A Pr P r a c t i c a l Gu Gu i d e t o t h e J o u r ne n e y o f a L i fe fe t i m e
Presented by Imam Tahir Anwar
H a j j : T h e F i f t h Pi Pi l l a r o f Islam z
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Islam is based on five fundamentals
• Testimony regarding the oneness of Allah, and the Finality of His Messenger Muhammad (Salutations and Peace be upon him).
• Establishment of the five daily prayers. • Fasting during Ramadan. Paying ng Zak Zakat at annua annuall lly. y. • Payi • Performance of Hajj.
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Quran: “And “And Ha Hajjjj to th the e Ka’ Ka’ba bah h is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, for those who can afford the expenses”. (3:97) Hadith: “Indeed God has obligated you to perform the pilgrimage (Hajj ), ), hence you should perform it.”
B ew e w a re r e o f t h e D e c e pt pt ion o f t h e De De v i l Hadith: “If you intend to perform Hajj then hasten in doing so.” z The Satan will never say: “Do not go for Hajj!” z
• But he will say “How about NEXT YEAR ?”
Pr e p a r i n g f o r H a j j z
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We should not only prepare ourselves for the rituals of Hajj, but we should also prepare our hearts to understand its benefits and greatness. Do not buy too many books on Hajj, you might overwhelm yourself. Buy one book that is of a reputable academic standard, read it from cover to cover and use it as a reference book. Buy another smaller book to use it as a portable reference.
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A good book to motivate our hearts and minds: Virtue Virtues s of Hajj: Hajj: by by Shaykh Shaykh Zakariy Zakariyyah yah Kandhalwi A good reference book:Te book:Teac ache herr of the the Haj Hajj j Pilgri Pil grims: ms: by Mufti Mufti Saeed Saeed Ahmed Ahmed Some good portable references: Hajj, Umrah, Ziyaara Ziyaarah: h: by by Abdul Abdullah lah ibn ibn A. Rahm Rahman an How How to Perf Perform orm…se …sets: ts: by by Shaykh Shaykh Saleem Saleem Dhorat Performing Hajj CD: by Imam Tahir Anwar
H a jj j j p i l g r im im s are t he guest s of t he Most Merc iful z
The pilgrims of Hajj are the guests of the Most Merciful. For this reason we should never speak ill of the sacred cities nor of its inhabitants. Instead, we should always speak well of these lands and keep its peoples in our highest esteems. We should overlook their petty offences. This is because all of us want to go to the sacred shrines shrines in Makkah, Makkah, and and Madinah Madinah again and and again throughout our lives, and a guest can only enter upon his/her Host when they are invited to do so. And if matters get tense, we should always remind ourselves of the merciful and hospitable nature of Allah (SWT). We should leave the matters in His Hands and prevent ourselves from being aggressive or crossing the bounds. “For we are but guests, and our host is the Host, and how marvelous is His Hospitality.”
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We must purify intentions and dedicate them solely for the pleasure of Allah (SWT). Hadith: “As the day of Judgment approaches, there will come a time when those who are well to do, will go to the House of Allah for a vacation, those who are of the “middle class” will go with the purpose of finding a prospective market for their trade, the poor will go for begging, and the educated scholars of religion will go to gain the praise of the masses.”
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A Pakistani scholar(A’lim) had performed Hajj up to 50 times.
S p i r i t u a l a n d Ma Mat erial Provisions z
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Repent to Allah in a true, sincere, and genuine manner firmly believing not to transgress His limits ever again afterward. Make amends in all severed ties of kinship, regardless of whose shoulder is worthy to carry the burden of the blame. Get yourself out of the list of criminals, then go to visit the House.
S p i r i t u a l a n d Ma Mat erial Pr o v i s i o n s , Co n t . z
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As for luggage, it should suffice to say that one can buy all sorts of accessories in the markets of Makkah and Madinah. In spite of this, if one wishes to “play it safe safe” ” it is is rreco ecomme mmende nded d that that one one pack extremely light. The last thing you need is a suitcase that you will carry around during Hajj.
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A t hi n slee sleepin pin g bag: Sportmart A w a rm and durable bedsheet Sm all bags for st ones (Zip-lock) A sm all t orch Tw o se se t s of I hram Towel
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Medication Slippers Pouch Casi asi o W at ch Sunglasses Cot t on shir s hir t s and c a rgo pant pant s ( w it h pock poc k et s on t he sides sides A light sw e a t e r Tissues
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Hadith: “The best day to depart (on a journey) is Wednesday or Monday.” Offer Offer 2-raka 2-raka’at ’at salat salat before before you you leave leave.. Afterwards, supplicate to Allah and include in it the journey you are about to undertake, the affairs of Hajj, the family that will accompany you and the family that will stay behind. Take Allah as your companion and the caretaker of your affairs.
F i rs r s t St o p : M a k k a h Or Madinah Makkah z
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Acquiring the “State of Ihram” Ihram” before before arri arrival val at at JED is imperative. To do this, 2 hours before arrival at Jeddah is just about the last time. Do not expect to put on the Ihram garments onboard the airplane Do so at home, the hotel, or the airport Do not put the Ihram garments in the suitcase
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Madinah Pilgrims going to Medina first do not require to be in the “state of ihram” Do not be negligent of your salaats Keep your tongues busy with salutations upon the Best of creation (SAW) In addition to fulfilling obligations, obligations, try to act on all the sunans.
