Who did Allah command to call people to Hajj?

Allah commanded Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to proclaim the Hajj to all mankind after he and his son Ismail raised the foundations of the Kaaba. This divine instruction is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Hajj, verse 26.

How did everyone hear Prophet Ibrahim's call to Hajj?

According to classical commentators like Ibn Kathir, when Ibrahim expressed concern about his voice reaching everyone, Allah promised him that his duty was only to make the call, and Allah would ensure it was delivered. It is understood as a miracle where the call reached every soul destined to perform Hajj.

What is the connection between 'Labbayk' and Ibrahim's call?

The pilgrim's chant of 'Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk' ('Here I am, O Allah, at Your service') is considered the direct, personal response of every Muslim across time to the universal call to Hajj first made by Prophet Ibrahim. It signifies the acceptance of that ancient, divine invitation.

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🕌Al-Hajj22:26

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According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, the 'call to the pilgrimage' refers to the divine command given to Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) in Quran 22:26 to proclaim the Hajj to all of mankind. Tafsir authorities like Ibn Kathir and al-Tabari explain that after completing the Kaaba, Ibrahim questioned how his voice could reach everyone. Allah assured him that his duty was to proclaim, and Allah's was to deliver the message. This miraculous proclamation is understood to have reached every soul destined to perform the pilgrimage, establishing the universal and perpetual nature of Hajj. The pilgrims' chant of 'Labbayk' ('Here I am') is the spiritual answer to this primordial call, connecting every generation of Muslims to the legacy of Ibrahim.

📖 Quranic Context

Establishes the divine, universal, and perpetual nature of the Hajj pilgrimage.

A direct command from Allah to Prophet Ibrahim to institutionalize a pillar of worship for all humanity.

References: 22:26-27

💭 Theological Perspective

The call is believed to have reached the souls of all who were destined to perform Hajj, embedding the response in their fitrah (natural disposition).

The pilgrim's chant of 'Labbayk' ('Here I am at Your service') is a direct answer to this primordial call from Ibrahim.

Demonstrates Allah's power to convey His message universally, transcending physical limitations.

Responding to the call is the first step in the transformative journey of Hajj.

📜 Hadith Perspective

The rites of Hajj performed by Prophet Muhammad are seen as the perfect fulfillment of Ibrahim's original call.

The story of Ibrahim's proclamation is elaborated upon in narrations from Ibn Abbas and other companions.
Hajj wipes away previous sins, fulfilling the promise of renewal inherent in the call.

Universal agreement among scholars that this call was a miraculous event, establishing Hajj for all future generations.

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