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DAYS OF THE

HAJJ
Day to day account in performing Hajj

BRIEF EXPLANATION ON ITS PERFORMANCE from the


7th ZulHijjah onwards to time of return of Pilgrims from
Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina

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On the 7 ZulHijjah th

In Makkah at Masjidil Haram, Imam will


deliver Sermon after Zuhr prayers –
expounding rites and rules of Hajj

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On the 8 ZulHijjah th

Pilgrims to prepare for Hajj on this Day as they


would have to leave Makkah for Mina and to later
proceed to Arafah.
It is Sunnah to take a bath.
Those performing Hajj Tamattu’ has to enter into
Ihram for Hajj, in their hotel room.

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Intention for Hajj (for those doing
Tamattu’)
Allaa-humma inni uree-dul-Hajja fa-yas-sir-hu li
wa taqab-bal-hu min-ni, nawai-tul Hajja wa
aHramtu bihi mukh-lisan lillaahi ta’ala.

O Allah! I desire to perform the Hajj, so make it easy


for me and accept it on my behalf. I hereby make
the intention for Hajj and enter into its state of
Ihram, sincerely for the sake of Allah the Most
High.

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Intention for Hajj (for those doing
Tamattu’)
Allaa-humma inni uree-dul-Hajja fa-yas-sir-hu li
wa taqab-bal-hu min-ni, nawai-tul Hajja wa
aHramtu bihi mukh-lisan lillaahi ta’ala.

O Allah! I desire to perform the Hajj, so make it easy


for me and accept it on my behalf. I hereby make
the intention for Hajj and enter into its state of
Ihram, sincerely for the sake of Allah the Most
High.

Recite Talbiyyah beginning with : “Lab-baykAllaahumma - Hajjan”


Meaning “Here I am O Allah (at your service) to do Hajj !”
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AFTER MAKING THE INTENTION TO
RECITE THE ‘TALBIYYAH’
• TALBIYYAH • “Here I am O Allah!
Here I am !
(The acknowledgement
Here I am, for there
of the call)
is no one who is
Your partner
“Lab-bayk (associate), here I
Allaahum-ma lab- am! Surely, all praise
bayk, Lab-bayka- and blessings are
laa-sha-reeka laka Yours (alone) and
lab-bayk. In-nal- the dominion. You
Hamda, wan- ni’ are (One) without
-mata, -laka wal- companion.”
Mulk, Laa-sha-ree-
ka-lak.”
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AFTER MAKING THE INTENTION TO
RECITE THE ‘TALBIYYAH’
• TALBIYYAH • “Here I am O Allah!
Here I am !
(The acknowledgement
Here I am, for there
of the call)
is no one who is
Your partner
“Lab-bayk (associate), here I
Allaahum-ma lab- am! Surely, all praise
bayk, Lab-bayka- and blessings are
laa-sha-reeka laka Yours (alone) and
lab-bayk. In-nal- the dominion. You
Hamda, wan- ni’ are (One) without
-mata, -laka wal- companion.”
Mulk, Laa-sha-ree-
ka-lak.”
(When Talbiyyah has been declared after intention, one is deem to be in IHRAM)
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Setting out towards
‘Arafat
Pilgrims fervently and with passion chant the
Talbiyyah, constantly engages in Zikr, istighfar,
Solawat upon the Prophet s.a.w. fully conscious of
being grateful that Allah has granted Audience at
this greatest gathering on the Day and on the
plains of Arafah.

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Meaning of the
Supplication
O Allah! Make this day the best of my days, and
make me nearer to Thy favours and far away
from Thy Wrath, O Allah! Towards Thee I turn,
and in Thee have I placed my trust, and I intend
to approach Thy countenance (seeking Thy
attention), so forgive my sins and accept my Hajj,
and have mercy on me, and do not deprive me
(of Thy favours), and bless me in my journey, and
fulfill my needs (both physical and spiritual) in
Arafat, for Thou hast Power over all things.

