The Objectives of Hajj [French]

The book is built around fourteen fundamental objectives, presented as the pillars that give Hajj its true scope. These objectives follow a coherent progression, from the foundations of belief to the refinement of character, allowing the reader to understand the pilgrimage as a complete spiritual journey.

Shaykh Abdurrazzaq al-Badr highlights that every rite, every station, and every supplication of Hajj points to a precise purpose, meant to purify belief, elevate the soul, and guide the believer toward uprightness.

The author places the Oneness of Allah (Tawhid) at the forefront, presented as the heart and essence of Hajj. The pilgrimage is described as a living proclamation of exclusive worship, especially through the talbiyah, which expresses total submission and the rejection of all forms of polytheism.

The book then emphasizes seeking Allah’s pleasure, forgiveness of sins, and purification of the heart, aims closely tied to sincerity of intention and adherence to Prophetic guidance. Hajj is presented as a privileged moment to develop reverent fear (taqwa), strengthen faith, and increase the remembrance of Allah, which is the nourishment of the heart.

Shaykh Abdurrazzaq al-Badr also shows that the pilgrimage is a school of obedience, where the believer learns to respond to Allah’s call with constancy and humility. The rites thus become practical training in submission and perseverance in worship.

Among the objectives addressed are remembrance of the lives of the Prophets, attachment to following the Sunnah, a clear distinction between the path of Islam and the practices of ignorance, and reflection on the Hereafter. The scenes of Hajj are presented as powerful reminders of the Last Day, urging the believer to prepare to meet Allah.

The author gives important attention to religious brotherhood, made evident by Muslims of every origin gathering around one act of worship. He also stresses the cultivation of noble manners: patience, gentleness, self-control, and safeguarding the rights of others.

Finally, the book concludes with a call to the middle path, warning against both excess and negligence, and reminding that the Prophetic way is founded on balance and moderation.

Through The Objectives of Hajj, Shaykh Abdurrazzaq al-Badr offers a reading of the pilgrimage that reveals its depth and wisdom. The book stands out for its decidedly educational orientation: it aims to make Hajj a means of inner transformation whose effects extend well beyond the days of pilgrimage.

The work provides the reader with a clear and structured framework, enabling them to experience Hajj with clarity, sincerity, and conformity to the Sunnah, and to return with strengthened faith, a purified heart, and improved conduct.