THE HOLY HAJ
After entering into the Islamic Fold or community by accepting the Faith (Eiman)
as heart and pronouncing the said Faith through verbal declaration Four Fundamental
modes of worship (Ibadat) become obligatory in every Muslim. These are (1) The Salaat
or Namaz, (2) Sayam (Fasting), (3)Zakaat (Poor-rate) and (4) Hajj (Pilgrimage) to
Holy Lord of Mecca and Madina.
The Performance of Haj begins with the observance of the prescribed process laid
down in this behalf in letters and spirit the very first essential part is to enter
the Holy Land of Mecca by wearing the Ahram (Un stitched) long piece of cloth (preferably
cotton) form the fixed places and on entering the inner limits of Khana-e-Kaaba
(also known as Haram Sharif) the intending pilgrim (Haji) must go (at least seven
times) round the Holy Kaaba, known as Tawaf (literal meaning is going round and
round) followed by the normal paced running up and down between the famous hillocks
of Safa and Merwa (or Sa'ee) with these initial rituals being fulfilled the Hajis
make a compulsory stop over and stay at the Maidan-e-Arafat (near Mecca). This is
the most obligatory part and procedure of the Hajj. Further details of these and
other rituals and ceremonies shall be declare in the following. The Deseriptim,
so far only constitutes the introduce to the great and more elaborate procedures
and processes of Hajj.
As soon as a person becomes eligible for Hajj, it becomes obligatory for him to
undertake this pilgrimage at the first available opportunity. A delay in the connection
will amount to commit a run and if he fails to discharge this obligator continuously
for years, he will be deemed a sinner (and liable to punishment) in the eyes of
Allah and his evidence will not be worth reliance. However there is no Qaza (compensating
an obligation -Farz- at a later date) at whatever time he performs Hajj it will
be adjudged as having been performed in time (Ada).
Time for Hajj The time for Hajj is from the month of shawwal (10th month of Hijri
calender)till the 10th of Zil Hajj (the 12th and the last month of Hijri calendar).
Before shawwal and after 10th Zil Hajj the Hajj is not permissible except Ahram
which can be performed before this, but this is makrooh.
Conditions for Hajj There are eight (8) conditions for the Hajj which must be
all present at the time of performing Hajj to make the Hajj, Farz (obligatory).
These conditions are:
(1) To be a Musalman.
(2) To be major in age(Baligh).
(3) Possessing normal sensibility (Aqal). Note Hajj is not Farz on a person who
is mentally deranged.
(4) To be independent or Free (not a slave)
(5) In good health to go to the Hajj and perform various rites etc with fortitude.
NOTE: Hajj is not obligatory on a handicapped person, a blind and one whose legs
have been WIMPUTED, or one who is so old and DECEXPIT who is unable to sit a right
on a carriage of riding animal.
(6) He should possess enough resources and be capable to BEAR THE TO AND FOR expenses
of Hajj (it means that before proceeding for Hajj he should leave sufficient money
for the household expenses in his absence after meeting all expenses such as travel
,transport, stay at the Holy Places etc ; this means the money/resources left at
home should SUFFREE the expenses for a moderate clan of family, which he used to
support and eater for the needs of his own family and those dependent on him for
their essential necessities, known as Hajjat-e-Asliyah which includes the living
accommodation clothes of normal use, servants, riding animals, vocational implements,
cooking and eating material, borrowings or dues such as loan or dowry.
(7) Time: Hajj shall become obligatory at such at time if before proceeding for
Hajj he possesses such amount of money that will cover his expenses up to Mecca
Moazzama and back to be there at the time of Hajj.
PROBLEM:-For a lady traveler for Hajj if the time distance is of 3 days or more
then she must be accompanied by a *Mahram, whether ----------------------------------------------------------------
*Mahram:the man with whom the marriage of the woman is prohibited (Haram) for
ever, whether it may be on account of family line age (such as father, son, uncle,
brother) or an account of foster age (Raza-at like foster brother, foster father,
foster son) P.T.O.
she may be young or old, if the woman travels without any Mahram, she will be
committing an act against the law of the Shariat, but if she performs the Hajj without
Mahram, the Hajj will be an order and the Farz will be fulfilled.
PROCEDURE OF HAJJ
On entering the Holy Land of Mecca and on coming near the *MEEQAT, the intending
pilgrim should perform Wazu (ablution) and Ghus'l (Bath), apply perfume and put
on the**Ahram, offer two rakats of Nafil with the intent (Niyat) of Ahram and after
this recited this prayer.
TRANSLATION:- O Allah! I desire to (perform) Hajj, so make it easy for me and
accept it from me; I have made intent (Niyat) for the Hajj and have put on Ahram
specially for Almighty Allah.
After this he must recite "Lab'baik in a loud voice (at least three times
at a stretch). The full Text of Lab'baik is this
TRANSLATION:-
After reciting Lab'baik, he should recite Durood Shareef and read this prayer
(Dua')
TRANSLATION:-"O Allah! I beseech Your Pleasure and the Paradise; and I seek
Your Refuge from Your Wrath and the Fire (of Hell)."
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or it may be on account of relation based on in-law ties (Susrali) like father
in law, son of the husband etc).
*Meeqat:Meeqat is the place from where no person preceding to Mecca Sharif should
go without `Ahram'. These are five different places in the vicinity of Haram Sharif
(Holy Kaba). For persons of the sub-continent of traveling by sea is YALAMOLAM beside
the mountain.This place comes through Kamraan and enter the ocean. When the Port
Jeddah comes within two or three mile posts (Manzil), the crew of the ship shout
loudly informing the people to put on the Ahram.