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Constantly Recite this Zikr
(Meaning of the recitation and the Zikr
in Arabic below)
Laa-ilaa-ha il-lallaahu waH-da-huu laa-sha-
ree-kalah, lahul-mul-ku walahul-Hamdu,
yuH-yii wa-yumeetu wa-huwa hay-yu laa-
yamuutu bi-yadikal khayr, wa-huwa ‘alaa
kul-li shay-’in Qadeer.

None has the right to be worshipped but Allah and


He has no partner. To Him alone is the
sovereignty and to Him the Praise. It is He who
gives life and death, and He alone is Ever-living
Who never dies, and all Goodness in His Hands
for over all things He has Power.

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Recite this when you see Jabal
Rahmah at Arafat
Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu
akbar, walil-laahil-Hamd, Sub-Haa-nallaahi
wal-Hamdulil-laahi wa-laa-ilaaha il-lallaahu
wallaahu akbar.
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest,
Allah is the Greatest, and all Praises
belongs to Allah, Glory be to Allah and all
the Praises and there is none to be
worshipped except Allah, and Allah is the
Greatest.

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YOU MAY RECITE THIS DU’A
• “O Allah! Forgive me,
“Allaahum-magh-fir- accept my penitence
lee wa-tub -’alay-ya and reward me with
wa a’-tinii su’-li wa- what I have sought
waj-jih liyal-khay-ra and in whichever
ay-na-maa ta-waj- direction I proceed,
jah-tu. Sub-Haa- turn it all into
nallaahi wal-Ham- Goodness. Glory be
dulil-laahi wa-laa- to Allah and all the
ilaa-ha il-lallaahu Praises belongs to
wa-Allaahu akbar. “ Allah, and there is
none to be
worshipped except
Allah and Allah is
the Greatest..”

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The 9th ZulHijjah –the
Day of Arafat
You may prepare for this by taking a bath in the morning in
Arafat by carefully flushing water over yourself (careful not to
breach rules of Ihram).
At noon, the observance of the standing in Arafat begins.
There will be Sermon read out before performance of Zuhr-
combine with ‘Asr. After which pilgrims fervently and with
passion chant the Talbiyyah, constantly engages in Zikr,
istighfar, Solawat upon the Prophet s.a.w. fully conscious of
being grateful that Allah has granted Audience at this greatest
gathering on the Day and on the plains of Arafah.
This is the best day to supplicate, therefore do not waste it –
include welfare of everybody dear to you and the rest of the
Muslims too in your supplication.

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YOU MAY RECITE THIS DU’A
WHICH THE PROPHET HAD DONE
• “None has the right
“Laa-ilaaha il- to be worshipped
except Allah, He is
lallaahu waH- One without any
dahuu laa-sha- partner. To Him
ree-kalah. Lahul- belongs the
mulku wa-lahul- dominion and all
hamd. Allaahum- Praise is due to Him.
mah-dinii bil- O Allah! Keep me
steadfast on Thy
hudaa, wa-naq- Guidance. Purify me
qinee bit-taq- through Taqwa
waa, wagh-firlee (piety) and forgive
fil-aa-khi-ra-tee me in this world and
wal-uu-laa “ the next.”
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IN ONE HADITH THE PROPHET
SAID THAT THE BEST OF ZIKR IS:
• “None has the
“Laa-ilaaha il- right to be
lallaahu waH- worshipped
dahuu laa-sha- except Allah, He
ree-kalah. Lahul- is One without
mulku wa-lahul- any partner. To
hamd. Wa-huwa Him belongs the
‘alaa kul-li shay- dominion and all
in-Qadeer” Praise is due to
Him, and He has
Power over all
things.”
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Moving on towards
Muzdalifah
At sunset, pilgrims begin to move towards
Muzdalifah. Continue chanting Talbiyah, Takbir,
Tahlil and TaHmid. Prayers for Maghrib and Isha’ is
to be combined (Jama’). At Muzdalifah, apart from
picking pebbles in preparation for the rites of
stoning, spent time in prayer, supplication, zikr etc.
during this night which is very auspicious.