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Qiraa Qiraan n (To join join amon among g two). two). The The pilgri pilgrim m enters enters Makk Makkah ah anytime anytime after after Ra Ramad madhan han and performs Umrah. After concluding with with the the Taw Tawaa aaff and and Sa’ Sa’ee ee that that comp compri rise se his Umrah, one will NOT CUT/TRIM hair thus remaining in the “State of Ihram” until one embarks on the rituals of Hajj. Qurbani in this this kind kind of of Hajj Hajj is Wajib. Wajib. This This • Qurbani kind of Hajj is highest in status
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Tamatt Tamattu’ u’ (Benef (Benefit). it). The The pilgr pilgrim im enter enters s Makkah Makkah with with the intent intention ion to perfo perform rm Umrah, Umrah, does does Umrah Umrah and comes comes out out of of the “State “State of Ihra Ihram” m” by shav shaving ing the head or trimming. On the 7th of Dhil Hijja, the pilgrim re-enters the “State of Ihram” Ihram” this this time time with with the intent intention ion of Hajj. Qurbanii in this this kind kind of Haj Hajjj is Waji Wajib b • Qurban
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Ifraad Ifraad (On its its own) own).. The The pilgri pilgrim m enters enters Makk Ma kkah ah,, perf perfor orms ms Tawa Tawaaf af Qudu Quduum um and and stays in Ihram until the Days of Hajj come upon him/her. Qurbani in this this kind kind of of Hajj Hajj is praisewort praiseworthy. hy. • Qurbani This kind of Hajj is the lowest in status.
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When one intends to prepare for entering the state of Ihram, he/she should clean off the unwanted hairs, clip the nails, satisfy oneself of intercourse, and then perform a legal-bath. (Ghusl) For sisters, their regular garments will suffice as their garments of Ihram, but their garment must not touch their face. Brothers will put on a pair of white towels, without any socks, caps (topi), or undergarments. For brothers, the footwear should be selected such that the upper surface bones of the feet remain exposed Glasses, watches, and hearing aids are permissible.
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Purify if necessary, and perform 2-rakaat salaat. Brothers will cover their heads with one end of their upper towels this one time only. Reci Re cite te Sura Sura Ka Kafi firo roon on in firs firstt Ra Raka ka’a ’att and and Sura Sura Ik Ikhl hlaa aas s in the second Raka’at. Make a sincere supplication. Do not say Labbay Labbayk k yet. You You are not in the “State “State of Ihram” Ihram” until until you you say say Labba Labbayk. yk. When you are onboard the flight,and the flight takes off, you you should should then then say the Talbiyya Talbiyya (Labbayk…) (Labbayk…) and say “O Allah I desire to perform Hajj, so make it easy on me and accept it from me.” me. ”
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“It is forbidden (Haraam) for a Muslim to reveal his nakedness (Awrah). Brothers may stitch through the middle of their lower garment if they fear exposing their privacy. This is, however, against the predomi predominan nantt (Khi (Khilaf laf al Ula Ulaa) a) Using a belt is not a problem. Knots and pins also against the predominant standards
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A pilgrim does NOT enter the “State “State of Ihram” Ihram” by puttin putting g on the required garments. Neither does he get into the said state state by offering offering the two unit unit pre-Ihram pre-Ihram salaat salaat where he/s he/she he rea reads ds Sur Sura a Ka Kafi firo roon on and and Sura Sura Ik Ikhl hlaa aas. s. A pilgrim pilgrim DOES DOES enter enter the “State “State of Ihram” Ihram” by making making the intention intention and and pronounci pronouncing ng the Labbayk Labbayk formula formula At this time, the pilgrim should also recite the third Kalima—subhan Allahi wal hamdu … We must have an open head and a clear mind when we are making this intention and saying these words Brothers Brothers will say say “labbayk…. “labbayk….” ” in an audible audible fashion fashion and sisters will do so silently. Please do not scream, and to do this in a group fashion is against the Sunnah.
On t h e H a r a a m o f I h r a m The following actions, while permissible otherwise become impermissible by entering the state of Ihram
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To even hint towards intercourse with ones spouse To fight/quarrel, etc. To strike flies, insects, etc. To chop down trees To trim hair or clip nails
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To perfume yourself annott use use • One canno the refreshing towels on the airplane
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Muftii Taqi Muft Taqi Ut Uthm hman ani: i: One should should pray pray the the Salaa Salaatt at its its time time on the airplane, and once again after landing, with the intention of Qadaa’ (Make up)
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Pack some light snacks for the wait at the Hajj Terminal in Jeddah. More importantly, pack a LOT of PATIENCE Give the staff a break: they are under-trained, under-paid, over-worked, simple human beings. Think of the trials at the airport as retribution for our sins. DO NOT MISS ANY SALAAT If you haven’t yet done so, you might want to pair-up with a partner. This will make things a little easier
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After all check-in formalities have been settled, perform ablution and proceed towards the Grand-Mosque Now enter the Grand-Mosque. Walk while looking down and keep walking until you sense that now you will have a view of the Ka'baa. Find yourself a non-traffic spot. Now look up and allow yourself your first sight of the Ka’baa. On doing doing so, so, recite recite Takbee Takbeerr and suppli supplicate cate to Allah (SWT) whatever you may please, for it is sure to be granted.
