About Hajj

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About Hajj
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By Suffiullah
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The term "Hajj or Haj (????)" has been derived
from Arabic word. The word "Hajj" means heading
for anhonorable person or place.
Meaning of Hajj
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Hajj means worshipping Allah by performing the
Hajj rituals, which are defined as specific acts
performed at a specific time and place in a
specific way. The Hajj is the Pilgrimage to Mecca
(Makkah). It is the fifth of the Five Pillars of
Islam which takes place during the Islamic month
of Dhu-al-Hjjah. Muslim who can able and afford
do so is obliged to make the pilgrimage to Mecca
at least once in his/her lifetime.
Definition of Hajj
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They (the people) ask you (the Prophet)
concerning the new moons. Say They are only
signs to mark fixed periods of time in (the
affairs of) men, and for Pilgrimage (Hajj). It
is no virtue if you enter your Houses from the
back It is virtue if you fear Allah enter Houses
through the proper doors And fear Allah that you
may prosper. 2189 
From the Quran 
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Look! (The two mountains) Safa and Marwa are
among the symbols of Allah. So if those who visit
the House in the (Hajj) season or at other times
(Umrah), should go around them, it is no sin in
them. And if anyone follows his own wish to do
good-be sure that Allah is He Who recognizes
(Shakir) all, All Knowing (Aleem). 2158
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The Prophet (pbuh) said He who performs Hajj
and does not speak obscenely or commit evil then
he returns just as the day his mother gave birth
to him. (Narrated by Bukhaari, Ahmed, Nasai and
Ibn Majah from Abu Hurairah)
From the Hadith
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The Prophet (pbuh) said Umrah is an expiation
for the time between it and the previous Umrah
and an accepted Hajj has no less a reward than
Paradise. (Narrated by al-Bukhari 1683, Muslim
1349)
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The Hajj is the Islamic Calendar month of Zul
Hijjah between 8th day to 13th day (8th, 9th,
10th, 11th, 12th and 13th days). The Umrah is at
any time of the year.
Time of Hajj
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Place of Hajj
The Holy Mosque of Kaaba, it is the only one
place of big city in Makkah and the country of
Saudi Arab.
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Two types of Hajj

• For Hajj

• For Umrah

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The Fundamental Acts of Hajj The
Compulsory Acts of Hajj
For Hajj
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The Fundamental Acts of Hajj
Entering the state of Ihram. Standing in
Arafat. Tawaaf. The Sa'yi (Hasten between the
hills of Safa and Marwah).
Note Missing any of these pillars on the above,
s/he Hajj will not be completed until
s/he performs it again.
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The Compulsory Acts of Hajj
Wearing Ihrah from the Miqat Spending a day
at Arafat. Spending the night in Muzdalefah.
Staying in Mena. Casting at the Jamarat.
Shaving off head or shortening the hair. The
Farewell Tawaaf.
Note For missing one of these compulsory acts,
s/he must offer a sacrifice of an animal.
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For Umrah

• The Fundamental Acts of Umrah

• The Compulsory Acts of Umrah

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The Fundamental Acts of Umrah
Entering the state of Ihram. The Tawaaf.
The Sa'yi.
Note Missing any of these pillars on the
above, s/he Umrah will not be completed
until s/he performs it again.
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The Compulsory Acts of Umrah
Wearing Ihram from Miqat. Shaving or
Trimmning.
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Categories of Hajj

• Hajj Ifrad The pilgrim pronounces intention to
  perform only Hajj.

• Hajj Qiran The pilgrim pronounces intention of
  performing both Hajj and Umrah
  simultaneously with the same Ihram and actions
  like Tawaaf and others. Or the pilgrim
  pronounces Umrah first then adds intention of
  Hajj on it before starting Tawaaf.

