is therefore important that the sincerity of intention must be given due regard. In other 'ibaadaat and devotions it is possible to gradually develop ikhlaas, whereas the time available for Hajj is usually limited. The need for ikhlaas is vital because a fardh Hajj can never be repeated. During your journey to Hajj a concerted effort towards developing this all important sincerity must be made.
3. It is important that Hajj should be kept free of ulterior and worldly motives. Joining worldly objectives with religious aims is like adding water to milk. There are three types of adulteration which are possible in the performance of Hajj; To ruin the Hajj even before departing from home by having a desire to be called a haji, and using haraam or doubtful earnings for this 'ibaadah. To engage in improper acts while performing Hajj e.g. to commit sins during the time that one is engaged in the performance of Hajj, to have arguments, not to make tawbah (repentance). To complete the Hajj and then to indulge in such deeds that defile the Hajj, e.g. to neglect the fardh salaat, to indulge in sin etc. Perform the Hajj with all its aadaab and requisites, for anything done in keeping with this is well accomplished.
4. While in Hajj do not do things to display to others. Do not announce your Hajj to all and sundry. (To avoid riyaa which is to show off and act to gain fame). On returning from Hajj do not emphasize the difficulties which may have been endured, instead turn your attention towards the eternal benefits and rewards you will receive. One must understand that the difficulties endured during this sacred journey are insignificant compared to the high position one will receive in jannah.
5. Before beginning one's journey repent sincerely. Perform two rakaats nafl with the niyyah of tawbah. The effect of sincerely repenting and then proceeding for hajj will be, that one will be favoured by Allah Ta'ala and blessed with the strength to continually do good deeds.
6. Develop a relationship with the pious person for guidance. This will assist you in making a true and sincere tawbah.
7. If you have monetary debt or are responsible for any moral transgression, then fulfil your debt or have it waived, and have your moral violations forgiven. It is important that one settles all outstanding matters and transactions, and has his faults and shortcomings forgiven.
8. All amaanaat (trusts) and anything borrowed must be returned. A detailed and final will must be made regarding all important matters.
9. It is compulsory for a person who wishes to perform Hajj to learn the necessary masaail well before the time of Hajj. When a firm intention is made then first learn the necessary masaail, or acquire these from a reliable and recognized aalim (scholar).
10. Depart with happiness from home. A Hajj which is performed with a feeling of love and keenness is conducive to religious upliftment. Inconvenience during travel should not hamper this love and keenness.
11. Perform two rakaats nafl before departing. Take care that this salaat is not performed during the makrooh times. Give some sadaqah to the poor before leaving home and also after commencing your journey.
12. Ask your near and dear ones, neighbours and friends to overlook and forgive your shortcomings. Make a request for their du'aa. Make musafahah (shake hands) using both hands when leaving. Do not make musafahah with non-mahrams (those of the opposite sex whom you can marry).
13. Be at your best behaviour amongst your companions. Assist them in their needs. The person who helps his companions on this journey will be regarded as a mujaahid (one who strives to uplift Islaam).
Salaat, Du'aa, Tawaaf and Tilaawat
14. Take great care and be punctual in the performance of all salaat with jama'at whilst visiting the sacred places. Do not delay any salaat at all.
15. After every salaat beseech from Allah ta'aalaa that He grant you a mabroor Hajj (one that is accepted and free from sin). A Hajj which is full of Allah ta'aalaa's Blessings and Favours.
16. A haji is fortunate in being present at the various sacred places where du'aa are assured acceptance. Therefore repeatedly ask Allah ta'aalaa for your needs of this world and the Hereafter. Your du'aa must be appropriate and made with respect and humbleness. Do not ask for meaningless and unrighteous things.
17. There are three persons whose du'aa are assured acceptance; the oppressed, the traveller and the father's du'aa for his son, (meaning children).
18. The qadhaa (fulfilment in arrears) of 'ibaadaat which are owing to Allah ta'aalaa should be correctly fulfilled or compensated.
