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:: Hajj ::



The Hajj (Arabic: حج‎) is a pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah). It is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world.

t is the fifth pillar of Islam, an obligation that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime

by every able-bodied male and female Muslim who can afford to do so.

is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people, and their submission to Allah.

The pilgrimage occurs from the 8th to 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar.

ilgrims join processions of hundreds of thousands of people,

who simultaneously converge on Mecca for the week of the Hajj, and perform a series of rituals.

As part of the Hajj, each person walks counter-clockwise seven times about the Kaaba,

the cube-shaped building which acts as the Muslim direction of prayer (qibla);

runs back and forth between the hills of Al-Safa and Al-Marwah;

drinks from the Zamzam Well; goes to the plains of Mount Arafat to stand in vigil;

and throws stones in a ritual Stoning of the Devil.

The pilgrims then shave their heads, perform an animal sacrifice, and celebrate the four day global

festival of Eid al-Adha.


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:: Ihram ::

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Ihram is, in Islam, a sacred state which a Muslim must enter in order to perform the major pilgrimage

(Hajj) or the minor pilgrimage (Umrah). A pilgrim must enter into this state before crossing

the pilgrimage boundary, known as Miqat, by performing the cleansing rituals and

wearing the prescribed attire.


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:: Clothing ::

Ihram clothing is simply an item of clothing to be worn during the pilgrimage,

but there are many competing views on the proper wearing of ihram.

For example, the exact number of days a pilgrim is required to wear ihram varies according to

the type of pilgrimage (Hajj) the individual is performing, such as performing Hajj,

or a smaller version of Hajj, called Umrah. The simple, white Ihram clothing is intended to make

everyone appear the same, as in the eyes of Allah there is no difference between a prince and a pauper.

For women there is no clear prescription. Women's clothing, therefore,

varies considerably and reflects regional as well as religious attitudes.

In general female hajjis clothe themselves in long white robes, covering the body from head to foot.

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:: Restrictions ::

A person in the state of Ihram must not tie any knots or wear any stitched items except for

a money belt if it is needed. Whilst in the state of Ihram a Muslim must also not use

any scented things at all on himself or on the robes, if the robe has been fouled by najas (dirty) material,

such as excrement, or has been wiped, rubbed or touched by scented liquids (intentionally) then a new

ihram must be worn, otherwise there is a high possibility that the Umrah or Hajj will be invalidated.

During the pilgrimage, sexual activity, shaving and cutting one's nails are forbidden.

Other forbidden activities include killing animals or eating meat (unless it is part of Eid ul-Adha),

using profane language, quarrelling or fighting, and taking oaths, in addition to any other regularly

prohibited acts. Males should also refrain from looking at women and women should exercise strict modesty

in their appearance and not apply make-up, perfume (males must not wear deodorant) or any other

cosmetics.

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:: Arafat ::

The next morning, on the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, the pilgrims leave Mina for Mount Arafat

where they stand in contemplative vigil, near a hill from which Muhammad gave his last sermon.

This is considered the highlight of the Hajj. Pilgrims must spend the afternoon within a defined area

on the plain of Arafat until after sunset. No specific rituals or prayers are required during the stay

at Arafat, although many pilgrims spend time praying, and thinking about the course of their lives.

If a pilgrim does not spend the afternoon on Arafat then their pilgrimage is considered invalid.


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:: Muzdalifah ::

As soon as the sun sets, the pilgrims leave Arafat for Muzdalifah,

an area between Arafat and Mina, where some pebbles are gathered for the next day's ritual

of the stoning of the Devil (Shaitan). Many pilgrims spend the night sleeping on the ground

at Muzdalifah before returning to Mina. It is now the 10th of the month, the day of Eid ul-Adha.


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:: Ramy al-Jamarat ::


At Mina the pilgrims perform Ramy al-Jamarat, throwing stones to signify their defiance of the Devil.

