The
literal meaning of Ihram is to make haraam (forbidden). When a haji pronounces the Niyyah (intention) of Hajj and Umrah and utters
Talbiyah, certain halaal (permissible) things
become haraam for him. This combined action (Niyyah and Talbiyah) is called
Ihram. The two sheets that a haji wears are figuratively known as Ihram but the
real Ihram is Niyyah & Talbiyah. If someone wears these two sheets and does
not declare his intention and utter Talbiyah, he does not become a Muhrim. That is why, before
Niyyah and Talbiyah, he can cover his head during two rakahs of Nafl, an act which is not allowed in the real state
of Ihram.
PROCEDURE
1. Preparations for Ihram. Comb your hair, shape the beard, trim your mustache, cut your
nails, and remove unwanted body hair.
2. Purification. Take a bath with the
intention of Ihram otherwise do wudu. Here it is noted that there are two ways of purification:
o Purification of the body, shower or wudu.
o Internal purification, sincere repentance on
your sins. Say something like this: "O Allah, I sincerely repent on my
sins and seek your forgiveness."
3. Ihram Sheets. Men should wear a sheet
of white cloth around the waist and cover the upper body with the other sheet.
Women's ordinary clothes are their Ihram. Both should wear the flip-flops (hawai
chappal) so that the middle bones of the upper part of the feet are not
covered.
4. Nafl Salah. If it is not makruh (undesirable) time, offer two rakahs of nafl for
Ihram by covering your heads.
5. Advice. If going to Jeddah by an
airplane, it is convenient to get into the status of Ihram inside the plane.
Here is what you do. Do everything at home or at the airport except Niyyah
(intention) and Talbiyah. Have your shower, pray two rakahs of nafl but you are still not in the status of ihram because you haven't done the main thing yet,
i.e., intention and Talbiyah which is done at or before the boundary line
called Miqat.
Go to the airplane and sit down with the white sheets on. In a
Hajj flight when you are close to Miqat, the pilot will announce that this is the
border line to make your intention and to say Talbiyah. Those who did not
change their clothes before should do so now although it is not convenient
inside the plane. Please note that:
o It is a good idea to ask at the time of boarding
if the arrival of Miqat will be announced by the
pilot. If not, make your intention and say Talbiyah on your own approximately
one hour before you reach Jeddah.
o If you are flying with a group, follow the
instructions of the group leader.
6. Intention and Talbiyah. Now uncover your head and declare your intention. It is assumed
that you are performing Hajj al-Tammat'u in which Umrah is performed first as
described later in the "Kinds of Hajj".
"O Allah! I intend to perform Umrah. Please make it easy for
me and accept it from me. Amen."
Immediately after that utter the words of Talbiyah three times and
as often afterwards as possible. If you don't remember it, you can say its
translation in English or in any other language but Talbiah or its translation
is pronounced in a loud voice by men and in a subdued voice by women.
TALBIYAH
"Labbayk,
Allahumma Labbayk. Labbayk. La shareeka laka. Labbayk. Innal-hamda wan-n'imata laka wal-mulk. La shareeka lak." |
( Here we come,
O Allah, here we come ! Here we come. No partner have You. Here we come! Praise indeed, and blessings, are Yours--- the Kingdom too! No partner have You!) |
7. Du'a. After this recite Darud Sharif and supplicate to Allah Almighty any du'a in Arabic or in your own language.
8. Prohibitions of Ihram. After intention and Talbiyah, you are in the status of Ihram and
from this time on you should not do acts that are forbidden in Ihram , for
example, here are some of the things amuhrim must not do:
o Cover head (men), cover face (women)
o Cover the middle bone of the upper part of the
feet (Both men and women))
o Shave / cut hair
o Cut nails
o Wear perfume
o Wear stitched clothing (men) / (Women can wear
their ordinay clothes)
o Hunting / killing
o Sex
9. Journey towards Makkah. When this sacred journey towards Makkah al-Mukarrama starts,
recite Talbiyah frequently on the way. Then enter the city very humbly and with
great fondness still reciting Talbiyah.
