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Complete Hajj Guide

Guided by the Qur'an & Authentic Hadith. A complete 5-day guide for the fifth pillar of Islam.

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Required Pillars

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Hajj Days

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Duas & Dhikr

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Sacred Sites

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Meaning & Wisdom of Hajj

Understanding the fifth pillar of Islam

What is Hajj?
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Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, obligatory once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is physically and financially able. It is performed during the month of Dzulhijjah, with specific rituals spread across five sacred days (8-12 Dzulhijjah) at Mina, Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Masjid al-Haram.

menu_book Qur'anic Evidence

"And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House — for whoever is able to find thereto a way."

Surah Ali 'Imran, 3:97

Following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Take your Hajj rituals from me." Every step of Hajj — the places, the timings, the words — traces back to how the Messenger of Allah ﷺ performed his Farewell Hajj. Following his example ensures our worship is accepted.

format_quote Authentic Hadith

"Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of Allah and does not commit any obscenity or transgression will return as pure as the day his mother gave birth to him."

Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 1521 | Sahih Muslim, no. 1350

Your 5-Day Hajj Journey

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Mina (Tarwiyah)
8 Dzulhijjah · Day of Quenching
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Arafah (Wuquf)
9 Dzulhijjah · The Greatest Day — Hajj is Arafah
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Muzdalifah (Mabit)
9-10 Dzulhijjah night · Spend the night, collect pebbles
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Mina & Makkah (Eid)
10 Dzulhijjah · Rami, Qurban, Tahallul, Tawaf Ifadah
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Mina (Ayyam al-Tashriq)
11-12 Dzulhijjah · Rami of three Jamarat daily

4 Required Pillars of Hajj

route Your Sacred Journey

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Ihram from Miqat
Intention & entering the sacred state
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Wuquf at Arafah
9 Dzulhijjah — the greatest pillar
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Tawaf Ifadah
7 circuits around the Kaaba after Arafah
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Sa'i between Safa & Marwah
7 trips between the two hills
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Preparation Before Hajj

Comprehensive preparation — physical, documents, spiritual, and Sunnah

1. Intention & Sincerity

Intention is the resolve of the heart to perform an act of worship purely for Allah. For Hajj — a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those able — sincerity is the foundation upon which everything else rests.

format_quote Authentic Hadith

"Verily, deeds are by intentions, and every person will have what they intended."

Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 1 | Sahih Muslim, no. 1907

✓ Renew your intention before beginning the journey
✓ Ensure your intention is solely to seek Allah's pleasure
✓ Avoid showing off — Hajj is not a status symbol

2. Important Documents & Essentials

Prepare all documents and essentials before departure. Check each item off the list.

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    Passport & Hajj Visa (ensure approved & valid 6+ months)
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    Meningitis vaccination certificate (required for Hajj visa)
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    Flight Tickets (keep digital & physical copies)
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    Ihram cloth — Men: 2 pieces (plus a spare); Women: modest covering
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    Tour operator ID card & mutawwif contact
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    Money belt, wallet & credit card (for emergencies)
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    Medications (paracetamol, cold medicine, moisturizer, prescription meds)
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    Worship kit: small Qur'an, dua book, travel prayer mat
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    Ittar (alcohol-free perfume — use before ihram only)
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    Non-fragrance soap (for use during ihram)
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    Flip-flops / sandals (no stitched footwear during ihram for men)
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    Small drawstring bags for collecting pebbles at Muzdalifah
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    Umbrella & small fan (for the heat during Arafah)
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    Torch/flashlight (useful at Muzdalifah)

menu_book Qur'anic Evidence

"And take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is righteousness."

Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:197

3. Health & Safety Tips

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Physical Training
Walk 5-10 km daily for 3 months before Hajj. You will walk 20+ km a day during the rituals.
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Medical Check-up
Get a full medical check-up. Carry enough prescription medication for the entire trip plus extras.
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Vaccinations
Meningitis vaccine is mandatory. Influenza vaccine is strongly recommended.
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Safety & Crowds
Never go against the flow of pilgrims. Stay with your group. Agree on meeting points in advance.

format_quote Authentic Hadith

"Indeed, your body has a right over you."

Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 5199

4. Spiritual Preparation

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Repentance & Seeking Forgiveness
Before Hajj, make sincere tawbah for past sins. Return rights you have taken from others.

"And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you may succeed."

Surah An-Nur, 24:31

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Memorize Duas & Rituals
Learn the talbiyah, the duas for tawaf and sa'i, and the rituals of each Hajj day. Attend Hajj classes if available.
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Mend Relationships
Seek forgiveness from family, friends, and anyone you may have wronged. Settle debts.

"Whoever severs ties of kinship will not enter Paradise."

Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 5984 | Sahih Muslim, no. 2556

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Write a Will
Prepare a written will and give copies to trusted family. Leave hotel addresses and passport copies with next of kin.

5. Sunnah Practices Before Departure

Ghusl, Trim Nails & Wear Perfume

The day before departure: clip your nails, trim your moustache, and clean your hair. On the day of ihram, perform ghusl (full ritual bath). For men, apply perfume to the body (not to the ihram cloth) before making the intention.

"The Prophet ﷺ bathed when he intended to enter ihram, applied perfume, and I could see the shine of the perfume on his head even after he had entered ihram."

Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 1539 | Sahih Muslim, no. 1189

Two Rakaats Before the Journey

Pray 2 rakaats nafl at home before leaving. Recite Surah Al-Kafirun in the first rakaat and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the second. Make abundant dua for ease, forgiveness, and acceptance.

"When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ wanted to set out on a journey, he would pray two rakaats in the mosque."

Sunan Ibn Majah, no. 1417

Travel Dua

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ

Subhanal-ladhi sakh-khara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun.

"Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have done it ourselves. And indeed, to our Lord we will return."

Give Charity Before Departure

Give sadaqah generously before leaving. Charity purifies wealth and brings protection on the journey.

"The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed that grows seven ears..."

Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:261

Three Types of Hajj

Choose the type that matches your travel plan — most Malaysians perform Tamattu'

Hajj Ifrad (إِفْرَاد)
Meaning: "single" — Hajj only, no Umrah before it
Enter ihram for Hajj only at the miqat. Remain in ihram from that moment until completing all Hajj rituals on 10 Dzulhijjah. You may perform a voluntary tawaf of arrival (Tawaf Qudum) upon reaching Makkah, but no sa'i until after Tawaf Ifadah. No Qurban required.
Hajj Qiran (قِرَان)
Meaning: "combining" — Umrah and Hajj in a single ihram
Enter ihram with the intention of both Umrah and Hajj at the same time. Remain in ihram from miqat until 10 Dzulhijjah. Tawaf and sa'i performed on arrival count for both Umrah and Hajj. Qurban/Hadyu is required. Usually chosen by those who bring a sacrificial animal with them.

Ihram & Miqat

The first required pillar — entering the sacred state for Hajj

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Definition of Ihram
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Ihram comes from the Arabic harama — to make sacred or forbidden. In Hajj, ihram refers to the sacred state entered through intention at the miqat, marked by specific clothing and a set of prohibitions that remain until tahallul.

The Miqat Boundaries

Miqat Makani (Place Boundaries)

A pilgrim must not cross these boundaries toward Makkah without being in ihram.

🕌 Zulhulaifah (Bir Ali)
Miqat for those coming from Madinah — ~9 km from Madinah
🕌 Juhfah
Miqat for those from Sham, Egypt, Morocco
🕌 Qarn al-Manazil
Miqat for Najd & the Gulf — also where most flights to Jeddah pass over
🕌 Yalamlam
Miqat for Yemen, Malaysia & Indonesia — most Malaysian pilgrims enter ihram in-flight here
🕌 Zat 'Irq
Miqat for Iraq

💡 For Tamattu' pilgrims: You enter ihram for Umrah at the miqat above. For the Hajj portion on 8 Dzulhijjah, the miqat is your accommodation in Makkah.

