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HajjHajj

By Ibrahim AlfouzanBy Ibrahim Alfouzan

UK - BradfordUK - Bradford

2727thth November 2005 November 2005


Hajj in the Qur’anHajj in the Qur’an ““The first House (of The first House (of

worship) appointed for worship) appointed for men was that at Bakka; men was that at Bakka; full of blessing and of full of blessing and of guidance for all kinds of guidance for all kinds of beings * In it are Signs beings * In it are Signs manifest; (for example), manifest; (for example), the Station of Ibrahim; the Station of Ibrahim; whoever enters it attains whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage security; pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe thereto is a duty men owe to Allah, those who can to Allah, those who can afford the journey; but if afford the journey; but if any deny faith, Allah any deny faith, Allah stands not in need of any stands not in need of any of His creaturesof His creatures.” [3-96].” [3-96]


Hajj in the Qur’anHajj in the Qur’an

““Verily! As-Safa and Verily! As-Safa and Al-Marwa are the Al-Marwa are the Symbols of Allah. So it Symbols of Allah. So it is not a sin on him who is not a sin on him who performs Hajj and performs Hajj and Umrah of the House to Umrah of the House to perform the going perform the going between them. And between them. And whoever does good whoever does good voluntarily, then Allaah voluntarily, then Allaah is All-Recognizer, All-is All-Recognizer, All-Knower.” [2-158]Knower.” [2-158]


Hajj in the Qur’anHajj in the Qur’an ““For Hajj are the months For Hajj are the months

well-known. If any one well-known. If any one undertakes that duty therein, undertakes that duty therein, let there be no obscenity, nor let there be no obscenity, nor wickedness, nor wrangling in wickedness, nor wrangling in the Hajj and whatever good the Hajj and whatever good you do, (be sure) Allah knows you do, (be sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the you) for the journey, but the best of provisions is piety. So best of provisions is piety. So fear Me, O men of fear Me, O men of understanding! understanding! [2-197][2-197]


Hajj in the Qur’anHajj in the Qur’an ““And proclaim to mankind the And proclaim to mankind the

HajjHajj; they will come to you on ; they will come to you on foot and (mounted) on every foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through account of journeys through deep and distant mountain deep and distant mountain highways * That they may highways * That they may witness the benefits witness the benefits (provided) for them, and (provided) for them, and mention the name of Allah, mention the name of Allah, through the Days Appointed, through the Days Appointed, over the cattle which He has over the cattle which He has provided for them (for provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat thereof sacrifice): then eat thereof and feed the distressed ones and feed the distressed ones in want.” in want.” [22-27,28][22-27,28]


Definition of HajjDefinition of Hajj Literally: The word "Hajj" means heading Literally: The word "Hajj" means heading

for an honorable person or place.for an honorable person or place.

Legally: Hajj means worshipping Allah by Legally: Hajj means worshipping Allah by performing the Hajj rituals, which are performing the Hajj rituals, which are defined as specific acts performed at a defined as specific acts performed at a specific time and place in a specific wayspecific time and place in a specific way


Great TrialGreat Trial ! !

When Ibrahim (peace be upon him) left his people's land, he When Ibrahim (peace be upon him) left his people's land, he asked his Lord to bless him with a pious son. Therefore, asked his Lord to bless him with a pious son. Therefore, Allah gave him glad tidings that he would be the father of a Allah gave him glad tidings that he would be the father of a gentle son, Ismaeel (peace be upon him). Ismaeel was born gentle son, Ismaeel (peace be upon him). Ismaeel was born when Ibrahim, the Close One to Allah, was eighty-six years when Ibrahim, the Close One to Allah, was eighty-six years old. old.

When Ismaeel was old enough to walk, Ibrahim saw in a When Ismaeel was old enough to walk, Ibrahim saw in a dream that he sacrificed his son. As prophets' dreams are dream that he sacrificed his son. As prophets' dreams are revelations, Abraham's dream was a great trial with which revelations, Abraham's dream was a great trial with which Allah afflicted him. The Qur'an says, "He [Ibrahim] said; 'O Allah afflicted him. The Qur'an says, "He [Ibrahim] said; 'O my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice you, so look, what do you think?'" In reply, Ismaeel said, "O you, so look, what do you think?'" In reply, Ismaeel said, "O my father! Do what you have been commanded. Allah my father! Do what you have been commanded. Allah willing, you shall find me of the steadfast." Then, they were willing, you shall find me of the steadfast." Then, they were commanded to submit themselves to Allah's Will. commanded to submit themselves to Allah's Will.