After arranging for your residence, proceed to the Haram Sharif to
perform Umrah.
2. HAJJ
KINDS OF HAJJ
There are three ways of performing the Hajj:
There are three ways of performing the Hajj:
§ Hajj al-Tamatt'u (Interrupted)
This is the easiest way of performing Hajj as described below.
This is the easiest way of performing Hajj as described below.
§ Hajj al-Qiran (Combined)
This denotes entering into ihram for both Umrah and Hajj at the same time, not taking it off until the day of sacrifice at Mina.
In Qiran one has to stick to the long-lasting restrictions of Ihram
This denotes entering into ihram for both Umrah and Hajj at the same time, not taking it off until the day of sacrifice at Mina.
In Qiran one has to stick to the long-lasting restrictions of Ihram
§ Hajj al-Ifrad (Single)
This means entering into ihram only for the Hajj and taking it off only on the day of sacrifice.
This means entering into ihram only for the Hajj and taking it off only on the day of sacrifice.
HAJJ AL-TAMATT'U
People who come to
Saudi Arabia from other countries usually perform Hajj al-Tamatt'u. The Ihram
they wear on or before Miqat is for Umrah only and perform Umrah first, then
they slip into their ordinary clothes and on 8 Zil Hijjah they put on Ihram for
Hajj at their residence in Makkah and perform the rites of Hajj. It is taken
off on the day of sacrifice. This article describes the procedure to perform
Hajj al-Tamatt'u.
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HOW TO PERFORM UMRAH
THE RITES OF UMRAH: The only rites of Umrah are:
·
Entering the state of
Ihram
·
Tawaf of Ka’bah
·
Sa’yee between the hills
of Safa and Marwah
·
Shaving or clipping of
the hair
IHRAM FOR UMRAH AND ENTERING MASJID AL-HARAM
2. Entering Masjid al-Haram: While reciting Talbiyah, enter Masjid al-Haram preferably through
Bab
as-Salam with right foot first.
Supplicate to Allah and proceed towards Ka’bah. You may recite the following
supplication which is usually used before entering a mosque:
Allah huma aftah li abwabe rahmate
ka
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3. First Sight: At the first sight of
Ka’bah, keep your eyes fixed at Baitullah and standing at one side, it is
suggested that you do the following:
§ Say Allahu Akbar three times
§ Say La Ilaha Illallah three times
§ Proclaim Darud on our beloved Prophet (peace be
upon him) and very humbly and with tears in your eyes supplicate to Allah for
whatever you wish. This is a special time for the acceptance of prayers.
The idea is to praise and glorify your Creator before proclaiming Darud and supplications. Therefore, in lieu of Allahu Akbar and La Ilaha Illallah, you may recite some other similar holy verses if you so desire.
The idea is to praise and glorify your Creator before proclaiming Darud and supplications. Therefore, in lieu of Allahu Akbar and La Ilaha Illallah, you may recite some other similar holy verses if you so desire.
After this, while uttering Talbiyah, move
forward to perform Tawaf of Ka’bah.
TAWAF OF UMRAH
Tawaf
means circling around something . Here it means moving around Ka’bah seven
times with extreme love and devotion.
1. Preparation: Pass the upper sheet of
Ihram from underneath the right arm and put it on the left shoulder. This act
bares the right shoulder and is known as Iztaba. Ablutions (vudu) is essential
for tawaf. Reciting of Talbiyah is stopped when you reach Hajar-e- Aswad, the
starting point of tawaf.
2. Niyyah (Intention): Stand in front of Ka’bah facing Hajar-e-Aswad (the Black Stone) in
such a way that the whole Hajre-e-Aswad is on your right side. To achieve this
end, you may get help from the black stripe on the floor. This stripe should be
on your right side. Then without raising your hands make Niyyah (intention) for
Umrah:
" O Allah, I perform Tawaf of Umrah to
please You. Make it easy for me and accept it from me."