**Ahram:Unstitched long piece of cloth, popularly known as `Tahband' or `Tahmad'
(long single piece of cloth worn round the waist, mostly by men folk) and another
piece of cloth of Chadar. The Tahband should be worn in the normal way, while the
chadar should be placed in such a way that it covers both the shoulders, the back
and the chest completely.
PROBLEM:-While in a state of Ahram it is not permissible that one wears a stitched
cloth.(NOTE:This ends the foot note of the page and carrier over as above. Other
points of mentioned as foot note on the page no.178 of the Book have been incorporate
in the running text, resumed here below)
Then moving forward he should recite Lab'baik loudly at least thrice at a time
on each occasion when he recites 'Lab'baik. The rehearsal of Lab'baik should be
repeated at every turn of movement while offering prayer or changing states, almost
incessantly while engaged or disengaged in religious activities. In broad outlines,
these occasions are: except from while making Tawaf round the Holy Kaaba, the invocation
of Lab'baik should continued countlessly tell the rite of `Rami Jumra' (stoning
the devil satan), especially on climbing and coming down the hills (or other elevated
places of movements in the Mecca Sharif), meeting of two caravans morning and evening.
Last part of the night and after each of the five compulsory prayers; in short at
every turn of events or movements in prayers, with or without ablution. Men talk
should recite Lab'baik in a loud voice, but not so loud so as to disturb others,
while the women should recite the `Labbaik' in a soft voice.
This is the state of Ahram; one should avoid doing or committing a things which
are forbidden during the state of Ahram. All around Mecca Sharif for many miles
there are forests in which shrubs, plants and trees grow, there are tracts green
grass in scattered spaces which are separated from one another by boundary walls.
Within these bounded tracks it is forbidden to pluck green grass, cut down the mushroom
grown trees or plants to tease the wild animals grazing or living there. All this
is haram. The safety and regard for the animals of the Haram Sharif is that if a
gazelle, commonly known as deer be sitting under the shade of tree for rest while
there is unfenced hot and sun shine around, it is forbidden to drive away the animal
simply to take its place for shade and comfort. If some one brings a wild animal
within the limits of the Haram Sharif, the same becomes sacred and it should be
freed at once. There are many untamed or wild pigeons in Mecca Moazzama.
These pigeons are also found living
in domestic places, at times scattering their refuse on the ground floor of the
house. Whatever their movements in and around the dwelling places, but its absolute
forbidden to tease the a drive away these pigeons. Some people coming from nearby
places do not have the affection for these pigeons. This is undesirable, these poor
creatures should be left to themselves, they should not be teased or harassed out
of ignorance or dislike. It is worth considering that when the wild animals of Mecca
Mokarrama are given so much regard the worth are status of human life and honor
can be very well realized. All these things which have been described here are not
exclusive while one in a state of Ahram; on the other these are general ever lasting
principle applicable in all conditions whether a persons is with Ahram or otherwise.
Coming back to our main topic of Hajj when a person has gone on this extremely
sacred mission. When the intending pilgrim comes near the Haram Sharif, he should
proceed with due reverence and respect, head bowed down and eyes fixed on the ground,
which are the outward signs of humanity and devotion. It is still more humble and
respectful if the persons walks barefoot, repeating the `Labbaik'and the one as
much as possible. When he approaches the Haram Sharif and his eyes fall on the Mecca
Moazzama (Khana Kaaba) he should pause for a while; he should recite the following
`Dua' at the first sight of the Holy Kaba.
TRANSLATION:- O Allah! grant me comfort by (the blessing of) this, (The Sacred
House of Kaaba) and grant me subsistence and pure and clean livelihood in this (Holy
Place).
The Durood Sharif should also be recited as much as possible. It is preferable
that the man should enter the city after washing and purifying himself with a bath
and when he entered the Jammat-ul-Mualla he should pray for the departed souls who
are buried these. After this, when he begins to enter the Mecca Sharif he should
recites this dua;
TRANSLATION:- O Allah! You are my Lord sustainer and I am Your slave
After going a little further ahead when he reaches Mud'aa he should stop here
and after waiting a little here, he should pray with utmost humility and solemnity
for the welfare and prosperity for himself, his Kith and kin, friends and all the
muslim ummah, the dua should also include Divine mercy for forgiveness of sins and
admittance in the Paradise without accountability on the Day of Judgement.
This is the moment of acceptance
of prayers in the Presence of Allah the Almighty. Recitation of Durood Sharif as
much as he can, is very effective at this place and on this occasion, he must repeat
"Allaho Akbar" and `La ila ha Ill llah' three times each and recite the
following prayer (in Arabic)
TRANSLATION:-"O Allah! Grant us beneficence in this world and in the Hereafter
and protect us form the punishment of the Fire (of Hell). O Allah! I beseech You
of the welfare which Your Prophet Muhammad (Sallalla ho Alaihe wa Sallam) besought
of You; and I seek You Refuge from the Evil which Your Prophet Muhammad (Sallalla
ho Alaiha wa Sallam) sought Refuge form."
He should also recite this Dua;
TRANSLATION:-
He should also recite this comprehensive `dua' at least three times at the place;
TRANSLATION:-"O Allah! This is Your House and I am Your slave. I beseech
You of forgiveness and security in the world and the Hereafter for myself, my parents,
and for all Momineen, men and women, for Your slave Shamsuddin. O Allah! grant him
victory, a grand victory (Amin)".
