How To Maintain The Spirituality After The Hajj?
It can be safely said without a doubt that the Hajj serves as an immense blessing for those that take heed. The spiritual strength that a believer encompasses after performing the pilgrimage is incomparable to all others.
Once the Hajj is over, pilgrims return back to their destinations and normal lives as well as routine. But a believer never returns home empty handed. There are plenty of beautiful memories of this sacred journey, not to forget that elevated sense of spirituality and well-being. And this is incomparable to all others.
But with that being said, it’s not uncommon for Muslims to return back to their old habits and way of living. Although they may have encompassed a new way of life during the Hajj, allowing their spirituality to slip through their fingers is easy. And that can prove to be troublesome.
If you happen to be facing a situation similar to the notion being mentioned above, we’ve got some good news for you. Here are some expert tips on how to maintain spirituality after the Hajj.
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Learn to be realistic
Worship should never solely be restricted during the pilgrimage time period only. Pilgrims are required to maintain a similar level of worship at all times of their lives. No matter how tough it may become, pilgrims should indulge in pious deeds on a consistent basis. It’s all about a balancing act where the worldly distractions should not make believers astray. Once you learn to be realistic, only then will be easy for you to main spirituality after the Hajj.
Be humble and show gratitude
ALLAH SWT doesn’t like the arrogant. The best qualities of man are his humbleness and ability to show gratitude to others. The Almighty SWT has promised all His believers that if they are grateful, they shall be rewarded with more bounty by all means. It may be sad for Muslim pilgrims to leave the house of ALLAH SWT in Makkah but that doesn’t mean they leave its teachings. Muslims must appreciate the great opportunity that they have been by performing pilgrimage and hence live their best life. This is one that is close to ALLAH.
Adopt cleanliness as a part of faith
The adoption of cleanliness is one of the best ways to maintain spirituality after the Hajj. It is also an integral part of the Muslim faith. Believers are requested to act similarly to the manner in which they have been purified at Arafat. They should maintain this level of purity at all times, especially spiritual purity. To accidentally commit sin is natural but Muslims must repent immediately afterward if they fear ALLAH and the Day of Judgment. Those whose slates are the cleanest will be rewarded indefinitely.
Know what to adapt and what to protect you from
Maintaining a similar level of spirituality that one experienced during the Hajj can best be done by being aware of your surroundings and strengthening your belief in ALLAH. Protect your eyes, ears, hands, tongue, and thoughts from all types of evil doing.
They will be answerable for you on the Day of Judgment. Know that ALLAH SWT is always near and watching. HE knows what is in the hearts of all. This has given you a fresh start. Don’t ruin it by letting your worldly distractions get the better of you.