A003
Surah: 009 - Ayah: 003
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9:3
al-hajj al-akbar (Greater hajj)
The greater hajj is mentioned in verse (9:3), which is the inner, spiritual and intellectual hajj and its symbol is the external hajj. Greater is a comparative attribute which cannot be possible without a smaller hajj. Thus the consummate wisdom lies in the fact that God should have two houses, one as a parable or symbol (mithal) and the other as reality (mamthul), so that the people of wisdom may be aware of parables and their realities and recognitions.
Q432 What is meant by the “greater pilgrimage (hajj-i akbar)” mentioned in verse (9:3)?
A432 The exoteric explanation of the greater pilgrimage is in the exegeses of the Qur’an, but its esoteric ta’wil is different. In ta’wil, by this pilgrimage is meant the spiritual pilgrimage, which is in the personal resurrection of the carif.
This verse has been referred 2 times.