During his Friday sermon at Jama Masjid, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq expressed concern that this year has seen one of the lowest numbers of pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir travelling for Hajj.
He said there is a growing trend of people choosing Umrah instead of Hajj or delaying Hajj while waiting for easier conditions, such as cooler weather. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Hajj Should Not Be Delayed
Mirwaiz said many people who can afford Hajj postpone it until they believe all worldly responsibilities are completed. He said this is not the right approach.
He stressed that while Umrah carries great reward, Hajj remains an obligatory pillar of Islam for those who have the means to perform it.
“Life and death are in the hands of Allah, and no one knows what tomorrow holds,” he said.
Perform Hajj at a Younger Age
He urged people to perform Hajj at a younger age if they can afford it. He explained that Hajj is an act of worship that requires physical effort and is easier to complete when a person has strength and good health.
He warned that delaying Hajj for too long could mean losing the chance altogether.
Appeal to the Muslim Community
Mirwaiz appealed to the Muslim community to give proper importance to Hajj and fulfil this important religious duty without unnecessary delay.
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