W h at a t d ua u a ’a ’ a s ho h o ul u l d o ne ne m a k e a t t h e f i r s t s i g h t o f t h e K a ’b ’ b a a? a? The Great Imam, Imam Abu Haneef Han eefah ah (RA) (RA) has has said, said, tha thatt one one should supplicate: “Oh “Oh Alla Allah h ! Wha Whate teve verr dua dua I make make after this dua, please accept it from me.” z
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Hajjr e As Ha Aswad wad (The (The Bl Blac ack k St Stone) one)
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A shiny Black Stone that is embedded in one of the corners of The Ka’baa, in oval shaped casing made of silver. This will mark the beginning and end of each circuit around the Ka’baa. There is a brown line on the ground that runs straight out of the corner this stone is placed at. All the minarets of the Grand-Mosque are built in pairs except the one that is in line with this Stone. You will see green lights on the arched wall on the inner walls of the Grand-Mosque.
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This is the semicircular five feet high wall that is adjacent to one of the walls of the Ka’baa The area inside this wall is considered to be part of the Ka’baa, Ka’baa, and salaat salaat offered offered here is consider considered ed to be salaat salaat offered inside the Ka’baa For this reason, the custodians of the Grand-Mosque evacuate evacuate this area before before every every Fardh congrega congregation tion because the Imam stands outside the Ka’baa
Rukn Rukn e Yama Yamaani ani (The (The Right Right-ha -handnd-sid side e corne cornerst rstone one))
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This is the corner that is to the right of the corner housing the Black Stone (As the Black Stone faces you) The covering of the Ka’baa is slightly lifted at this corner
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Raml and Raml and Idhtiba ’ are two two acts acts that that the Proph Prophet et (SAW) (SAW) instated in order to display the strength s trength of the Muslims. They are to be done in every Tawaaf that is followed by a Sa Sa’e ’ee e by broth rothe ers on only ly Raml (to walk like a brave warrior) • To walk shoulders high, somewhat like jogging (without harming any of the fellow devotees) • This act is to be done in the first three out of seven circuits Idhtiba ’ (To expose expose the right right shoulder shoulder by taking the upper Ihram garment from under the armpit) • This act is to be done in all seven out of seven circuits
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Approach the beginning mark to start your Tawaaf. The Black Stone should be to your right. (as you face the Ka’baa) Stand to the left of the brown line. Make the intention to perform a Tawaaf. Stand on the brown line and face the actual Black-Stone. Raise the hands to the earlobes and say say “Bismill “Bismillahi, ahi, Allah Allahu u Akbar” Akbar”.. Then leave leave the hands to the side. With this act you have entered the ritual of Tawaaf. This is analogous to the the Takbe Takbeerer-e-Ta e-Tahre hreema ema of Salaa Salaat. t.
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Then take hands out with palms facing the stone stone and and reci recite te “Bim “Bimill illahi ahi Allahu Allahu Akbar” Akbar” and kiss kiss your your hand hands. s. Do Do this this at at the beginning of each circuit and then at the end of the last circuit Beware of harming any fellow Muslims during Tawaaf, for it is prohibited to do so
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A pilgrim may supplicate in any language he/she may be eloquent in. It is praiseworthy to pray for ones forgiveness, recite the third Kalima, and send salutations upon the Messenger (SAWS) It is praiseworthy to recite “Rabbana Aatina…” between Ru Rukn e Ya Yamaani and Hajr e Aswad When at Rukn Rukn e Yamaan Yamaani, i, if possible, possible, place place right hand or both hands ON IT. If it is not reachable, then DO NOT signal towards it or wave. Just walk by.
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Be very careful not to turn your face or che chest st to to the the Ka’ Ka’ba baa a durin during g Tawaaf Tawaaf exc except ept when when at at the the Bla Black ck Stone. As it is necessary that one’s chest chest kee keep p faci facing ng the Qibla Qibla during during Salaat, similarly it is necessary that one’s left hand side remain facing the Ka’ Ka’baa baa during during Tawaaf Tawaaf.. Ignor Ignoring ing this detail can void your Tawaaf.
