8 Zil Hijjah--First Day of Hajj
Hajj Preparations
The date 8 Zil Hijjah starts after the Maghrib prayer of 7 Zil Hijjah.
Complete all the Hajj preparations during these night hours.
Preparations for Ihram
Comb your hair, shape the beard, trim your mustache, cut your nails, and remove
unwanted body hair.
Bath
Take a bath with the intention of Ihram otherwise do wudu.
Ihram
Men should wear a sheet of white cloth around the waist and cover the upper body
with the other sheet. Women's ordinary clothes are their Ihram. Both should wear
the flip-flops (hawai chappal) so that the middle bones of the upper part
of the feet are not covered.
Nafl Salah
If it is not makruh (undesirable) time, men offer two rakahs of nafl for
Ihram in the Haram Sharif by covering their heads. Women can offer these
nafls at home.
Intention and Talbiyah
Now uncover your head and declare your intention saying:
"O Allah! I intend to perform Hajj. Please make it easy for me and accept it
from me. Amen."
Immediately after that utter the words of Talbiyah three times and as often afterwards
as possible. Men should say it in a loud voice but women should say it in a subdued
tone.
Prohibitions of Ihram
Now the prohibitions of Ihram start. Recall their detail and follow the rules. From
this point on men cannot cover their heads for the duration of Ihram.
Departure to Mina
After the sunrise proceed towards Mina. On the way, pronounce Talbiyah as often
as you can and also utter other supplications. But it is ok to follow the procedure
of your Mu'allim who usually arranges for hajis to leave for Mina during
the night after Isha prayers.
In Mina
In Mina offer Zuhar, Asr, Maghrib and Isha prayers.
Spend that night in Mina and on 9 Zil Hijjah, offer Fajr prayer there.
9 Zil Hijjah--Second Day of Hajj
Departure for Arafat
Offer Fajr prayer in Mina, say Takbir Tashriq (Allah-u Akbar, Allah-u Akbar La Ilaha
ill-Allah wa-Allah-u Akbar, Allah-u Akbar wa Lillah-il-hamd) and Talbiyah.
Get ready and reach Arafat by zawal (declining of the sun).
Bath
Take a bath, if possible, otherwise perform wudu and have meals. Packages of food
are usually provided by the Mu'allim. Also take some rest.
Waquf-e-Arafat
Waquf is started at the beginning of zawal (declining of the sun) and ends at the
sunset. Spend this time uttering Talbiyah, repent on your sins, seek forgiveness
and mercy of Allah, say Darud Sharif and utter all the supplications (du'as)
in Arabic and in your own language. It is better to do Waquf while standing but
sitting down is also allowed.
Zuhr and Asr Prayers
In Masjid-e-Namrah, the imam leads Zuhr and Asr prayers, combined and shortened,
at Zuhr time with one adhan but separate iqamahs. At other places
in Arafat, some people similarly combine these two salats. But it is advisable that
away from Masjid-e-Namrah, offer them at their proper times with jama'at
as recommended by the most scholars.
Departure for Muzdalifah
When the sun sets in in Arafat, proceed to Muzdalifah without offering Maghrib prayer
reciting Zikr and Talbiyah on the way.
Maghrib and Isha Prayers
In Muzdalifah offer Maghrib and Isha prayers together at Isha time. For both prayers
there is one
adhan and one
iqamah.
- First offer Fard prayer of Maghrib with jama'at. Then say Takbir Tashriq and Talbiyah.
- Immediately after that offer Fard prayer of Isha with jama'at.
- After this offer two Sunnah of Maghrib.
- Then offer two Sunnah of Isha followed by Witr prayer.
Offering Nafl prayer is optional.
Zikr and Du'a
This is a very blessed night in which glorify Allah, recite Darud Sharif, read Quran,
utter Talbiyah and supplicate very humbly. Also take some rest.
Pebbles
Pick up forty-nine pebbles of the size of big grams (chick peas) if Rami
is to be performed for three days and seventy if for four days.
Fajr Prayer and Waquf
At the Fajr time after two rakah Sunnah, offer Fard prayer with jama'at. then perform
waquf.
Return to Mina
Proceed to Mina when the sun is about to rise.
10 Zil Hijjah--Third Day of Hajj
Rami of Jamrah Aqabah
In Mina, hit Jamrah Aqabah with seven pebbles one after the other. On account of
risk to life, the old, weak or sick persons can perform Rami a little before sunset
or at night.
Stop Talbiyah
Stop saying Talbiyah when you throw the first pebble. Also don't stop for du'a.
Just go to your residence and do Qurbani (animal sacrifice).
Qurbani (Animal Sacrifice)
There are three days designated for qurbani, i.e., 10, 11 or 12 Zil Hijjah.