How to Wear Ihram

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    Izar — lower sheet wrapped around the waist to below the knees
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    No stitched clothing, no head covering, no closed footwear
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    Modest clothing covering the entire body except face and hands
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    No niqab (face veil) and no gloves while in ihram

Prohibitions During Ihram

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Perfume
Do not apply perfume after ihram — on body or clothing
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Hair & Nails
Do not cut hair or trim nails
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Hunting
Hunting or killing game animals is forbidden
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Stitched Clothing
For men — no shirts, pants, turbans, or closed shoes
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Marital Relations
Prohibited from the moment of ihram until tahallul
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Arguments & Sin
Avoid quarrels, obscene speech, and sinful behaviour

Intention for Hajj Ihram

auto_stories Intention for Hajj (Ifrad)

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ حَجًّا

Labbaikallahumma Hajjan.

"O Allah, I answer Your call to perform Hajj."

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لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ حَجًّا وَعُمْرَةً

Labbaikallahumma Hajjan wa Umratan.

"O Allah, I answer Your call to perform Hajj and Umrah together."

auto_stories Talbiyah (repeat abundantly)

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Labbaik Allahumma labbaik, labbaik laa syarika laka labbaik. Innal hamda wanni'mata laka wal mulk, laa syarika laka.

"Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Indeed all praise, grace and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner."

The 5 Days of Hajj

Step-by-step through every day of Hajj, following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ

Day 1 of Hajj
8 Dzulhijjah — Yawm al-Tarwiyah
"The Day of Quenching" — depart for Mina
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Enter Ihram for Hajj
Tamattu' pilgrims: enter ihram from your Makkah accommodation after ghusl. Ifrad/Qiran pilgrims are already in ihram. Make the intention for Hajj and begin the talbiyah.
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Depart for Mina (before Zuhr)
Travel to Mina — ideally arriving before Zuhr. The Prophet ﷺ performed Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr (of 9 Dzulhijjah) in Mina.
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Pray Qasr (shortened) but not combined
Shorten Zuhr, Asr, and Isha to 2 rakaats each, but pray each prayer at its own time — do not combine.
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Spend the night in Mina
This is a Sunnah. Note your tent location. Rest, make dhikr, recite Qur'an, and avoid worldly conversation. Eat lightly — fruit is easiest.

"The Prophet ﷺ prayed Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr in Mina, then waited until sunrise before proceeding to Arafah."

Sahih Muslim, no. 1218

Day 2 · Pillar 2 of Hajj
9 Dzulhijjah — Wuquf at Arafah
"Hajj is Arafah" — the greatest day, the pillar without which Hajj is not valid
calendar_month 9 Dzulhijjah (after sunrise → sunset)

"Hajj is Arafah. Whoever reaches Arafah before the dawn of the 10th has made Hajj."

Sunan al-Tirmidhi, no. 889

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Depart Mina after Fajr
After praying Fajr in Mina, leave for Arafah reciting talbiyah and takbir. Aim to arrive before Zawaal (sun's peak).
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Enter the plain of Arafah
Ensure you are within the boundaries of Arafah — Masjid Namirah is outside the boundary; the main area is where you should stand. Prepare (wudu, istinja) before Zawaal as queues will be long.
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Listen to the Khutbah & pray combined Zuhr + Asr
At Zawaal, the imam delivers the khutbah at Masjid Namirah. Zuhr and Asr are combined and shortened (2+2) with one adhan and two iqamahs, prayed at Zuhr time.
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Wuquf — standing in dua until Maghrib
This is the heart of Hajj. Face the Qibla, raise your hands, and make continuous dua. Seek forgiveness, ask for Paradise, pray for your family, the ummah, and everyone who asked for your du'a. Do not pray Asr at its own time — it is already combined.

The Best Dua of Arafah

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la syarika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli syai'in qadir.

"There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is over all things capable."

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best dua is the dua of the Day of Arafah, and the best thing I and the Prophets before me have said is this..." (al-Tirmidhi, no. 3585)

⚠️ Critical: You must be within the boundaries of Arafah for any period of time between Zawaal (9 Dzulhijjah) and Fajr (10 Dzulhijjah). Missing this invalidates your Hajj.