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After completing seven circuits, find a place in the Grand Mosque Mosque to perfor perform m 2 Raka’at Raka’at Salaat. Salaat. This can be any place in the whole mosque. It is a Sunna Sunnah h to pra pray y behi behind nd the the Post Post of of Ibrah Ibrahim im (Maq (Maqam am e Ibrahim), but please do not even try to do this adjacent to the actual post for you will not succeed Here, perform 2-raka’at salaat. This is necessary except when the time is disliked. If time is disliked, then delay this prayer until after the time is permissible again. Supplicate to you Creator for He is sure to respond. It is Waajib Waajib to pray pray anywhere anywhere inside inside the Grand Grand Mosque
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Now you have two choices – Go to the the Multazam Multazam (the stretch stretch betwee between n the door door of the Ka’baa and the Black stone). If you choose to do so, you should stick to the threshold and beg to your lord for His forgiveness and ask what you may please. At this point, since you are in Ihraam, do not kiss or touch the Multazam, since it is literally washed in perfume everyday. – You can can skip the Multaza Multazam m and go go to the the wells wells of Zam-Zam. You can go to any of the coolers coolers of Zam Zam to drink drink from this blessed blessed water. water. Do drink drink it, it, and drink lots of it, for it is a blessing of the Most Merciful. After drinking from it, read this dua: “All Allahum ahumma ma inna inna nasnas-al aluk uka a ilman lman naaf naafi’ i’ah ah,, wa rizq rizqan an wasi wasi’a ’ah, h, wa shif shifaa aa’a ’am m min min kul kulli li daaa daaa’. ’.” ”
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Approach Mount Safa. You need not climb it all the way to the top, just be on it such that you can face the Ka’baa and by turning you can face Mount Marwa. Begi Be gin n by sayi saying ng “Bis “Bismi millllah ahii Alla Allahu hu Akbar Akbar”” Faci Facing ng th the e Ka’baa. No need to raise hands. Do make dua. Descend and proceed towards Marwa. The two green lights in the middle mark the area that Hajrah Hajrah (RA) covered covered at a light jogging jogging pace. pace. The The Messenger of Allah (SAW) did this too, hence it is sunnah sunnah for the the men to cover cover this distance distance at a fast pace. It is not permissible for sisters to jog in presence of strangers, hence they will cover this stretch at a normal walking pace.
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On mount Marwa, do as you did at Safa Safa by tur turni ning ng to Ka Ka’b ’baa aa and and making dua Repeat this for all seven walks From Safa to Marwa is one, and from Ma Marwa to Sa Safa is tw two, an and so so on. Hence, you will finish at Marwa.
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Perform Perform Halq Halq (Shaving (Shaving of all hair hair on the the head head for brothers). This is the preferred act for all brothers, as per the recommendation of the Prophet (SAWS). If you wish to to make make Qasr (shorten (shorten your your hair) hair) at least one inch of each hair of the head needs to be cut. So, if your hair is shorter than one inch, then you must perform Halq, regardless of the length of their hair. Sisters will trim off an inch of hair from the end. They cannot cut their own hair, since they are still in the state of Ihraam. With this this the the Umrah Umrah has been been conclude concluded d and the pilgrim has come out of the State of Ihram.
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Makkah Makkah is sacred, sacred, and that that is to say say the least of it. One should make every effort to maximize his/her stay in this Blessed city to the fullest potential. One Salaat inside the Grand Mosque gains the devotee devotee the the credits credits of 100,00 100,000 0 salaat salaat in any any other Mosque. Make use of the well-constructed and wellplaced clock towers that tell you the time for each Adhan. Adhan. Try to be be inside inside the Haram Haram well before the time for the Adhan. The congregati congregational onal Salaat Salaat begins begins anywhere anywhere between 10 to 20 minutes after the Adhan.
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Try to complete at least one recitation of the th e No Nobl ble e Qura Quran n in th the e Ha Hara ram m of Ma Makk kkah ah and at least least one one in the Hara Haram m of Ma Madin dinah. ah. Pay your your respects respects at Janna Jannatt al Ma’la Ma’laa; a; this this is the Major graveyard in Makkah Pray Pray some some Salaa Salaatt inside inside the Hat Hateem eem,, and and make lots of supplication. Make Make as man many y Tawaaf Tawaaf as possi possible ble.. This This is the best form of worship there.
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State of Ihram Stay Stay at at Araf Arafah ah on the the 9th 9th of of Dhil Dhil Hijjah Hij jah from from aft after ernoo noon n to aft afterersunset Tawa Tawaaf af al Ifaa Ifaada dah h
1. IHRA IHRAM M • Clean Yourself (Ghusl) • Wear Ihram • Make Intention for Umrah • Recite Talbeyah • Avoid forbidden acts of Ihram
2. UM UMRA RAH H • Make Tawaf Tawaf around around the the Ka’bah • Pray 2 Rak’a Rak’ah h beh behind ind Maqam Maq am Ibrahi Ibrahim m • Make Sa’i betw between een Safa and Marwah Marwah • Shave hair and remove Ihram
3. Going to Mina Morning, the 8th • Put on Ihram again • Make intention for Hajj • Remain in Mina during the Tarwia Tarwiah h day (8 (8th day of Thul-Hijah) and perform 5 prayers starting from the Dhuhr prayer and and ending ending with the the Fajr Prayer Prayer on the Day of Arafah
4. Going to Arafat Morning, the 9th • Leave for Arafat on the morning of the 9th Thul-Hij Thul-Hijjah jah and stay stay until sunset • Stay in any part of Arafat • Glorify Allah, repeat supplication, repent to Allah and ask for forgiveness • Pray Dhuh Dhuhrr and Asr
9. Farewell Tawaf • Go to Makkah Makkah and make make a farewell Tawaf. • Perform Perform 2 Rak’ah Rak’ah of Tawaf Tawaf
8. Return to Mina the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th • Spend Spend the Tashreeq Tashreeq days in Mina • After Dhuhr Dhuhr of each each day, stone the 3 Jamarat, starting from the small and ending with Al-Aqabah •You may leave on the 12th after stoning the Ja if you wish wish
7. Tawaf Al-Ifadah Al-Ifadah the 10th or after • Make Tawaf Tawaf Al-Ifadah Al-Ifadah • Make Sa’i betw between een Safa and Marwah Marwah • After Tawaf Tawaf Al-Ifadah Al-Ifadah,, all restrictions are lifted
6. Proceed to Mina Sunrise, the 10th • Shortly before sunrise, leave Muzdalifa Muzdalifah h for Mina Mina • Go to Jamrat Jamrat Al-Aqabah Al-Aqabah and stone it with 7 pebbles • Slaughter your sacrifice • Shave your head • Take off Ihram • All restrictions are lifted
5. Going to Muzdalifah After the Sunset, the 9th • Leave for for Muzdalifah Muzdalifah soon after after the sunset of the 9th day of Thul-Hijjah • Perform the Maghrib and the the Isha prayers combined combined (Isha is shortened shortened to 2 Rak’ah) • Collect 70 pebbles
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Confirm the time of your scheduled sc heduled departure to Mina on the 8th with your tour tour opera operator. tor. It is Sunnah Sunnah to leave leave after Sunrise on the 8th. After After Isha Isha (that (that falls falls betw between een tthe he 7th and 8th days of Dhil Hijjah) conclude any last-minute preparations. Then put on the Ihram garments and proceed to the Grand Mosque. In the Haram, Haram, perform perform two two raka’at raka’at and read read the the Labbay Lab bayk.Yo k.You u are now a Mu Muhri hrim. m. It is better (afdhal) to do this inside the Haram, however it is permissible to do so s o anywhere else. Pack extremely light, for you will haul whatever you take throughout your Hajj.
