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If in peacetime anyone of you combines the visit with the pilgrimage,
he must offer such gifts as he can afford; but if he lacks the means, let
him fast three days during the pilgrimage and seven when he has
returned; that is, ten days in all. That is incumbent on himwhose family
are not present at the Holy Mosque. Have fear of Allah and know that
He is stern in retribution.
Pilgrimage is (in) the appointed months. He that intends to perform it
in those months must abstain from sexual intercourse, obscene
language, and acrimonious disputes while on pilgrimage. Allah is
aware of whatever good you do. Provide yourselves well: the best
provision is piety. Fear Me, then, you that are endowed with
understanding.
It shall be no offence for you to seek the bounty of your Lord. When
you come running from Arafat, remember Allah as you approach the
sacred monument. Remember Him that gave you guidance though
before that you were in error. Then go out from the place whence the
pilgrims will go out and implore the forgiveness of Allah. He is
Forgiving and Merciful. And when you have fulfilled your sacred
duties, remember Allah as you remember your forefathers or with
deeper reverence.
There are some who say: 'Lord, give us good in this world.' These
shall have no share in the Hereafter. But there are others who say:
'Lord, give us what is good both in this world and in the next and keep
us from the fire of Hell.' These shall have a share of what they have
earned. Swift is the reckoning ofAllah.
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