The Status of a Returning Haaji’s Dua
Nasihah (Advice): The best Jihad for a woman
Sayyidah Aa’isha Radiyallahu anha narrates: I said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! We consider Jihad as the best deed.” Rasulullah (ﷺ) said, “The best Jihad (for women) is a Hajj Mabrur (an accepted Hajj).” (Sahih Bukhari)
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Question and Answer:
Below are relevant hadith that relate to the spiritual status of those who have completed Hajj:
The last narration of Sayyiduna Umar Radhiyallahu Anhu conveys that a Haaji’s supplication for forgiveness is accepted for approximately 90 days after the Day of Arafah.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Moosa Salie
Mufti Taahir Hansa
(The answer hereby given is specifically based on the question asked and should be read together with the question asked. Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh unless otherwise stated.)
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