Great TrialGreat Trial ! !

The Qur'an says, "When they had both submitted their wills The Qur'an says, "When they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice)." As Ibrahim and Ismaeel submitted to Allah's Will sacrifice)." As Ibrahim and Ismaeel submitted to Allah's Will and began to carry out His commandment, Allah sent angels and began to carry out His commandment, Allah sent angels with glad tidings. The Qur'an says, "We called out to him, `O with glad tidings. The Qur'an says, "We called out to him, `O Ibrahim! you have fulfilled the dream!' Thus indeed We Ibrahim! you have fulfilled the dream!' Thus indeed We reward those who do right. Verily, that indeed was a reward those who do right. Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice. manifest trial. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice. And We left (blessing) for him among generations (to come) And We left (blessing) for him among generations (to come) in Later times. Peace be upon Ibrahim! Thus indeed do We in Later times. Peace be upon Ibrahim! Thus indeed do We reward those who do right. For he was one of Our believing reward those who do right. For he was one of Our believing slaves." slaves."

When Ibrahim and his son Ismaeel passed the trial When Ibrahim and his son Ismaeel passed the trial successfully, Allah redeemed Ismaeel's life with a white ram successfully, Allah redeemed Ismaeel's life with a white ram that had sound eyes and horns which Ibrahim found tied to a that had sound eyes and horns which Ibrahim found tied to a tree. So he sacrificed it at Mina. tree. So he sacrificed it at Mina.

Afterwards, this act has been perpetuated by the rituals of Afterwards, this act has been perpetuated by the rituals of Hajj, especially the rite of sacrifice.Hajj, especially the rite of sacrifice.


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesThe Sacred HouseThe Sacred House


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesBlack StoneBlack Stone


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesIbrahim’s StationIbrahim’s Station


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesMasa’Masa’


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesMinaMina


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesJamaratJamarat


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesArafatArafat


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesNamirah MasjedNamirah Masjed


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesMuzdalefahMuzdalefah


Holy PlacesHoly PlacesThe Prophet’s MasjedThe Prophet’s Masjed


Holy PlacesHoly Places


Hajj Requisite Hajj Requisite 1.1. Being a Muslim.Being a Muslim.2.2. Sanity.Sanity.3.3. Adulthood:Adulthood: Performing Hajj is not required Performing Hajj is not required

from a child. If a child performs Hajj, his from a child. If a child performs Hajj, his Hajj will be accepted if he has reached the Hajj will be accepted if he has reached the age of discretion. Moreover, a child's age of discretion. Moreover, a child's performance of Hajj does not exempt him performance of Hajj does not exempt him from performing the obligatory Hajj after from performing the obligatory Hajj after reaching adulthood.reaching adulthood.

4.4. Freedom.Freedom.5.5. Physical and financial ability.Physical and financial ability.


Pillars of Hajj Pillars of Hajj

It means any obligatory act on which It means any obligatory act on which the validity of Hajj depends and if it is the validity of Hajj depends and if it is abandoned, the Hajj is not accepted:abandoned, the Hajj is not accepted:

Ihram.Ihram. Standing by Àrafah.Standing by Àrafah. Ifadah Ifadah TawafTawaf.. Saì between Safa and Marwah Saì between Safa and Marwah


Obligatory acts of Hajj Obligatory acts of Hajj

Obligatory act:Obligatory act:

Necessary ritual means whatever Necessary ritual means whatever ritual a pilgrim must observe and if ritual a pilgrim must observe and if not, he should offer a sacrificial not, he should offer a sacrificial animal.animal.


Obligatory acts of Hajj Obligatory acts of Hajj

The Seven Obligations of Hajj:The Seven Obligations of Hajj:

Performing Ihram from Miqat.Performing Ihram from Miqat. Standing by `Arafat until the sun sets.Standing by `Arafat until the sun sets. Spending one night in Muzdalifah.Spending one night in Muzdalifah. Staying in Mina the Staying in Mina the TashreeqTashreeq nights (11,12,13) nights (11,12,13) Shaving the head or cutting hair short.Shaving the head or cutting hair short. Throwing pebbles.Throwing pebbles. Farewell Farewell TawafTawaf. .