19. The reward for one salaat in the Masjidul Haraam (Makkah) is 100,000 fold (with jama'at 2,700,000). The reward for salaat in the Masjidun Nabawi (Madeenah) is 50,000 fold. Each good deed done in Makkah is equivalent in reward to 100,000 good deeds done elsewhere.
20. Whenever entering either of the two masjid or any other masjid, form a niyyah for nafl i'tikaaf.
21. Your stay in the Masjidul Haraam and Masjidun Nabawi must be with utmost dignity and honour.
22. Perform as many tawaaf, umrah and nafl salaat as you can and make du'aa that the thawaab (reward) of this be presented to Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
23. Complete the Qur'aan at least once in each of the two Holy Masjid, i.e. Makkah and Madeenah.
24. Perform nafl salaat with the niyyah of expressing one's gratitude to Allah ta'aalaa.
25. During your stay in Makkah abundantly increase your recital of the Kalimah Tayyibah: Laa'ilaha il lal'lahu·, and istighfar: 'Astaghfirullah·.
26. If you desire, give an excellent gift to your near dear ones, friends who are living, and especially those who have passed away. The gift of the rewards of tawaaf and umrah will please their souls very much. There will be no reduction from your own reward for these acts.
27. Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam has said that the water of Zamzam will have the desired effect of whatever intention is made at the time of drinking Zamzam. Zamzam should be drunk with the intention of quenching the thirst of the Day of Qiyaamah (resurrection). It should also be taken with the intention of shifaa (cure) from spiritual and physical ailments. It is commendable to drink Zamzam with the niyyah of being granted the tawfeeq of conforming to the sunnah of our beloved Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
28. It is stated in hadeeth: (i) "Whoever comes with the sole intention of visiting my grave, my intercession will become incumbent for that person". (ii) "Whoever visits my grave after my death is like the one who has visited me during my lifetime".
29. Recite durood (salutations) in abundance on Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, on beginning your journey to and from Madeenah Munawwarah, and during your stay there.
30. To hurt or cause inconvenience to any Muslim and especially the people of Madeenah Munawwarah is a great sin.
31. Choose an able pious companion who will assist you in times of need, and it is better if this companion is a reliable recognized aalim (scholar).
32. Regard the time in Hajj as a blessing. One never knows when one may be favoured with this good fortune again.
33. Since your stay there is a short one, you should value every moment there. Do not waste your time roaming in the bazaars and do not indulge in meaningless things and idle talk.
34. Do not allow your attention to drift towards the decoration and splendour of the buildings, nor indulge in humour and ridicule.
35. One must be extremely cautious with regard to the etiquette of these sacred places. Any disrespect in this regard will be a cause for retribution.
36. Do not criticize the conditions and people there. After all, the local residents are human and are prone to faults just as we are. When noticing the shortcomings of others, special attention must immediately be drawn to one's own faults and weak points.
37. One must make a concentrated effort to avoid sin, especially casting passionate glances at female who are present at Hajj. One must keep one's gaze lowered when women gather for tawaaf and salaat-u-salaam.
38. Hadhrat 'Umar radhiyallahu anhu said, "For me to commit a sin in Makkah is worse than committing seventy sins outside Makkah". Just as the rewards of good deeds are multiplied in Makkah, so too is the retribution of misconduct multiplied.
39. One must show consideration and take care that one does not trouble or inconvenience those who are present for Hajj and ziyaarah.
40. One must not deceive or trick others in buying or selling. To swindle or cheat the residents of Makkah or Madeenah would result in one's own destruction. One must be extremely cautious in this regard. Transactions must be carried out with honesty.
Source: Islamic Da'wah Academy
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How fortunate are these souls who are blessed with the following words from Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam:
"Whoever performs Hajj for the Pleasure of Allah and therein utters no word of evil, nor commits any evil deed, shall return from it (free from sin) as the day on which his mother gave birth to him." (Bukhaari, Muslim)
"Verily there shall be no reward for a Mabroor Hajj except Jannah." (Bukhaari, Muslim)
It is hoped that all the pilgrims were sincere in their intentions and had traveled thousands of miles only to secure the Pleasure of Allah by fulfilling the obligation laid down upon them. May Allah the Almighty grant all the pilgrims acceptance and grant them opportunity again and again to visit the Sacred bud. Aameen.