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Hajj Tamattu The pilgrim pronounces intention
to perform only Umrah during the Hajj months
(Sahwwal, Dhul-Qidah and the first eight days of
Dhul-Hejjah) or any time of the year.
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The Ihram is to be at the miqat (the place
where from Ihram starts), for the Prophet
(peace and blessings be upon him) said, Do
not pass the miqat unless you are in a state
of Ihram (Al- Bukhari). Mawaqit (plural of
miqat) are five places fixed by Islam for
entering Ihram.
The place where from Ihram starts
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The first is Dhul-Hulaifah, a place southwest
of Madinah and 18 km from its mosque. It is
the miqat for the people coming from
Al-Madinah and beyond. The second is Dhat-
Ira, a place 94 km to the northeast of Makkah.
It is the miqat for the people coming from
Iraq and beyond. The third is Al-Juhfah, a
place 187 km to the northwest of Makkah. This
was the miqat for the people coming from
Syria, Egypt, and the pilgrims who pass
through it.
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The fourth is Qarn Al-Manazil, a mountain 94
km to the east of Makkah. It is the miqat for
the people of Najd and the pilgrims who pass
by it. The fifth is Yalamlam, a mountain 54
km to the south of Makkah. It is the miqat for
those coming from Yemen and the pilgrims
who pass by it.
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Method of Umrah/Hajj for ranking orders
Start Ihram from Al Miqat Then start
Talbiyah Go to the Holy Mosque for Tawaaf
Proceed to as Safa Shaving or Trimming
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Note In this way, you have performed full
Umrah if you want it separate or you
want it for Hajj, in case you are
Mutamatte. But if you are Mufrid for
Hajj or Qarin, you intend
Tawaf-ul-qudum-it is Sunna-and Sa'yi for
Hajj-is a fundamental rite keep in state of
Ihram and don't remove it. Dont
shave or trim till the 8th of Dhul
Hijjah to complete the rest of Hajj
actions.
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Actions to be done on the 8th day Actions to
be done on the 9th day The Standing in Araft
Leaving Arafat for Muzdalefah
Actions to be done on the 10th day
Stoning of Jamrat-ul-Aqabah Slaughtering of
Sacrifice Shaving the head or Trimming
Tawaaf-ul-Efaadhah Perform Sayi of Hajj
Sleeping the days of Tashreeq in Mena
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• Actions to be done on the 11th, 12th and 13th
  days