Types of Hajj Types of Hajj

There are three types of Hajj: There are three types of Hajj: Tamattu:Tamattu: entering ihraam for ‘Umrah entering ihraam for ‘Umrah

only during the months of Hajj and exit only during the months of Hajj and exit ihramm. Then on the 8ihramm. Then on the 8thth of Dhul-Hijah of Dhul-Hijah he enters ihraam for Hajj.he enters ihraam for Hajj.

Ifraad:Ifraad: entering ihraam for Hajj only. entering ihraam for Hajj only. QiraanQiraan: entering ihraam for ‘Umrah : entering ihraam for ‘Umrah

and Hajj both together and Hajj both together


How to perform Hajj How to perform Hajj


Hajj Step by StepHajj Step by Step

Entering into Ihram from MiqatEntering into Ihram from Miqat 1.1.



Entering into Ihram from MiqatEntering into Ihram from Miqat 1.1. Taking a bath. Taking a bath. Using perfume if possible. Using perfume if possible. Wearing Ihram garment.Wearing Ihram garment. Declaring intention to perform Hajj: Declaring intention to perform Hajj:

“Labbayka-Allahumma Umrah “Labbayka-Allahumma Umrah Mutamatean biha Ela Al-Hajj”. Mutamatean biha Ela Al-Hajj”.

Making Making TalbyahTalbyah..



TAlbyahTAlbyah Men should raise their voice while chanting Men should raise their voice while chanting

TalbyahTalbyah, saying: “Labbayka-Allahumma-, saying: “Labbayka-Allahumma-Labbayk. Labbayka La Sharika Laka Labbayk. Labbayk. Labbayka La Sharika Laka Labbayk. Inna Al-Hamda Wan-Ni`mata Laka Wal-Mulk. Inna Al-Hamda Wan-Ni`mata Laka Wal-Mulk. Laa Sharika Lak.” Laa Sharika Lak.”

““Here I am, O Allaah, here I am! Here I am, there Here I am, O Allaah, here I am! Here I am, there is none that is a partner to You, here I am! is none that is a partner to You, here I am! Surely, all praise; all bounty is Yours, and all Surely, all praise; all bounty is Yours, and all power. There is none that is a partner to You.” power. There is none that is a partner to You.”

But woman should let her voice audible only to But woman should let her voice audible only to herself.” herself.”



Restrictions of Ihram:Restrictions of Ihram: Sexual intercourse and all matters leading to it Sexual intercourse and all matters leading to it

such as kissing, touching. such as kissing, touching. Wearing any sewn clothes, such as a shirt and Wearing any sewn clothes, such as a shirt and

underpants.underpants. Woman is forbidden of wearing Woman is forbidden of wearing NiqabNiqab or gloves. or gloves. Clipping Nails, Shaving, Cutting or Removing Hair Clipping Nails, Shaving, Cutting or Removing Hair

by any Means, from the Head or any Part of the by any Means, from the Head or any Part of the Body.Body.

Using Perfume on Body or Clothes by a Man or Using Perfume on Body or Clothes by a Man or Woman.Woman.

Engaging in Hunting. Engaging in Hunting.


Hajj Step by StepHajj Step by StepPenalty for Violating Sanctity of IhramPenalty for Violating Sanctity of Ihram ::

A A MuhrimMuhrim who for a genuine reason is who for a genuine reason is compelled to violate any of the restrictions of compelled to violate any of the restrictions of Ihram, like shaving his head, wearing sewn Ihram, like shaving his head, wearing sewn clothes because of cold or heat or something clothes because of cold or heat or something else, with the exception of having sexual else, with the exception of having sexual intercourse with his spouse, he may do so, intercourse with his spouse, he may do so, but he will have to slaughter a sheep, or feed but he will have to slaughter a sheep, or feed six needy people, or fast three days to repent six needy people, or fast three days to repent for it.for it.



Making Making TawafTawaf 2.2.On seeing the Ka`bah, one should say: "O Allah, let the honor greatness, grandeur and magnificence of this House be ever-increasing, and let all this be reflected on the people visiting it (for Hajj or Umrah). O Allah, You are the Peace and the Source of peace. So make us live in peace and die in peace, and permit us into Paradise, the abode of peace."



