His Hajj Story
Over Ramadan, we peered into the life of the Prophet ﷺ. We saw him in gatherings, met him around town, and heard his khutbahs. But we haven’t yet explored one of the seminal moments of his life—and the experience that every Muslim strives for, too: the Hajj. What did the first official pilgrimage look like? What was the story surrounding it?
This Dhul Hijjah, we’ll step deeper into the life of Muhammad ﷺ and learn his Hajj story. From the long and arduous journey to his homecoming into Makkah, join Dr. Omar Suleiman as he tells the story of the most inspirational pilgrimage of all.
Episodes
11 episodes of His Hajj Story
Ep 10 - 5 Deeds That Equal the Reward of Hajj | His Hajj Story
· 12 min · Season 9 · Episode 10
While we yearn and pray for the day Allah invites us to experience the last pillar (whether or not it is our first visit), we can find solace in a few gifts the Prophet (s) left us: messages that confirm that even when we are far from his…
Ep. 9 - Amongst the People | His Hajj Story
· 11 min · Season 9 · Episode 9
A major theme of the Prophet’s directions on how to perform Hajj was flexibility. He knew that, just as Allah never places a burden upon anyone beyond what they can handle, Hajj was also meant to be something every individual could handle.…
Ep. 8 - The Day of Arafah | His Hajj Story
· 18 min · Season 9 · Episode 8
On the most blessed day of all in the Sight of Allah, the Prophet (s) did two things: speak to the people and speak to Allah. And on that fateful day, as the Ummah was spread out across Arafah, he delivered his final sermon: the…
Ep. 7 - The Farewell Hajj | His Hajj Story
· 14 min · Season 9 · Episode 7
The journey of the Prophet ﷺ began with rejection, as he stood atop a hill in Makkah to declare a message that few accepted. But many years later came a moment of redemption, when a crowd of 144,000 believers joined him in his farewell…
Ep. 6 - Under The Leadership Of Abu Bakr (ra) | His Hajj Story
· 11 min · Season 9 · Episode 6
After the Battle of Hunayn in the 8th year after Hijrah, the Prophet (s) performed his third Umrah. But it was the eventful 9th year that saw both the abolishment of the rituals from the days of ignorance and the first ameer of Hajj in…
Ep. 5 - Forever An Ansari | His Hajj Story
· 15 min · Season 9 · Episode 5
The opening of Makkah was a momentous event, but it was immediately followed by challenges. After the Battle of Hunayn, whisperings of discontent arose among the Ansar. But in a speech that left everyone present in tears, the Prophet ﷺ…
Ep. 4 - The Day Of The Conquest | His Hajj Story
· 17 min · Season 9 · Episode 4
After the Treaty of Hudaybiyah was broken by the Quraysh, the Prophet ﷺ and the Muslims embarked on the long-awaited journey back to their homeland of Makkah. In a day of reconciliation and mercy that was an example of the faith they were…
Ep. 3 - A Dream Before Umrah | His Hajj Story
· 14 min · Season 9 · Episode 3
Sometimes a sign can lead to good things that we didn’t expect. For the Prophet ﷺ, the truth of a dream of performing Umrah was assured, but it was not to be fulfilled immediately. Instead, it re-directed to a lasting good: the Treaty of…
Ep. 2 - Falling In Love With Madinah | His Hajj Story
· 10 min · Season 9 · Episode 2
Forced out of the only home they knew, the Prophet ﷺ and the Companions missed Makkah dearly. They reminisced through tearful poetry and heartbreaking conversations, until the Prophet ﷺ made a du’a that not only gave them solace, but made…
Ep. 1 - Growing up in Makkah | His Hajj Story
· 14 min · Season 9 · Episode 1
Before Islam, the Quraysh knew the Ka’bah was special, but they misused the holy site in pursuit of idolatry. As a result, the Prophet ﷺ avoided the Ka’bah in his early years, wishing to stay away from shirk and obscenity. But that would…
Trailer | His Hajj Story, A Dhul Hijjah Series
· 1 min · Season 9
Over Ramadan, we peered into the life of the Prophet ﷺ. We saw him in gatherings, met him around town, and heard his khutbahs. But we haven’t yet explored one of the seminal moments of his life—and the experience that every Muslim strives…
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Host
Dr. Omar Suleiman
Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at SMU (Southern Methodist University).
FAQ
What is His Hajj Story about?
Join Dr. Omar Suleiman as he tells the story of the most inspirational pilgrimage of all, that of the Hajj of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Who hosts His Hajj Story?
His Hajj Story is hosted by Dr. Omar Suleiman.
Where can I listen to His Hajj Story?
His Hajj Story is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Every episode also plays from this page on yaqeeninstitute.org.
How many episodes of His Hajj Story are there?
His Hajj Story has 11 episodes. The most recent, "Ep 10 - 5 Deeds That Equal the Reward of Hajj | His Hajj Story", was released on July 19, 2021.
Is there a video version of His Hajj Story?
Yes. This page links to a video version of His Hajj Story under "Watch it".