3. Istilam: Now moving towards
right, come in front of Hajar-e-Aswad and kiss it if possible, or touch it with
a stick and kiss the stick; if that also is not possible, raise your hands to
your ears keeping your open
palms towards Hajre-e-Aswad and
say:
" Bismillahi Allahu Akbar Wa
Lilla Hil Hamd"
and drop your hands down. Now
point the palms of your hands again towards Hajar-e- Aswad and kiss them.
This act of kissing Hajar-e-Aswad or pointing towards it is called Istilam.
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4. Tawaf Starts: After Istilam, turn
right and start tawaf counter clockwise.
WARNING
§ The authorities often apply perfume to
Hajar-e-Aswad, Rukn Yamani and Multazam. If so, do not touch them while in the
state of Ihram, otherwise a dum will be required as a penalty.
§ During tawaf, it is not permissible to face or
turn your back towards Ka’bah except when you are kissing or pointing towards
Hajar-e-Aswad.
5. Ramal: For the first three
circuits of Tawaf of Umrah and Tawaf of Arrival, men are required to move their
shoulders and walk with quick short steps. This act is called Ramal and is Sunnah.
They walk normally during the remaining four circuits.
6. Supplications of Tawaf: There are no fixed supplications for tawaf but there are several
recommended supplications listed in the books of Hajj and Umrah out of which
the following supplication is easy to memorize:
"Subhan-Allah wal-hamdu-lillahi wa la ilaha
ill-Allah wa-Allahu Akbar wa la haula wa la quwwata illa-billah."
If you don’t remember these words, you may glorify Allah by
repeatedly uttering:
Subhan Allah,
Al-Hamdu lilla,
Allahu Akbar,
La Ilaha Illallah, etc.
Al-Hamdu lilla,
Allahu Akbar,
La Ilaha Illallah, etc.
The Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him) has said that there are
two kalimahs that are light on tongue and (on the day of judgment) they weigh
heavy on the scale (Mizan) and are liked by Allah. These kalimahs are:
Subhan Allah Wabe Hamde hi Subhan Allah Hil
Azeem (Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmizi)
You may also use supplications used in the daily Salah or you may
seek forgiveness of Allah and ask Him whatever you wish in your own language.
7. Hatim: Hatim is a semi-circular
half-built portion which was originally a part of the Ka’bah but which could
not be included in the main structure when the Ka’bah was rebuilt. It is
obligatory to go around Hatim also while performing tawaf.
8. Rukn Yamani and its Supplications: After passing the three corners of the Ka’bah you reach the fourth
corner known as Rukn Yamani. Touch it with both hands or with right hand. There
is a beautiful supplication to be used while walking between Rukn Yamani and
Hajar-e-Aswad:
"Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa
fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina azabin-nar."
Our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) has repeatedly recited
this supplication. The first circuit is complete when you reach Hajar-e-Aswad.
9. Seven Circuits: At Hajar-e-Aswad, start the second circuit by kissing it or
pointing towards it as you started the first circuit, i.e., come in front of
Hajar-e-Aswad, raise both hands to your ears with open palms towards it and
say:
" Bismillahi Allahu Akbar Wa Lillah Hil
Hamd
Now kiss both palms and drop your hands. After this go around
Ka’bah as you did before and similarly complete the seven circuits.
10. The End of Tawaf: At the end of seven circuits, do Istilam of Hajar-e- Aswad or
point towards it eighth time which is Sunnat Mu’akidah. Also say:
"Bismillahi Allahu Akbar Wa Lillah Hill
Hamd"
11. Iztaba Finished : Now Iztaba is finished, therefore, you cover your both shoulders
with upper portion of the Ihram sheet. This does not apply to women.
12. Multazam: Now, come to Multazam
which is a place five or six feet in length between Hajar-e-Aswad and the door
of Ka’bah. This is a highly sacred place where prayers are accepted. Among a
large crowd of people, if it is possible to reach Multazam, cling to it
pressing your chest and cheeks, and while trembling and crying with devotion
and with all humility seek Allah’s mercy, His blessings and ask Him whatever
you wish. If you are unable to come close to Multazam, just face towards it and
supplicate from a distance.
