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*Deeds that equal the reward of Hajj*

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Since Hajj is among the most virtuous deeds in Islam, and not everyone can afford it (especially on a continuous basis) Allah Ta’ala has attached the reward of optional Hajj to certain other deeds for the benefit of all.
Now that the Hujjaj have departed, those who have been left behind can take consolation from the following narrations which promise of various other deeds yielding Hajj rewards:

1. *Wudu at home before proceeding for Salah with Jamat.*
Sayyiduna Abu Umaamah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said: “One who purifies himself (i.e. makes wudu) and leaves his home to attend the fard Salaah in congregation receives the reward of a Haji in the state of Ihram, and if he leaves for the Salatu-Dhuha (Chaast) he gets the reward of Umrah." (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith: 559)

2. *Salatul Ishraq.*
Sayyiduna Anas Ibn Maalik  Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said: “Whoever offers his Fajr Salah in congregation, and then remains seated making the dhikr (remembrance) of Allah until (approximately 15 mins after) sunrise after which he offers two Rakaats of Salaah (Ishraq), will receive the reward of one complete Hajj and one complete Umrah.” (Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 586 with a sound chain)

3. *Serving one’s Parents:*
Sayyiduna Anas Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that a man came to Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam and said: “I wish to participate in Jihad, but I cannot afford it.” Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam enquired if any of his parents were alive, to which he said: “Yes! My mother is alive.” Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said: “Show Allah how you serve her. If you do so, you will be like a: Haji, a Mu’tamir (one doing ‘Umrah) and a Mujaahid (One striving in Allah’s way).” (Abu Ya’la, Hadith: 2760, and Tabarani with good chains.-Targheeb, vol.3, pg. 315 & Mukhtasar Ithaaf, Hadith: 5721)

4. *Going to the Masjid to acquire or impart Knowledge.*
Sayyiduna Abu Umaamah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said: “Whoever goes to the Masjid for the purpose of learning or teaching Knowledge, receives the reward of a Haji whose Hajj was perfect.”
(Tabarani, Hadith: 7473 with a sound chain.Targheeb vol.1 pg.104 & Takhreejul Ihyaa, Hadith: 4253)

5. *To recite “Subhanallah” 100 times in the morning and evening.*
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr Radhiyallahu Anhuma reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said:“He who recites Subhanallah 100 times in the morning and another 100 times in the evening is like one who performed Hajj100 times!” (Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 3471 with a sound chain)

6. *Umrah in Ramadan.*
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Abbas Radhiyallahu Anhuma has reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam passed by Ummu Sinan while on his way to Hajj. “Why didn’t you accompany me for Hajj?” he enquired. She said: “We only have 2 camels, one my husband has used to be with you in Haj, and the other is needed for transporting water.” Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said: “Umrah in Ramadan equals the reward of Hajj with me.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 1256)

7. *Esha Salah in Congregation.*
A reliable Tabi’e, Uqbah ibn ‘Abdil Ghaafir (rahimahullah) said: “Offering the Esha salah in congregation equals the reward of Hajj, and the Fajr in congregation equals Umrah.”

8. *Fulfilling the need of a fellow Muslim.*
Imam Hasan Al-Basri Rahimahullah said: “Your proceeding to fulfil the need a fellow muslim is better for you than one Hajj after another!” (Also quoted By Zabeedi (rahimahullah) in Sharhul Ihyaa, vol.6 pg.292)

9. *Any act of Good during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah.*
Hafiz Ibn Rajab (rahimahullah) has rightly pointed out: “If the Hadith has promised that any act of good done in these 10 days supersedes even the reward of Jihad, which is considered better than optional Hajj too, that means all good done in these days will also supersede the reward of optional Hajj.”

10. *Abstinence from the haram (forbidden) acts are also more virtuous than Nafl Hajj etc.*
Some of the Pious predecessors said: “To abstain from an iota of wrong is better than five hundred (Nafl) Hajj.”

Fudhail ibn ‘Iyadh Rahimahullah –the great sage of his age - said: *“There is no Hajj or Jihad that is more important than protecting one’s tongue”.*

*N.B.* The promises of “gaining the same reward as Hajj” that are mentioned above, are restricted to the reward only. It does not mean that one upon whom Hajj is obligatory can merely suffice on these deeds. (Sharh-Nawawi ‘ala Muslim, Hadith: 1256 & Fathul Mulhim, vol.6, pg.123)

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