Nevertheless, we wish to draw the attention of the pilgrims towards certain points which are necessary and of utmost importance to observe and for which many pilgrims are seen neglectful of their significance.
1, the sincerity of intention should remain even after the performance of Hajj. There should be no pomp or show. One should not wish to be called or recognized as a Haajee.
Many people adopt the habit of talking frequently about their journey in order that people may come to know of their Hajj. They talk about the expenses incurred in the way of Allah, their charity amongst the poor and needy, their devotion and worship, their assisting the weak and old, etc.; and all is mentioned only with the intention of gaining fame. This is a deceit from Shaytaan who ruins the ibaadat without the person even knowing. It is therefore of great importance that the pilgrim does not talk about his Hajj without necessity as it may lead to 'Riyaa' (show, insincerity). However, if necessity arises and one must talk about his Hajj then he is at liberty to do so. But, he must not indulge in this type of conversation unnecessarily.
2, it is noted through experience, that many pilgrims return with only the bad side of the journey and make it a habit of talking about nothing except the hardships they have encountered during Hajj. The pilgrims should strictly refrain from this. On the contrary they should talk about the greatness of the sacred places, the spiritual gains, the enjoyment in devotions of Haramayn – Umrah, Tawaaf, Salaam on the Sacred Grave, Salaat in Masjid-ul-Haraam and Masjid-un-Nabawi etc. If one looks at his journey of Hajj carefully he will find that the good things far outweighs the bad. Every second spent in these sacred places is incomparable with anything in the world.
The journey of Hajj is a long journey; one has to travel by air, pass the immigrations, go through the customs, encounter people who speak foreign languages, etc. In these circumstances, difficulties are certain to arise. when we travel in our country do we always travel with comfort and ease? Do we never encounter difficulty? Do we not find ourselves held up in traffic for hours on a Motorway? Considering the fact that 2 – 3 million pilgrims perform the rituals of Hajj at one time, in one place and that they all come from different countries and backgrounds and that many of them have never before used or seen the facilities available to them. We think the difficulties encountered are insignificant. Moreover, the pilgrims are rewarded abundantly by Allah Ta'aala upon every difficulty encountered in their journey whereas the same is not the case whilst we are on another journey.
Those people who engage in these types of conversation become the cause of discouragement to others who have not yet had the opportunity to perform Hajj. These unfortunate pilgrims fall into the category … and who stop (men) from the way of Allah, and from the Sacred Masjid, … mentioned in Surah Hajj in the Qur'aan. They should take heed that if people are discouraged by their conversation and postpone their Hajj then those who have discouraged them will be equally responsible.
3, the sign of a 'Mabroor Hajj' or an 'accepted Hajj' is that upon one's return, his life changes from worst to good. He becomes totally punctual in fulfilling the commands of Allah Ta'aala. His love and inclination towards the Hereafter increases and love for the worldly pleasures decline. Therefore, it is essential that the pilgrim is watchful over his actions and should try his utmost to instill in himself good characters and refrain from all types of evil. He should try his best to fulfill the obligations laid down by Allah and avoid all the things forbidden by Him.
Source: Sunnah Organisation
The ultimate destination
You are the luckiest person in the world. Allah has invited you personally to His House.
What is Hajj? Hajj in the Arabic language means aim, destination or purpose (qasd). The reason is clear: Hajj is the ultimate journey of loving submission ('ubudiyah) and conscious surrender (riq) to Allah. Its ultimate destination is your encounter with the House of Allah (Bayt al-Allah) – the Ka`bah – with both your physical body and, more importantly, your heart (qalb).
Ibn al-Jawzi (rahimah al-Allah) relates a story of an old, blind woman who was journeying to Hajj years ago with a caravan. Throughout the journey, she keeps asking: "Are we at the house of my Lord?" Time and again, she is told, "No, mother, we are not there yet." As the caravan nears Makkah, she is informed that they are almost there. Finally, they enter Masjid al-Haram. She is led to the Ka'bah. Touching the Ka'bah, she cries, "Baytu rabbi? The House of my Lord?" Weeping, she clings to the cloth of the Ka'bah – and dies.