13. Maqam Ibrahim: Next offer two rakahs of
nafls behind and close to Maqam Ibrahim without covering
your head. If it is zawal time
when sajdah is not allowed, you have to wait till this undesirable time is
passed and then offer prayers.
In the niyyah (intention), say
that you are offering 2 rakahs of nafls wajib al- tawaf. Recite Qul ya ayya
hal kafroon in the first rakah and Qulhu wallah in the second rakah. After
this, supplicate to Allah in Arabic or in your own language. Ask Him whatever
you wish and invoke His blessings.
If it is not possible to offer
this obligatory prayer near Maqam Ibrahim, it can be offered anywhere in
Mataf, or in Hatim or anywhere in Masjid al-Haram or even at any place in
Haram of Makkah.
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14. Zamzam: Now go to Zamzam well
situated in the basement of the Haram about 200 feet from the Ka’bah’s door.
There are separate portions for men and women. Zamzam is the best available
water in the world. Drink this water to fill while in standing position saying
Bismillah. Then supplicate to Allah:
"Allahummah inni as’aluka ilm-an naafi’an
wa rizqan waasi’an wa shifa’am min kulli daa’in."
(O Allah! I implore Thee for beneficial knowledge, for vast provisions, and for cure from every disease.)
(O Allah! I implore Thee for beneficial knowledge, for vast provisions, and for cure from every disease.)
The
literal meaning of Sa’ey is to run or to make effort, but as a Hajj and Umrah
term, Sa’ey denotes
walking back and forth seven times
between the hills of Safa and Marwah which are situated to the south and
north of the Ka’bah respectively. Now there are only signs of these hills and
the whole route between them is enclosed in a long gallery.
Sa’ey has a historical background.
Prophet Abraham left his wife Hazrat Hajra and infant son Hazrat Ismael in
the wilderness of Makkah at the command of Allah. The mother and son lived
for five days on the food and water they had when the water was completely
finished. The mother ran frantically seven times between the hills of Safa
and Marwah in
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search
of water for her son. Suddenly the fountain of Zamzam oozed miraculously near
the feet of Hazrat Ismael. Sa’ey is included in the rites of Hajj and Umrah to
commemorate this event of search and struggle.
1. Istilam of Hajar-e-Aswad. Before starting Sa’ey, do Istilam of Hajar-e-Aswad again the ninth
time or point towards it, saying:
"Bismillahi Allahu Akbar Wa Lillah Hil
Hamad."
Now Proceed towards Safa. It is a Sunnah to be in the state of
ablutions during Sa’ey.
2. Start of Sa’ey at Safa. Climb the hill of Safa and make intention (niyyah) for Sa’ey:
" O Allah! I perform Sa’ey between Safa and
Marwah to please You. Make it easy for me
and accept it from me."
and accept it from me."
Now recite:
"Inn-as-Safa wal-Marwah min
Sha’a’irillah."
(Al-Qur’an 2 : 158)
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(Indeed Safa and Marwah are among the Signs of Allah.)
After this climb Safa to the point from where you can see the
Ka’bah, then facing the Ka’bah raise your hands in supplication, say Allahu Akbar three times and recite the following
supplication or ask Allah whatever you wish:
"La ilaha ill-Allahu wahdahu la Sharika
lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa ‘ala kulli shai’in Qadeer."
If you don’t remember this, you may use the supplication recited
earlier during Tawaf:
"Bismillahi Allahu Akbar Wa Lillah Hill
Hamd"
3. Proceed towards Marwah. Come down from Safa and move towards Marwah while reciting this
supplication:
"Subhan-Allah wal-hamdu-lillahi wa la ilaha
ill-Allah wa-Allahu Akbar wa la haula wa la quwwata illa-billa."
If you don’t remember this supplication also, recite Subhan Allah, Alhamdu Lillah, Allahu Akbar repeatedly and keep moving. You may also praise Allah and ask for
His mercy in your language or use supplications taken from the daily Salah.
When you reach two green pillars between which men have to run but the women
walk with their normal pace.
