In Session 5, learners will:

• Explore the actions of the Days of Tashrīq, learning how to pelt the jamarāt, stay in Minā, and fill every moment with the remembrance of Allah.
• Uncover the secrets of Minā, from appreciating divine hospitality and strengthening brotherhood, to embracing a minimalist life free from the traps of consumerism.
• Renew their pledge to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, reflecting deeply on what they are willing to sacrifice for the sake of Allah’s dīn.
• Reflect on the story of Barsīṣā, understanding the subtle tricks of Shayṭān and how to guard the heart long after ḥajj is complete.
• Discover the secrets of ṭawāf al-wadāʿ, departing the House of Allah with a heart full of gratitude, hope, and longing for return.
• Reflect on the farewell of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, drawing profound lessons from his final moments in Makkah and the legacy he left for the ummah.
• Commit to lasting transformation, identifying one mindset shift, one duʿa, and one action to carry forward from ḥajj into everyday life.

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In Session 3, learners will:

• Explore the secrets of the Day of Tarwiyah, connecting the journey to Minā with remembrance of the Day of Judgement, generosity towards the ummah, and preparation for the greatest day ahead.
• Stand spiritually at ʿArafah, understanding why this day is the heart of ḥajj and how Allah boasts to His angels about the pilgrims who gather in love, humility, and sincerity.
• Reflect on the Farewell Sermon of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, drawing timeless lessons on human dignity, equality, and steadfastness upon the Qur’an and Sunnah.
• Learn how to make duʿa on the Day of ʿArafah, including the ingredients of a heart-felt supplication and how to sustain hours of duʿa with presence, hope, and certainty.
• Uncover the secrets of ʿArafah, from its reminder of the Hereafter and the seven categories of people granted shade, to the extraordinary promise of freedom from the Hell-fire.
• Spend the night in Muzdalifah, following the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet ﷺ and discovering how dhikr, gratitude, and rest beneath the stars prepare the soul for what lies ahead.
• Reflect on the duty to the ummah, including the liberation of al-Masjid al-Aqsa and the responsibility every pilgrim carries as a representative of a united global community.

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The lesson opens by establishing Dhul Hijjah as one of the four sacred months in Islam, a month of mercy and forgiveness that mirrors the blessing of Ramadan. Through the words of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, learners discover that good deeds performed during these ten days are more beloved to Allah than good deeds performed at any other time of the year, and that the very best deed during these days is dhikr: filling the tongue and heart with tahlil, takbir, and tahmid.

Day by day, learners are guided through a beautiful and practical breakdown of what to do throughout the ten days: fasting as many days as possible from the 1st to the 8th, the mighty fast of the Day of ʿArafah on the 9th which wipes away two years of sins, the joyful sunnahs and qurbani of Eid al-Adha on the 10th, and the continued dhikr and takbirat of tashriq through the Days of Tashriq until after ʿasr on the 13th. The full text and translation of the takbirat at-tashriq is presented clearly for learners to memorise and carry with them.

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The lesson continues through the eyes of a pilgrim during the Days of Tashriq, the 11th to 13th of Dhul Hijjah, as he spends his remaining hours in Mina in dhikr, duʿa, and recitation of the Qur’an, stoning all three jamarat just as our beloved Prophet ﷺ did. With each pebble thrown, the connection to the Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام and his steadfast family becomes more vivid and more personal. Learners witness the beautiful unity of the Ummah through the pilgrim’s encounter with Muslims from across the world, all united by one faith and one Prophet ﷺ.

The lesson then arrives at one of the most moving moments in all of hajj: the farewell tawaf. Standing before the Kaʿbah for the last time, the pilgrim reflects on how hajj has utterly transformed him. He came as one person, he is leaving as another. A Muslim reborn. Learners are invited to sit with this profound spiritual reality and consider what it truly means to return from hajj with a heart renewed in love, obedience, and ʿubūdiyyah. A Hadith of our beloved Prophet ﷺ anchors the lesson beautifully, reminding learners that tawaf, saʿy, and the stoning of the jamarat were prescribed for one purpose alone: to establish the remembrance of Allah.

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This engaging lesson opens with a heartwarming story: two curious children discover their grandfather’s old Hajj Journal tucked away in the attic. As they read his personal entries aloud, learners are transported on the journey alongside him, from boarding the aeroplane to flying past the miqat, entering the state of ihram, and lifting their voices in talbiyah. The narrative approach draws learners in naturally, making abstract concepts feel vivid and real.

The lesson explores the profound spiritual dimensions of hajj, helping learners understand that this sacred journey is not simply a physical act but a declaration of servitude (ʿubūdiyyah) and tawhid. They come to understand how the white garments of ihram remind us of humility, equality before Allah, and even the certainty of death. The words of the talbiyah are unpacked as a heartfelt promise: to obey and love Allah above all else.

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The lesson opens by establishing hajj as the fifth pillar of Islam, a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for every Muslim who is healthy, financially able, and for whom the journey is safe. Drawing on the Qur’anic command from Surah Aal ʿImran, learners are anchored in the divine obligation before being transported into one of the most moving stories in all of Islamic history.

Young learners follow the trials of the Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام through a desert valley with no water, no trees, and no people, where he left his beloved wife Hajar علیہا السلام and baby Ismaʿil عليه السلام in complete trust and submission to Allah. They witness Hajar علیہا السلام’s breathtaking determination as she ran between the hills of Safa and Marwah, and the miraculous appearance of Zamzam water. They then encounter the greatest test of all: the command to sacrifice his son Ismaʿil عليه السلام and how both father and son submitted with unwavering courage, driving Shaytan away with stones before Allah sent a ram from Paradise in place of Ismaʿil عليه السلام. Finally, learners discover how Ibrahim عليه السلام and Ismaʿil عليه السلام built the Kaʿbah together and how Ibrahim عليه السلام’s call to hajj continues to draw millions of hearts to Makkah to this very day.

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🔸 What’s Inside:

• Chronological journey from Madinah to Makkah and back
• Reflections and duʿā’ points for each key moment
• Emotional insights into the Prophet’s ﷺ compassion, leadership, and teachings
• Stunning visuals and authentic narrations to inspire and educate

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Deepen your connection with Dhul Hijjah through this thought-provoking PowerPoint presentation, designed for students aged 16 and above.

This resource covers:

• Dhikr with presence of heart—understanding conscious remembrance of Allah
• The meaning of Takbir, Tahlil, and Tahmid—how to engage in dhikr meaningfully
• The significance of Qurbani—beyond the sacrifice, understanding faith, submission, and gratitude
• Earning rewards of Hajj and ‘Umrah—powerful actions that bring immense blessings

✅ Download Format: This free resource is available as a PowerPoint (.pptx) file and a PDF file, perfect for personal study, educational sessions, or group discussions.

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This resource covers:

• The significance of Dhul Hijjah—why these ten days are the best of the year
• Essential acts of worship, including fasting, dhikr, du’a, and the Takbirat of Tashriq
• The importance of the Day of ‘Arafah and how to make the most of it
• Practical action plans to help enhance spiritual growth during these blessed days

✅ Download Format: This free resource comes in a ZIP file containing PowerPoint (.pptx) file and a PDF Dhul Hijjah checklist worksheet. Alternatively, you can also download the ZIP file containing PDF versions of both files.

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