Eid-ul-Adha Eid-ul-Zuha Bakra Eid

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Eid-ul-Adha, Eid-ul-Zuha. Bakra Eid

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The Hajj is based on a pilgrimage that was ancient even in the time of Muhammad (Swallaho alihi wasalam) in the 7th Century. According to Hadith, elements of the Hajj trace back to the time of Abraham (Ibrahim) Aleyhissalam, around 2000 BCE. Abraham's wife, Sarah, was unable to conceive, and upon her request, Abraham Aleyhissalam had taken their female servant, Hagar, as a partner. Hagar bore Abraham  Aleyhissalam  a son, Ishmael  Aleyhissalam. It is believed that Abraham Aleyhissalam was ordered by Allha (Azzawajal) to leave Hagar (Hājar) and Ishmael Ismail) Aleyhissalam alone in the desert.

Design : Beautiful view of Makka-e-Mukarama with coloured light effect, which also says Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak with laks of pilgrimage (Hajjis). Design in Photoshop CS5. 


Looking for shelter, food and water, Hagar ran back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwa seven times with her son. In desparation, she laid the baby on the sand and begged for Allha (Azzawajal) assistance. The baby cried and hit the ground with his heel (some versions of the story say that the angel Gabriel (Jibral) Aleyhissalam scraped his foot or the tip of his wing along the ground), and water miraculously sprang forth. This still-running source of water is today called the Well of Zamzam.

Design : We can see the Beautiful Name of  (Prophet Mohammed Swallaho alihi wasalam) with Message. Design in Photoshop CS5. 

In 631 CE, Muhammad (Swallaho alihi wasalam) led his followers from Medina to Mecca, it was the first Hajj to be performed by Muslims alone, and the only Hajj ever performed by Muhammad (Swallaho alihi wasalam). He cleansed the Kaaba, destroyed all the idols, and re-ordained the building as the house of Allha (Azzawajal).  It was from this point that the Hajj became one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The greater Hajj (al-hajj al-akbar) begins on the eighth day of the lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah. If they are not already wearing it upon their arrival, pilgrims put on ihram clothing and then leave Mecca for the nearby town of Mina where they spend the rest of the day. 

 Design : Eid-ul-Adha with effects. Design in Photoshop CS5.

After Tawaf on the same day , the pilgrims perform sa`i, running or walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah. This is a re-enactment of the frantic search for water for her son Ishmael by Abraham's Aleyhissalam  wife Hajar Aleyhissalam.  As she searched, the Zamzam Well was revealed to her by an angel, who hit the ground with his heel (or brushed the ground with the tip of his wing), upon which the water of the Zamzam started gushing from the ground.  The back and forth circuit of the pilgrims used to be in the open air, but is now entirely enclosed by the Masjid al-Haram mosque, and can be accessed via air-conditioned tunnels. Pilgrims are advised to walk the circuit, though two green pillars mark a short section of the path where they are allowed to run. There is also an internal "express lane" for the disabled. The safety procedures are in place because previous incidents in this ritual have resulted in stampedes which caused the deaths of hundreds of people.

ALLĀHU AKBAR, ALLĀHU AKBAR, ALLĀHU AKBAR            
LĀ ILĀHA ILLĀ ALLĀH     
ALLĀHU AKBAR, ALLĀHU AKBAR              
WA LI-ILLĀHIL-HAMD

Design : Silent Blue effect with Stars with Message of Haj Tasbi. 
Design in Coral Draw X5. 


As part of this ritual the pilgrims also drink water from the Zamzam Well, which is made available in coolers throughout the Mosque. After the visit to the mosque on this day of the Hajj, the pilgrims then return to their tents.

PILGRIMS ON PLAINS OF ARAFAT ON THE DAY OF HAJJ

The next morning, on the eighth of Dhu al-Hijjah, the pilgrims proceed to Mina where they spend the night in prayer.

On the ninth day, they leave Mina for Mt. Arafat where they stand in contemplative vigil and pray and recite the Qur'an, near a hill from which Prophet Muhammad (Swallaho alihi wasalam) gave his last sermon, this hill is called Jabal Al Rahmah (The Hill of Forgiveness, Mount Arafat). This is known as Wuquf, considered the highlight of the Hajj. Pilgrims must spend the afternoon within a defined area on the plain of Arafat until after sunset. No specific rituals or prayers are required during the stay at Arafat, although many pilgrims spend time praying, and thinking about the course of their lives. A pilgrim's Hajj is considered invalid if they do not spend the afternoon on Arafat.