This symbolizes the trials experienced by Abraham while he decided whether to sacrifice his son

as demanded by God. The Devil challenged him three times, and three times Abraham refused.

Each pillar marks the location of one of these refusals. On the first occasion when Ramy al-Jamarat

is performed, pilgrims will stone the largest pillar know as Jamrat'al'Aqabah.

On the second occasion, all other three pillars will be stoned.

The stoning consists of throwing seven pebbles.

Because of the crowds, in 2004 the pillars were replaced by long walls.

Pilgrims climb ramps to the multi-levelled Jamarat Bridge, from which they can throw their stones

at the one jamarat.


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:: Eid ul-Adha ::


After the Stoning of the Devil an animal is sacrificed.

This symbolizes God having mercy on Abraham and replacing his son with a ram,

which Abraham then sacrificed.

Traditionally the pilgrims slaughtered the animal themselves, or oversaw the slaughtering.

Today many pilgrims buy a sacrifice voucher in Mecca before the greater Hajj begins

which allows an animal to be slaughtered in their name on the 10th, without the pilgrim

being physically present. Centralized butcher houses will sacrifice a single sheep for each pilgrim,

or a cow can represent the sacrifice of seven people. The meat is then packaged and given to charity

and shipped to poor people around the world. At the same time as the sacrifices occur at Mecca,

Muslims worldwide perform similar sacrifices, in a four-day global festival called Eid ul-Adha.

Many Muslims say that this is the highlight of the pilgrimage.


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:: Tawaf al-Ifadah ::


On this or the following day the pilgrims re-visit the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca for a tawaf called

Tawaf al-Ifadah which symbolises being in a hurry to respond to God and show love for Him,

an obligatory part of the Hajj. The night of the 10th is spent back at Mina.

On the afternoon of the 11th and again the following day the pilgrims must again

throw seven pebbles at each of the three jamarat in Mina.

Pilgrims must leave Mina for Mecca before sunset on the 12th. If they are unable to leave

Mina before sunset, they must perform the stoning ritual again on the 13th before returning to Mecca.


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:: Tawaf al-Wada ::


Finally, before leaving Mecca, pilgrims perform a farewell tawaf called the Tawaf al-Wada.

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:: Haj tips for pilgrims ::

Always have drinking water as you may become dehydrated.

Use your time wisely – be busy with Dhikr, Du’a, and recitation of the Qur’an.

Wear comfortable, ‘broken-in’ footwear.

Be very careful to stay within the specific boundaries during the days of Haj, especially in Arafat -

overstepping them may affect the correctness of your Haj.

If you wear spectacles, secure them with a spectacle cord.

Take some rest in the night of Muzdalifah because the following day is full of activity and requires energy.

Observe landmarks when going out so you can find your way back.

Arrange a meeting place with your group in case you get lost.

Keep the phone number of your hotel/flat and the group leader with you whenever you go out.

Don’t go out alone on the days of Haj as it is very easy to get lost.

Always inform someone in the group when you go out and when you are expected to return.

Have some cash with you when you go out, incase you get lost.

Bathrooms are aplenty at Haj sites, select one which is clean.

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:: Some common mistakes during Haj ::


:: Entering Ihram ::

Some pilgrims bypass the designated Meeqat (Station of Ihram) on their route without either being in Ihram

or entering into Ihram there, proceeding until they reach Jeddah or some other place, at which they enter

into Ihram. This is against the command of Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) that every pilgrim should

enter into Ihram at the Meeqat which lies on his route. If this be the case withsomeone, he must either go

back to the Meeqat lying on his route and enter into Ihram, or he must make expiation by sacrificing a

sheep in Makkah and feeding all its meat to the poor.

This applies to all pilgrims regardless of whether one passes the Meeqat by air, sea or land.

If one did not pass through one of the five designated Meeqat points, he should enter into Ihram at a point

which is nearest to the Meeqat on his route.