He should then move forward and when he reaches Mecca Muazamma, he should first
of all enter the Masjid-e-Har'am, remembering Allah and His Apostle all the time
and praying for the success and prosperity of all the Musalman, in the world and
in the Hereafter. Reciting `Lab'baik' he should approach Bab-us-Satam and kissing
the threshold he must put right foot forward and enter the Haram Sharif and recite
this Dua,
Remember this dua by heard and whenever you happen to enter Mashid-ul-Haram (or
any other masjid), recite this dua or prayer; and add the following phrases in this
dua,
TRANSLATION:-"O Allah! You are Satam (security) and form You is security-
peace and the peace returns to Your presence (ultimately). O our Lord! keep us alive
with security and admit us in the Paradise (Daras Satam - the Abode of peace). O
our Lord! You are full of Blessing and Highly Elevated, O the Lord with Grandeur
and Beneficence. O Allah! This is Your Haram and the Place of Your peace. Forbid
and deter the Fire for the Hell to on engulf my flesh, my skin, my face, my blood,
my brain and my bones. (Amin)
SKETCH OF KABA SHARIF
When the sight (eye) falls on the Kaaba Sharif, he should recite "La' ila'
ha Il lul la'ho, Wol Laho Akbar" three times, then the Durood Sharif and this
Dua'
He should start `Tawaf' (going round the Khana-e-Kaaba) in the Name of Almighty
Allah. The `Tawaf' in the fixed limits known as Mutafa or the place of Tawaf should
begin from the Hajar-e-Aswad in the way that when approaches Hajar-e-Aswad, he should
recite this prayer (dua),
TRANSLATION:-There is no god but Allah. The One, He made His Promise True and
He helped His (Apostle) servant (against the infidels) and vanquished their forces.
He is Absolutely One, He has no Associate ( in His Godhood), The rule of the world
belongs to Him, all Praise is due to Him and He has Power (and Authority) over every
things.
Before starting Tawaf (going round) of the Kaaba Sharif he must perform ISTABAA.
Then keeping his face at the Kaaba at the right side of the Hajar-e-Aswad, he
should stand by the Rukn-e-Yaman in such a way that the full view of Hajar-e-Aswas
remains at his right hand. Now he must make the Niyat (intent) of the Tawaf saying.
("O Allah! I intend to make Tawaf of Your sacred House, so make it easy for
me and accept it from me.")
After the Niyat keeping the face towards the Kaaba, he should move on the right
side and when he reaches Hajar-e-Aswad, he should raise his hands up to the ears
and opening the palms towards Hajar-e-Aswad he should recite
Now, if it is possible, he should try keeping his palms at the sides of the Hajar-e-Aswad,
to kiss the Hajar-e-Aswad in a soft reverential manner without make sound of his
kiss. He should do this three times. If he succeeds to touch the Hajar-e-Aswad with
his lips, then he must regard himself a most fortunate that he is blessed with the
Divine favor to allow him to kiss the Hajar-e-Aswad to which the lips of the Holy
Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa -Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Sallam- had graced by their
holy touch over 1400 years ago. If on account the pressing such he can not succeed
to kiss the Hajar-e-Aswad, he should not resort to push and move others to achieve
his desire. If he can touch the Hajar-e-Aswad by the hands, it is enough for him
to touch the Hajar-e-Aswad, and then kiss his own hands. If even this is not possible
to touch the sacred stone on account of rush then he should keep his open palms
towards the Hajar-e-Aswad and kiss then feeling at heart had he is kissing the Hajar-e-Aswad.
This process of kissing is known as ISTILAAM (presenting and conveying the good
wishes of salaam). At the time of ISTILAAM, he should recite the following prayers
(dua):
(" O Allah! Forgive me of my sins and purify my heart and expand my breast
and make easy my affair and give me protection and those whom You gave protection").
Then he should recite,
(" O Allah! I affair my Eiman with You, and testify the Truth of Your Book
(The Holy Quran) and fulfill The Promise with You and obey and follow the sunnat
of Your Prophet Muhammad - Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Sallam - and bear witness that there
is no god but Allah The only One, there is associate with Aim, and I bear witness
that Muhammad (Sallahllaho Alaihe Wa Sallam) Abid and apostle. I affirm my Eiman
with Allah and denounce (reject) the
and the Devil saying this he should proceed towards the door (exit) of the Kaaba
and while doing so when he has passed by
the Hajar-e-Aswad, he should stand erect and walk in such a way that the Kaaba
remains on his left hand. While walking he should not ease inconvenience to any
one, he should remain as close to the Kaaba as possible, without touching the cover
of the Kaaba by his body or the clothes, when he comes in front of the MULTAZIM,
he should recite this dua:
TRANSLATION:- O Allah! This House is Your House, and The Sacred Place of Your
Sacred Place, and The Peace of Your Peace and this is Your Place of protection from
the Fire (of Hell), so protect me from the Fire (of Hell). O Allah! give me contentment
with what Your have provide me and grant blessing (and affluence) in it and I pray
in absence of those who are not present. There is no god but Allah the One, there
is none to associate Him, The governance of the Universe belongs to Him, all Praise
is due to Him, and He has Power (and Authority) over every thing.