4. At Marwah. When on top of marwah,
praise Allah facing the Ka’bah and repeat the same supplications that were
recited at Safa. One trip is over, second trip will be on Safa and third trip
will be on Marwah.
5. End of Sa’ey. In the same way, the
seventh trip will end at Marwah. In all trips the men will run between the
green pillars but the women will walk in a normal way.
6. Two raka’at Nafl. If it is not an undesirable (Makrooh) time, offer two raka’ats of nafl in the al-Haram.
7. Shaving or clipping of hair. After Sa’ey, men should get their heads completely shaved or get
their hair clipped to the length of the upper third of their finger or a little
more. Both shaving and clipping are permissible for men, though shaving is
preferable. Women are, however, allowed to have a lock of their hair clipped.
They are forbidden to shave their heads.
8. Umrah is complete. After cutting the hair, umrah is complete. The restrictions of
Ihram are finished. Now wear your everyday clothes and lead a normal life. Be
thankful to Allah that He provided the opportunity for performing Umrah and
lead rest of your life according to the commands of your Creator.
NAFL TAWAF
You may perform Umrah as often as you want according to the above procedure. And if you want to perform just a nafl Tawaf, follow the same procedure, however, in a nafl Tawaf there is no Ihram, no Ramal, no Iztaba and even no Sa’ey.
You may perform Umrah as often as you want according to the above procedure. And if you want to perform just a nafl Tawaf, follow the same procedure, however, in a nafl Tawaf there is no Ihram, no Ramal, no Iztaba and even no Sa’ey.
PERFORMANCE OF HAJJ
(STEP BY STEP)
(STEP BY STEP)
SYMBOLS
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Red color is the symbol of Fard the
performance of which is imperative otherwise Hajj and Umrah will be invalid.
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Orange color is the symbol of Wajib the
performance of which is obligatory otherwise Dam is required
as a penalty.
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Green color stand for Sunnah or Mustahab (desirable).
Try to perform these acts but no Dam is required if not
done.
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White color is a symbol indicating
general instructions.
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8 Zil Hijjah--First Day of Hajj
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Hajj Preparations
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The date 8 Zil Hijjah starts after
the Maghrib prayer of 7 Zil Hijjah. Complete all the Hajj
preparations during these night hours.
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Preparations for Ihram
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Comb your hair, shape the beard,
trim your mustache, cut your nails, and remove unwanted body hair.
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Bath
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Take a bath with the intention of
Ihram otherwise do wudu.
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Ihram
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Men should wear a sheet of white
cloth around the waist and cover the upper body with the other sheet. Women's
ordinary clothes are their Ihram. Both should wear the flip-flops (hawai
chappal) so that the middle bones of the upper part of the feet are not covered.
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Nafl Salah
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If it is not makruh (undesirable)
time, men offer two rakahs of nafl for Ihram in the Haram Sharif by covering
their heads. Women can offer these nafls at home.
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Intention
and
Talbiyah
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Now uncover your head and declare
your intention saying:
"O Allah! I intend to perform Hajj. Please make it
easy for me and accept it from me. Amen."
Immediately after that utter the
words of Talbiyah three times and as often afterwards as possible. Men should
say it in a loud voice but women should say it in a subdued tone.
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Prohibitions of Ihram
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Now the prohibitions of Ihram
start. Recall their detail and follow the rules. From this point on men
cannot cover their heads for the duration of Ihram.
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Departure to Mina
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After the sunrise proceed towards
Mina. On the way, pronounce Talbiyah as often as you can and also utter other
supplications. But it is ok to follow the procedure of your Mu'allim who
usually arranges for hajis to leave for Mina during the night after Isha prayers.
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In Mina
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In Mina offer Zuhar, Asr, Maghrib and Isha prayers.
Spend that night in Mina and on 9 Zil Hijjah, offer Fajr prayer
there.