Night of Day 2 → 3
Muzdalifah — Mabit & Pebbles
Spend the night in the open — a wajib act
calendar_month 9 Dzulhijjah night → 10 Dzulhijjah Fajr
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Depart Arafah at sunset
Leave Arafah calmly after Maghrib — do not pray Maghrib at Arafah. Travel to Muzdalifah reciting talbiyah. Do not rush or push others.
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Combine Maghrib + Isha at Muzdalifah
On arrival: one adhan, iqamah for Maghrib (3 rakaats), then iqamah for Isha (2 rakaats qasr). Do not pray nafl in between — but pray witr after.
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Collect pebbles for Rami
Collect 70 pebbles the size of chickpeas (slightly larger than a pea). Do not pick up packed dust clumps. Some scholars say 49 is enough if you leave on 12 Dzulhijjah; collect 70 to be safe. Pebbles may also be collected from Mina itself.
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Spend the night (Mabit)
Rest, make dhikr, sleep lightly. The weak (women, elderly, sick) may leave after midnight. Everyone else stays until after Fajr.
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Pray Fajr, then proceed to Mina
Pray Fajr at the beginning of its time. Make dua at al-Mash'ar al-Haram, then depart for Mina before sunrise.

"So when you depart from Arafah, remember Allah at al-Mash'ar al-Haram."

Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:198

Day 3 · Busiest Day
10 Dzulhijjah — Yawm al-Nahr (Eid al-Adha)
Rami · Qurban · Tahallul · Tawaf Ifadah — in this order
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① Rami al-Jamarat al-Aqabah (Large Pillar only)
At Mina, throw 7 pebbles at the large pillar (Jamarat al-Aqabah) — the one closest to Makkah. Say "Bismillah, Allahu Akbar" with each throw. Stop the talbiyah at the first pebble. Women and the weak may do this after Maghrib.
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② Qurban / Hadyu (Tamattu' & Qiran only)
Slaughter a sheep, goat, or share in a cow/camel (7 people per cow/camel). Today most pilgrims pay the Saudi Islamic Development Bank or an authorised agent. Ensure slaughter happens before you shave.
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③ Tahallul Asghar (Minor release from ihram)
Men: shave the entire head (halq) — the Sunnah — or trim. Women: trim a fingertip-length from a strand of hair. After this, all ihram prohibitions are lifted except marital relations. You may now wear normal clothes and perfume.
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④ Travel to Makkah for Tawaf Ifadah & Sa'i
This is Pillar 3 of Hajj (see Tawaf Ifadah section). Perform tawaf (7 circuits) and sa'i (7 trips). After Sa'i and Tawaf Ifadah, Tahallul Akbar occurs — marital relations become permissible again.
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⑤ Return to Mina for the night
Mabit (spending the night) in Mina is wajib. Return before midnight.

💡 Recommended order: Rami → Qurban → Shave → Tawaf Ifadah. However, if you change the order by mistake, there is no penalty according to the Sunnah.

Pillar 3

Tawaf Al-Ifadah

7 circuits around the Kaaba — the main Tawaf of Hajj

Tawaf Al-Ifadah is the pillar of Hajj without which Hajj is not complete. It is performed after Arafah, starting from 10 Dzulhijjah (or any time until the end of Dzulhijjah). Start at the corner of Hajar al-Aswad and circle the Kaaba 7 times counter-clockwise, with the Kaaba on your left.

"Then let them complete their prescribed duties and fulfil their vows and perform tawaf around the ancient House."

