Timing of Hajj The Hajj (Arabic: حج, transliteration: Ḥaǧǧ) is the pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam. It is the fifth pillar of Islam, an obligation that must be carried out by every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so, at least once in their life...

Timing of Hajj The Hajj (Arabic: حج, transliterat...

Upon arrival in Mecca, the pilgrim (now known as a Hajji), performs a series of ritual acts symbolic of the lives of Hazart Abraham (Ibrahim) and Hazart Hajar. The acts also symbolize the solidarity with Muslims worldwide. The greater Hajj (al-hajj ...

Upon arrival in Mecca, the pilgrim (now known as a...

"Pilgrimage [Hajj] is a duty men owe to Allah, those who can afford the journey thither” (Holy Qur’an 3:97) It is considered the largest annual gathering of the human race. The Hajj pilgrimage is that supreme symbol of universal brotherhood, where c...

"Pilgrimage [Hajj] is a duty men owe to Allah, tho...

The sun was shinning in the middle of the sky and had spread its brilliant rays over vast lands. On that day, history witnessed a fateful trip. Prophet Abraham (peace upon him) along with his second wife Hajar and Ishmael, his firstborn son, was sett...

The sun was shinning in the middle of the sky and ...

O people take lesson from the counsel God gave to His friends when He rebuked the Rabbis by saying: "Why do not the Rabbis and the doctors of Law (scholars) forbid them from their (habit of) uttering sinful words and eating things forbidden? Evil ind...

O people take lesson from the counsel God gave to ...

The pilgrim should leave during the month ofShawal, Dhil-Qi’dah, or until the eighth of Dhilhijjah. One: Actions of ‘Umrah Ihram in one of the Miqaats Medina Masjid al- Shajarah Shaam, Egypt, Morocco al-Juhfah al-Ta`if Qarn a...

The pilgrim should leave during the month ofShawal...

Rituals of Sa’i It is recommended (mustahabb) to exit towards al-Safa from the door that faces the Black Stone peacefully and with solemnity. When the pilgrim reaches al-Safa it is recommended to turn back towards the Ka’bah and face the side that h...

Rituals of Sa’i It is recommended (mustahabb) to ...

Where is Mina? Mina is the place where people return to after standing in ‘Arafah, and it is the place where the sacrifice is given and the stoning is done during what is called the days and nights of al-Tashriq. The distance of Mina is approximatel...

Where is Mina? Mina is the place where people ret...

There is no specific supplication for the Tawaf, but one can recite any verses of the Qur`an or read any supplication. Tawaf is the second obligatory action in ‘Umratultamattu’. Hajj becomes invalid if the Tawaf is intentionally not done, whether th...

There is no specific supplication for the Tawaf, b...

There are specific places in which Ihram must be done, and these places are called Miqaat. There are nine of them, and they are: 1. Dhil-Hulaifah: This place is next to Medina, and is nowadays called Abyar ‘Ali. It is about 428 kilometres, and it i...

There are specific places in which Ihram must be d...

Man Ihram A man must wear the clothes of Ihram which are two pieces: 1.The wraparound (izar) 2 The robe (rida`). Conditions For Ihram The conditions for these clothes are the same of that for clothes in prayer. They must not be made from pure si...

Man Ihram A man must wear the clothes of Ihram wh...

What should not be done during Ihram 1. Hunting on land. 2. Sexual intercourse. 3. Kissing of women. 4. Touching women with desire. 5. Looking at a woman with desire, or to sexually frolic with her. 6. Masturbation. 7. Getting married. 8. Usi...

What should not be done during Ihram 1. Hunting o...

1 Try as much as you can to learn the rules of Hajj in order that you pilgrimage does not become invalid or be incomplete, or that you don’t get the complete reward without you knowing. Donot be shy to ask, and especially ask people of knowledge, a...

1 Try as much as you can to learn the rules of H...