Making Making TawafTawaf 2.2. Stop chanting Talbayah and go around the Ka`bah for seven circles.Stop chanting Talbayah and go around the Ka`bah for seven circles. Start Tawaf from the Black Stone.Start Tawaf from the Black Stone. Men are to leave their right shoulder bare.Men are to leave their right shoulder bare. Hasten during the first three rounds of Tawaf and walk during the Hasten during the first three rounds of Tawaf and walk during the

other four. other four. On starting Tawaf from the Black Stone say: "In the Name of Allah; On starting Tawaf from the Black Stone say: "In the Name of Allah;

Allah is Greatest." Allah is Greatest." Kiss the Black Stone if possible or even point at it with your right Kiss the Black Stone if possible or even point at it with your right

hand. But do not stand still in front of it. hand. But do not stand still in front of it. Rub the Yamani Corner with right hand every time you pass by it if Rub the Yamani Corner with right hand every time you pass by it if

possible, but neither kiss nor point at it. possible, but neither kiss nor point at it.

In making Dhikr and Du`a' during Tawaf, do not raise your voice.In making Dhikr and Du`a' during Tawaf, do not raise your voice.



Making Making TawafTawaf 2.2. Perform 2-Rak’ah Prayer behind Perform 2-Rak’ah Prayer behind

Maqam IbrahimMaqam Ibrahim

Recite:Recite:

1.1. Surat Al-Kafirun (109) in the first Rakàh.Surat Al-Kafirun (109) in the first Rakàh.

2.2. Surat Al-Ikhlas (112) in the second Surat Al-Ikhlas (112) in the second Rakàh.Rakàh.



Making Making Sa’iSa’i 3.3.Ascend Mount-Safa Ascend Mount-Safa and recite the Qur'anic and recite the Qur'anic verseverse “Verily! As-Safa “Verily! As-Safa and Al-Marwa are the and Al-Marwa are the Symbols of Allah. So it Symbols of Allah. So it is not a sin on him is not a sin on him who performs Hajj and who performs Hajj and Umrah of the House to Umrah of the House to perform the going perform the going between them. And between them. And whoever does good whoever does good voluntarily, then Allaah voluntarily, then Allaah is All-Recognizer, All-is All-Recognizer, All-Knower.” [2-158]Knower.” [2-158]



Making Making Sa’iSa’i 3.3. Face the Ka`bah and raise your hands for Face the Ka`bah and raise your hands for supplication while saying the following thrice: supplication while saying the following thrice: "There is no god but Allah, Who fulfilled His "There is no god but Allah, Who fulfilled His Promise, gave victory to His servant, and Promise, gave victory to His servant, and defeated the confederates single-handedly." defeated the confederates single-handedly." Start performing the Sa`y from Safa to Start performing the Sa`y from Safa to Marwah walking, and when you reach the two Marwah walking, and when you reach the two green signs hasten your walk for a while, but green signs hasten your walk for a while, but do not run. Then return to your normal phase do not run. Then return to your normal phase of walk. On getting to Marwah, ascend it, face of walk. On getting to Marwah, ascend it, face the Ka`bah and say as you've said on Safa.the Ka`bah and say as you've said on Safa.



Saving or shortening Hair:Saving or shortening Hair:4.4. After finishing `Umrah, shave your After finishing `Umrah, shave your

hair completely or have it shortened. hair completely or have it shortened. As for women, they should shorten As for women, they should shorten

their hair slightly. Moreover, one their hair slightly. Moreover, one should put on his ordinary clothes, should put on his ordinary clothes, wear perfume and then assume Ihram wear perfume and then assume Ihram intending Hajj on the Day of Tarwiyah. intending Hajj on the Day of Tarwiyah.



On The 8On The 8thth Going to Mina Going to Mina5.5.

The pilgrim goes out to Mina The pilgrim goes out to Mina and put on Ihram again for and put on Ihram again for Hajj.Hajj.

Pilgrim should pray Zuhr, ‘Asr, Pilgrim should pray Zuhr, ‘Asr, Maghrib, ‘Isha’ and Fajr there, Maghrib, ‘Isha’ and Fajr there, shortening the prayers but not shortening the prayers but not joining them.joining them.



On The 9On The 9thth Going to Arafat Going to Arafat6.6. When the sun rises on the day of ‘Arafah, the pilgrim When the sun rises on the day of ‘Arafah, the pilgrim

travels from Mina to ‘Arafah and stops in Namirah travels from Mina to ‘Arafah and stops in Namirah until the time of Zuhr (Namirah is a place just before until the time of Zuhr (Namirah is a place just before ‘Arafah), if he can do so. If he cannot do it, it does not ‘Arafah), if he can do so. If he cannot do it, it does not matter because staying in Namirah is Sunnah but it is matter because staying in Namirah is Sunnah but it is not obligatory.not obligatory.

