It is the fourth pillar of Hajj - which is seven circuits between Safa and Marwa. Allah, the Almighty, said,: Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah . So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs 'umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allah is appreciative and Knowing.
It is the original pillar of the pilgrimage, as the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, said (Hajj is a chamber) and it is the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah – and the pilgrimage is not completed without it.
It is the pillar that is performed after the one who knows it overflows - and its time begins from the middle of the night of sacrifice - circumambulating seven times around the Kaaba. The Almighty said: {Then let them end their rebelliousness and fulfill their vows and circumambulate the Ancient House}
It is the intention to enter into the ritual in the heart and pronounce it with the tongue: Here, O God, Hajj
Standing at Arafat
It is the original pillar of the pilgrimage, as the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, said (Hajj is a chamber) and it is the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah – and the pilgrimage is not completed without it.
Tawaf Al-Ifadah
It is the pillar that is performed after the one who knows it overflows - and its time begins from the middle of the night of sacrifice - circumambulating seven times around the Kaaba.
The Almighty said: {Then let them end their rebelliousness and fulfill their vows and circumambulate the Ancient House}
Saa'i
It is the fourth pillar of Hajj - which is seven circuits between Safa and Marwa.
Allah, the Almighty, said,: Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah . So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs 'umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allah is appreciative and Knowing.
Journey of Hajj
Airport at the pilgrim’s country
Ihram
Men wear Ihram clothes and women wear their normal clothes.
When the pilgrims pass by Miqat on the plane, they must intend to assume Ihram.
Going through rituals and Talbiyah when aligning with Miqat, saying: "Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, Labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk, Innal hamda wan-ni'amata laka wal mulk, laa shareeka laka" . The pilgrims continue Talbiyah until they reach the Holy Sites.
When the pilgrim assumes Ihram, he/she must avoid all prohibitions of Ihram.
The pilgrim chooses one of the patterns of Hajj, which are
Tamattu’ Hajj: The pilgrim assumes Ihram for Umrah only, saying: “Allahumma labbayka Umrah” [This statement begins the rites of Umrah]. Then, the pilgrim completes Umrah and comes out of the state of Ihram.
When the time of Hajj comes, he/she assumes Ihram from Makkah and becomes obliged to bring Hady [animal sacrifice]. This pattern is the easy one.
Ifrad Hajj: The pilgrim assumes Ihram for Hajj only, saying: “Allahumma labbayka Hajj” [This statement begins the rites of Hajj], without animal sacrifice.
Qiran Hajj: The pilgrim assumes Ihram for Hajj and Umrah, saying: “Allahumma labbayka Hajj and Umrah”. The Qiran pilgrim performs Hajj acts only, which are the same as Ifrad Hajj acts, but animal sacrifice is required.
Cautions
* Ihram of menstruating women is valid. Whoever wants to assume Ihram must intend saying: “I intend Hajj and Umrah, and I assume Ihram for the sake of Allah, Allahumma labbayka Hajj and Umrah, and if an impediment detains me, then, I will dissolve (my Ihram) wherever/whenever You (O Allah) detain me”. The benefit of this stipulation is that if the pilgrim faces an emergency, such as disease, and it is impossible for him/her to complete Hajj, he/she may come out of the state of Ihram. This is the mercy and help of Allah Almighty.
It is permissible to take off Ihram clothes and put on another Ihram outfit, if necessary.
Hajj remains valid if any prohibition is committed, except for sexual intercourse, and the pilgrim shall be obliged to pay a fidyah (expiation).
Upon arrival in Makkah
Tawaf
awaf Al-Qudoum (Arrival Tawaf) is seven rounds for the pilgrim performing Ifrad and Qiran. After that, he/she prays the two-rak’ahs of Tawaf behind Maqam Ibrahim if possible. He/she may perform the Sa’y of Hajj first after this Tawaf, and thus he/she will not have to perform another Sa’y. Pilgrims do not cut any of their hair, but they remain in the state of Ihram until it is time to go to the Mashaer (Holy Sites).
Pilgrims performing Tamattu’ shave or trim their hair and come out of the state of Ihram. When the time to go to the Mashaer on the night of the eighth day, they assume Ihram to perform Hajj from Makkah.
Upon arrival in Makkah
Mina (the Day of Tarwiyah)
Pilgrims go to Mina from the Fajr (dawn) on the eighth day of Dul-Hijjah, and remain there until the Fajr on the ninth day.
Spending the night in Mina on the Day of Tarwiyah is Sunnah and not a duty; the pilgrim my go directly to Arafah on the ninth day.
Cautions
Men wear Ihram clothes and women wear their normal clothes. When the pilgrims pass by Miqat on the plane, they must intend to assume Ihram. Going through rituals and when aligning with Miqat
Arafah (Day of the Greater Hajj)
Standing at Arafah rules and etiquettes
The pilgrim goes to Arafah on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah.
He/she combines and shortens Zuhr and Asr prayers in congregation.
He/she remains in Arafah until the sunset.
The pilgrim should devote him/herself to Allah on this day until sunset. He/she should pray a lot for him/herself, his/her family, and all Muslims for the good of this world and the Hereafter. He/she should recite the comprehensive prophetic supplications. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: “The best supplication is that on the Day of Arafah, and the best of what I and the Prophets before me have said is: “There is no god but Allah, alone, without any partner, to Him belongs all that exists, and to Him belongs the Praise, and He is powerful over all things.”
Muzdalifah
Spending the night in Muzdalifah
Pilgrims go peacefully to Muzdalifah after the sunset.
When they arrive, they must combine Maghrib and Ishaa prayers.