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Taw Tawaa aaff al If Ifaa aad dah (Az (Az Ziya Ziyara rah) h) ha has s a Sa Sa’e ’ee e to be performed with it. This This Sa’ee Sa’ee may be be perfor performed med on the the nigh nightt between the 7th and 8th after the pilgrim has re-entered the “state of Ihram”, so that he/she does not have to do it afterward with the Tawaaf al Ifaadah. Since Since a Sa’ee Sa’ee require requires s a Tawa Tawaaf af to to be performed with it, the pilgrim will have to do a Tawaaf Tawaaf befo before re this this Sa’ee Sa’ee if he/sh he/she e wishes wishes to take this course of action.
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Pray Fajr inside Haram, and leave for Mina afterwards. It is praiseworthy to do so after the sun has risen. Arrive at Mina, and settle down. Here you will perform 5 salawaat Duhr, Asr, Asr, Maghrib Maghrib,, Isha, Isha, Fajr Fajr of the the 9th • Duhr, To spend the night in Mina is Sunnah Try to restrict your diet to fruits, and light foods.
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After the Fajr of the 9th, proceed towards Arafaat. Staying there is one of th the e Far Fard d acts acts of Ha Hajjjj.. Hadith: “Hajj is Arafah” To leav leave e for for Arafa Arafaat at bef before ore sunris sunrise e is against the sunnah. Try to get there before the sun passes its meridian.
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If one one is a Trave Travelle llerr (Musaf (Musafir), ir), then then o one ne will will shorten his/her Salaat. Dhuh Dh uhrr an and d Asr Asr ma may y be do done ne to toge geth ther er (Jam’) under the following condtions: The King is leading the Prayer, or The Imam is deputed by the King.
The Imam deputed by the King will lead the main main congreg congregati ation on at Masji Masjid d Nam Namira irah, h, and and it is very difficult to go there, hence one will perf pe rfor orm m Dhu Dhuhr hr an and d Asr Asr at th thei eirr resp respec ecti tive ve times.
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There There is a Mosque Mosque at Arafaa Arafaatt called called Masjid Masjid Nam Namira ira.. When the sun has passed its meridian the appointed Imam will mount the pulpit and deliver two consecutive c onsecutive sermons. After After that that the the Adha Adhan n for Duh Duhrr will will be called called,, the the Iqama Iqamah h will be made, made, and Duhr will be prayed. prayed. Immediately Immediately afterw afterward ard a second second Iqamah Iqamah will be made marking the beginning of the time for Asr for those on whom the conditions meet. Then Asr will be prayed. If you do not meet even one of the conditions ment mentio ione ned, d, you you will will perfo perform rm Duhr Duhr and and Asr Asr at the their ir respective times in your tents, or at another place of your choice
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To spend spend even even a litt little le time time at Araf Arafaat aat is Obligatory. Stay enga engaged ged in in Ibadaat Ibadaat throughou throughoutt your stay at Arafaat. To remain remain at Arafaat Arafaat until after the sun sun has set is is Wajib. To spend this stay in a standing position is praiseworthy. The Messenger of Allah (SAW) stood in the scorching heat of the Arabian summer and kept himself engaged in Dhikr, Dua’a, and Glorification of his Lord.