When the sun passes its zenith (i.e., when the time When the sun passes its zenith (i.e., when the time for Zuhr prayer begins), he should pray Zuhr and ‘Asr, for Zuhr prayer begins), he should pray Zuhr and ‘Asr, two rak’ahs each, and join them together at the time two rak’ahs each, and join them together at the time of Zuhr, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of of Zuhr, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did, so as to leave a lot of time Allaah be upon him) did, so as to leave a lot of time

for standing and making du’aa’.for standing and making du’aa’.



On The 9On The 9thth Going to Arafat Going to Arafat6.6.

It is necessary to be within the borderlines It is necessary to be within the borderlines of `Arafat, but it is not necessary to ascend of `Arafat, but it is not necessary to ascend Jabal Ar-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy). Jabal Ar-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy).

Keep on remembering Allah, supplicating Keep on remembering Allah, supplicating Him, seeking His Mercy.Him, seeking His Mercy.

At the sunset, go to Muzdalifah very calm At the sunset, go to Muzdalifah very calm and peacefully, chanting Talbayah and peacefully, chanting Talbayah throughout the way. throughout the way.



Going to MuzdalefahGoing to Muzdalefah7.7. On reaching Muzdalefah, join both On reaching Muzdalefah, join both

Maghrib and Ìsha’ at the time of the latter; Maghrib and Ìsha’ at the time of the latter; three Rakàhs for Maghrib and two for three Rakàhs for Maghrib and two for Ìsha'. Ìsha'.

If you fear that you may miss these If you fear that you may miss these prayers due to throng of people at prayers due to throng of people at Muzdalefah, then you may perform prayer Muzdalefah, then you may perform prayer on your way to it. Then when you reach on your way to it. Then when you reach Muzdalefah, you can sleep till dawn. Muzdalefah, you can sleep till dawn.



On The 10On The 10thth Going Back to Mina Going Back to Mina8.8.

Before the sunrise, go to Mina.Before the sunrise, go to Mina. Walk in calmness and keep on chanting Walk in calmness and keep on chanting

TalbyahTalbyah throughout the way. throughout the way. Women and unhealthy people may leave Women and unhealthy people may leave

Muzdalifah to Mina after the moon sets.Muzdalifah to Mina after the moon sets.




What to do?What to do?1.1. Throwing the Stones at Al-`Aqabah.Throwing the Stones at Al-`Aqabah.

2.2. Slaughtering the Slaughtering the HadyHady (Sacrifice). (Sacrifice).

3.3. Shaving or Haircut.Shaving or Haircut.




1.1. Throwing the Stones at Al-Àqabah:Throwing the Stones at Al-Àqabah: On reaching Mina, perform the ritual of On reaching Mina, perform the ritual of

throwing the stones (pebbles) of Al-throwing the stones (pebbles) of Al-Àqabah successively, consecutively. Àqabah successively, consecutively.

Stop chanting Stop chanting TalbyahTalbyah on reaching Al- on reaching Al-Àqabah, and make Takbeer (by saying Àqabah, and make Takbeer (by saying "Allah Akbar"!) with each stone you throw. "Allah Akbar"!) with each stone you throw.




2.2. Slaughtering the Slaughtering the HadyHady (Sacrifice): (Sacrifice): Then you have to slaughter the sacrificial animal Then you have to slaughter the sacrificial animal

as an expression of gratefulness to Allah that He as an expression of gratefulness to Allah that He has bestowed His Grace on you.has bestowed His Grace on you.

However, if you cannot do the slaughtering by However, if you cannot do the slaughtering by yourself, you can credit the price of the sacrificial yourself, you can credit the price of the sacrificial animal in one of the certified (Islamic) banks in animal in one of the certified (Islamic) banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, so that they can the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, so that they can

undertake slaughtering the undertake slaughtering the HadyHady on your behalf. on your behalf.




3.3. Shaving or Haircut:Shaving or Haircut: After that, men should have their hair cut or After that, men should have their hair cut or

shaven altogether.shaven altogether. Shaving is preferable.Shaving is preferable. Women have to cut part of their hair equal to Women have to cut part of their hair equal to

a finger's tip. a finger's tip. Doing so, the pilgrims get partially out of Doing so, the pilgrims get partially out of

Ihram (the state of a pilgrim's sanctity), Ihram (the state of a pilgrim's sanctity), becomes permissible to do everything becomes permissible to do everything except having marital relations except having marital relations ..