The woman realized with her heart (qalb) the true significance of visiting the House of her Lord.
Allah has invited you to His House, which He has called the al-Bayt al-'Atiq – the ancient, liberated and liberating house. Your journey is one of freedom and liberation. For as your body leaves its material house to journey to Allah's House, your heart is meant to disengage from the lower self (nafs), the shaytan, and the world (dunya) and journey to Allah.
The ultimate reward for a Hajj mabrur is to return home with the purity of a newborn child. What could be a greater incentive! But beware, for Hajj is a selective process. Only a few will attain a Hajj mabrur, which is a Hajj performed correctly, without any disobedience to Allah and without indulging in any argumentation. Be prepared. Be vigilant. Be focused. This will be one of the greatest – and sweetest – struggles of your life. And though you will long and dream for the rest of your life to come back, you may never return again.
May Allah allow our bodies to journey to His House; may He permit our hearts to find Him, the Lord of the House. Ameen.
The most sacred space
You will be journeying from your earthly house to Makkah, your spiritual home, the most beloved place to Allah in all of space and time. Allah himself has decreed it to be so since the beginning of creation. There is no place more blessed, more beautiful, more virtuous, more exalted than Makkah. Every inch and every corner of Makkah is a haram, a sanctuary made sacred by Allah. The more you revere Makkah, the more you will be ennobled by Allah. We must take the greatest of care to never think casually of our sojourn in Makkah or live within its precincts in disobedience or negligence.
Some reports teach that it was in Makkah that our father adam ('alayhi al-salam) longed to go back to paradise and be in the presence of Allah. To console his loneliness, Allah commanded him to do tawaf around the space of the current Ka'bah. And adam did, and felt whole again.
Other texts teach that Nuh ('alayhi al-salam), Ibrahim ('alayhi al-salam), and many Prophets before them ('alayhim al-salam), all did tawaf around Allah's sacred House. Their spiritual energy and legacy fills the air. You will be walking in the footsteps and the heart-steps of Rasulullah (sallalahu 'alayhi wasallam) and his noble companions.
Shelter, solace and sight
Hajj and its rites are described in various and powerful ways by Allah and his Rasul (sallalahu 'alayhi wasallam). Through these descriptions, we gain insight into the deeper meanings of Hajj. The rites of hajj are described, for example, as manasik, masha'ir and mashahid.
Mansak (plural manasik), usually translated as ritual, connotes shelter (maskan) and tranquility (sukun). The rites of Hajj are residences of shelter and tranquility for the heart.
Mash'ar (plural masha'ir) connotes feeling and experience. The rites of Hajj cause the heart to feel and experience the sweetness of nearness to Allah.
Mashad (plural mashahid) is to witness with the heart the blessings of Allah at every station – to see, with one's inner sight, Allah's will as the Decreer of decrees and the Causer of causes.
Each word connotes a different inner dimension of Hajj, as the movement, not only of your body or limbs, but of your heart. For as your body journeys from one place to another, so too must your heart travel through various stations (maqamat), each of which will provide it with shelter, solace and inner sight.
Become angelic
Hajj is your chance to become an angel and to live with the delight of an angel.
In tawaf, you will be mirroring the worship of the angels, the mala'ikah, those heavenly creatures created of pure light and enveloped in the worship of Allah. Texts teach that the Ka'bah is connected in an imperceptible way to the Bayt al-Ma'mur, the heavenly Ka'bah of the angels, around which they are constantly in tawaf. Seventy thousand angels perform tawaf around this house and are replaced with others, never to return.
Around the Ka'bah, we are in a heavenly dimension. Near the Ka'bah are the Hajar Aswad, or black stone, and the Maqam Ibrahim, both gems from jannah. We are taught that the hajar was darkened by the sins and transgressions of man. Its heavenly light is now folded from us. The hajar will be rendered into a person in the afterlife by Allah and will witness on behalf of those who approached it with truth and sincerity. The hajar can be said to take a picture recording of your heart as you stand before it. Kissing the hajar is the most profound renewal of your covenant with Allah and a pledge of love, dedicated obedience and soulful allegiance to Him.