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9 Zil Hijjah--Second Day of Hajj
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Departure for Arafat
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Offer Fajr prayer in Mina, say
Takbir Tashriq (Allah-u Akbar, Allah-u Akbar La Ilaha ill-Allah wa-Allah-u
Akbar, Allah-u Akbar wa Lillah-il-hamd) and Talbiyah. Get ready and reach
Arafat by zawal (declining of the sun).
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Bath
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Take a bath, if possible, otherwise
perform wudu and have meals. Packages of food are usually provided by the
Mu'allim. Also take some rest.
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Waquf-e-Arafat
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Waquf is started at the beginning
of zawal (declining of the sun) and ends at the sunset. Spend this time
uttering Talbiyah, repent on your sins, seek forgiveness and mercy of Allah,
say Darud Sharif and utter all the supplications (du'as)
in Arabic and in your own language. It is better to do Waquf while standing
but sitting down is also allowed.
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Zuhr and Asr Prayers
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In Masjid-e-Namrah, the imam leads
Zuhr and Asr prayers, combined and shortened, at Zuhr time with one adhan but
separate iqamahs. At other places in Arafat, some people
similarly combine these two salats. But it is advisable that away from
Masjid-e-Namrah, offer them at their proper times with jama'at as
recommended by the most scholars.
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Departure for Muzdalifah
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When the sun sets in in Arafat,
proceed to Muzdalifah without offering Maghrib prayer reciting Zikr and
Talbiyah on the way.
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Maghrib
and
Isha Prayers
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In Muzdalifah offer Maghrib and
Isha prayers together at Isha time. For both prayers there is one adhan and
one iqamah.
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Zikr and Du'a
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This is a very blessed night in
which glorify Allah, recite Darud Sharif, read Quran, utter Talbiyah and
supplicate very humbly. Also take some rest.
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Pebbles
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Pick up forty-nine pebbles of the
size of big grams (chick peas) if Rami is to be performed for
three days and seventy if for four days.
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Fajr Prayer and Waquf
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At the Fajr time after two rakah
Sunnah, offer Fard prayer with jama'at. then perform waquf.
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Return to Mina
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Proceed to Mina when the sun is
about to rise.
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10 Zil Hijjah--Third Day of Hajj
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Rami of Jamrah Aqabah
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In Mina, hit Jamrah Aqabah with
seven pebbles one after the other. On account of risk to life, the old, weak
or sick persons can perform Rami a little before sunset or at night.
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Stop Talbiyah
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Stop saying Talbiyah when you
throw the first pebble. Also don't stop for du'a. Just go to your residence
and do Qurbani (animal sacrifice).
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Qurbani (Animal Sacrifice)
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There are three days designated
for qurbani, i.e., 10, 11 or 12 Zil Hijjah. It can be done any
time during day or night. It is usually easy to sacrifice an animal on 11 Zil
Hijjah. Do qurbani yourself or ask a reliable person to do it for you.
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Halq or Qasr
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After qurbani men should
preferably get their whole head shaved (Halq) but it is permissible to cut
the hair (Qasr) of their whole head equal in length to a joint of a finger
(about an inch). It is also permissible to cut the hair (about an inch) of
one fourth of the head. A woman is prohibited to shave her head. She can cut
about an inch long hair of one fourth of her head. But according to some
scholars it is sufficient for a woman to have a lock of her hair clipped.
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Tawaf-e-Ziarat
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Now perform Tawaf-e-Ziarat. It can
be performed any time, day or night, from 10 Zil Hijjah to the sunset of 12
Zil Hijjah. Usually it is convenient to do it on 11 Zil Hijjah. Its procedure
is similar to that of Tawaf of Umrah and it is essential that you have
performed wudu. According to Sunnah this tawaf is to be performed
after Rami, sacrifice and shaving or clipping of the hair, and every effort
should be made to do that, but the Fard stands discharged even if
Tawaf-e-Ziarat is performed prior to all these practices. As mentioned
earlier, Halq or Qasr after Qurbani lifts all the prohibitions of Ihram but
the private relations between man and wife are permitted only after this
Tawaf.