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:: During Tawaf ::

u Starting the Tawaf at some point other than the site of the Black Stone, while it is obligatory to begin

Tawaf from the Black Stone.

u Doing Tawaf inside the Hijr Isma’il, which means going around a portion of the Ka’ba rather than the whole

of it since the Hijr Isma’il is a part of the Ka’ba which would then be left out of Tawaf. Such a Tawaf is invalid.

u Doing Ramal (i.e., walking briskly with one’s right shoulder bared) during all seven circuits while Ramal is to

be done only during the first three of the Tawaf of Arrival (Tawaf Al-Qudum).

u Pushing and jostling to kiss the Black Stone in this process and hitting people; such acts, which may harm

other Muslims, are not permissible.

The Tawaf remains perfectly valid without kissing the Black Stone. If one does not or cannot kiss the Black

Stone, it is sufficient simply to point to it – saying “Allahu Akbar” when one comes parallel to it – although

one may be at a distance from it.

u Wiping hands over the Black Stone with the “intention of seeking blessings” is an innovation (Bid’ah) with

no basis in the Shariah of Islam. The Sunnah is to touch it or kiss it when it can be done easily.

u Touching the four corners of the Ka’ba or its walls, and wiping hands over them. The Prophet (peace be

on him) touched only the Black Stone and the Yemeni Corner.

u Reserving specific supplications for each circuit. The Prophet (peace be on him) did not specify any

supplications except to say “Allahu Akbar” when he reached the Black Stone and, at the end of each circuit

between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone, he said:

“Rabbana, Aatina’ Fid-Dunya Hasanatan Wa Fil-Aakhirati Hasanah, Wa Qina Adhaaban-Naar.”

(Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and save us from the punishment of the Fire.)

u Raising one’s voice above the voices of others – whether in following someone or a group or leading the

Tawaf as it causes confusion among the worshippers.

u Struggling and hurting other pilgrims to pray at the Maqam (station) of lbrahim. If one is unable to pray

behind the Maqam of Ibrahim it is sufficient to pray the two Rak’at of Tawaf anywhere within the Sacred

Mosque..

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:: During Sa’ee ::

u Accelerating one’s pace throughout the entire distance between the two hills.

The Sunnah is to accelerate one’s pace only between the two green posts, while walking

at normal pace in the remainder of the way.

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:: In Arafat ::

u Some pilgrims camp outside the boundaries of Arafat and remain there until sunset;

then they depart for Muzdalifah without staying at Arafat properly.

This is a serious error which invalidates their Haj since the attendance in Arafat is the essence of Haj,

and it is obligatory to be within its boundaries and not outside them. If it is not easy to do that,

they one may enter before sunset and remain there until sunset.

It is quite acceptable to stay in Arafat during the night of sacrifice in particular.

u Departing from Arafat before the sunset is not permissible,

because the Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) stayed at Arafat until the sun had set completely.

u Struggling through crowds in order to climb the Mount of Mercy in Arafat is not permissible,

because it may harm and causes injuries others. The entire plain of Arafat is a place of attendance,

and neither climbing the Jabal Al-Rahmah nor offering Salah there has been recommended.

u Making supplications facing the Jabal Al-Rahmah is incorrect because the Sunnah is to

face the Qiblah while supplicating.

u Making heaps of earth or pebbles on the day of Arafat, at particular places has no bases in

the Shariah.

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::In Muzdalifah::

u Some pilgrims start collecting pebbles to throw at the Jamarat (Stone Pillars) in

Mina as soon as they arrive in Muzdalifah, even before praying the Maghrib and ‘Isha prayers.

This is not correct, and so is the practice that all the pebbles must be collected from Muzdalifah

(not correct).

The correct position is that the pebbles can be collected from anywhere within

the boundaries of Al-Haram. The Prophet (peace be on him) did not ask that the pebbles for

Jamrat Al-Aqabah be picked up for him from Muzdalifa.

– A guide to Haj, Umrah and visiting the Prophet’s mosque by

the Agency of Islamic Enlightenment in Haj with foreword from Sheikh Bin Baz.

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