Entering into Ihram
As you near the miqat, your heart will tremble and tremor. Is this really happening? Is my heart getting closer and closer to His House? Soon you will enter Allah's haram. It is only fitting that you enter into a state, both externally and internally, that justly corresponds to this honour. Beyond the miqat, there is only talbiyah.
The essence of Hajj is the journey of our hearts away from the house of our lower selves (nufus) with its passions (shahawat), inclinations (ahwa') and attachment to the created world (khalq) to the haram and, ultimately, the House of Allah. We must leave our attachments to receive the greatest connection. We must leave to arrive.
Ihram is from haram. Both meanings, to be sacred and to be forbidden, are carried in it. Through the ihram, the heart is meant to leave the temporary and the finite – to make it, in a sense, "forbidden" – and to prepare for the sacred audience of Allah's presence.
The muhrim has disengaged from everything and anything that distracts him or her from Allah and, consequently, from remembrance, peace and stillness. The muhrim has left his or her home taking taqwa or Allah-consciousness, the best sustenance, as a provision.
Beginning Talbiyah
One enters into ihram with talbiyah. Talbiyah is the heart's most profound surrender to the invitation and call of Allah: Here I come to You, my Lord, here I come – fully and forever.
With the talbiyah, we proclaim that no associate (sharik) or attachment will distract us from seeking Allah. Our hearts will not see, hear, obey, or be lured to another, besides Him. The recitation of this talbiyah is to be said with constancy and conviction, and not intermittently and infrequently.Talbiyah is essential to focusing our hearts. It will remind us of the purpose of our journey; it will facilitate us in foregoing our rights, demands and expectations while yet rendering fully the major and minor rights of others; it will dispel distractions; and it will make all obstacles easy, even pleasurable.
There is no praise (hamd) and no dominion and power (mulk) except that Allah owns it. Everything, whether tangible or intangible, belongs to Him. In fact, we are in praise of Him by Him.
Mina, or Muna, means desire, hope, longing.
Some texts teach that it was in Muna that adam ( 'alayhi al-salam) longed and desired to journey back home to paradise and to be, once again, in Allah's presence.
It is in Muna that the journey begins. The day spent in Muna, termed the day of tarwiyah (meaning, in part, to quench, to drink to one's fill), is meant for our heart to focus on the aim of their journey, to gather in resolution and focus, and to begin our inner momentum towards the House of Allah.
'Arafat means to know, to understand. Another verb scale conveys the meaning of perfuming, making fragrant, scenting. 'Arafat is the essential pillar (rukn), of Hajj; without 'Arafat there is no Hajj.
'Arafat is the cleansing station outside the haram where we stand and seek forgiveness for all that we've committed in our lives. We beg and implore Allah to make us worthy of entering into His haram, visiting His House and being in His presence.
Here, on 'Arafat, we learn two things. As we acknowledge our disobedience, our sins, our rebelliousness and our forgetfulness, we know our unworthiness as true servants. We reveal everything to Allah, minor or major, Who knows already but simply wants us to admit with true transparency and sincerity what we are inside of our selves. Moreover, we begin to know the all-enveloping knowledge, the inestimable mercy, the boundless generosity and the limitless grace of Alah in forgiving and effacing our sins. Who is it, beside Him, that can forgive and that does forgive? There is no refuge or flight from Allah except to Him.
Allah celebrates, in the presence of the angels, the hujjaj on 'Arafat asking for forgiveness. And He affirms to the angels that, yes, He has forgiven them.
Now, as the sun begins to set, you continue, perfumed and scented with the purity of Allah's grace and forgiveness, ever closer to His haram.
Muzdalifa, from the Arabic root izdilaf, means to approach, to get closer.
Muzdalifa is a second station of cleansing and purification. The pilgrim is now closer to the Ka'bah. We remain in supplication (du'a') after fajr, imploring Allah again for pardon and guidance. Some scholars have said that in Muzdalifa, Allah also forgives our violations against the rights of others. Such violations are not usually forgiven unless, in addition to seeking forgiveness, we remedy what has been violated.
