Whoever performs Hajj without engaging in rafath (sexual relations or obscene speech) or …

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Hadith text: Whoever performs Hajj without engaging in rafath (sexu…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: «مَنْ حَجَّ لِلهِ فَلَمْ يَرْفُثْ وَلَمْ يَفْسُقْ رَجَعَ كَيَوْمِ وَلَدَتْهُ أُمُّهُ».

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) say: "Whoever performs Hajj without engaging in rafath (sexual relations or obscene speech) or sinning will return like the day his mother gave birth to him."

Explanation of the hadith: Whoever performs Hajj without engaging in rafath (sexu…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) points out that whoever performs Hajj without engaging in sexual relations and obscene speech, or evil acts, he will return home sinless. Sinning also includes doing the things prohibited while being in ihram. If these things are avoided, he returns from Hajj with his sins forgiven, as a baby is born free from sin.

Lessons: Whoever performs Hajj without engaging in rafath (sexu…

Categories : Virtue of Hajj and Umrah

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