Surah Al-Hajj, 22:29

How to Perform Tawaf

  1. Make wudu. Men: perform idtiba' (rida' under right armpit, over left shoulder) — only for this tawaf.
  2. Stand facing Hajar al-Aswad. Raise your hand toward it and say: "Bismillah, Allahu Akbar." Do not push — if you cannot touch or kiss it, a gesture is enough.
  3. Keep the Kaaba on your left. Walk around it 7 complete times.
  4. Men perform raml (brisk walking) in the first 3 circuits. Walk normally for the last 4.
  5. At Rukn al-Yamani (the corner before Hajar al-Aswad): touch it with your right hand if possible. Do not kiss or point.
  6. Between Rukn al-Yamani and Hajar al-Aswad: recite "Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah..."
  7. Each circuit ends back at Hajar al-Aswad. After the 7th, pray 2 rakaats behind Maqam Ibrahim (or anywhere else).
  8. Drink Zamzam. Touch the Multazam (between the door and Hajar al-Aswad) and make dua, if possible.
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Sa'i between Safa & Marwah

7 trips — commemorating Hajar's search for water

Sa'i is the fourth pillar. Tamattu' pilgrims perform it twice — once during Umrah before 8 Dzulhijjah, and again after Tawaf Ifadah. Ifrad and Qiran pilgrims perform sa'i only once, either after Tawaf Qudum (arrival tawaf) or after Tawaf Ifadah.

"Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah."

Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:158

How to Perform Sa'i

  1. Start at Safa. Climb up, face the Kaaba, raise your hands, and recite the verse Safa-Marwah (2:158).
  2. Say "Allahu Akbar" 3 times, then make personal dua. Do this at the start of each of the 7 trips.
  3. Walk toward Marwah. When you reach the green lights, men should jog/run. Women walk normally.
  4. After the second green light, walk normally again until you reach Marwah.
  5. At Marwah: face the Kaaba, say "Allahu Akbar" 3 times, make dua.
  6. Safa → Marwah = 1 trip. Marwah → Safa = 2 trips. Continue until 7 trips — ending at Marwah.
  7. After the 7th trip, make final dua. Sa'i is complete.

Dua during Sa'i

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ، وَأَنْتَ الْأَعَزُّ الْأَكْرَمُ

Rabbighfir warham, wa anta al-A'azzu al-Akram.

"My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the Most Mighty, the Most Generous."

Sa'i between Safa & Marwah
Safa → Marwah
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11-12 Dzulhijjah — Ayyam al-Tashriq
Rami of all three Jamarat daily — wajib
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Timing: after Zawaal only
Each day, rami begins after Zawaal (sun's peak). Best time is after Asr when crowds thin. Stoning before Zawaal is not valid on these days.
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Rami all three Jamarat — in order
Start with the small pillar (closest to Masjid al-Khayf), then middle, then large. 7 pebbles each — 21 total per day. Say "Bismillah, Allahu Akbar" with each throw.
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Dua after the small and middle pillars
After stoning the small pillar, move forward, face the Qibla, raise your hands and make long dua. Do the same after the middle pillar. No dua after the large pillar — simply leave.
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Spend the nights in Mina (Mabit)
Staying in Mina during the nights of 11 and 12 Dzulhijjah is wajib. Spend the time in dhikr, Qur'an, and du'a.
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12 Dzulhijjah: Leave or stay for 13th?
Nafar Awwal (early departure): leave Mina before Maghrib on 12 Dzulhijjah — 42 pebbles total (7 + 21 + 21). Nafar Thani (later departure): stay one more night and do rami on 13 Dzulhijjah too — 70 pebbles total. Both are permissible; the Prophet ﷺ chose Nafar Thani.

"And remember Allah during specific numbered days. Whoever hurries in two days — no sin upon him; whoever delays — no sin upon him, for him who fears Allah."

Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:203

Final Act
Tawaf al-Wada' — The Farewell Tawaf
The last act before leaving Makkah — wajib
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Perform as late as possible before departure
Tawaf al-Wada' is the final act before leaving Makkah. Perform it as close to your departure time as possible — nothing should come between it and leaving except ordinary travel matters.
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7 circuits + 2 rakaats + Zamzam
No idtiba' (for men) and no raml — walk normally. After tawaf, pray 2 rakaats, drink Zamzam, and make dua at the Multazam if possible. Ask Allah to accept your Hajj and to bring you back.
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Leave with sadness
The scholars recommend leaving with visible sadness at departing from the House of Allah. Make continuous dua that Allah accepts your Hajj and grants you a return.

