11 Benefits of Hajj and Umrah for Muslims, Enhancing Vertical and Horizontal Relationships

Dream - Hajj and Umrah are highly rewarding acts of worship. The wisdom of Hajj and Umrah needs to be understood by every Muslim because its impact is directly felt by every individual who is invited to be a guest of Allah SWT.

The Most Merciful has promised great rewards for those who are able to perform Hajj perfectly, including extraordinary wisdom.

One of the wisdoms of Hajj and Umrah is that it will increase obedience in worshiping Allah SWT. Vertical and horizontal relationships will also improve after performing Hajj and Umrah.

So what are the benefits of Hajj and Umrah for Muslims? Check out the following complete review compiled by Dream from various sources.

Benefits of Hajj and Umrah

1. Attaining Paradise

The first benefit of Hajj and Umrah is attaining paradise. This is explained in a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad.

He said: "And there is no reward for a accepted Hajj except Paradise." (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim)

An accepted Hajj is a Hajj that is accepted by Allah SWT. The indicators of an accepted Hajj can be seen by fulfilling all the conditions and pillars of Hajj or Umrah properly. In addition, there should be no violations of the prohibitions during Hajj or Umrah. An accepted Hajj can also be seen through the person's good character after returning to their homeland.

2. Responding to the Call of Allah SWT

The second benefit of Hajj and Umrah is that it is a response to the call of Allah SWT. Those who perform Hajj and Umrah are the ones who respond to His call to be guests in the Holy Land.

As explained by the Prophet Muhammad in a hadith:

"Those who fight in the cause of Allah, those who perform Hajj and Umrah are the guests of Allah. Allah calls them, and they respond to His call. Therefore, if they ask Allah for something, He will surely grant it to them." (Narrated by Ibn Majah)

3. Erasing All Sins

Furthermore, the third benefit of Hajj and Umrah is that it can erase all committed sins. This forgiveness from Allah SWT is a wisdom of Hajj and Umrah, as humans are prone to mistakes and sins.

Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet Muhammad said, "One Umrah to another is an expiation for the sins committed in between them, and an accepted Hajj has no reward other than Paradise." (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim)

4. Multiplied Rewards

In addition to erasing sins, another important benefit of Hajj and Umrah is the multiplication of rewards for those who perform them. All acts of worship during Hajj and Umrah, whether obligatory or recommended, will be rewarded abundantly.

One hadith of the Prophet Muhammad explains that a person who has performed Hajj and Umrah properly will return to their homeland as pure as a newborn baby.

The Prophet Muhammad said: "Whoever performs Hajj to the House of Allah and does not commit any obscenity or transgression, he will return from it as the day his mother gave birth to him." (Narrated by Bukhari)

Benefits of Hajj and Umrah

5. Strengthening Faith

A person's faith will also increase after performing Hajj and Umrah. This is why the benefits of Hajj and Umrah will improve a person's worship and social relationships. They will have a stronger belief that the words of God have been proven true during their worship in the Holy Land.

6. The Best Worship

The benefits of Hajj and Umrah are referred to as the best acts of worship. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet Muhammad was asked: "What is the best deed?" He replied: "Belief in Allah and His Messenger." He was asked again: "Then what?" He replied: "Jihad in the cause of Allah." He was asked again: "Then what?" He replied: "An accepted Hajj." (Narrated by Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, Nasai, Ibn Majah)

From this hadith, it is clear that the benefits of Hajj and Umrah are considered the best acts of worship. In fact, this worship is equated with jihad in the cause of Allah SWT.

7. Enhancing Discipline

Hajj and Umrah also enhance a person's discipline. When in the Holy Land, all Muslims perform Hajj and Umrah according to the regulations. There are specific times that must be observed and obeyed to ensure the validity of the pilgrimage.

Therefore, all pilgrims must be accustomed to discipline when performing Hajj and Umrah. This discipline, God willing, will continue even after the completion of Hajj and Umrah. It can even have an impact on discipline in their daily lives.

8. Improved Quality of Worship

Usually, people who feel that they have committed many sins often become despairing in their worship. However, Allah SWT promises to forgive their sins if they sincerely perform Hajj.

This forgiveness will certainly make a person more enthusiastic about performing other acts of worship, both obligatory and recommended. They are fully aware that Allah is the Most Forgiving for His servants who are full of sins.

Benefits of Hajj and Umrah

9. Cultivating Patience

Hajj and Umrah can also cultivate patience in those who perform them. The pilgrimage is undoubtedly a challenging act of worship, as people from all over the world gather in one place, the Holy Land. Competition for public facilities is common, so patience is needed to complete the pilgrimage.

Patience will be continuously tested, while selfishness will gradually diminish as the pilgrimage is completed.

10. Increasing Solidarity and Brotherhood

The gathering of Muslims from all over the world will foster a high level of unity among the Muslim community, regardless of race, class, or nationality. These differences will foster solidarity and brotherhood among fellow Muslims.

 

11. Increasing Islamic Da'wah

The implementation of Hajj and Umrah can effectively increase Islamic da'wah. Because in the Holy Land, Muslims can learn from each other and exchange experiences.

Those are some of the wisdoms of Hajj and Umrah that Muslims need to know. By understanding them, prospective pilgrims will be more enthusiastic in performing the Hajj pilgrimage.

In addition to the explanations above, there are certainly many other wisdoms of Hajj and Umrah. Every person will definitely find wisdom after performing worship in the Holy Land. But the most important thing is the nature and attitude of Muslims after returning to their respective countries as human beings who have social obligations towards their environment.

The Meaning Behind Hajj and Umrah

Behind the Hajj and Umrah worship, there are several profound meanings for Muslims. Here are some important meanings contained in the Hajj and Umrah worship:

1. Obedience to Allah

Hajj and Umrah are forms of obedience and devotion to Allah. Through the implementation of this worship, Muslims show their willingness to carry out Allah's commands and follow the footsteps of the prophets and messengers.

2. Unity of the Muslim Ummah

Hajj and Umrah are occasions for the gathering of the entire Muslim ummah from various countries and backgrounds. This reflects the unity and solidarity in Islam, where everyone unites in facing Allah and performing the same worship.

3. Forgiveness and Self-Purification

Hajj and Umrah are considered as worship that can cleanse the sins of a Muslim. This worship provides an opportunity for individuals to improve themselves, repent, and seek forgiveness from Allah. In this process, they hope to obtain forgiveness and purification from past sins.

4. Awareness of the Afterlife

The Hajj and Umrah worship brings deep awareness of the afterlife. When seeing the pilgrims flocking to the Kaaba, it is realized that everyone will face Allah on the Day of Judgment. This reminds every Muslim of the ultimate purpose of their lives and the importance of preparing themselves for the afterlife.

5. Reflection on History and Faith

Through Hajj and Umrah worship, Muslims have the opportunity to reflect on the history and important events in Islamic history. Visiting historical sites such as the Kaaba, Arafat, Safa, and Marwah provides an opportunity to strengthen faith, remember the stories of the prophets and messengers, and appreciate the religious heritage left by them.

6. Profound Spiritual Experience

Hajj and Umrah worship provide a profound spiritual experience for each individual who performs it. In an atmosphere full of devotion, prayers, remembrance of Allah, and dedication to Him, individuals can feel a stronger closeness and presence of Allah.

This strengthens the spiritual relationship between the servant and the Creator.

These meanings have a profound impact on the life of a Muslim. Hajj and Umrah worship is not just a physical journey, but also a spiritual journey that strengthens faith, improves oneself, and brings a sense of obedience and unity with the entire Muslim ummah in the world.