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ONE OF THE DU’A WHICH YOU MAY
RECITE ON THE WAY IS:
• “O Allah! I have come unto
“Allaa-humma ilay Thee and am apprehensive
of Thy punishment, and I
-ka afadw-tu, wa approach Thee and am
min ‘azaa-bika ash- afraid of Thy anger, so
faq-tu, wa-ilayka ra- accept my rites (of Hajj)
ghibtu wa min sa- and reward me greatly,
kha-tika ro-hib-tu, and accept my repentance
and have Mercy on me and
faq-bil nus-kee wa- accept my supplications,
a’ -zeem aj-ree wa- and all my prayers and
taqab-bal taw- fulfill for me all my
batee, war-Ham ta- requests. O the Most
dwar-ru-ee, was-ta- Merciful of the Merciful.”
jib du-’aa-ee, wa -
a’- ti-nee su-aa-lee.
Yaa-ar-Hamaar-Raa-
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Meaning of the
Supplication
• O Allah! This is a gathering in Thy presence and I
ask Thee to give me all goodness for none except
Thee can. O Allah! Lord of Mash-aril-Haram, Lord
of Zam-zam and Maqam (Of Ibrahim), Lord of
Bay-til-Haram, and Lord of Great Miracles! I ask
Thee to convey to the soul of our Leader
Muhammad, the best Salutation and Peace, and
reform for me my offspring (children), and my
religion, and expand for me my breast and
cleanse my heart, and bestow on me the
goodness which I ask You to collect in my heart,
and save me from all evil, for Thou art the
Guardian and Thou hast Power over all things.

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DURING THIS NIGHT, RECITE THIS
DU’A AMONGST OTHERS:
“Allaa-humma in-nii • “O Allah! I implore
as-aluka an-tar-zu- Thee to give me in
qa-nee haa-dzal-
ma-kaan ja-waa-mi’-
this sacred place a
al-khayri- kul-lihi, collection of every
wa-an tasw-rifa Goodness, and
–’an-nis-suu-a kul- take away from me
lahu, fa-in-nahuu every evil, for none
laa-yaf- ’alu dzaa- can do this except
lika ghay-ruka wa-
laa ya-juu-du bihi il-
You, and none can
laa an-ta” forgive except
You.”

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IN THE MORNING AT MUZDALIFAH
AFTER FAJR, TO OFFER
SALUTAIONS (SALAWAT UPON THE
PROPHET (s.a.w.) THUS:

“Allaa-humma ba- • “O Allah! Convey from


ligh-ruu-Ha Muham- us, to the Soul of
madin min-naat- Prophet Muhammad,
taHiy-yata wa-sa- our Salutation and
laa ma wa-ad-khil- greetings, and make
naa daa - ras-sa- us to enter paradise,
laam. Yaa dzal- O Lord of Majesty and
Jalaa- li wal - ik- Honour ”
raam”

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Entering Mina after
sunrise on the 10th
Zulhijjah
From Muzdalifah, after sunrise pilgrims will make their ways into
Mina. The duty on this day at Mina will be to head for Jamra-al-
Aqabah at which place pilgrim will perform the stoning with
seven pebbles picked at Muzdalifah. Today the stoning is only
at Jamra-al-Aqaba. Sacrifice of animals will also be done here
(for those performing Haj Tamattu’ and Qiran it is Wajib, but for
Ifrad it is MustaHab). After this they can proceed to perform the
1st Tahallul thus freeing them from the constrain of Ihram
(except sexual intercourse).

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THE DU’A ON REACHING MINA ON
THE 10TH ZULHIJJAH:
• “O Allah! This is Mina. I
“Allaa-humma haa- have reached it as Thy
dzihi Minaa, qad- servant, and the son of
Thy servant. I ask that
ataitu-haa, wa ana You bestow upon me that
‘abduka wab-nu which You bestow upon
‘abdika as-aluka an Thy favourites (“Awliya” –
tamun-na ‘alay-ya i.e. saints). O Allah I seek
bimaa manan-ta bihi refuge in You from
‘alaa aw-liyaa-ika. deprivation and calamity
Allaahumma in-ni in the religion, O the Most
a-’udzubika minal-hir- Merciful of the Merciful!
maani wal-musee-bati All Praise is due to Allah
fi-deeni yaa Ar- Who made me reach this
place safe and sound.
Hamar-Raa-Himeen.
Al-Hamdu-lillaa-hil-
ladzii ab-laghani saa-
liman mu-’aa-fiya ”
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WHEN CASTING THE PEBBLE, TO
RECITE THE FOLLOWING:
• “In the Name of
“Bis-millaah,
Allaahu-Akbar, raj-
Allah, Allah is the
man-lish-shay-taa- Greatest! I cast
na wa-hizbi ” these pebbles
against Satan and
all his army.”