Wo r s h i p a t A r a f a a t It is narrated in sound traditions that the pilgrim should recite at this point: • 4th Ka Kalilima ma (La (La iila laha ha illa illall lahu lahu,, wah wahda dahu hu…) …) X 100 100 • Sura Ikhlaas (Qul huwal Lahul ahad) X 10 1 00 • Durood Sharif (Salaat alaa Rasuu suul) X 100 Allah (SWT) will announce to His angels, “My slave has glorified me, I have forgiven what he has sinned, and I have granted what he has asked of me.” z Please mention me and those in this service in your duas. z
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After stayin After staying g at Arafaa Arafaatt past past the sunse sunset, t, you you will begin your approach towards Muzdalifah. Keep in mind that at this point all your sins have been forgiven, and your eternal enemy, Satan is furious about this, so keep your patience. Do not not offer offer your your Maghr Maghrib ib at Arafa Arafaat, at, a and nd do not offer it on the way. You will offer your Magh Ma ghri rib b an and d Isha Isha comb combin ined ed,, once once you you rea reach ch Muzdalifah.
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The first first thing to do upon upon your arrival arrival in Muzdalifa Muzdalifah h is to offerr Magh offe Maghrib rib and Isha combin combined. ed. The time time to do this this stays stays until until the the A Adha dhan n of Fajr Fajr.. Pray Pray Mag Maghri hrib b (3 raka’a raka’at) t) follow followed ed by Isha Isha (2 for travel traveller lers s and 4 for for statio stationed ned)) - Then Then pray pray 2 rraka aka’at ’at Sunnah Sunnah for Maghrib, Maghrib, then 2 for for Isha, and and then 3 raka’at raka’at Witr. Second, you should get your pebbles. To get pebbles pebbles in Muzdalifah Muzdalifah is a Sunnah. Sunnah. You will will stay in in Muzdalifah Muzdalifah until sunris sunrise. e. Stay here here from from True Dawn to Sunrise is Sunna-Muakkadah; however a few moments of stay in this window is wajib. Hence, one should not leave earlier, like many do after aft er midnight.
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Collect almost 100 pebbles (70 by actual count and 30 for missed shots). Pebbles should be the size of garbanzo beans. Count: • 7 (Majo (Majorr Pilla Pillar, r, Jama Jamarat ratul ul Aqabah Aqabah on the 10th) = 7 • 7 x 3 (Each pillar on 11 th, 12th, and 13th) x3 = 63 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total real count = 70 * Keep a few extra for missed shots
Stay in a constant state of worship till sunrise. You will will pray Fajr here, here, before before sunrise sunrise of course, course, and and after the sun has risen you will proceed towards Mina.
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Rami: The act of throwing. This is the ritual of throwing pebbles at the spots marked by pillars in Mina. This will be done on the 10th, 11th, 12th. If you are in Mina after the sunset of the 12th, and and pray pray Ma Magh ghri rib b th ther ere, e, you have to stay until the 13 th and do Rami Ra mi on th that at da day y als also o.
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Arrive at Mina, This is also the day of Eid-ul-Adha. You need nee d not perf perform orm the the Eid Eid Prayer Prayers. s. You will will do your first Rami Rami of the Major Pillar. Pillar. This is throwing 7 pebbles at the spot of the Major Pillar only. The Major Pillar in question is the one closest to Makkah. If approachi approaching ng the Jamara Jamaraat at from Mina Mina (and (and this is is the only way possible), you will skip the first two pillars and go to the last one in that general direction. This is the Majo Ma jorr Pill Pillar ar or or Jama Jamara ratt ul Aq Aqab abah ah
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It is Di Disl slik iked ed by th the e law law to to do do Ram Ramii from from Tru True e Dawn to Sunrise It is Prai Praise sewo worth rthy y to do Ra Rami mi from from Su Sunr nris ise e to to the time when the sun passes its meridian. It is Neut Neutral rally ly Permis Permissib sible le by the the law tto o do Ramii from Ram from the ttime ime w when hen tthe he sun sun passes passes its its meridi meridian an to to the time time for for Maghri Maghrib b prayer prayer (sunset) It is Disli Disliked ked (but (but a allo llowed wed)) by the the law to do Rami Ra mi from from th the e tim time e for for Ma Magh ghri rib b pray prayer er to to True Dawn
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Place the pebbles between your index finger and your thumb, your arm being high enough that your y our armpits are visible While throwing, say the following words:
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“Al “Allahummaj ‘alhu Hajjan Mabrouran Wa Sa’yan Mashkuran Wa Zan Zanba bam m Mag aghf hfoo oora ran n Wa Tija Tijara rata tan n lun Tab aboo oor. r.”” • O Allah make this an accepted Hajj, and appreciated effort, and a means for the forgiveness of sins and a worthwhile trade.
OR jus justt say say “Bim “Bimill illah ahii Alla Allahu hu Akba Akbar” r” These words are found in sound Hadiths
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The real aim is not to hit the pillar, the real aim is to cause the pebble to make it inside the 3 yard circle. All pebbles must be thrown each on their own. If more than one pebble is thrown in one shot, it will be counted as one pebble. The recitatio recitation n of Labbayk Labbayk ceases ceases with the pelting pelting on the 10th Proceed to do your animal sacrifice in case you are performing a Hajj-Tamattu Hajj-Tamattu.. Pelt the Jamaraat Jamaraat as detailed detailed earlier, earlier, with garbanzo beans sized pebbles held between your index finger and your thumb of the right hand with arm raised so as to reveal the armpit. Hit each Jamar, move aside, and then supplicate to Allah (SWT). For every pelting after which you move to pelt another, there is dua afterwards afterwards.. So there is no no dua dua after pelting pelting Jamara Jamaratul tul Aqabah.