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Sa'ey of Hajj
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After this perform Sa'ey. Its
procedure is the same as that of Sa'ey of Umrah. It is a Sunnah to make sure
that your wudu is intact
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Return to Mina
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Return to Mina when Sa'ey is done
and spend the night there.
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11 Zil Hijjah--Fourth Day of Hajj
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Rami of Jamrarat
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Throw seven pebbles on each of
three Jamarat after zawal (decline of the sun). Rami is
usually easy a little before sunset and at night. And it is permissible to do
Rami at night if there is a risk to life.
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Supplicate
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Throw seven pebbles at Jamrah
Oolah. Then move a little forward. And with your hands raised and facing Qibla,
praise Allah and recite Arabic du'as or supplicate in your own words. There
are no prescribed du'as.
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Supplicate
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After this throw seven pebbles at
Jamrah Wustah. Here too facing Qiblah, praise Allah and earnestly seek his
mercy and blessings. No particular du'a is prescribed here either.
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Do not supplicate
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Then throw seven pebbles on Jamrah
Aqabah. But this time do not supplicate at all, after Rami just
return to your place.
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Second chance for Tawaf
of Ziarah |
If you could not do Tawaf-e-Ziarah
yesterday, do it today and return to Mina for overnight stay.
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Zikr and Ibadah
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At your residence, recite Quran,
glorify Allah, repent on your sins, and seek forgiveness. Ask Allah whatever
you want and don't commit any sin.
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12 Zil Hijjah--Fifth Day of Hajj
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Rami of Jamrarat
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Throw seven pebbles on each of
three Jamarat after zawal (decline of the sun). Rami is
usually easy a little before sunset and at night. And it is permissible to do
Rami at night if there is a risk to life.
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Supplicate
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Throw seven pebbles at Jamrah
Oolah. Then move a little forward. And with your hands raised and facing Qibla,
praise Allah and recite Arabic du'as or supplicate in your own words. There
are no prescribed du'as.
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Supplicate
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After this throw seven pebbles at
Jamrah Wustah. And facing Qiblah, glorify Allah, recite Darud Sharif and
supplicate earnestly for whatever you desire. There is no du'a prescribed for
this occassion.
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Do not supplicate
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Then throw seven pebbles on Jamrah
Aqabah and come back to your residence without any du'a.
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Last chance for Tawaf
of Ziarah |
If you could not do Tawaf-e-Ziarah
earlier, it is essential to do it today before Maghrib.
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Option
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After today's Rami, you have the
option to return to Makkah before sunset. But if the sun sets before you are
able to depart, remain in Mina for the third night and throw pebbles the next
day in the same order.
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Tawaf-e-Wida
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After Hajj, when you intend to
return to your country from Makkah, it is Wajib (obligatory)
to perform Tawaf-e-Wida (Farewell Tawaf). Its procedure is
the same as that of a Nafl Tawaf.
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VISITING MADINAH
(A Journey of Love)
(A Journey of Love)
Magnificent View of The Prophet's Mosque
To visit Madinah is not a Hajj or Umrah rite, but
the unique merits of the Prophet’s city, his Mosque and his sacred tomb attract
every pilgrim to visit it. There is no Ihram nor talbiyah for the visit to
Madinah or the Prophet’s Mosque.
Unique Merit of the Prophet’s Mosque. The Prophet (peace be upon him) himself
participated in the construction of this mosque, called it "My
Mosque" and led prayers in it for years. He has also said that a salah performed in the Prophet’s Mosque is better than
a thousand salats in any other place
except Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.
According
to Hazrat Anas, the Prophet (peace be upon him) has also said:
"The person who
offers 40 prayers consecutively in my Mosque, without missing a prayer in
between, will secure immunity from the fire of Hell and other torments and also
from hypocrisy." (Musnad Ahmad)
Visiting the Holy Tomb. It is a great privilege for the pilgrims to
visit our beloved Prophet’s tomb. The Prophet (peace be upon him) once said:
"The person who comes solely for the purpose of
paying a visit to my grave, has a right on me that I should intercede for
him." (‘Ilm al-Fiqh, Vol. V)
And he has also said:
"The person who performs Hajj
and then visits my Tomb, will be regarded as though he had seen me in my
worldly life."(Baihaqi)
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1. Travel to Madinah and Niyyah. When you start travel to Madinah, Make niyyah (intention) as such:
" O Allah! I start journey to visit the
holy tomb of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Please accept it from
me."
