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The ‘Next Best Alternative’ Principle | The Blessed Days of Dhul Ḥijjah

August 24, 2017

The following ḥadīth is pertinent to the blessed season of Ḥajj, particularly for those who are sitting Ḥajj out, “The poor Muhājirīn came to Rasūl Allāh ﷺ and said, “The wealthy ones have taken the highest ranks and lasting bliss.” He ﷺ asked, ❝How is that?❞ They replied, “They offer prayer as we offer it; they fast as we do; and as they are wealthy they perform Ḥajj and ʿUmrah, and go for Jihād, and they spend in charity but…

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