When he comes in front of the Rukn-e-Arafi, he should recite this dua,
(O Allah! I seek Your refuge form prevarication (skepticism) and infidelity (disbelief),and
when he comes in front of MEEZAAB-E-RAHMAT, he should recite the following dua,
(O Allah! Give me shade below the Shade of Your Throne on the Day when there is
no Shade except Your shade and nothing shall survive except Your countenance and
make me drink from the Pond of Your Apostle Muhammad -Sallallaho Alaihe wa Sallam-
the sweet drink after which there shall be thirst for ever).
And when he reaches RUKN-E-SHAMI, he should recite the following prayer;
( O Allah! Make this as Hajj-e-Mabroor (Rule of Goodness and Blessing) and the
endeavor (worthy) of Thankfulness and the trade/business where there is no loss
O one Who Knows what is in the heart (breast). Take me away from the darkness towards
the Noor, light.
And when he comes to the RUKNE-E-YAMANI, he should touch it with both hands or
only the right hand, he may also kiss at if he so desire; he should recite this
prayer;
(O Allah! I beseech Your Forgiveness and Security in this world and in the Hereafter).
Just ahead of the RUKNE-E-YAMANI there is mustajab. Here he may recite the above
mentioned dua or recite,
or he may only recite Durood Sharif.(NOTE: At this place or at all those places
where he prays for himself he may preferable recite only Durood Sharif instead of
other prayers/duas. Dua, Durood etc should not be recited very loudly).
Now after turning round the aforesaid places he comes back to Hajar-e-Aswad again.
This is One Full Circuit. Even at this place he must offer Istilam at the Hajar-e-Aswad.
In this way he do six more rounds or Tawaf of the Kaaba, to make the total circuits
seven in number. In the first three rounds he must also do `Ramal', when he completes
seven rounds, it means he has performed One Tawaf. This is known as `Tawaf-e-Qudoom'.
After Tawaf he should come to Maqam-e-Ibrahim, here after reciting the verse; he
should offer two rakats of Namaz-e-Tawaf. This is Wajib.
In the first rakat of Namaz-e-Tawaf he should recite
and in the second rakat
After the Namaz-e-Tawaf he may recite the following `dua' which is mentioned in
the Hadees;
( O Allah! You know my secrets and open apparent things of mine, therefore accept
my excuse You know my needs therefore grant my requests (baggings); You know what
is in my self, so forgive my sins. O Allah! I beg you of Eiman (asa) pleasure of
my heart and the true certainly. You know only that will befall me what You have
written (ordained) for me and make my livelihood (subsistence) as a means of contentment
for me what You have apportioned
for me O the most merciful of the merciful ones).
Now after Namaz and dua he should go to the Multazim and embrace the Multazim
near the Hajar-e-Aswad place. The chest and both the cheeks on the Multazim, spread
both his arms raising over the head and testing on the wall or put the right hand
at the side of the door of the Kaaba and the left hand stretched towards the Hajar-e-Aswad
and recite this dua;
TRANSLATION:-
after embracing Multazim, he should come to well of Zamzam. If it possible, he
should draw one bucket of water from the well of Zamzam himself, otherwise he may
get the water from some other person and keeping his face towards he should drink
Zamzam as much as he can in three breaths, in standing posture. Every fresh drink
he should begin with `Bismillah' and finish with `Alhamdo Lillah' keeping has eyes
each time on the Kaaba or at least have a glance at it. The remaining water he may
pour on his body or wash his hands, face and continue reciting `dua' while engaged
in this process. The Holy Prophet (Allah's grace and peace be upon him) has said
that `dua' at this time is accepted in the Presence of Almighty Allah. He has also
said that the Zamzam is a cure for any ailment when it is sought with due faith
in it. The dua prescribed at this moment is this;
(O Allah! I beseech You The Knowledge which is Beneficial, the subsistence which
is vast (abundant) and the Deed which is worth acceptance (and reward) and The Cure
for all diseases (ailments) or the all embracing due quoted earlier). It is also
blissful to look into the Well of Zamzam from above the ground it also removes,
removes rancor and hyperisy from the heart.
Now, if he is not tired and willing to engage himself for the Sa'ee literally
meaning endeavor or attempt but in the context of Hajj it is a ritual which is undertaken
by way of brisk walking or balanced running on the hills of Safa and Marwa. Before
proceeding for the Sa'ee he should come to the Hajar-e-Aswad kiss it if he can manage
otherwise keeping the face to it he should recite "Allaho Akbar Wa Laila ha
Il lul Lah Wal Hamdo Lillah"
and repeating the Durood Sharif he must move to the Hill of Safa passing through
the Gate of Safa (while coming from the door of masjid he should first take the
left foot out and while using shoes or any footwear) put in the right foot first.
This is the procedure to he followed always and at all places while coming out from
the masjid, rehearsing the usual due.
Remembering Allah and reciting Durood Sharif he should climb the first stairs
and stay thee for a moment and before raising foot for the second stair, he should
recite;
TRANSLATION:-
Then turning his face towards Kaba, raising both his hands upto his shoulders
and stretching them (hands) apart, he should pause there for such a length of time
which wowed take rehearsing 35 verses of the Surah Baqarah, repeating durood, tasbeeh,
tahleel (Kalama-e-Tayyebat), he should pray for one's own self, his parents, friends
kith and kin and the Ummate Muslimah. This is the place and occasion when prayers
are heard and granted by the Divine Grace.
