Hajj

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Ihram

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Intentions and Talbiyah

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Tawaf al-Qudum (Arrival Tawaf)

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Sa'i

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On the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, leave for Arafat before noon. This is the most important day of Hajj. Stay in Arafat until sunset, engage in supplication, recite Quran, and seek forgiveness from Allah.

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After sunset, leave for Muzdalifah. Collect pebbles on your way, as they will be used for the symbolic stoning ritual. Spend the night in Muzdalifah, engage in prayer, and pick up approximately 70 pebbles for the next day's ritual

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On the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, proceed to Jamaraat, the stone pillars that represent Satan. Symbolically stone the largest pillar with seven pebbles while reciting the phrase "Allahu Akbar". Afterward, proceed to stone the other two pillars, again with seven pebbles each.

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After stoning the Jamaraat, it is customary to sacrifice an animal, typically a sheep or goat. This act commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and demonstrates obedience to Allah. The meat of the sacrificed animal is distributed to the needy.

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After completing the stoning ritual and animal sacrifice, men have the option to either shave their heads (Halq) or trim their hair (Taqsir). Women should trim their hair by a small amount.

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Return to the Grand Mosque in Mecca and perform Tawaf al-Ifadah, which is also known as the Farewell Tawaf. This is similar to the Arrival Tawaf but without the Sa'i. Complete seven circuits around the Kaaba.

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After Tawaf al-Ifadah, perform Sa'i between Safa and Marwa for seven rounds. This Sa'i is associated with Tawaf al-Ifadah.

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Return to Mina and spend the next two or three days (11th, 12th, and sometimes 13th of Dhul Hijjah) stoning the three Jamaraat pillars. It is recommended to stone them in the order of the smallest, followed by the middle, and then the largest.

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Hajj

is performed

Ihram

Pilgrims enter a state of purity by wearing simple white garments, refraining from certain actions, and focusing on spiritual devotion.

Intentions and Talbiyah

Make the intention for Hajj, and then begin reciting "Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik, Labbaika La Sharika Laka Labbaik. Innal-Hamda Wan-Ni'mata Laka Wal-Mulk, La Sharika Lak"

Tawaf al-Qudum (Arrival Tawaf)

Upon reaching the Grand Mosque in Mecca, perform Tawaf al-Qudum, also known as the Arrival Tawaf. This involves circling the Kaaba, a sacred structure, seven times in a counterclockwise direction.

Sa'i

Walking between Safa and Marwa: Pilgrims walk between Safa and Marwa, reflecting on Hajar's unwavering faith and the discovery of the sacred Zamzam well.

On the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, leave for Arafat before noon. This is the most important day of Hajj. Stay in Arafat until sunset, engage in supplication, recite Quran, and seek forgiveness from Allah.

Arafat

After sunset, leave for Muzdalifah. Collect pebbles on your way, as they will be used for the symbolic stoning ritual. Spend the night in Muzdalifah, engage in prayer, and pick up approximately 70 pebbles for the next day's ritual

Muzdalifah

On the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, proceed to Jamaraat, the stone pillars that represent Satan. Symbolically stone the largest pillar with seven pebbles while reciting the phrase "Allahu Akbar". Afterward, proceed to stone the other two pillars, again with seven pebbles each.

Stoning the Jamaraat

After stoning the Jamaraat, it is customary to sacrifice an animal, typically a sheep or goat. This act commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and demonstrates obedience to Allah. The meat of the sacrificed animal is distributed to the needy.

Animal Sacrifice

After completing the stoning ritual and animal sacrifice, men have the option to either shave their heads (Halq) or trim their hair (Taqsir). Women should trim their hair by a small amount.

Halq or Taqsir

Return to the Grand Mosque in Mecca and perform Tawaf al-Ifadah, which is also known as the Farewell Tawaf. This is similar to the Arrival Tawaf but without the Sa'i. Complete seven circuits around the Kaaba.

Tawaf al-Ifadah

After Tawaf al-Ifadah, perform Sa'i between Safa and Marwa for seven rounds. This Sa'i is associated with Tawaf al-Ifadah.

Say'ee

Return to Mina and spend the next two or three days (11th, 12th, and sometimes 13th of Dhul Hijjah) stoning the three Jamaraat pillars. It is recommended to stone them in the order of the smallest, followed by the middle, and then the largest.

Final Days in Mina

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