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 13th 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.