Selected Sayings of The Holy Prophet of Islam — Page 26
The Hajj 34. Abu Hurairah, God be pleased with him, narrates that the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, while delivering a sermon, stated: "0 people! Allah has made the pilgrimage obligatory upon you. So you should perform it. " Hearing this a man asked, 'Is it to be performed every year, 0 Prophet of Allah?' The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, kept silent. The man put his question three times. The Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, then replied: "If I say 'yes', it would become obligatory, and you would not have the strength for that. " He continued, "Do not inquire about something so long as I do not tell you about it. Those before you were destroyed because they asked too many questions but disobeyed the prophets. When I command you to do something, you should perform it to the best of your ability. And if I forbid you to do something, you should abstain from it. " (Muslim) 26