After the Dua he should make niyat (intent) for the Sa'ee. The Niyat for the sa'ee
is this:
(O Allah! I intend doing Sa'ee between Safa and Marwah, so make it easy for me
and accept it from me).Then coming down from the Safa, he should more towards Marwa
reciting verses and Durood and he covers the distance of the first mile, he should
start running and continue running a little beyond the second mile, then walk slowly
and reciting rites without stopping should go upto Marwa and here climbing the first
step signifies going up the Merwa, but he should not recline against the wall (which
is the practice of the ignorant people). Here on account of new structures the view
of Kaba is not possible, yet the face should he towards Kaba, repeating and reciting
rites prayers (dua) Durood Sharif as usual. This completes the first round of the
Sa'ee.
From here he should again move to Safa will all the rituals and recitals as in
the first instance, when he reaches the mile of Marwa he should start running till
he passes the Mile of Safa, he should then slow down and climb the Safa. This completes
the second round. Similarly again from Merwa to Safa, this is the fourth round.
In this way he should complete the fifth, the sixth and the seventh rounds. This
Endeavor (running) is known as Sa'ee, starting from Safa and ending at Marwa. In
between tow miles there shall be seven times running.
After the Saee he should stay at Mecca till the 8th of Zil-Hajj and continue reciting
`Labbaik' in a simple manner without ISTABA, Ramial or Sa'ee and on completion of
every seventh round (of Tawaf) he should two Rakats of Nafil at Maqam-e-Ibrahim
on the seventh when the Imam delivers sermon (Khutba) after Zohar he should attend
and listen to it. On the eight (8th) after the sun-rise he should move from Mecca
to Mina, reciting Labbaik, Durood
dua through out the way. When Mina comes to sight, he should recite
(O Allah! This is Mina so grant me the favor of grace and peace with which You
have favored Your Friends. After reaching Mina he should stay here for the night.
From this day at Zohar till the morning of 10th he should all the prayers at Mina,
alongwith Durood and other rites (Azkaar, Dua etc) At the break if down in
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*: Here also the hands should be kept in the same as they are kept after in the
Namaz, that is the palms should be towards the sky, hand outstretched right in front
of the breast. Nothing
against this as some persons doing Tawaf are seen doing this.
the 9th, he should offer the Fajar Prayer, busying himself thereafter in Durood
etc like the sun shines on the hillock of Shaheer where at he should move to Arafat,
reciting once again `Labbaik', Durood other rite on the way. As soon as Jabal-e-Rahmat
appears he should increase the recitals (Labbaik, Durood, Dua) because this is the
place and occasion of the acceptance of prayers.
On reaching Arafat he must no cause inconvenience to any one and sit at the place
which he gets, except that he should sit at a place which is not the passage for
others to move along. At noon he should take bath, it is Sunnate Muakkidah. If the
bath is not possible, Wazu or ablution will be enough. As soon as the sun declines
the Zenith, he must go to Masjid-e-Namrah and after offering sunnat prayer he should
listen to the Khutba (Sermon) delivered by the Imam and offer the Zohar prayers
behind the Imam. Immediately thereafter the Takbeer for the Asr prayer will be announced
which prayer should be offered behind the Imam. There is no question of indulging
in personal or other matters in between Zohar and Asr which is the period of intense
devotion in hearty recitiors of Durood, dua or other prayers. There is no nafil
or sunnat after Asr.
Immediately after the Asr prayers, he must hurry to the place of stay `Mauqif'
where it is ordained that the pilgrims should proffer supplication to Allah alongwith
Durood, Dua and other rites. On this day, staying at Mauqif and keeping oneself
in prayers is the essence and spirit of the Hajj, which should continue after the
Asr till sunset. It is also one of the cardinal part (ritual or Ruk'n) of the pilgrimage.
PROBLEM:- The time for Wuqoof is from the decline of the sun on the 9th Zil Hajj
till the morning of 10th. If any one makes wuqoof at a time other than this, he
will not gain the reward of the Hajj, unless it the wuqoof at other time is on account
of difference of moon-sight.
He should go to MUZDALFAH immediately after the sunset in the company of the Imam.
If the Imam delays his departures, the pilgrim should not wait for him and reach
MUZDALFAH, reciting Labbaik, dua and Durood throughout the journey. If possible,
he should with brisk paces. He may also avail any model of conveyance or transport.
But he must down the transport as soon as MUZDALFAH comes to sight and cover the
remaining distance on foot, Beller still is that he should enter MUZDALFAH after
a bath (or Wazu). On entering MUZDALFAH he should recite the dua;
(O Allah! This is (the Place of) Gathering (of Ummah), so I beseech You the Forgiveness
and security in the World and the Hereafter).
After reaching here he should a light, a little away from Jabal-e-Quzah (or Wherever
inconvient). Here he should offer the combined Prayers of Maghrib and Isha, even
if the time of Maghrib prayer has passed; both these prayers shall be offered as
regular prayers (not Qaza, but `Ada' or in time) will clear Niyats for both. First
the Farz of Maghrib, then immediately after the Farz of Asha, then the sunnat (prayers)
of maghrib and Isha, then the wits of Isha.
After these Namaz (prayers) the rest of the night should be spent in Durood, Dua
and Zikro Tasbeeh, because this is the most auspicious time and the most auspicious
place for the acceptance of prayers in the Divine Presence.
The Morning Prayer (Namaz-e-Fajr_ should be offered at the early hours after the
break of down when it is still dark (because the sun-rise is at least and hour later).
After the Namaz-e-Fajr there is another Wuqoof preferably on the hills of Mash'aril
Haraam it self or wherever the place is available down the skirt of the hill or
the valley or any other place at the Muhassar. This wuqoof is similar to the wuqoot
at Arafat, keeping oneself in constant recitation of Labbaik, Durood and Dua. The
time of this wuqoof is from the break of the morning till is bright after the sun-rise.
