01/06/2026
This actually happened to me during Hajj season...
A brother called from Makkah and asked me to make du'aa for him!
My immediate thought was:
"Brother, you're at Hajj! Shouldn't you be making du'aa for me?"
But the more I thought about it, the more his request made sense...
We often ask the hujjaj to make du'aa for us, but they need our du'aas too. After years of hoping, saving, and praying for the opportunity, many pilgrims arrive feeling humbled, overwhelmed, and eager for Allah to accept their Hajj.
Hajj is a journey that requires patience, self-control, and taqwa. A moment of anger or a careless word can spoil a tremendous opportunity for reward.
Maybe that's why the brother called. He just wants to do everything right and not mess up this once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity, so he's asking his friends to keep him in his prayers.
No matter where we are—even in Makkah—we all need Allah's help, and we all need the supplications of our brothers and sisters.
May Allah accept the Hajj of all the hujjaj and accept our worship during these blessed days. Ameen.
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