Reporting from Mecca, Saudi Arabia — The plane was filled with the chants of the faithful. Labayk Allahuma labayk. Over and over for the entire short flight from Medina to Mecca, the chants rang out.
In November, millions of Muslims will travel to the holiest sanctuary, Kaaba, in the heart of the blessed city of Mecca, reciting “Labbayk Allahumma, labbayk” (“Here I am, O’Allah, here I am”). The ...
All perfect praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullah, the trustworthy Prophet his household, his Companions, and those who supported him. The obligation ...
Men and women wept openly at Mount Arafat as they stretched their hands out in prayer and supplication, saying "Labayk, Allahuma, labayk" – "Here I am, God, answering your call. Here I am." The ...