All praise is due to Allah (swt), Lord of the worlds and May his peace and blessings be upon His final Prophet and Messenger, Muhammad (saw).
“Hey! Guess what? I’m going for Hajj!” Khadijah exclaimed. “O. M. G! You are so lucky! Keep me in your du’aas and have lots of fun!” Ruqayyah said with a tinge of envy. “Of course! I’m going to have Kudu’s, HALAAL McDonalds, KFC, Baskin Robbins and the list goes on and on. I just can’t wait!”
This little conversation may sound familiar to you. It is almost on the lips of every young person travelling for the holy pilgrimage to the house of Allah (swt).
The invitation to the Ka’bah (house of Allah (swt)) is only granted to a few chosen ones. A special kind of invitation from the Lord of the worlds, Allah (swt). He calls to His house whom He wills and grants them permission to join millions in worshipping Him and gaining closeness to Him. How fortunate are such people?!
Despite the many sins committed and the neglect of the most merciful Lord, Allah (swt) still chooses them to come and worship Him. To come, change and gain closeness to Him. To come and become a better person. He opens His doors so that they may come to Him and submit themselves to Him. Yes! For that one Hajj, these people are the chosen ones.
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