Muna and the casting of the pebbles
During the Hajj of Ibrahim ('alayhi al-salam), he was commanded to sacrifice his son. Allah, of course, never intended that the slaughter take place. Allah wanted, instead, to purify and free Ibrahim ('alayhi al-salam) from every love and every attachment besides Him.
It was in Muna that the shaytan attempted to waylay Ibrahim ('alayhi al-salam) from sacrificing his son. Ibrahim ('alayhi al-salam) casted pebbles at the shaytan to reject his designs and prompting.
In casting the pebbles, the pilgrim affirms Allah's greatness over everything and covenants with Allah that he or she will never regress to anything which displeases Him.
Casting the pebbles is the casting away of shaytan, the lower self (nafs) with its desires, inclinations and evil, and, ultimately, casting away everything besides Allah. The pebble is meant, not to hit the pillar, but to fall inside the container, or majmar, where it will remain. The fire of the nafs, its impetus to evil, must be cast out, contained and confined. Our nafs must be jailed for us to become free.
After the nafs is jailed by the casting of the pebbles, it is slaughtered. The sacrifice of the animal signifies the slaughter of the nafs by Ibrahim ('alayhi al-salam). Ibrahim's ('alayhi al-salam) sacrifice was momentous: he sacrificed his very will. Ibrahim was named the Khalil (cherished friend) of Allah because his love for Allah pierced and consumed his entire heart.
The hair – signifying status, station and pride – is now shaved. Whatever remaining trace and residue of the disobedient nafs is now completely cleansed.
Now, the pilgrim is welcomed by Allah to visit His Haram and His House. He or she is now freed from ihram, but not completely. Washing and the use of perfume are now permitted; intimate relations are not. Approaching one's spouse is unbefitting considering that now the pilgrim is going to visit the Host.
Tawaf al-Ifadah
Ifadah means to flood, to rush, to move.
The movement from 'Arafat to the haram is called ifadah. The rite of tawaf that takes place after the casting of the pebbles, the sacrifice and the shaving of the head is likewise termed Tawaaf al-Ifadah.
The heart (qalb), cleansed and purified from its attachments, inundated with love, desire and longing, floods to the haram, to the House, and to its Lord. There, it circumambulates the House and renews its pledge of complete and loving submission.
Sa'i between Safa and Marwa
Sa'i means to work, to strive, to act.
We remember in sa'i the actions of Hajar ('alayha al-salam) as she climbed, walked and ran up both Safa and Marwa looking for sustenance for her starving child. The miracle of Zam zam was gifted to Hajar for her efforts and sincere reliance. Rasulullah (sallalahu 'alayhi wasallam) teaches that if we drink zam zam with firm faith and certainty, Allah will most definitely answer our supplication.
As servants of Allah, we are embedded in time and space. We must act, all the while cognizant that it is Allah who creates both cause and effect. To see waves upon waves of pilgrims walking and running between Safa and Marwa is to recognize that the reality of our life is constant sa'i between struggle and reward, struggle and reward. On the hills of Safa and Marwa, where the pilgrim alights in reflection and supplication, the heart exalts, seeing Allah's power in all matters, yours and others, large or small.
The days and nights of Muna
During our stay in Muna, we re-affirm and re-declare our desire and hope for spiritual freedom by casting pebbles for three days. Each casting of the pebbles cements our resolution to contain and confine both the lower self (nafs) and shaytan.
You remain in Muna as Allah's guest. Here, we must eat and drink with the consciousness of a guest in front of a Most-Magnanimous Host. The greatest nourishment during these days, as Allah himself indicates, is His dhikr, or remembrance. We are destined to leave but Allah intends we leave gradually, in gratitude to Him, remembrance of Him and gathering a firm resolution for permanent change when we depart.
Then the last pebble is cast. Our final farewell is imminent.
The farewell
Most have waited their entire lives for the encounter with the House of Allah. Many will never return. In truth, there is no certainty that any of us will ever gaze on the Ka'bah again.
Whether we return or not, we will never forget. It is said – and it is true – that the Ka'bah beckons you from afar, then haunts you forever.
