First

FIRST: A servant of All~h must perform all his rituals with a true intention, aiming at only obeying the commandments of the Lord, so that the goal behind the performing of such a ritual is achieved just as All~h Almighty wants it. A pilgrim, prior to performing the pilgrimage, has to review his intention and make it purely for the same of the One Whom he intends to visit at His House, avoiding any and all nullifying goals such as: seeking prominence, putting an end to people?s criticism of his debauchery, or even out of fear of poverty, for it has been narrated that one who fails to perform the hajj runs the risk of being afflicted with poverty. Another nullifying goals are: seeking to trade in the land or simply to go on a tour in it. If the pilgrim pays attention to how bad his goal and intention are, he has first and foremost to correct them and to realize the ugliness of going to the courtyard of the King of the kingdom and of the domains while being in such a state of paying attention to such trivial matters. Doing so causes one to feel ashamed, to fear the consequences of his intention, rather than feeling proud and conceited.