PILGRIMAGE

A month after Ramadhan, Muslims who have the wherewithal are preparing to go on pilgrimage to Mecca. Pilgrimage or hadj is one of the five pillars of Islam. So, this is a form of obeissance to the rule. Muslims will pay homage to the specific house of worship once erected by Abraham and Ysmael, peace be upon them, under the guidance of Allah subhana wata Allah. The Kaaba is right below the gate of heaven that is open. That is the reason why every Muslim who goes under the area are pure and prepared for any eventuality. In fact, any Muslim who die right at the spot is just too glad for the occassion, given that the next life is assured of paradise. Likewise, most Muslims dream of dying in the spot.

However, for those who come home after the sojourn are purified like a newborn child. Another promise for them is purified prosperity in this life. For those who do not get the chance to go to Mecca and visit the Kaaba, Allah has something better for them in store. Doing righteous deeds to fellow believers, feeding the indigent believers, and overlooking the mistakes of others who have not yet believed is counted.