Farewell Tawaaf
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Forbidden things on a person in the state of
Ihram
Forbidden things for men and women Forbidden
things for men Forbidden things for women
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Forbidden things for men and women
Removing hair from any parts of one's body.
Trimming of nails. Using perfumes (avoid
scented soap). Physical sexual contact with the
spouse with or without intercourse. Wearing
gloves. Hunting (land) animals. Contracting
marriage or proposing for potential spouse,
neither for not for others.
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Forbidden things for men
Wearing of sewed clothes. Covering the
man's head with anything that touches the
head (umbrellas are ok.)
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Forbidden things for Women
Wearing veils with holes for the eyes (Niqab)
or Burqa. In such case, it is obligatory for
her to cover her face during Ihram and
otherwise.
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Lesson from Hajj Pilgrims standing shoulder
to shoulder and of all races, dressed in
simple white, stripped of all kinds of
worldly barriers, be they of wealth,
profession, geography, class and education or
other. As we know the color of people black
white, the wealthily of people poor rich, the
class of people educated none educated and
the race of people Arab none Arab these are
not matter in Islam. The Islam tells us that
we are human being and we like all are equal.
Allah judges us only by tawqa.
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Lesson from Hajj (cont.)
We have to need more unity from local to national
and from national to international. Especially,
we should learn from Hajj a global unity and
peace for every year. This enduring image of Hajj
has become a seal of Ummah unity in its
diversity. Dont forget it and keep it in our
mind forever.
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Check lists for Hajj
Before you leave for Hajj Healthful tips
for Hujjaj Safety Tips Good Advice
Important Medicine OTC Medicine
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Before you leave for Hajj Three pairs
of Ihram (3 yard length and 60 inch width in
Hand Luggage). Beach Sandals x 2 pairs (in Hand
luggage). Four pairs of Shalwar Kameez.
Traveling Mirror x 1. Sewing Needle Thread.
Miswaak x 1. Small pair of Scissors. (Keep in
check in luggage).
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Gillette razors X 6. Plastic Squeeze bottle
x 1 (For istinja). Disposable glasses and
plates. Musalla (Janamaz) x 1. Quran Majeed
x 1. Towel x 1. Roll of paper towel
Bathroom tissues one each.
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Book on Ehkame Hajj Duas x 1. Ball pens
scrap papers. Small knife x 1 (in check in
luggage). Folding Umbrella x 1. Compass x 1
(to locate Kaba during traveling). Bath soap
(non fragrant) x 1. Wrist Watch (dual time if
possible) x 1 Travel alarm clock x 1.
Baggage locks (Combination) x 2. Flash light x
1. Pack of string x 1.
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Q-Tips small x 1. Tooth Brush Soft x 1.
Toothpaste Gel x 1. Pair of comfortable shoes x
1. Baby oil or moisturizing lotion. Pouch for
your valuables Documents. Dramamine 50 mg
1x24 (For motion sickness). Tasbeeh and Toopi x
2 each.
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Healthful tips for Hujjaj Do not drink tap
water. Drink ZamZam or bottled water only.
Avoid raw vegetables, salads unpeel
fruits. In mina, Arafat Muzdalifa people
experience lots of sweating add table salt
to water or other drinks like Lassie
(Laban) Drink plenty.
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Wrist blood pressure kit (If you are
Hypertensive) x 1. Glucometer, Ice packs
(for Insulin), Glucose tablets, Needle disposal
(if you are diabetic).
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Safety Tips Good Advice Wear Your ID at
all times (No exemption). Being in touch with
your group leader all times. While walking in
Sun always carry an umbrella water bottle.
Before Hajj do not exhaust yourself, rest plenty
eat healthy. While in Arafat if you need
to leave your tent does not go alone. Being
careful at Jamarat (stone throwing) most
casualties happen here.
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Go at a time less crowded, like just
before sunset. Protect your Women, elderly,
sick weak ones. Do not carry any thin
around your neck since you could be
strangled. If you loose your sandals in crowd
do not bend down to pick it up may be
stampeded. Choose between 1100 Pm-200 AM for
tawaf- e-Ziarat on 11th of Zilhajj based on
previous experience this is the low crowded
period. Do Tawaf-e- Wida with tawaf-e-Ziarat
If you have to leave early i.e. (14 shout
with 2 intentions).
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Only read authentic books on Hajj Umra,
Know the author. Being mentally prepared you
have to do a lot of walking on Marble
floor. Do not use wiping towels in the plane
while in Ihram (Because it has fragrance).
Travelers checks credit cards are not
welcomed at all the places you must have some
cash on you. If you have more than 1000
Dollars put it into safe deposit withyour
Hotel as amanah do not forget to take it out
before you leave the country.
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Important Medicine Have extra pair of you
prescription eyeglasses. Tie your glasses
with string around your neck. Have a pair of
Sunglasses. Have your all Prescription
medicine properly labeled by your Pharmacist
carry in your hand luggage.
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Tylenol 500 mg 1 x 100. Advil
200 mg 1 x 100. Assorted Band-aids.
Claritin 10 mg 1 x 24.
Chloraseptic throat spray. Pepto Bismal
1 x Med bottle.
OTC Medicine
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Imodium A-D 1 x 24 for Diarrhea. Triple
antibiotic 1 x 30 gm. Tylenol Cold Tabs 1 x
24. Sudafed 60 mg 1 x 24. Forehead
thermometer x1. Prilosec 20 mg 1 x 30 (for
heart Burn). Dramamine 50 mg 1x 24 (for motion
sickness)