Hajj Guide – Summarised

The Journey to Purification

People should perform the rituals of Hajj with respect, veneration, love and submission to Allah the Lord of the Worlds, in a tranquil and dignified manner, following the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

This great ritual should be filled with dhikr (remembering Allah):

Takbeer (proclaiming Allah’s greatness by saying Allaahu Akbar)
Tasbeeh (glorifying Allah by saying Subhaan-Allaah)
Tahmeed (praising Allah by saying al-Hamdu Lillaah)
Istighfaar (seeking Allah’s forgiveness by saying Astaghfir-Allaah),– as Allah has invited you to fulfil this obligation, Hajj is not a time for idle talk and play.

Things to Keep in Mind During Hajj

Be gentle & humble during the journey – as Allah has invited you to His House
Remain patient at all times
Look after others around you – young, old, male, female – everyone
Love every Muslim; no matter which country, colour or sect
Take care of your surroundings especially during your stay in Masjid and Hajj
Remember your death
Seek forgiveness and stay away from taking pictures

8th Dhul Hijja

Pray Fajr in Masjid al-Haraam (if possible – always follow your tour operator’s advice)
Make Niyaah for Hajj “Labbayk Allahumma Hajjan”
Make Ghusl, put perfume on your body (Men) then Wear Ihraam
Start reading Talbiyah loudly “Labbayka Allaahumma labbayk, labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk. Inna al-hamd wa’l-ni’mata laka wa’l-mulk, laa shareeka lak. (Here I am, O Allaah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and blessings are Yours, and all sovereignty, You have no partner).”
Need to be in Mina before Zuhr
Pray Short Prayer (Travel Prayer) In Mina On their own time (No combining of prayers)
(Fajr: 2 Sunnah, 2 Fardh)
(Zuhr: 2 Fardh)
(Asr: 2 Fardh)
(Maghrib: 3 Fardh)
(Isha: 2 Faraz, 1 Witr)
Continue reading Talbiyah
Read Takbir, Tamheed, Tahleel, Tasbeeh, Darood “Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allaah, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, wa Lillaahi’l-hamd. Allaah akbar kabeera, walhamdulillaah katheera, wasubhan Allaahi bukratan waaseela, Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wahdahu”“Allahumma Salli Ala Muhaammadin Wa Ala Aali Muhammadin Kamaa Sallaita Ala Ibrahima Wa Ala Aali Ibrahima Innaka Hamidum Majeed.Allahumma Baarik Ala Muhammadin Wa Ala Aali Muhammadin Kama Baarakta Ala Ibrahima Wa Ala Aali Ibrahima Innaka Hamidum Majeed.”

Catch some sleep during the night
Try not to talk to other people about anything else apart from Allah Zikr
Wake up early and go to bathroom before the long queues start form
Drink plenty of fluid in small amount

9th Dhul Hijja

Head towards Arafaat after sunrise
Adhkaar on route to Arafaat
Continue with reciting the Talbiyah
Recite Takbir, Tamheed, Tahleel, Tasbeeh, Darood
Rest in Nimrah Valley (Not advised if it is out of your way)
Khutbah Hajj in Majid Nimrah (Don’t attempt to go if it is out of your way)
Prayer Zuhr and Asr together at the time of Zuhr
One Azaan and Two Iqaamaahs
Yellow boards show the Boundary of Arafaat (Do not leave this boundary)
Continue making a lot of Duas/ supplications upon reaching Arafaat
Take rest during the day to recharge yourself for Dua later on
The best time for Dua is After Asr Till Maghrib (make plenty of duas)
Do not waste this time in talk or other matters (try to find some place where you can concentrate on your dua’s)
Make these duas facing the Qiblah
After Sunset in Arafat, start moving towards Muzadalifah without praying Maghrib – it is always advisable to follow the instruction of your group leader.
Stay with the group even if you are being delayed (continue with your zikr, hajj is not finished yet)
Be patient on your way to Muzadalifah (One of the hardest thing of Hajj)
Carry on reciting the Talbiyaah
Upon reaching Muzadalifah … find a suitable spot
Say Azaan and Iqamaah …. Pray Maghrib
Say Iqamaah … pray Isha (2 rakaat)
Rest until Fajr
Pray Fajr in Muazdalifah
Make dua facing Qiblah
There are clear markings to show the boundaries of Muzadalifah
Move towards Mina when it is light, before sunrise
Stay patient even if you are getting late …
Recite Talbiyah on way to Mina
Walk fast through Muhsir Valley (not advised to walk due to the heat and the long journey ahead)
Continue Making Duas

10th Dhul Hijja

Walk to Jamaraat
Continue reciting Talbiyaah loudly
Stoning of Jamraa Uqbaah
Stop reciting Talbiyah before Stoning
Try to keep Makkah on your left and Mina on your Right
Say Allah u Akbar and throw your stones one by one
Do not supplicate after Stoning Jamraa Uqbaah
Perform Sacrifice (Qurbani)
Shave Your Head
Come out of ihraam … have a shower … freshen yourself up
Tawaaf Afaaza (in normal clothes)
7 circuits like normal, No Jogging (Ramal), No Ihraam,
Sa’ee of Safa Marwa
After Tawaaf and Sa’ee come back to Mina … stay with your group

11th, 12th and 13th (13th is Optional)

Try to pray your Salaah in Masjid Khaif (But it is very difficult to get there … this is optional)
Carry on praying travel prayer (shortened prayer) in Mina at the prayer times
Stoning of Jamaraat on 11, 12 and 13^th Dhuj Hijaa After Zawaal
Jamrah Oolaa (7 stones, make dua)
Jamrah Wusta (7 stones, make dua)
Jamrah Uqbah (7 stones, no dua)

Through Out Your Hajj Journey Make Duas for …

Muslim Ummah
Your Parents
Your Grand Parents
Your Wife/Husband and Children
Your Brothers and Sisters and their families
Your Uncles, Aunties and your Cousins
Your other relatives
Your Friends

And Most importantly for yourself … ask for forgiveness and acceptance of all the acts of worship you are performing for Allah’s sake

Your Hajj is complete.

We ask Allah to accept your Ibaadah and efforts and reward you with the highest place in Jannah.