Hajj Step by StepHajj Step by StepOn The 10On The 10thth Making Making Tawaf AlifadahTawaf Alifadah and and Sai’Sai’8.8. After performing all the three steps, you After performing all the three steps, you

are to go to Makkah to perform are to go to Makkah to perform Tawaf Al-Tawaf Al-IfadahIfadah. .

Follow the same steps of Arrival Follow the same steps of Arrival TawafTawaf. . On finishing On finishing Tawaf Al-IfadahTawaf Al-Ifadah you can you can

undertake everything previously prohibited undertake everything previously prohibited for you due to Hajj rituals. for you due to Hajj rituals.

Make Make Sai’Sai’ between between As-SafaAs-Safa and and Al-Al-Marwah.Marwah.


Hajj Step by StepHajj Step by StepOn The 10On The 10thth Making Making Tawaf AlifadahTawaf Alifadah and and

Sai’Sai’8.8. It is permissible that you delay this tawaf It is permissible that you delay this tawaf

and sai’, but no later than the 13and sai’, but no later than the 13 thth.. Sick people can wait till they become okay Sick people can wait till they become okay

and making Tawaf and Sai’. and making Tawaf and Sai’. Menstruating woman has to wait till her Menstruating woman has to wait till her

period is over and then she makes period is over and then she makes TawafTawaf AlifadahAlifadah and and sai’.sai’.


Hajj Step by StepHajj Step by StepOn The 11On The 11thth Spending the night at Mina Spending the night at Mina9.9.

This is the starting day of the Days of This is the starting day of the Days of TashreeqTashreeq, about which the Prophet, peace , about which the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "On the Days of be upon him, said: "On the Days of TashreeqTashreeq, enjoy foods and drinks and , enjoy foods and drinks and remember Allah.” remember Allah.”



Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat: Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat: The time for throwing the stones at the three The time for throwing the stones at the three

Jamarat (the appointed places at which the Jamarat (the appointed places at which the stones are to be thrown) starts afternoon.stones are to be thrown) starts afternoon.

They are to be thrown in ascending order; the They are to be thrown in ascending order; the smaller, the middle, then the greater. smaller, the middle, then the greater.

Each one of the Jamarat is to be thrown with Each one of the Jamarat is to be thrown with seven stones successively, consecutively.seven stones successively, consecutively.

While throwing each stone, say "Allahu-While throwing each stone, say "Allahu-Akbar" (Allah is Greatest).Akbar" (Allah is Greatest).


Hajj Step by StepHajj Step by StepOn The 11On The 11thth Spending the night at Mina Spending the night at Mina9.9.Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat: Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat: While throwing the stones at the three Jamarat it is While throwing the stones at the three Jamarat it is

recommended to:recommended to:

1.1. After throwing the smaller one, face Qiblah and After throwing the smaller one, face Qiblah and supplicate Allah for a long time .supplicate Allah for a long time .

2.2. Then proceed to the middle Jamarah, throw the Then proceed to the middle Jamarah, throw the stones, face Qiblah and supplicate Allah for a long stones, face Qiblah and supplicate Allah for a long time.time.

3.3. Finally, to proceed to the greater Jamarat, after Finally, to proceed to the greater Jamarat, after throwing the stones at the greater Jamarah (Al-throwing the stones at the greater Jamarah (Al-`Aqabah), do not wait for supplication, because the `Aqabah), do not wait for supplication, because the Prophet, peace be upon him, did not wait after Prophet, peace be upon him, did not wait after throwing the last Jamarat. throwing the last Jamarat.



Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat. Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat. If you are to finish your Hajj on the 12If you are to finish your Hajj on the 12 thth, You , You

have to leave Mine before sunset. have to leave Mine before sunset. It is better if you stay till the 13It is better if you stay till the 13 thth..



On The 13On The 13thth Leaving Mina Leaving Mina9.9.

Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat. Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat. You have to leave Mine before sunset. You have to leave Mine before sunset.



Farewell Farewell TawafTawaf10.10.

When you intend to go home, make Farewell When you intend to go home, make Farewell Tawaf Tawaf around the Ka`bah. around the Ka`bah.

Menstruating woman is exempted from this Menstruating woman is exempted from this TawafTawaf. .


