Hajj Guide in English

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Complete Hajj Guide in English

08TH DHU AL-HIJJAH

Remove unwanted hair, clip nails etc. Perform full GHUSL (Bath) or at least make WUDHU (Ablution) Put on IHRAAM garments Pray 2 RAKAATS Make INTENTION for Hajj Recite the TALBIYYAH
 
 
“Labbayka Allaahumma labbayk, labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk, innal-humda wan- ni mata laka wal-mulk, laa shareeyka lak”

09TH DHU AL-HIJJAH

Pray FAJR at MINA From FAJR of 9th to ASR of 13th. Recite TAKBEER of TASHREEQ after every Salaah. Go to ARAFAAT anytime after sunrise, Pray ZUHR & ASR at ARAFAAT. Perform WUQUF (stand and Pray), make Du’aa and seek Forgiveness until sunset. After SUNSET go to MUZDALIFAH, Pray MAGHRIB & ISHA together (at isha time) at MUZDALIFAH with one Adhaan and one Iqaamat. Collect 70 PEBBLES for stoning. Spend the Night in Ibaadah. Pray Fajr in MUZDALIFAH (at beginning time). Leave for MINA just before SUNRISE. Keep reciting TALBIYYAH frequently.

10TH DHU AL-HIJJAH

Pelt the BIG JAMARAAT (Shaytaan) with 7 Pebbles – TALBIYYAH stops after this. Do QURBANI (Udhiya), SHAVE/ TRIM the hair. Now you are out of the state of ihraam, Performing Tawaaf e Ziyaarah. This can be done anytime up to sunset of the 12th OF DHUL HIJJAH. Go to Makkah and Perform TAWAAF E ZIYAARAH. Pray 2 RAKAATS Salaah behind the Maqaam-e-ibraheem if possible or anywhere in the Haraam. Drink ZAM ZAM water, Perform SA’EE, RETURN back to MINA.

11TH DHU AL-HIJJAH

If not done so then: Go to MAKKAH & Perform TAWAAF E ZIYAARAH. Pray 2 RAKAATS, drink ZAM ZAM water and Perform SA’EE. RETURN back to MINA. Pelt All 3 JAMARAAT after MID-DAY with 7 pebbles for each Jamaraat (Preferably Before SUNSET). Stay in MINA for Ibaadah (Worship).

12TH DHU AL-HIJJAH

If not done so then: Go to MAKKAH & perform TAWAAF ZIYAARAH. PRAY 2 RAKAATS nafil of Tawaaf, drink ZAM ZAM and perform SA’EE. RETURN back to MINA. After MID-DAY Pelt all 3 JAMARAAT with 7 pebbles for each Jamaraat. Leave MINA for MAKKAH Before SUNSET if possible. If Can’t leave – Stay at MINA.

13TH DHU AL-HIJJAH

If still at MINA at Subh-Sadiq (Fajr beginning time), Pelt all 3 JAMARAAT with 7 pebbles for each Jamaraat. Leave for MAKKAH. Before you leave Makkah, Perform TAWAAF e WIDAA. Pray 2 RAKAATS for Tawaf. From ASR of 13th Reciting. TAKBEER of TASHREEQ stops.

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FAQs

What is the complete step-by-step process of performing Hajj according to the Sunnah?

The Hajj process begins on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah with donning the Ihraam, followed by key rituals such as Wuquf in Arafat, Muzdalifah overnight stay, stoning of the Jamarat, Qurbani (sacrifice), Tawaf e Ziyarah, Sa’ee, and ends with Tawaf e Wida. This guide provides a detailed day-by-day breakdown of every essential step for your spiritual journey.

On the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims should perform Ghusl, wear Ihraam, pray two Rakaats, make the intention (Niyyah) for Hajj, and begin reciting the Talbiyyah. They then travel to Mina and perform five prayers there, preparing spiritually for the Day of Arafah.

The Day of Arafah involves performing Wuquf in Arafat after praying Zuhr and Asr. Pilgrims make sincere Du’a, seek forgiveness, and stay until sunset. After sunset, they depart for Muzdalifah to collect pebbles and pray Maghrib and Isha.

Stoning the Jamarat symbolizes the rejection of Shaytaan. Pilgrims throw seven pebbles at the big pillar on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah and all three pillars on the following days after midday, following the tradition of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)

Qurbani is performed on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah after stoning the Jamarat. It is a wajib (obligatory) act for Hajj pilgrims performing Tamattu or Qiran. The sacrifice marks the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and commemorates his willingness to sacrifice his son.

Tawaf e Ziyarah (also known as Tawaf al-Ifadah) is one of the obligatory rites of Hajj, performed anytime from the 10th to 12th Dhul Hijjah. It includes Tawaf around the Kaaba, two Rakaats behind Maqam Ibrahim, drinking Zam Zam, and performing Sa’ee.

Tawaf al-Wida (Farewell Tawaf) is a mandatory farewell circumambulation for all non-residents of Makkah before leaving the city. It involves performing seven circuits around the Kaaba and two Rakaats of Salah, signifying the conclusion of the Hajj journey.

Pilgrims need a total of 70 pebbles: 7 for the 10th Dhul Hijjah (one Jamarah), and 21 each for the 11th, 12th, and optionally the 13th Dhul Hijjah (for all three Jamarat each day). Pebbles are collected in Muzdalifah and used over the next days.

During Hajj, pilgrims should maintain humility, avoid arguments, refrain from sinful behavior, constantly recite Talbiyyah, engage in Dhikr and Du’a, and be patient throughout the sacred journey. Each act is a test of faith and obedience to Allah.

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