Design : Beautyfull image of Arafat. Design in Photoshop CS5. 

NOW AT MUZDALIFAH

Mosque at Muzdalifah and place of collecting pebbles.

As soon as the sun sets, the pilgrims leave Arafat for Muzdalifah, an area between Arafat and Mina. Pilgrims spend the night sleeping on the ground with open sky, and in the morning they gather pebbles for the next day's ritual of the stoning of the Devil (Shaitan) after returning to Mina.

Design : Night view of Makka with Message of Haj & Tasbi. Design in Photoshop CS5.

STONING OF THE DEVIL

At Mina the pilgrims perform Ramy al-Jamarat, throwing stones to signify their defiance of the Devil. This symbolizes the trials experienced by Abraham Aleyhissalam while he was going to sacrifice his son as demanded by Allah (Azzawajal). The Devil challenged him three times, and three times Abraham Aleyhissalam refused. Each pillar marks the location of one of these refusals. On the first occasion when Ramy al-Jamarat is performed, pilgrims stone the largest pillar known as Jamrat'al'Aqabah. Pilgrims climb ramps to the multi-levelled Jamaraat Bridge, from which they can throw their pebbles at the jamarat. On the second occasion, the other pillars are stoned. The stoning consists of throwing seven pebbles. 

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EID AL-ADHA

After the Stoning of the Devil, the pilgrims perform animal sacrifices, to symbolize Allha (Azzawajal) having mercy on Abraham Aleyhissalam and replacing his son with a Dumba, which Abraham Aleyhissalam  then sacrificed. Traditionally the pilgrims slaughtered the animal themselves, or oversaw the slaughtering. Today many pilgrims buy a sacrifice voucher in Makkah before the greater Hajj begins, which allows an animal to be slaughtered in their name on the 10th, without the pilgrim being physically present. Centralized butchers sacrifice a single sheep for each pilgrim, or a cow can represent the sacrifice of seven people. The meat is then packaged and given to charity and shipped to poor people around the world. At the same time as the sacrifices occur at Mecca, Muslims worldwide perform similar sacrifices, in a three day global festival called Eid al-Adha.

Design : Focus on Madina Sharif.  Design in Photoshop CS5.


TAWAF AZ-ZIYARAH

Pilgrims circumambulating the Kaaba during the Hajj. On this or the following day the pilgrims re-visit the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca for another tawaf, to walk around the Kaaba. This is called the Tawaf az-Ziyarah or Tawaf al-Ifadah, which symbolizes being in a hurry to respond to Allha (Azzawajal) and show love for Him, an obligatory part of the Hajj. The night of the 10th is spent back at Mina. On the afternoon of the 11th and again the following day the pilgrims must again throw seven pebbles at each of the three jamarat in Mina.

Pilgrims must leave Mina for Mecca before sunset on the 12th. If they are unable to leave Mina before sunset, they must perform the stoning ritual again on the 13th before returning to Mecca.

Design : Al-Haj from Makka Sharif. Design in Photoshop CS5.

TAWAF AL-WIDA

Finally, before leaving Mecca, pilgrims perform a farewell tawaf called the Tawaf al-Wida. 'Wida' means 'to bid farewell'. 

Design : Inside Masjid-e-Nabvi.  Design in Photoshop CS5.

"Why is the yearning for the Loved One especially strong today?
Why is my heart sadder today than even before?
Why does longing penetrate every tissue of mine?
And why are the eyes shedding tears like a shower of rain?"

Design : Madina Wallpaper. Design in Photoshop CS5.

Design : Eid-ul-Zoha Greeting.  Design in Photoshop CS5.


JOURNEY TO MADINA

Pilgrims travel to the city of Medina and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Mosque of the Prophet), which contains Muhammad's (Swallaho alihi wasalam) tomb and Riad ul Jannah and also pay visit to the grave of Muhammad's  (Swallaho alihi wasalam) companion, Umhat ul Mominen and Ahl al-Bayt in Al-Baqi'. The Quba Mosque and Masjid al-Qiblatain are also usually visited.

SANGE DAR JAANA PAR
KARTA HOO JABEEN SAA'EE
SAJDA NA SAMAJ NAJDI
SAR DETA HOO NAZRAANA

Read maximum DAROOD SHARIF. 

Jazak-Allha-Ho-Mul Khaira. 

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