It can be done any time during day or night. It is usually easy to sacrifice an
animal on 11 Zil Hijjah. Do qurbani yourself or ask a reliable person to do it for
you.
Halq or Qasr
After qurbani men should preferably get their whole head shaved (Halq) but it is
permissible to cut the hair (Qasr) of their whole head equal in length to a joint
of a finger (about an inch). It is also permissible to cut the hair (about an inch)
of one fourth of the head. A woman is prohibited to shave her head. She can cut
about an inch long hair of one fourth of her head. But according to some scholars
it is sufficient for a woman to have a lock of her hair clipped.
- If the sacrifice is postponed till the next two days, Halq or Qasr is also postponed
because it comes after the sacrifice.
- Halq or Qasr can be done at any time up to the 12 of Zil Hijjah even if the sacrifice
is not postponed. After Halq or Qasr all prohibitions of Ihram are lifted except
the private relations between husband and wife which are permissible after Tawaf-e-Ziarah.
- Halq or Qasr in Mina is a Sunnah. But you are allowed to do it anywhere in Haram.
If done outside the precincts of Haram, it requires a Dam.
You have to make sure that Rami, sacrifice and shaving or clipping of the hair are
performed in the order in which they are listed otherwise a Dam is required as a
penalty.
Tawaf-e-Ziarat
Now perform Tawaf-e-Ziarat. It can be performed any time, day or night, from 10
Zil Hijjah to the sunset of 12 Zil Hijjah. Usually it is convenient to do it on
11 Zil Hijjah. Its procedure is similar to that of Tawaf of Umrah and it is essential
that you have performed wudu. According to Sunnah this tawaf is to be performed
after Rami, sacrifice and shaving or clipping of the hair, and every effort should
be made to do that, but the Fard stands discharged even if Tawaf-e-Ziarat is performed
prior to all these practices. As mentioned earlier, Halq or Qasr after Qurbani lifts
all the prohibitions of Ihram but the private relations between man and wife are
permitted only after this Tawaf.
Sa'ey of Hajj
After this perform Sa'ey. Its procedure is the same as that of Sa'ey of Umrah. It
is a Sunnah to make sure that your wudu is intact
Return to Mina
Return to Mina when Sa'ey is done and spend the night there.
11 Zil Hijjah--Fourth Day of Hajj
Rami of Jamrarat
Throw seven pebbles on each of three Jamarat after zawal (decline of the
sun). Rami is usually easy a little before sunset and at night. And it is permissible
to do Rami at night if there is a risk to life.
Supplicate
Throw seven pebbles at Jamrah Oolah. Then move a little forward. And with your hands
raised and facing Qibla, praise Allah and recite Arabic du'as or supplicate
in your own words. There are no prescribed du'as.
Supplicate
After this throw seven pebbles at Jamrah Wustah. Here too facing Qiblah, praise
Allah and earnestly seek his mercy and blessings. No particular du'a is prescribed
here either.
Do not supplicate
Then throw seven pebbles on Jamrah Aqabah. But this time do not supplicate at all,
after Rami just return to your place.
Second chance for Tawaf of Ziarah
If you could not do Tawaf-e-Ziarah yesterday, do it today and return to Mina for
overnight stay.
Zikr and Ibadah
At your residence, recite Quran, glorify Allah, repent on your sins, and seek forgiveness.
Ask Allah whatever you want and don't commit any sin.
12 Zil Hijjah--Fifth Day of Hajj
Rami of Jamrarat
Throw seven pebbles on each of three Jamarat after zawal (decline of the
sun). Rami is usually easy a little before sunset and at night. And it is permissible
to do Rami at night if there is a risk to life.
Supplicate
Throw seven pebbles at Jamrah Oolah. Then move a little forward. And with your hands
raised and facing Qibla, praise Allah and recite Arabic du'as or supplicate
in your own words. There are no prescribed du'as.
Supplicate
After this throw seven pebbles at Jamrah Wustah. And facing Qiblah, glorify Allah,
recite Darud Sharif and supplicate earnestly for whatever you desire. There is no
du'a prescribed for this occassion.
Do not supplicate
Then throw seven pebbles on Jamrah Aqabah and come back to your residence without
any du'a.
Last chance for Tawaf of Ziarah
If you could not do Tawaf-e-Ziarah earlier, it is essential to do it today before
Maghrib.
Option
After today's Rami, you have the option to return to Makkah before sunset. But if
the sun sets before you are able to depart, remain in Mina for the third night and
throw pebbles the next day in the same order.
Tawaf-e-Wida
After Hajj, when you intend to return to your country from Makkah, it is Wajib
(obligatory) to perform Tawaf-e-Wida (Farewell Tawaf). Its procedure is
the same as that of a Nafl Tawaf.
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