The Purpose of HajjThe Purpose of Hajj ““And proclaim to mankind the And proclaim to mankind the

HajjHajj; they will come to you on ; they will come to you on foot and (mounted) on every foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through account of journeys through deep and distant mountain deep and distant mountain highways * That they may highways * That they may witness the benefits witness the benefits (provided) for them, and (provided) for them, and mention the name of Allah, mention the name of Allah, through the Days Appointed, through the Days Appointed, over the cattle which He has over the cattle which He has provided for them (for provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat thereof sacrifice): then eat thereof and feed the distressed ones and feed the distressed ones in want.” in want.” [22-27,28][22-27,28]


The Purpose of HajjThe Purpose of Hajj

““And remember Allah during And remember Allah during the Appointed Days. But if the Appointed Days. But if anyone hastens to leave in anyone hastens to leave in two days, there is no blame two days, there is no blame on him, and if anyone stays on him, and if anyone stays on, there is no blame on him, on, there is no blame on him, if his aim is to do right. Then if his aim is to do right. Then fear Allah, and know that you fear Allah, and know that you will surely be gathered unto will surely be gathered unto Him.” Him.” [2-203][2-203]



““It is no sin on you if you It is no sin on you if you seek of the bounty of your seek of the bounty of your Lord (during pilgrimage). Lord (during pilgrimage). Then when you leave Then when you leave Arafat, remember Allah at Arafat, remember Allah at the the Mashar AlharamMashar Alharam, and , and remember Him as He has remember Him as He has directed you, even directed you, even though, before this, you though, before this, you went astray.” went astray.” [2-198][2-198]



““So when ye have So when ye have accomplished your holy accomplished your holy rites, remember Allah, as rites, remember Allah, as you remember your you remember your forefathers or with a far forefathers or with a far more remembrance. more remembrance. There are men who say: There are men who say: "Our Lord! Give us (your "Our Lord! Give us (your bounties) in this world!" bounties) in this world!" But they will have no But they will have no portion in the Hereafter.” portion in the Hereafter.” [2-200][2-200]


The reward of HajjThe reward of Hajj

The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said,The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said,

" The Hajj which is accepted will receive " The Hajj which is accepted will receive

no other reward than Paradise. "no other reward than Paradise. "


Visiting MadinahVisiting Madinah

A pilgrim can go to Madinah before or after Hajj. Prayer A pilgrim can go to Madinah before or after Hajj. Prayer there is better than a thousand prayers elsewhere there is better than a thousand prayers elsewhere except in the Holy Mosque in Makkah (which is better except in the Holy Mosque in Makkah (which is better than one hundred thousand prayers elsewhere). than one hundred thousand prayers elsewhere).

Upon reaching the Prophet’s Mosque, he prays two Upon reaching the Prophet’s Mosque, he prays two rak`ahs of salutation (tahiyyah al-masjid) or performs rak`ahs of salutation (tahiyyah al-masjid) or performs any obligatory Prayer that is due. any obligatory Prayer that is due.

He goes to the grave of the Prophet (may the peace He goes to the grave of the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and stands before and blessings of Allah be upon him) and stands before it. He greets him saying, “May the peace, mercy, and it. He greets him saying, “May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, O Prophet. May Allah blessings of Allah be upon you, O Prophet. May Allah grant you a good reward on behalf of your people.” grant you a good reward on behalf of your people.”


Visiting MadinahVisiting Madinah

He takes a step or two to his right to position himself before He takes a step or two to his right to position himself before Abu Bakr and greets him saying, “May the peace, mercy, Abu Bakr and greets him saying, “May the peace, mercy, and blessing of Allah be upon you, O Abu Bakr, Caliph of and blessing of Allah be upon you, O Abu Bakr, Caliph of the Messenger of Allah. May Allah be pleased with you and the Messenger of Allah. May Allah be pleased with you and grant you a good reward on behalf of Muhammad’s grant you a good reward on behalf of Muhammad’s people.”people.”

Then he takes a step or two to his right to position himself Then he takes a step or two to his right to position himself before Ùmar and greets him saying, “May the peace, before Ùmar and greets him saying, “May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, O Ùmar, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, O Ùmar, Commander of the Believers. May Allah be pleased with Commander of the Believers. May Allah be pleased with you and grant you a good reward on behalf of you and grant you a good reward on behalf of Muhammad’s people.”Muhammad’s people.”


May Allaah Accept Your HajjMay Allaah Accept Your Hajj

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