It is related that Ibn 'Abbas prayed this as his final farewell, clinging with his entire being to the multazam, the wall of the Ka'bah between the hajar and the door:
"O Allah This House is Your House And this servant is Your servant, and the son of Your servants You have carried me here on what You have made accessible to me of Your creation Until You have made me reach, by Your grace, Your House And You have helped me fulfill my rites of Hajj (O Allah) If You have been pleased with me, then be more pleased with me And if You are not pleased with me, then I implore you to be generous to me now – Before my house becomes distant from Your house For now it is time for my departure, if You permit me – Never to exchange You for anything else, nor Your House for any other house Not being desirous of others instead of You, nor of any other house besides Your House O Allah, Grant me safety and good health in my body, protection in my religion and allow me a beautiful return And provide me with deeds and acts of Your obedience for as long as You grant me life And gather for me the best of this world and the next For truly You have power over all things."
A mother once told her son that the Ka'bah says: The one who does not see me will never rest; and the one who sees me will never rest.
May our hearts find their ultimate rest by journeying to Allah long after our bodies have returned from Hajj. May we always be in Hajj.
Hajj mabrur, my beloved brother and sister.
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The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are full of virtues and great blessings. According to a large group of mufassireen (commentators of the Qur'aan), the ten nights mentioned in Soorah Al Fajr are the nights of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. Allah says:
By the Dawn; By the ten Nights; (89:1-2)
This oath substantiates the greatness and sacredness of these ten nights in the eyes of Allah. This is an extra ordinary oath; it is very reliable and significant and the wise men can understand that by this oath, Allah too attaches great importance and value to the ten nights of Dhul Hijjah.
The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam too, has clearly mentioned the importance and the virtue of these blessed moments. It is reported by Abdullah Ibne Abbaas radhiyallahu anhuma that the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul Hijjah)." Thereupon, some companions of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "Not even Jihaad ? " He replied, "Not even jihaad, except that of a man who does it by putting himself and his property in danger (for Allah's sake) and does not return with any of these things."
Bukhaari V1 pp132
In another Hadeeth reported by Aboo Hurayrah radhiyallahu anhu, the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "On no days is the worship of Allah desired more than in the (first) ten days of Dhul Hijjah. The fast of each of these days is equal to the fast of a whole year, and the worship of each of these nights is equal to the worship of Laylatul Qadr."
Tirmizi V1 pp58
Moreover, what other virtue can be greater for these blessed days than the fact that certain specific devotions cannot be performed but in these specified days. Allah Almighty has specifically chosen these days for the fulfilment of two of the most important devotions, viz. Hajj and Qurbaani.
One may argue and say that there are other forms of devotions too, which are fixed to specific days and moments; hence what is the speciality of these particular days ? The answer to this argument is simple. Although there are other devotions too, which are also fixed to specific time, such as fasting in the month of Ramadhaan; but one may, if he desires, fulfil the devotion of fasting in days other than Ramadhaan i.e. as an optional devotion. On the contrary, the wuqoof of Arafaat (which is the essence of Hajj), the wuqoof of Muzdalifah, etc., cannot be performed but in these specified days.
If one was to remain in Arafaat for many months after the 9th Dhul Hijjah, he will not receive any reward whatsoever and it will never be considered an act of ibaadah.
Similarly, Qurbaani is performed only in three days one of which is 10th Dhul Hijjah. There is no possibility whatsoever of a nafl Qurbaani once these days have lapsed, so much so that qazaa Hajj or qazaa Qurbaani is not even possible. It is because of these distinguishing characteristics that the ulamaa have stated, in the light of Qur'aan and Hadeeth that after the days of the month of Ramadhaan, the greatest days in virtue are the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
The reward of ibaadah in these days increases abundantly and the results are honoured with specified blessings and mercies by the Creator.
There are certain specific acts of virtue in these blessed days of Dhul Hijjah which are enumerated and explained below:
1. Upon sighting the moon of Dhul Hijjah, those people intending to perform Qurbaani should neither cut their hair nor clip their nails until the Qurbaani is performed. This is a mustahab (desirable) act derived from Hadeeth of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam wherein he has said:
"A person should neither clip his nails nor cut his hair until he performs qurbaani".