Pilgrims collect seven Jamaraat (pebbles) to throw the Jamrat Al-Aqabah.
The Prophet spent the night in Muzdalifah until the Fajr.
Pebbles should be small close to the size of a fingertip.
It is prescribed for the pilgrim to pick up pebbles from Muzdalifah, but if he/she collects them from any other place, then this is also permissible.
Cautions
The pilgrim spends the night in Muzdalifah and prays Fajr there.
The woman and her companions should leave Muzdalifah after midnight.
Mina (Jamrat Al-Aqabah)
Mina (Jamrat Al-Aqabah)
Pilgrims go to Mina on the day of Eid, the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, and stone the Jamrat Al-Aqabah with seven pebbles that fall into a basin located in the Jamrah place.
When the pilgrims throw the pebbles, they stop reciting the Talbiyah and start saying Takbeer (Allaahu Akbar).
After the pilgrims stone the pebbles, it is prescribed for men to shave and for women to trim their hair, and then they come out of the state of Ihram and all prohibitions of Ihram, except for Jimaa’ (sexual intercourse), are allowed.
After stoning and shaving, it is Sunnah to perform ghusl (bath), clean, perfume and put on clothes, as the Prophet (PBUH) did.
The guidance
The guidance
These are the sacrifices that are obligatory for the pilgrim to offer a gift, and they are of the following types:
The first type: It is Tammattu and Qiran - whoever performs Hajj Tammattu or Qiran must sacrifice a sacrificial animal.
The second type: What is slaughtered due to neglecting an obligation - whoever neglects an obligation of Hajj, he makes up for this deficiency by slaughtering a sheep.
The third type: What is slaughtered because of a forbidden act, such as hunting or confinement, which is (if something prevents him from completing a Hajj).
Cautions
The sacrificial animal must be from fat cattle, camels, or cows (and it must be free of defects that prevent it from being slaughtered).
Camels must be at least 5 years old and can accommodate up to 7 people.
Cows are at least 2 years old and can accommodate 7 people.
Goats are at least one year old and are sufficient for one person.
Sheep is not less than one year old and is sufficient for one person.
Tawaf Al-Ifadhah and Sa'y of Hajj
Tawaf Al-Ifadhah
Pilgrims go to to the Holy Mosque in Makkah to perform Tawaf Al-Ifadhah.
They pray the two rak’ahs [units of prayer] of Tawaf.
They perform Sa’y if they haven’t performed it. If they performed Sa’y first with Tawaf Al-Qudoum, they shouldn't repeat it.
Cautions
Purification and covering ‘Awra (the private parts) during Tawaf is a condition.
Purification in Sa’y is Sunnah, not a condition, andthe pilgrim may perform Sa’y without wudoo’ (ablution).
A menstruating woman shall wait until she purifies, and then she performs the Tawaf Al-Ifadhah; if it is never possible for her to wait until she purifies because she abides by travel dates that cannot be modified, then she may take into account the saying of the Hanafi scholars that she can perform the Tawaf, and she has a sacrificial camel to be distributed to the poor of the Holy Mosque of Makkah.
A menstruating woman may perform Sa’y.
Spending the night of the 10th day of Dhul-Hijja (first Tashreeq night) in Mina
Spending the night in Mina
The pilgrims return to Mina to the spend the nights of Tashreeq, and throw the Jamaraat.
Spending the nights of Tashreeq in Mina starts from the evening of the 10th day (11th night) until the evening of the 12th day (13th night) of Dhul-Hijjah.
The Sunnah on the days of Tashreeq is to recite a great deal of Takbeer, especially after the prayers.
The 11th day of Dhul-Hijja in Mina
Throwing the Jamaraat
Throwing the three Jamarat begins after noon, and extends until the sunset on the 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah. The pilgrim throws seven pebbles at the Small Jamrah, then he/she stops, raises his/her hands in supplication and prays for a long time as the Prophet did. After that, he/she stones the middle (second) Jamrah with seven pebbles, and then he/she stops and pray for a long time as the Prophet did. Finally, he/she stones the major Jamrah (Jamrat Al-Aqabah) with seven pebbles and leave.
Cautions
If someone is unable to throw, he/she may delegate someone else to throw on his/her behalf.
On the 12th of Dhu-Hijjah (the first Nafr Day) in Mina
Throwing the Jamaraat
The three Jamaraat are stoned after the sun passes its zenith.
Whoever wants to hasten and leave, he/she must leave Mina before the sunset. If the sun sets and he/she does not leave Mina, he/she must the night there.
*(It is permissible to stone before the zenith on this day according to the saying of Ataa, Tawoos, Muhammad Al-Baqir, and the narration of Abu Hanifa, and the saying of Ibn Al-Jawzi and Ibn ‘Aqil Al-Hanbali. These sayings can be taken into account if it is overcrowded in stoning this day)
Cautions
If the pilgrim throws pebbles and gets on the bus for leaving Mina and the sun sets while he/she is inside the bus before leaving Mina, he/she does not have to spend the night there.
The 13th of Dhul-Hijjah in Mina
Throwing the Jamaraat
The three Jamaraat are stoned after the sun has passed its zenith and ends with the sunset.
Tawaf Al-Wadaa’ (farewell circumambulation)
Tawaf
It is the last phase of the Hajj journey.
The pilgrim performs Tawaf Al-Wadaa’ and travels immediately.
Performing Tawaf Al-Wadaa’ is obligatory, and whoever does not perform it must offer a sacrifice.
If a woman menstruates, she does not have to perform Tawaf Al-Wadaa’.
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