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Given Given “spe “specia cial” l” circum circumsta stance nces, s, the the act of of Rami Rami may be be handed over to another pilgrim to be done on your behalf. Special circumstances mean that the pilgrim himself/herself is physically immobile or extremely sick. One of the proofs of this sickness in the fact that he/she is unable unable to offer offer salaat salaat in a standing standing positi position. on. If the pilgrim has access to a wheelchair, thereby gaining his/her mobility then he/she is no longer considered an immobile. If the conditions of immobility apply, then the pilgrim will depute a responsible person of sound character to perform the Rami Rami on his/her his/her behalf behalf.. This person person will will now act as as his/her wakeel. NOTE: Fear of being trampled, or being scared, are not valid excuses for deputing a Wakeel.
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Pilgrims have to perform 2 different Animal sacrifices, each for a different reason The usual Udhiyya. The reason for this is the person’s being from those who can afford to do so. The one for Thanksgiving at the conclusion of Hajj The animal animal sacrifice sacrifice of Eid-ulEid-ul-Adha Adha has no relation relationship ship with Hajj, so it can be done on 10th, 11th, or 12th. Also, it can be done anywhere in the world The The Dam Damm m ush ush Sh Shuk ukrr is th the e sac sacri rifi fice ce fo forr Haj Hajjj and and needs to occur right after the pelting on 10th and needs to occur in Makkah. After this, the pilgrim will shave his head and hence come out of Ihram relaxing all conditions c onditions except spousal relationships.
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For pilgr pilgrims ims perfo performi rming ng Hajj-T Hajj-Tama amattu ttu’’ as related on behalf of the Messenger of Allah (SAW) according to the methodology compil compiled ed by by Imam Imam al al A’zam A’zam Abu Han Hanifa ifah h (RA), the following order of events is Wajib.
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Notice that the acronym PASS suits the order.
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At places, people will sell vouchers for SR300 guaranteeing Animal Sacrifice. This is of no benefit to us, in fact it is harmful because we need our animal sacrifice to fall between Pelting on the 10th and Shaving. Although the vouchers guarantee a time frame, it is not possible for them.
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Also known known as Tawaaf Tawaaf uz Ziyyarah, Ziyyarah, this this Tawaaf Tawaaf is Fard Fardh h in Ha Hajj jj.. It is better (Afdal) to do this Tawaaf on the 10 th. It can be done before, after or between Rami, Nahr, and/or Halq This Tawaaf can be done until the sunset of the 12th, if any later than that then it is Disliked by the law with an essence of impermissibility (Makrooh Tahreemy), and a Dam will become Waajib. However, the Hajj remains undone without the Tawaaf, and the pilgrim remains in a sacred state until the Tawaaf is successfully performed
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If y you ou had had done done the Sa’ee Sa’ee bef before ore,, as advised, then so be it. If not, not, then then do Sa’ee Sa’ee aft after er Tawaaf Tawaaf al al Ifaa Ifaadah dah.. Note that you might/most likely be in regular clothes, so there will be no Idtibaa’. But there will will be Raml Raml in the the first first three three circuit circuits. s. Once Once Tawaaf Tawaaf a all Ifaada Ifaadah h is concl conclude uded, d, all all of the pilgrim pilgrim’s ’s condi conditio tions ns of of Ihraam Ihraam are relaxed.
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If the sister is in her menstrual period, she may do all rites of Hajj except entering a Masjid, i.e. she cannot do Tawaaf Al Ifaadah So, whenever it is possible, she will purify herself and do her Tawaaf al Ifaadah. Sist Sister ers s bew beware are,, if if the the Tawa Tawaaf af al Ifaad Ifaadah ah is left left out, the Hajj is not only undone, you are still in the state of Ihraam. In this case you are not permissible for your husbands. You should take advice from your doctor and take some medication.
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Hadith: “Whoever visited my grave, my intercession became compulsory for him.” Hadith: “Whoever visited me after my death, it will be as if he visited me while I was alive.” Hadith: “Whoever performed Hajj and neglected to come and visit me, mistreated me.” Hadith: “Whoever performed Hajj and then came to me, the the performa performance nce of two two accept accepted ed Hajjs Hajjs will be be entered in his account.” Couplet: “Love with Muhammad (SAW) is the primary condition for the establishment of true religion; if this is faulty then all the rest is incomplete.”
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Read a lot of Salutations upon the Messenger (SAW) Read about the exemplary life of the Messenger of Allah (SAW) Do these, and other acts to instill the love of the Messenger(SAW), for we truly are indebted to his tireless efforts in face of unconceivable hardships just so that we may hear the message of : “La “La ilaa ilaaha ha illa illall la lah, h, Muha Muhamm mmad adur ur ra raso sool ol Al Alla lah” h”
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Besides, it is the belief of the adherents to the Prophetic Prophetic traditions traditions and consensus— consensus—Ahl Ahl us sunn sunnah ah wal wal ja jama ma’a ’ah h that that He (SAW (SAW)) is is ali alive ve in his his grave.
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Each of our salutations are presented at the service of the Best of Creation. This is more of an incentive to read salutations upon him(SAW) One should try to inculcate all the sunna acts, regardless of how “unconventional” they might “seem” These include the perfume(itr), Tooth stick (Miswaak) , Headgear (A’mamah) etc.