"No one should leave until his last act is at the House."

Sahih Muslim, no. 1328

💡 Exception: Women in menstruation are exempt from Tawaf al-Wada' and may depart without it.

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HAJJ IS NOW COMPLETE
May Allah accept your Hajj as Hajj Mabrur — an accepted pilgrimage whose only reward is Paradise.

Hajj Worship Tracker

Count rounds, stones, and record your worship times easily

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7 circuits around the Kaaba (Ifadah / Wada')
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💡 Tap "Start" before beginning tawaf, then tap "Add Round" each time you return to Hajar al-Aswad.
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7 trips between Safa & Marwah
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💡 Safa → Marwah = 1 trip. Marwah → Safa = 2 trips. Finish at Marwah after 7 trips.
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Tap each stone as you throw
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Day 10 — Only large pillar, 7 pebbles
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💡 Say "Bismillah, Allahu Akbar" with each stone. On 10 Dzulhijjah: only the large pillar. On 11-12 (and optionally 13): all three, in order — small → middle → large.

Etiquette & Dua

Maintaining adab and heart presence throughout Hajj

Etiquette in the Holy Land

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Intention & Sincerity

Renew your intention at each ritual. Seek only Allah's pleasure, not worldly recognition.

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Cleanliness & Purity

The Haramayn are sacred. Guard physical and spiritual cleanliness — the heart as much as the body.

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Do Not Harm Others

Avoid pushing during tawaf, sa'i, and especially rami. Never injure a fellow pilgrim for a "better" spot.

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Keep a Calm Atmosphere

Avoid idle talk, laughter, or worldly gossip. Fill silence with dhikr and Qur'an.

Recommended Duas

auto_stories Talbiyah — Recited Repeatedly

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Labbaik Allahumma labbaik, labbaik laa syarika laka labbaik. Innal hamda wanni'mata laka wal mulk, laa syarika laka.

"Here I am, O Allah, here I am. You have no partner. Indeed all praise, grace and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner."

auto_stories Dua of Arafah (the Best Dua)

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la syarika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli syai'in qadir.

"There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is over all things capable."

auto_stories Dua during Tawaf (between Rukn Yamani & Hajar al-Aswad)

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina azabannar.

"Our Lord, give us in this world good and in the Hereafter good, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire."

auto_stories Dua during Sa'i

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ، وَأَنْتَ الْأَعَزُّ الْأَكْرَمُ

Rabbighfir warham, wa anta al-A'azzu al-Akram.

"My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the Most Mighty, the Most Generous."

auto_stories Dua while throwing each pebble

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَر

Bismillah, Allahu Akbar.

"In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest."

auto_stories Dua at the Multazam

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ رِضَاكَ وَالْجَنَّةَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ سَخَطِكَ وَالنَّارِ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِين

Allahumma inni as'aluka ridhaka wal-jannah, wa a'udhu bika min sakhatika wan-nar, birahmatika ya Arhamar-Rahimin.

"O Allah, I ask You for Your pleasure and Paradise, and I seek refuge with You from Your anger and the Fire, by Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful."

Essential Dhikr Throughout Hajj

سُبْحَانَ اللَّه

Subhanallah
Glory be to Allah

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّه

Alhamdulillah
All praise is for Allah

اللَّهُ أَكْبَر

Allahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّه

Laa Ilaha Illallah
There is no god but Allah

Ziarah — Historic Sites

Deepening reflection through the history of Islam

1. Masjid al-Haram — Makkah

The most sacred mosque in Islam

Home of the Kaaba, the qibla of all Muslims. A prayer here is worth 100,000 prayers anywhere else.

"One prayer in Masjid al-Haram is better than a hundred thousand prayers elsewhere."

Sunan Ibn Majah, no. 1406

2. Masjid al-Nabawi — Madinah

The Prophet's ﷺ Mosque — home of the Raudhah

Visit the Prophet's ﷺ grave and send salaam. Pray in the Raudhah — the area between the mimbar and the Prophet's house, described as "a garden from the gardens of Paradise."

"Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise."

Sahih al-Bukhari, no. 1196

3. Jabal al-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy)

Site of the Prophet's ﷺ Farewell Sermon at Arafah

The granite hill in Arafah where the Prophet ﷺ delivered his final sermon. Climbing it is not a prescribed ritual — but being present in the plain of Arafah on 9 Dzulhijjah is the very heart of Hajj.

4. Jannat al-Baqi' — Madinah

The main cemetery of Madinah

Resting place of thousands of Companions, including Uthman ibn Affan RA, Fatimah RA, and many of the Prophet's ﷺ family. Send salaam to the dead — the Prophet ﷺ taught a specific greeting for this.

5. Mount Uhud

Battlefield — graves of the martyrs including Hamzah RA

The site of the Battle of Uhud. Sayyidina Hamzah RA, the Prophet's ﷺ uncle, was martyred here along with 70 other companions. The Prophet ﷺ said Uhud is "a mountain that loves us, and we love it."

6. Cave of Hira (Jabal al-Nur)

Where the first revelation descended

The cave where Jibril AS first brought the Qur'an to the Prophet ﷺ with the words "Iqra!" Visiting is not a Hajj ritual — but the history is deeply moving.

7. Cave of Thawr

The Prophet's ﷺ hiding place during Hijrah

Where the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr RA hid for three days during the migration to Madinah — the event the Qur'an references in Surah al-Tawbah 9:40: "When they two were in the cave..."

8. Masjid Quba — Madinah

The first mosque built in Islam

Founded by the Prophet ﷺ on his arrival in Madinah. He ﷺ said that praying two rakaats here equals the reward of an Umrah.

Practical Tips

Careful planning for a smooth and accepted Hajj

Avoiding Common Mistakes

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Missing Arafah
You must be within the boundaries of Arafah between Zawaal on 9 Dzulhijjah and Fajr on 10 Dzulhijjah. Missing this invalidates your Hajj.
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Wrong Rami Timing
On 11, 12, 13 Dzulhijjah, rami is only valid after Zawaal — not before. Plan for the heat or go after Asr.
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Cutting Hair Before Qurban
For Tamattu' and Qiran, ensure your qurban animal is slaughtered before you shave/trim your hair.
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Picking Up Dust Clumps
When collecting pebbles, check each one — sometimes what looks like a stone is just a hardened dust lump.
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Stopping Talbiyah Too Early
The talbiyah continues from ihram until the first pebble is thrown at the large Jamarah on 10 Dzulhijjah. Not before.
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Neglecting Adab at Jamarat
Do not push, do not throw large rocks, and do not shout at the pillar. A pebble the size of a chickpea is enough.

Physical & Emotional Challenges

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Dehydration

Drink Zamzam frequently. Carry a small bottle. Oral rehydration salts are useful during Arafah heat.

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Fatigue

Rest strategically — before Arafah, before Tawaf Ifadah, and between rami on 11-12 Dzulhijjah.

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Foot Care

Blisters are the #1 Hajj injury. Wear your sandals for weeks before. Carry antiseptic & plasters.

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Emotional Overwhelm

You may cry. You may feel frustrated. Take a quiet moment, breathe, return to dhikr. Allah sees your effort.

Navigating the Crowds

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Stay with your group
Agree on meeting points for every location — Arafah tent, Muzdalifah area, Mina tent, Jamarat bridge entrance. Save these in your phone.
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Go at off-peak times
Rami after Asr (between Asr and Maghrib) is calmer. Tawaf after 2am is much quieter than peak hours.
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Approach Jamarat from the rear
The Jamarat bridge has multiple levels. Approaching from the back of the pillar is usually less crowded than the front approach.
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Closing — A Message from Ommri

Hajj is the journey of a lifetime. The Prophet ﷺ said the reward of an accepted Hajj is Paradise — nothing less. May Allah make your journey easy, accept your every step, and grant you Hajj Mabrur. Remember Ommri in your duas.

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