Hajj – Journey of Faith

By

Ahmed Ali Siddiqui – Hiba magazine’s Guest writer

In the city of Makkah, souls converge,
In pilgrimage, hearts begin to surge.
Amidst the sands, a sacred vow,
The Hajj, a journey, here and now.

From every corner, they come to pray,
In white robes, they walk the way.
Circling the Kaaba, seven times round,
In reverence, a profound sound.

Through the valley of Mina, they tread,
In remembrance, their sins are shed.
Stoning the pillars, symbols of strife,
Casting away burdens, embracing life.

Mount Arafat, a mount of grace,
Where souls ascend, seeking embrace.
Unified in purpose, beneath the sun,
A journey of faith, forever begun.

In Muzdalifah, under the starry sky,
They rest and reflect, as time goes by.
Then back to Makkah, to complete the rite,
A spiritual journey, pure and bright.

In the footsteps of Prophets, they roam,
Finding solace, in the heart’s home.
The Hajj, a pilgrimage of the soul,
A wonderful journey of faith, making whole.