One who does not come here at this hour, he misses the Wuqoof.
Now when it is still for offering two rakats of namaz, he should go to Mina in
the company of the Imam. At this place he should pick up seven small stones of the
size of the date-seed, wash them three time and keep them in his pockets. Through
out the way he must continue reciting `Labbaik, Durood and*Dua'.
PROBLEM:-At Arfat there is one Azan and two Takbeers of Iqamat (arranging rows
people for offering the salat or namaz) for the salats of Zohar and Asr, while at
MUZDALFAH there is one Azan and one Takbeer (Iqamat) for Maghrib and Isha.
When he reaches the valley of Muhassar he should pass by very briskly, reciting
this dua;
(O Allah! Do not Kill us with Your wrath and do not destroy us by Your affliction
and grant us security before this).
When Mina comes to sight, he should recite this dua (which has already been quoted
above)
(O Allah! This is Mina so grant me the Favor of Grace and peace
with which You have Favoured Your Friends).
On reaching Mina, before doing anything else, he must first
go to JAMRATUL AQABAH. He should stand at least 5 to 6 feet away
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*: He should also recite this dua;
O Allah! Unto You I and I feel fear of Your Punishment and unto You I come back
and I feel fright so accept my sacrifice and magnify my reward and have mercy at
my humility and accept my repentance and grant my prayers.
from Jamra in such a way that he is at the central place (or in between) the Mecca
Muazzama and the first Nala in the drain pipe and by holding a stone in his fore
finger and the thumb and raising his arm high enough so that the while of the arm
pit become visible throw the stone (at the Jamra, commonly known as Satan or Shaitan)
while reciting the following dua;
(In the Name of Allah, Great is Allah, I strike Shaitan to please Rehman (the
Most Beneficent). O Allah! make this as the Hajj-e-Mabroor and the Endeavor of Thankfulness
and the Forgiveness of sins)
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It is better that the stones strike of 3, 4 feet from the
1Jamrah. If the distance of the fall of the stone is move than this, it is not
to be counted. In this way he must throw seven stone pieces, one by one. He should
stop reciting `Labbaik' at the strike of the very first stone. When he finishes
2Rami (stoning the satan) he should not stay there any longer. He must return at
once, reciting dua and rites.
After the Rami comes the stage of 3Sacrifice (Qurbani). Which he must perform.
After this he must pray to Almighty Allah for the acceptances of Hajj by himself
and those from all the muslims who have fulfilled the obligations in this behalf.
After the sacrifice, he should sit facing the Qibla (Kaba) and have his entire
shaven (known as HALQ) or trim the hair (as he may desire), but shaving the head
is more beneficial and blissful. But shaving of head is forbidden (Haram) for the
women, they may just have their hair cut short by an inch or two. The cut shaven
or trimmed hair should be buried, similarly thing which are usually removed from
the person such as nail etc. should also be buried. Here he must take care not to
clip the nail or shave the beard or most ache before the Halq (sharing of
head). Otherwise dam will become hinding. (Dam stands for an expiatory sacrifice
of an animal for any lapse in the obligatory rites etc). However, there is no expiation
or dam for shaving the beard and trimming the mostache after the shaving of head.
Rather it mustahab or desirable, yet shaving/shortening of beard should is not he
done as a respect for the beard in Islam while shaving the head (HALQ) first the
hair on the right side should be cut, reciting "Allaho Akbar, Allaho Akbar
Lailaha il lal Laho Wallho
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1Jamrah:In between Mecca and Mina there are three pillars known as Jamrah. The
one which is near Mina is called`Jmarah the First (OOLA) the central one is known
as Jamra Wasta (center) and the last one which is nearer Mecca is called Jamrat
ul Aqabah.
2Rami: The time for Rami is form the 10th morning to the morning of the 11th Zil
Hij. However the sunnat is after the sunrise till the Decline (Zawal).
3Sacrifice:This is not the Qurbani which is performed on the occasion of Baqrid.
IT is by way of Thanks going on account of Haji. It is compulsory for the rich and
Mustahab for the poor.
Akbar, Allaho Akbra,wa lil lahil Hamd.
often times during the Halq and also at the end, while having the head shaver
this dua may also be recited,
(All praise is due to Allah on what he guided us and send reward to us and allowed
us to fulfill the rites (etc). O Allah! This forehead of mine is in Your Hand, so
make all my hairs a Noor (Divine Light) on the Day of Judgement, and remove evils
from me and as a reward of it elevate my status in the lofty Paradise. O Allah!
bless me in my self and accept (endeavors) of mine.
O Allah! forgive me and those who have shaven their heads and trimmed their hairs,
O with Vast Forgiveness).
And pray forgiveness for the entire Ummah. Now all things which were forbidden
on account of Ahram, now become permissible except intercourse with wife (and lawful
maid servants) to touch or look as them in a luscious manner or their private parts
which are still haram or strictly un lawful.
Now after the hair-cut, it is better to reach Mecca on the 10th. For the Faze
(obligatory) Tawaf, this Tawaf is the second rukn (ritual Obligation) of the Hajj.
This Tawaf will be like the Tawaf of the first occasion, but ow there shall be no
ISTABAA. After this two Rakats should be offered. Now the wives become permissible
or all the essential processes have been fulfilled, declaring the completion of
Hajj. This means that the Two main Arakan (plural of rukn, the essential part of
performance) namely Woqoof and Tawaf have been accomplished.
