A Treasury of The Qur’an
PILGRIMAGE
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from ‘Arafat remember God as you approach the
Sacred Monument. Remember Him who gave you
guidance when you were in error. Then press on
from where people press on, and implore the
forgiveness of God. He is forgiving and merciful.
And when you have fulfilled your holy rites
remember God as you remember your fathers or yet
more devoutly. There are some who say: “Lord,
give us abundance in this world.” These shall have
no share in the world to come. But there are others
who say: “Lord, give us what is good both in this
world and in the next and save us from the doom of
Hell.” These shall have a share of the reward. Swift
is the reckoning of God. Remember God during the
appointed days. He that departs on the second day
incurs no sin, nor does he who stays longer, if he
truly fears God. Have fear of God, then, and know
that you shall be gathered before Him.
(2:196:203)