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Try to make our faces look like that of the Messenger (SAW), for the last thing we want is for him to turn away from us—and we seek refuge in Allah from this as the anger of His Messenger is indeed His own. Remember that in the grave, all signs of being a Muslim will be removed with the absence of a cap and long shirt, but what will remain is the beard. And Allah is the final Judge, and it is not our duty but to share sincere advice.
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On arrival at Madinah, and after taking care of your luggage and check-in formalities, immediate purify yourself and do have a shower. Make it to the Mosque as soon as possible. It is praiseworthy to give charity on the way. Try to enter via Baab Baab Jibreel—up Jibreel—upon on him be peace peace (Gabri (Gabriel el Gate). Gate). Baab Baab Baqe’e Baqe’ee e (Gate (Gate open opening ing to the Graveyard of the Believers) is to your left. You will leave from this gate after paying your respects and Salaam at the service of the Chosen-One. All this is praiseworthy, so do not cause an inconvenience to others over these hence causing more harm harm than than good. good. Enter the the Masjid Masjid with your your right right foot first, reciting reciting the the dua dua before before doing doing so. so.
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Offer Offer two two raka’at raka’at with with the intenti intention on of greetin greeting g the Masji Masjid d thereby. thereby. Do not not do so so if the the time time is impermissible or if the time of a congregation is fast approaching. If you join the congregation upon entering the Masjid, then this will serve as sufficient greetings to the Masjid. Offer Offer two two Raka’at Raka’at in thanksg thanksgivin iving g to Allah Allah for for this opportunity. If you are in the white carpeted area then you thanks should be twofold—one for being in the Mosque of the Prophet, and one for being inside paradise.
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Sincerely beg to Allah like the begging of a destit destitute ute beg beggar gar to “ Ke Keep ep me me in paradise, i.e. once He has allowed me to enter it, so do not cause me to leave me ever (on account of my actions). Recite “And they shall not be made to leave. leave.”” These These are are the words words of of Alla Allah h referring to those whom He will bless with the residence inside paradise.
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Sisters have a separate praying area inside the masjid They also have designated Salaam hours twice a day, everyday. There should be no running, screaming, or wailing at any time.
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As you approach the Noble Quarters, you will see netted windows or wire gates. There is nothing behind the ones on the sides. The middle one houses the Noble bodies of the Messenger of Allah (SAW), the commander of the believers believers Abu Abu Bakr As-Siddiq As-Siddique, ue, and the the comma the believers Umar Al-Faruuq—May Allah shower peace upon them. The Biggest hole signifies that in line with the Mes Me the two adjacent to them are for his loyal compan Bakr Bakr and Umar Umar respec respectiv tively ely.. DO NOT look inside the holes, it is disrespect to d
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It is a good idea to read and memorize some good and soundly narrated salutations from well-reputed books. Once in front of the Messenger, Mess enger, please do not read off a book, nor recite like a parrot. Pay him your utmost sincere s incere and true greetings, words like: ke: As As Sa Salaatu was Sa Salaamu alaika ya Rasul Allah…. Supplicate without raising your hands, DO NOT ASK HIM FOR ANYTHING. Convey the Greetings on behalf of your relatives, friends, and all those who had asked you to do so. There is no harm in mentioning them by name Please convey my Salaam to the Prophet (SAW).
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On Sala Salaat at offe offered red at this this Masj Masjid id carrie carries s the credits of 50,000 salaats. Hadith: “The one who offered 40 Salaat Salaats s in my my Masji Masjid, d, he he will will be be saved saved from hypocrisy.” Try to to offer offer some some Nafl Nafl (super (superero erogat gatory ory)) at the different columns inside of the Garden of Jannah, and supplicate to Allah.
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Then take a step to your right, this will bring you before the Command Commander er of the believers believers Abu-Bak Abu-Bakrr As Siddique Siddique.. Greet him by saying As Salaam Alaikum, addressing him as the commander of the faithful, pronounce his loyalty to the Messenger(SAW) and affirm it. Then take a step to your right, this will bring you before the Command Commander er of the believe believers, rs, Umar Umar al Farooq. Farooq. Greet Greet Umar Al-Far Al-Farooq ooq by saying saying As Salaam Salaam Alaikum, Alaikum, addressing him as the commander of the faithful. Mention his loyalty to the Messenger(SAW) and affirm it. It is preferable to move back to you left and keep your final greetings as those said to the Messenger(SAW), but if this is not possible, don’t do so. Keep in mind that causing harm to a fellow believer is Haraam.
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Visitt Mas Visi Masji jid d Quba Quba and and Mas Masji jid d Qibl Qiblat atay ayn. n. The The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to visit Masjid Quba on Saturda Saturdays ys and Caliph Caliph Umar Umar followed followed in His noble footsteps. Keep going to say Salaam again and again. Read salutations in abundance. On departing, go for the final Salaam, and there should be the sorrow in your heart of separation. Try to instill some parting sorrow in your heart and beg Allah to bring you back again and again.
J a za k A l l a h K h a i r ! This is the end of our presentation, and our final invocation is the glorification of the high praise of Allah,the Lord of the worlds, the Sustainer of the worlds
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