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WHEN CASTING THE PEBBLE, TO
RECITE THE FOLLOWING:
• “In the Name of
“Bis-millaah,
Allaahu-Akbar, raj-
Allah, Allah is the
man-lish-shay-taa- Greatest! I cast
na wa-hizbi ” these pebbles
against Satan and
all his army.”
After which recite this du’a:
“Allaahum-maj-’al-hu Haj-janmab-ru-ra
wa- Sa’- yan mash-kuu-ra
wa-dzam- banm-magh-fuu-ra”

O Allah! Make my Haj approved by You,


accord Your appreciation to my struggle
and forgive me all my sins.”
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After offering Sacrifice,
pilgrims can perform 1st
Tahallul.
Pilgrims may shortened hair or shave
head (for men), and thus free
himself/herself from all constrains of
Ihram (except sexual intercourse).
Bathing, perfuming oneself, changing into
stitched clothes etc. are now permissible.

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Spending the days &
nights in Mina.
Pilgrims are required to stay the Nights in Mina and
perform Rami (stoning) of the 3 Jamrat (“Ula, Wusta and
‘Aqabah) on the 11th, 12th and /or 13th – stoning begins at
Zuhur time, in these Days called “Yaum-an-Nahar” - and
can be done until dawn. Solat Fardh can be performed,
‘Tamam’ (full and not shortened). Takbir, Tahlil, Tahmid
are recited much here (chanting of Talbiyyah has ceased
the moment pilgrim starts to stone Jamra -al-‘Aqaba, on
the 10th). Perform Zikr, wird, Qur’anic recitation and
make supplications as much as possible in this place.
Avoid as much as possible, useless pursuits, worldly
conversations or self-glorification.

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Stoning the 3 Jamrat
during the stay in Mina
Pilgrims are required to stay the Nights in Mina and perform Rami
(stoning) of the 3 Jamrat (“Ula, Wusta and ‘Aqabah) on the 11th, 12th
and /or 13th – stoning begins at Zuhur time, in these Days called
“Yaum-an-Nahar” - and can be done until dawn for each day.
Start at Jamra-al-Ula – after which stay at by the side to make du’a
for a duration.
Then, proceed to do same at Jamra-al-Wusta – after which stay by
side to make du’a for a duration.
Then proceed to do same at Jamra-al-”Aqabah – after which, do not
stay to read du’a for the Prophet did not do so.
During the whole process, always engage much chanting of Takbir,
Tahlil, Tahmid, Istighfar, and du’a for yourselves, your loved ones,
friends and for Muslims in general.
You may visit Masjid Khayf situated here in Mina.

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The return to Makkah
from Mina, either on the
12th or 13th of Zulhijjah.
Pilgrims who wish to leave on the 12th must do so before
sundown (referred to as “Nafara awwal”), if not they
have to remain and return only the evening 13th of
Zulhijjah (called “Nafara Thaani”).

In Makkah the remaining Rukun for Haj has to be


completed and thus completely freeing the pilgrim from
the Rites of Hajj. These are the Tawaf-Fard (Tawaf Hajj)
sometimes also referred to as Tawaf Ifaadah or Tawaf
Ziyaarah – as well as to perform Sa-’ie for Hajj

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Perform Tawaf Haj
Followed by Sa-’e for Hajj
and after which perform
2nd tahallul – thus freeing
oneself completely from
all the constrains of Ihram

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While remaining in Makkah,
one may perform “umrah” -
by going out to Tana-im or
Ja’rana or Hudaybiyah for
entering into state of Ihram
for Umrah.

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