Pilgrimage Etiquette
Spiritual Preparation:
The pilgrim must prepare his soul for this visit before dressing up.
Every action requires intention. For a pilgrimage, consider the intention of pleasing God Almighty, the Holy Prophet (PBUH), Amir al-Mu'minin, Fatima Zahra, and the Imams of Guidance (AS). Also, the narration states that you should never intend to go on pilgrimage for the sake of showing off.
The narrations emphasize that in order to visit the graves of the Imams, we must know the right of the Imam (AS). Knowing the right of the Imam means that the Imam is the proof of God for me, and every grace and mercy that comes to me is from the noble existence of that Imam, and obedience to him is obligatory and is considered obedience to God. (In the matter of obedience, one can refer to verse 59 of Surah An-Nisa.
When you intend to move, say “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful” and recite Surah Al-Qadr.
And in any situation, keep the remembrance of Allah on your tongue and do not be heedless of the remembrance of Allah.
The actions that are commanded in outward manners cause physical fitness, under which spiritual fitness is best achieved.
Outward manners:
The actions that are commanded in outward manners cause physical fitness, under which spiritual fitness is best achieved.
It is desirable to be in ablution at all times. Try to be in ablution while traveling.
Take a bath before leaving the city and recite the supplications that came during and after the bath as much as possible.
Start your journey by giving alms.] Also, one should not forget to give alms during the journey.
Among the means of travel, in narrations to the Holy Land, The Sayyid al-Shuhada, agate ring, perfume, head covering and appropriate travel provisions are mentioned. Of course, except for the Ziyarat of Sayyid al-Shuhada (peace be upon him), having good and delicious food is recommended.
Ethics in Travel:
Good behavior towards people is desirable and good in all trips,
However, during a pilgrimage, a special spirituality prevails over the group of companions.
Be generous with what you have with you to your companions and do not be stingy or stingy.
It is highly recommended to help others during a trip. When traveling, consider the condition of the weakest fellow traveler and think of the weak while forgoing your own rights.
Good speech is desirable in all situations and is considered one of the duties of a pilgrim and a condition of a pilgrimage. Joking and joking, as long as it is not for the sake of God, are signs of kindness during a trip, of course, except during the Ziyarat of Sayyid al-Shuhada (peace be upon him), which is prohibited.