But he has to turn to Mina to spend the 11th and 12th nights, it is sunnat, as
it is sunnat to stay here during the 10th night. On the 11th after the Zohar prayer
and the Khutba (sermon) of the Imam he should go for Rami. In these days, the Rami
should begin with JAMRAH the First which is near the Masjid KHEEF. For this Rami
he should come by climbing the mounds at Mecca and facing Qibla he should throw
of stones as he has done in the First Rami on the 10th. After the 7th stone he should
move a little of the Jumrah and facing Kaba he should raise hands for the prayers
(dua) in a manner that the palms remain towards the Qibla and stay there for a time
which may be needed for reciting twenty verses of the Holy Quran reciting praise
to Allah (Hamd,) Durood and other dua.
Then he should move the central Jumrah or Jumrah Wasta for rami, dua and durood
as before. Then finally he should go to the Jumrat ul Aqaba for rami, but he should
not stay there, rather return promptly reciting Durood, Dua etc on the way on the
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*PROBLEM:- For Rami, tees than seven stone pieces in not (P.T.O)
for Mecca to reach there before on the sun set. He may return, if he desires,
on the 13th. If he does so he will have to do Rami on that (13th) day after the
decline of sun (Zawal-e-Aftab). This is more bliss full. On the last day on the
12th or 13th when he returns from Mina on way to Mecca, he should get down from
the carriage/animal at WADI MUHASSAB, which is situated near JANNAT UL MUALLA, (or
without alighting) he should stay there for some time and pray for the departed
souls. However it is more blissful if he stays here till Isha and offer all the
prayers (Salat or Namaz) at He may have short sleep here, where after he should
enter Mecca.
From 13th onwards he may at Mecca for as long as he desires, performing Umrah(s)
and visiting Holy Places during his stay. When he wishes to leave Mecca he should
do the Tawaf-e-Wida (Farewell) without Ramal. Farz Tawaf is also known as Tawaf-e-Ziarat
and as well as Tawaf-e-Afazah.
PROBLEM:- The most suitable time for shaving the head or hair cut is the period
known as Ayyam-e-Nah (Days of sacrifices) which means 10th, 11th and 12th of Zil
Hajj, the most auspicious day is the 10th, if he does not have the hair cut by the
12th, then Dam will become necessary.
This Tawaf-e-Wida is compulsory for those coming from other places. After the
Tawaf he should offer two rakat of Nafil, as usual, at Maqame-e-Ibrahim are drink
water at the Zamzam well and pour it on his person. Then he should stand at the
threshold of the Kaba, kiss it by way of respect and reverence and offer thanks
to the Providence for enable him to perform Hajj and pray its acceptance expressing
at the same time his desire to enable him to come and perform the pilgrimage again
and again. His dua should all inclusive and for all. Or he may recite this prayer;
(The Beggar has come at Your door-steps, he begs Your Blessing and belief-full
knowledge of You and entertains hope of Your Mercy (O Allah!)
Then he should come to MULTAZIM and holding the covering (ghilaf) of Kaaba and
embracing it he should recite Zikr (remembrance of Allah), Durood and dua as much
as he can and before departing he should recite comprehensive dua;
(All Praise id due to Allah Who guided unto this and we were not able to guide
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permissible. If he uses only three stones or does not use any stone at all, a
penance by way of Dam will be necessary. If he uses only stones, then for each remains
he will have to offer Sadaqah.
PROBLEM:- To pick up stones from near about Jumra, is Makrooh (detestable).
guidance as You have guided us for this and accept it as (endea
vour) from us and do not make this as the last promise (to visit) for Your Sacred
House (Bait il Haram) and grant me subsistence to return to it (again and again)
so long as You are pleased, In the Name of Your Mercy, O the most Merciful of those
who show mercy. And all Praise is due for Allah the Lord sustainer of (all) the
worlds and Peace and grace of Allah be on Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his kin
and his companions).
Then kiss the Hajar-e-Aswad and recite this invocation (dua) with all humility
in heart and tears in the eyes;
(O Allah! the Provider of Felicity in His Land, I state witness (or give evidence)
of You (Your Favors) and Allah is Sufficient as Witness. I give evidence (stand
witness) by (the Faith) that there in no god but Allah and I also give evidence
(asa witness) that Muhammad id The Apostle of Allah and I shall repeat and proclaim
this evidence in the Presence of Allah the Most Dignified in the Day of Judgment,
the Day of greatest mental distraction. O Allah I stand witness in Your (Your Name)
on this (matter) and His great Angels state witness by this (truth). And Allah Peace
and grace be on our Master and Chief (saiyad) Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him)
and an progeny and companions all together).
Then retracing steps with and turning back towards Kaaba and should the pricients
through the door of Masjid-e-Haram by placing the left foot our and reciting the
usual dua is prescribed while leaving the masjid (at any place). It is better to
come out through Bab ul Hazawarah (Note: while leaving the bidding farewell (Wide)
to Kaaba Sharif on can also walk straight out of the
Masjid but he must bear the pangs of separation in his heart which he can express
by turning face to Kaaba again and again which pacing out). Women in an unclean
state due to Haiz (menstruation) and Nifas (Bleeding on account of child birth)
must not go in, they should wait outside and last eyes of sadness and grief on the
Kaaba as expressions of separation.
