Every pilgrim wears two garments:
The Visible
One is woven from cloth, visible to all. The first is a requirement of the rite.
The Invisible
The other is woven from patience, worn deep within the heart. The second is the requirement of the journey.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“No one has been given a gift better or more vast than patience.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari)
From visa delays to crowded pathways, from the scorching sun to spiritual exhaustion—Hajj will test what lies beneath the surface of your faith.
In these moments, remember:
Patience is not merely passive endurance. It is active worship. It is the silent Salah of the struggling heart. In the sacred precincts of Makkah, every breath taken in restraint, every sigh of frustration withheld for the sake of Allaah, becomes a form of dhikr.
So, as you prepare your white cloth, prepare your heart with a garment far more lasting—one woven with the threads of ṣabr (patience).
At Daarul-Hikam, we understand that "Getting Your Rites Right" means being spiritually prepared for the journey within the journey. We’re here to guide you…
The Gift of Sabr • Inner Strength • Hajj 2026