Then the head of the sacred spirit is cut off from all its material attributes.

The Pilgrimage and the Restricted Pilgrimage

By: Al Bahiye Al Joli

This book is the second in a series aimed at exposing, as briefly as possible, the essence of Islam.

No matter of History or Philosophy is discussed or raised. The most complete truth about Islam is expressed in a clear and concise way.

This series pursues a noble and generous purpose. To those who ignore Islam, it is presented as a direct introduction to the spirit of this religion. To those who have notions about it, allows a more serious knowledge and a better understanding.

In the Name of God, Clement and Merciful.

"God has imposed on men, the Pilgrimage to this Temple, for anyone who has the means to go to him."

The Prophet said:

"He who fulfills the Pilgrimage and does not surrender to lust or evil, will be as sinless as a newborn."

And it also says:

"The only reward for a pious pilgrimage is Paradise."

2) If the muhrim is faced with unexpected difficulties or facing an urgent event, he must submit to the following words of God: 

'' Whosoever makes use of 'Umra until the Pilgrimage, it will be incumbent on what is comfortable (sacrificed) as an offering. (But) whoever does not find what to sacrifice, will be rescued by a three-day fast during the Pilgrimage and seven during his return, that is, ten whole days. " 

Among those obstacles is to see the path cut by enemies. This happened one day to the Prophet, when, accompanied by some disciples, he left Medina with the intention of carrying out the 'Umra. The infidels cut him off and he could not move on. Then, sacrificed a reserved camel as an offering, left the Ihram, shaved his head and returned to Medina with his companions.