The [Obligatory] Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Imam Ali (AS) said, in his will at the time of his demise, ‘I exhort you, by Allah, by Allah, to take care of the House of your Lord! Do not leave it empty for as long as you live, for if it is deserted you will be given no respite.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The pilgrimage is the jihad of every weak person.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Spending one dirham in charity during the pilgrimage equals one thousand dirhams.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Those who go to Makkah for obligatory and voluntary pilgrimage (Hajj and umra) are the envoys of Allah, and His gift to them is forgiveness.