Ibne Maajah
Some ulamaa have explained the reason and wisdom behind this order of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam thus that in this month, hundreds of thousands of people are blessed with the opportunity of visiting the sacred house of Allah in Makkah.
They enjoy the spiritual atmosphere of the holy places and acquire maximum benefit from the blessed moments.
Whilst they are there in the state of ihraam certain acts become impermissible for them. Amongst them is clipping of nails and cutting the hair. The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam instructed those of his followers who could not reach the blessed places, to imitate the pilgrims by not cutting the hair and clipping the nails so that the mercy of Allah can enshroud them too together with the pilgrims.
2. These days are so blessed that a day's fast is equivalent to a year's fast and a night's devotion is equivalent to the ibaadah of Laylatul Qadr. The indication is towards the fact that we should endeavor to perform as many virtuous acts as possible in these days.
3. 9th Dhul Hijjah is the day of Arafah in which the main fardh of Hajj is performed i.e. wuqoof Arafah. This is a great moment for the pilgrims when the Mercy of Allah descends upon them in abundance and their sins are forgiven and du'aa accepted. Allah, through His Compassion and Mercy, has not deprived the non-pilgrims of his mercy, but rather, shown the way to His Pleasure. The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam was asked about the fast of the day of Arafah. He said, "It compensates for the (minor) sins of the past and the coming year."
Ibne Maajah
Note: One should take note that the sins forgiven are minor sins. The major sins are not forgiven without tawbah.
4. The reciting of Takbeeraate Tashreeq after every fardh Salaat from the Fajr of 9th Dhul Hijjah to the Asr of 13th Dhul Hijjah (i.e. total of twenty three fardh Salaat). It is waajib upon men to recite this takbeer once after every fardh Salaat audibly. The women should recite it silently.
5. The Sunnah of Ibraahem alayhi salaam – the Qurbaani. It is to be performed on 10th, 11th or 12th Dhul Hijjah. One may sacrifice a thousand animals on days other than these, but it will never be regarded or considered a Qurbaani.
Here, a believer is taught a great lesson that an action or a place or a time does not hold any virtue in itself; but rather it is Allah's command and order that changes the status, level and grade of things. Regarding Qurbaani, the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam said:
"There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbaani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Judgement with its horn, hair, and hooves (to be weighed). The sacrifice is accepted by Allah before the blood reaches the ground. Therefore sacrifice with an open and happy heart."
Tirmizi V1 pp275, Ibne Maajah V1 pp226
May Allah ta'aalaa bless us with spiritual gains and His Pleasure in these blessed moments. Aameen.
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One.Tel unfairly advertised its rates to the mainland as being at 'record' lows, despite charging up to $1 a minute more than its competitors were at the time, the industry watchdog said.
The Office of the Telecommunications Authority (Ofta) said One.Tel misled potential customers. It ordered the company not to make similar claims in future unless they could be backed up.
The advertisements appeared in newspapers in August and said charges to China under the company's 1686 IDD service had 'dropped to bottom'.
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One.Tel's rates at the time were $1.39 a minute to Shenzhen and $1.59 a minute to the rest of the mainland, 24 hours a day.
Ofta said yesterday that New T&T had for months been offering off-peak calls to Shenzhen for 37 cents a minute and had free calls every Sunday in August.
Four other phone companies were also offering calls to Shenzhen at rates lower than One.Tel's - SmarTone Mobile, CTI Telecom, New World Telephone and Cable & Wireless HKT.
One.Tel's claim about cheap rates to the rest of China were also misleading, Ofta said. While One.Tel was charging $1.59 a minute, SmarTone Mobile customers were paying $1.58.
Ofta said it did not accept One.Tel's argument that its offer was 'fair, reasonable and not misleading' because its offer was 'of totally different nature' to those of its rivals. The network claimed that because it was the only company offering around-the-clock cheap rates for an indefinite time period, its claim was justified.
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Phone networks can be fined between $200,000 and $1 million for issuing misleading or deceptive material.
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