Women recount their experiences .. How did their lives change after performing Hajj?

Larissa Sallai-Beirut

Pilgrimage is a duty of God Almighty to complete the Muslim pillars of Islam five, longing for pilgrims every year to perform their rituals and win the mercy and forgiveness, and return pilgrims from the two holy mosques carrying the most beautiful feelings.

"Al Jazeera Net" met a number of Muslim women who recited the memories of the Hajj in previous years, and the positions that are unforgettable, and how their lives changed after the performance of the duty.

The atmosphere is fantastic
In the late 1920s she decided to study Islamic law, remembering the Hajj and its unforgettable positions. "Life is a whole set of situations, one learns and benefits from it, and in the few days I spent in Hajj I learned a lot," she said.

Jumana remembers when she first protested in a pilgrimage campaign - years ago - did not expect this hardship, despite the possibilities available, and did not expect that she would miss her bed and the usual food and to live for days in an atmosphere other than the habit.

"I do not know that I and my sisters were in the campaign. We cooperate, do some work together and pray in a wonderful atmosphere of faith," says Jumana.

It is a great feeling that makes one always in a state of joy and constant pleasure, and a premonition of God's acceptance of his work, with the need to ask the forgiveness of people , And to return rights and grievances to their owners, if any.

She was born again
On the day of Arafah, the grace of one of the greatest blessings is revealed. It is the remission of Allaah. A person can sense the comfort and tranquility he feels when he knows that God glorifies His angels and honors Him as His mother gave birth to him.

"I felt that I was born again, and that my sins were all washed, I felt that I was in a high place in Paradise, I was waiting to see the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and sometimes I imagined that the companions were protesting with me. Upon him performing the rituals. "

After her pilgrimage, Jumana decided to complete her studies in the field of Islamic law, and wore the Islamic veil. "I am now very satisfied with God's guidance, and I live in deep psychological happiness and complete comfort." She is currently a professor at the scientific institute for the preparation of the Quran's teachers and sciences.

Hajj is my life
Hind Salam recalls her need for her first pilgrimage, where she lived a magical and unique moment, "not repeated except in this holy place."

The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of God be upon him, has a special place in her heart and describes the moment when she entered the Sacred Mosque as a magical spiritual experience.

The first time she saw her possession was awe, even if she saw the Kaaba crying, and she called God a lot and asked for forgiveness for a long time, "The sight of the Kaaba for the first time near gives a feeling that can not be described,

"Thank God I visited her for the second time, and I am currently preparing for the third pilgrimage, and as a woman I have not been subjected to harassment or insulting attitudes, but I have felt treated with respect, respect and piety," she said.

Hajj is not so much in her life and her soul. She has become more calm, believing and comfortable, and she has forgotten all her sorrows and concerns. The best thing about Haj is the state of spiritual purity and balance that he controls during his journey to Hajj. As Hind says.

Peace, purity and purity of heart
Lina Yafouri, an architect and lecturer at a university, believes that pilgrimage is a journey of faith, with all its hardships and difficulties. It is the solution to give psychological comfort. This worship, if properly performed by man, discharges negative charges and returns positive charges.

"The Prophet's Mosque, which embraces the tomb of the Prophet (peace be upon him), is of great importance to my heart and its sanctity is paid for crying, feeling, and feeling," she added, "when I arrived at the Sacred House, I did not believe myself, I never forgot the moment I saw the Kaaba for the first time in my life. Inner peace, purity and purity of heart. "

Journey of life I will repeat it
She explained that it was a perfect experience by all standards. It is a holy journey that humiliates everything. She sees that the high cost paid by Hajj for performing Hajj for organized trips is not excessive, because it prevents any harassment that may be experienced by women in overcrowding. .

"It's not just a spiritual journey, but it has different dimensions that reflect personality and behavior, and it has many benefits. For example, I quit smoking after the Hajj, and my behavior improved for the better," says Yafuri.

Among the faiths that you remember are that the pilgrims - the millions - of different colors, races and dialects of their countries unite at the call of prayer and unite with one voice: "I have no partner for you." And when they read the Holy Quran, they gathered the standard Arabic language.

Hajj is an enjoyable hardship
The need of Thoraya Arafat, a professor of jurisprudence and the teaching of the Holy Quran, emphasizes that the journey of Hajj is one of the most beautiful journeys undertaken by man, because it carries two joyes, including the joy of reward on the Day of Resurrection.

And remember the first look of the Kaaba and how it felt indescribable, and what you saw the corner of Yamani and Black Stone surprised by the scene of the impact of all pilgrims are equal to the poor and rich in dress, prayer and hymns.

As the Black Stone mentioned in the words of the Holy Prophet when asked: Do women have jihad? The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Yes, jihad is not a fight for Hajj and 'Umrah."

Hajj is an enjoyable hardship. His journey is not to entertain, but to perform rituals and worship, in which suffering and austerity and self-esteem, and reward as much hardship.