HAJJ: STEP by STEP

(HAJJ TAMATTU’)

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The Message of
Hajj
• 1. Hajj revives the spirit of devotion to Allah by keeping alive the
faith and struggle of Prophet Ibrahim and his family. It trains us to
respond to the commandments of Allah in our life.

• 2. Hajj helps humans break the many barriers of ethnicity, and

colour that divide them, and helps them to create the unity of a
single human family.

• 3. Hajj instils in us the sense of unity and brotherhood. 

• 4. Hajj helps keep alive the memory of humanity's final standing for
judgment before their Lord and Judge.

• 5. Hajj helps individuals become whole once again after cleansing

themselves of their sins.

Aberdeen Mosque & Islamic Centre HAJJ: STEP by STEP Saturday 25 October 2007
The Reward of
Hajj

• "The performance of `Umrah is expiation for the sins

committed between it and the previous ones. And the
reward for Hajj Mabrur (pilgrimage accepted by Allah)
is nothing but Paradise." (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol. 3, Book
27, hadith no. 1)

• 1 Prayer in Al-Haram (Mekka) = 100,000 Prayers elsewhere

• 1 Prayer in the prophet’s mosque = 1,000 Prayers elsewhere

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 DAY 1

1. IHRAM
UMRAH • Taking a shower and putting perfume
• Putting on Ihram Cloth Ihram for men consists of two pieces of white, un-
sewn and plain cloth. For ladies, their ordinary clothes. During Ihram, the following
acts are forbidden: removing/Cutting hair from any parts of the body, clipping nails,
putting perfumes or colognes, killing or hunting animals, conjugal relation, making
marriage proposals, or marriage contracts, men covering the head.
• Praying 2 Rak'at Nafl At Miqat
• Proclaiming the Niyyah for Umrah (for pilgrims performing
Hajj Tamatu’) “Here I am for Umrah, Oh Allah.”
• Saying Talbeyah From the time of putting Ihram until starting Tawaf.
• ‘’Labbayka Allahummo labbayk, Labbayka la sharika laka labbayk, inna-l- hamda
wa-n-ni’mata laka wal-mulk la sharika lak.’’

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 DAY 1

2. TAWAF: walking around the Ka'bah (7 circuits) while reciting prayers and
supplications.
UMRAH – A circuit starts from the black stone line. The pilgrim faces the black stone
(positon indicated by green light) and points to it. “Bismillah Allahu Akbar”.
– A pilgrim must walk, keeping the Ka’bah on his left.
– When reaching the Rukn Al Yamani: “Our Lord, grant us good…”
– Al-Idhtebaa (placing the Reda’ under his right arm) during all circuits.
– Al- Raml during the first 3 circuits.

3. Praying 2 short Rakaas as close as conveniently possible behind Maqam Ibrahim.

4. Drinking from Zamzam

5. SA’YU (walking between safa and marwa) (7 times): Safa to marwa (1round) marwa to
Safa (2 round) and so on.

6. HALQU: Hair Clipping A woman clips the length of a finger-tip

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Aberdeen Mosque & Islamic Centre HAJJ: STEP by STEP Saturday 25 October 2007
 DAY 1

1. The pilgrim takes a shower, puts on his Ihram Cloth (in

HAJJ his Hotel at makkah), and proclaims Niyyah/ihram
making it the last thing before departure: “Here I am for
8th Dhul-Hijja Hajj’’.
2. The pilgrim keeps saying the Talbeyah until he starts to
stone Jamrah Al-aqaba on Eid day.
3. The Pilgrim goes to Mina anytime after Fajr prayer.
Mina is three miles from Makkah. The pilgrim prays
Dhuhr, Asr, Magrib, Isha and Fajr, shortening his 4 unit
prayers (without combining them). After Sunrise of the
9th of Dhul-Hijjah, he goes to Arafah.
------------------------ DAY 1 COMPLETED ----------------------

