Hadith 8 of the book of belief (faith) by Sahih al-Bukhari
حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالَ: أَخْبَرَنَا حَنْظَلَةُ بْنُ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ بْنِ خَالِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: "بُنِيَ الْإِسْلَامُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ، شَهَادَةِ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ، وَإِقَامِ الصَّلَاةِ، وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ، وَالْحَجِّ، وَصَوْمِ رَمَضَانَ".
Sahih hadith: Narrated Ibn 'Umar: Allah's Apostle said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles):
1. To testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is Allah's Apostle.
2. To offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly.
3. To pay Zakat (i.e. obligatory charity) .
4. To perform Hajj. (i.e. Pilgrimage to Mecca).
5. To observe fast during the month of Ramadan.
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 1: Chapter 2, Hadith 8.
Catering Registration For Hajj 2026 Are Open
The Holy Capital Municipality has announced the opening of registration for catering contractors seeking to provide services during the Hajj 1447 AH (2026) season in Makkah.
The registration process begins Tuesday, 29 Rabi’ Al-Akhir 1447 AH, marking the start of preparations for next year’s pilgrimage.
The municipality invites qualified catering companies to register for the upcoming Hajj season, which will bring millions of pilgrims to the holy city.
The Holy Capital Municipality oversees all catering operations within Makkah’s boundaries during the pilgrimage season, maintaining strict health and quality standards.
The early registration timeline provides sufficient preparation period for successful contractors to plan their operations, source supplies, and train staff.