After coming out on the open he must distribute alms and charity among the beggars
and destitutes who beg for help. Now his stay and fulfillment of Hajj obligatours
are over. He has now to make preparations for journey to Madena ul Rasool Sallallaho
Alaihe Wa Sallam.
Among the details mentioned in connection with the performance of Hajj, some aspects
are Farz, and some are Wajib, while some are sunnat. If anything among the Farz
is omitted by passed (for any reasons) then the Hajj itself is rendered invalid.
If any Wajih is left over, the Hajj as a whole will not be affected but it will
he incomplete and the DAM (sacrifice permitance) will become essential and the loss
of sunnat will reduce the sawab (award) to some extent.
The following things are Farz (compulsory) in the Hajj.
1. Ahram.
2. Wuqoof-e-Arafah (stay at Arafat). Which (latter) means that in between the
time from the decline of the sun in the 9th ZilHaj
till the down of 10th, one must stay at the Arafat.
3. Tawaf: Ziarat's greater part or minimum found circuitous (phera) round should
be spent in Tawaf.
4. Niyat or intent (details have gone earlier) by words of mouth.
5. Tarteeb (in serial order), performance of different ceremonies\ritual in the
ordained manner. It means the first of all Ahram should be put on as without Ahram
no Hajj (or Ummrah) is neither possible nor permissible, then wuqoof at Arafat,
then Tawaf-e-Ziarat.
6. To perform all Farz strictly at the prescribed time limit (i.e. wuqoof, between
9th afternoon and 10th before the break down and Tawaf Ziarat after the wuqoof.
7. Place or Site: Wuqoof on the plains of Arafat (or adjourning areas in case
of over crowding), Tawaf with the limits of Khana Kaaba.
In Hajj following things are wajib.
1. To put on Ahram form any of the prescribed Meeqats. One should move ahead of
Meeqat without Ahram. It is however permissible if any one puts on Ahram before
arriving at Meeqat.
2. Sa'ee (running between Safa and Marwa).
3. To begin Sa'ee from Safa.
4. To perform sa'ee on foot.
5. To do Tawaf before proceeding for Sa'ee.
6. If Arafa (staying at Arafat) is done during the day time, then he must stay
there till the sun set and come darkness of night becomes visible.
7. It is wajib to begin wuqoof after the decline of sun at any part of the day.
8. To follow Imam on return from Arafat. However if the Imam for reason is late
leaving Arafat, the pilgrim can start early.
9. To stay at Muzdalfah and offer Maghrib and Isha combined at Muzdalfah.
10. Rami: To strike Jumrah on 10th, 11th and 12th which means on the 10th only
at Jumratul Aqaba and strike stones on all three Jumrah, on 11th and 12th.
11. Rami at Jumrah Aqaba on the first Day (10th) before the hair cut.
12. To do rami on all days at the same time of each day.
13. Hair cut (shaving of head) or shortening the hair on the Days of Nahr.
14. Greats part of the Tawaf-e-Afaza in Days of sacrifice (Ayyam-e-Nahr).
15. Tawaf after the Hateem by the right side, which means that Kaaba should be
on left side of the man doing Tawaf.
16. To do Tawaf on foot.
17. While doing Tawaf one should he with wazu or ghus'l (ablution or bath). If
he is without wazu or bath, he must start Tawaf afresh.
18. To keep the shame parts of the body hidden while doing Tawaf.
19. To offer two rakats of Namaz after the Tawaf. This is wajib but if not done,
Dam will not be necessary, while for other wajib referred to above and those follow,
dam is essential if any of these wajibs is omitted.
20. There should order in Rami slaughtering the animal and Halq (head shave) and
Tawaf one after the other.
21. TAWAF-E-SADR or the Farewell (Wida) for all those who live beyond the territories
of Meeqat.
22. Ladies who are in Menses or in uncleanliness should wait till are purified.
However in case of travel by caravan the affected can leave with the Tawaf-e-Wida
in that state if the scheduled departure of the caravan is announced.
23. There should be no cohabiting with wife after the Woquf-e-Arafa and before
the hair cut, (Note: If during the Tawaf the shame parts become open, the Dam shall
become binding.
In addition to these wajibs there are some more wajibs on the omission of which
`dam' does not become binding. These are: (a) on account of some ailment etc not
to have hair shave.
(b) not to delay the Namaze Maghrib till the time of Isha so that there be offered
combinedly.
The following are sunnat in Hajj:
1. Tawaf-e-Qudoom (the First Tawaf which a non-resident of Arabia).
2. To begins Tawaf From the Hajar-e-Aswad.
3. To do ramal in Tawafe Qudoom or Tawafe Farz.
4. Sa'ee between the Safa and Marwa.
5. Delivering khutba by the Imam on these dates namely on the 7th in Mecca, on
the 9th at Arafat and on the 11th in Mina.
6. To depart from Mecca after Fajr prayer, on the 8th, so that all the five prayers
(namaz) could be offered at Mina.
7. To spend the night of 9th at Mina.
8. To proceed from Mina to Arafat after the sunrise
9. To have bath prior to going to Arafat for wuqoof.
10. To stay at Muzdalfa after the return from Arafat.
11. To start from Muzdalfa on way to Mina before the sun-rise.
12. To spend both the night of 10th and 11th at Mina.
13. If one stays at Mina till 13th then he should also stay in Mina in the night
past the 12th.
14. To alight or stay at the ABTAH in the valley of Muhassab, even if it be for
a short while (There are other aspects of sunnat which we mentioned in the section
titled procedure/Method).