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 DAY 2

• Arafat
HAJJ – The pilgrim stays in Arafat atleast a moment from dhuhr till before fajr of Eid
day (10th dhulhijjah).
9th Dhul- – The pilgrim must offer the Zuhur and Asr prayers in qasr (shortened)
Hijja – The pilgrim should make as many supplications as possible (while facing the
Qibla).
• Muzdalifah
– After sunset, the pilgrim departs for Muzdalifah taking.
– The pilgrim offers Maghrib and Isha prayers combining them and shortening
the Isha.
– Picking up at least 7 stones for 1st day & 63 for the rest but more as a
precaution.
– Men avoiding covering the head while asleep
– The pilgrim spends the night and offers Fajr there.
– Women, elderly, and weak people can leave to Mina after midnight.
– After Fajr prayer, the pilgrim makes du'a until brightness of the sun is
widespread.

-----------------------DAY 2 COMPLETED-----------------------

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 DAY 3

• (A) RAMYU/Going to Mina: Near sunrise the pilgrim goes to

HAJJ Mina for throwing Pebbles at the Jamrat al-Kubra (Jamrat al-Aqabah) saying “Allah
10 Dhul- is the Greatest”, as he throws each of the 7 pebbles.
Hijja • (B) Sacrificing an Animal
• (C) HALQ Shaving/Clipping Hair: Shaving is preferable for
men. At this point in time, the pilgrim takes off the Ihram cloth, changes into
everyday clothes and puts perfume on.
• (D) Going to Makkah for Tawaf: The pilgrim performs Tawaf
al-Ifadah and Sa’yi (can be done during ayyamul tashriq if need be)
• Release from Ihram: Partial release (1)A +D (2)C+D (3)A+C
• Full release: Completing A to D.
• Returning to Mina prior to midnight.
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 DAY 3

HAJJ
11, 12, 13 • Mina
Dhul-Hijja – The pilgrim spends the night of the 11th, 12th and preferably 13th of Dhul-Hijja
(optional) for throwing the pebbles.
– The pilgrim shortens the 4 Rak'ats prayers to 2 Rak'ats, but without combining
them.
– The Minimum stay in Mina should exceed most of the night.

• Stoning the Jamrahs

– In the afternoon of each day, the pilgrim stones the first Jamrah, then the
Middle, and finally the Jamrah Al-Aqaba. The pilgrim may return to Makkah
after throwing pebbles on the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah (must leave Mina before
sunset).
– Each throwing is constituted of 7 pebbles with the pilgrim accompanied by
Takbeer. The pilgrim stops after the first and second Jamarah to make
supplications (facing the Qibla).

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 DAY 5

HAJJ • Returning to Makkah Pilgrims return to Makkah before Maghrib

time after completing the stoning.
11, 12, 13
Dhul-Hijja • Tawaf al-Wada This is the farewell Tawaf that a pilgrim performs just
before leaving Makkah for other destinations.

• Departing from Makkah It is recommended to leave Makkah as

soon as the pilgrim completes Tawaf al-Wada. The pilgrim also asks Allah to accept
the rituals and promises to abide by the divine commands.

--------------------- HAJJ COMPLETED ---------------------

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 DAY 5

• Visiting the Prophet’s Mosque Performing 2 Rakaas upon

reaching the mosque
Visiting
• Saluting the Prophet “May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be
The City of upon you, oh prophet. May Allah grant you a good reward on behalf of your people”.
the Prophet • Saluting Abu-Bakr and Omar The pilgrim takes a step or two to
(Medina) his right and salutes the Caliph of the prophet (Abu-Bakr) and then a step or two to
his right and salutes the Prince of the believers (Umar).
• Praying in the Mosque (not necessarily in the Rawda)
• Visiting Qubaa Mosque
• Visiting Al-Baqee
• Visiting Uhud
• Adab in Medina Being at ones best behaviour while in Medina.
• Returning home.

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Important •
•
Perfume free soaps while in ihram
Controlling ones anger, and avoiding argument
Advice • Lowering gaze
• Utilising ones time in ibadah
• Avoiding excessive/unimportant speech
• Drinking zamzam frequently
• Keeping one’s belonging
• Sticking to the group
• Taking along sleeping bag/pouch for money
• Photocopy of ones passport
• Spare Ihram cloth/sandal

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