From ʿArafāt to Ghazā: The Revival of Hajj Consciousness 🕋
🕋 From ʿArafāt to Ghazā: The Revival of Hajj Consciousness Hajj is not merely a journey—it is the foundation of a community built upon knowledge, collective decision-making, and conscious submission. One is recognized in ʿArafāt, reflects in Muzdalifah, is tested in Minā, and is spiritually revived around the Sacred House. ʿArafāt: The Place of Awareness and Revival through Decision In the Qur’an, the word ʿArafāt is mentioned directly only once: “When you stand at ʿArafāt during Hajj, remember Allah...” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:198) The word ʿArafāt stems from the root ʿarafa (عرف) , which means: to know, to recognize, to become aware, to distinguish. Thus, standing at ʿArafāt ( wuqūf ) is not a mere physical pause; it is: a conscious witnessing, an encounter with truth, a confrontation with one’s own self and reality. Trade, Remembrance, and Collective Decision in Hajj The same verse continues: “There is no blame upon you for seeking t...