During this journey, recite Darud Sharif frequently. When the city
of Madinah is in sight, show your extreme fondness and excitement and humbly
enter the city while reciting Darud and Salam.
2. Masjid-e-Nabvi. After putting your luggage at your residence, take a bath or
perform ablutions (vudu), wear nice dress, apply perfume and proceed towards the Prophet’s
Mosque while utteringDarud.
3. Bab-e-Jibril. Enter the mosque through
Bab-e-Jibril or Bab-us-Salaam or if this is not possible, enter through any
other door.
4. Right Foot. Place your right foot
first in the entrance, praise Allah (such as say Allhu Akbar, Subhan
Allah, Alhamdu Lillah, etc.), recite Darud and say:
"Allah humma aftah li abwabe rahamte
ka"
5. Two Raka’t Nafl. If it is not undesirable (Makrooh) time, offer two rakahs of nafl tahiyyat al-masjid (greeting of the masjid) preferably in Riaz al-Jannah near the
tomb of the Prophet or otherwise anywhere else in the mosque.
6. In front of the Holy Tomb.
1. The Holy Prophet
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2. Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique
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3. Hadrat Umar Farooq
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8. In front of the sacred tomb of The Holy Prophet
(peace be upon him), there are three sections of brass screens and all three
have holes in them. Look at the picture carefully. If you stand in front of the
middle section between the pillars, you'll see a big round hole on your left.
This is in front of the face of the Holy Prophet. Adjacent to it is a door that
stays closed. Right after it on the right side is a round hole which is in
front of the face of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique. On the right of it, there is
another round hole which is in front of the face of Hadrat Umar Farooq.
Here is an enlarged view of the
screen in front of the sacred face of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon
him). Standing in front of it and facing it, say in a respectful and hushed
voice:
"Assalamu alaika,
ayyuhan-nabiyya wa rahmatul-lahi wa barakatuhu"
(Peace be on you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.)
After this say:
"Assalatu was-salamu alaika
ya Rasul-Allah"
"Assalatu was-salamu alaika ya Nabi-yallah" "Assalatu was-salamu alaika ya Habib-Allah"
Then supplicate to Allah for good
things in this life and the life after death. You may use the same
supplication recited earlier during the Tawaf :
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9. Offer Salam of others. Now offer salam of relatives or friends in your own language or
say:
"Asslamu alaika ya Rasul Allah
min----."
After the word "min", add the name of your friend or
relative.
10. Salam on Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique. Then move a little to the right and stand before the grave of
Hazrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him). Greet him and supplicate to
bestow His mercy and forgiveness on him.
11. Salam on Hazrat Umar Farooq. Again move a little to the right before the grave of Hazrat Umar (
may Allah be pleased with him), and greet him and make supplication for him.
12. Forty Prayers. Men should offer forty
prayers (Salat) in the Prophet's Mosque,
but it is not a requirement of any kind. It is only Mustahab, i.e., rewarding if
done, but if not done there is no sin.
13. Other places to visit. Some of the other important places to visit are: Masjid Quba,
Jannat al-Baqee, graves of Hazrat Hamzah and other
martyrs of Uhud (may Allah be
pleased with them) and Masjid Qiblatain, etc.
Among them Masjid Quba is
the most important. It is the first mosque in the history of Islam whose
foundation stone was laid down by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
himself on his migration to Madinah. To offer 2 raka'ats of nafl in it is
equal to one Umrah. After visiting the Prophet’s Mosque and his tomb every
pilgrim should try his best to visit it and pray in this mosque as well.
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14. Departure from Madinah. When you have to leave Madinah, offer your Salam again to the Prophet (peace be upon him), cry at
this separation, supplicate to Allah and leave with the earnest desire to come
back.
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