Ø  8th Dhul-Hijjah (Yawm at-Tarwiyah)

Ø  9th Dhul-Hijjah (Day of Arafah)

Ø  10th Dhul-Hijjah (Eid al-Adha)

Ø  11th-13th Dhul-Hijjah

Ø  (Tashreeq Days)

Ø  Farewell

GROUPING HAJJ BY TYPE OF RITUAL/ACTION

Ø  Ihram

Ø  Prayer / Standing (Wuquf)

8th Dhul-Hijjah

Yawm at-Tarwiyah

Description

The 8th of Dhul-Hijjah marks the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Pilgrims enter into the state of Ihram.

Travel to Mina and spend the night there.

What to Do

·         Take a bath (ghusl) and wear

·         Ihram garments.

·         Make your niyyah (intention) for Hajj: "Labbayka Hajjan".

·         Recite the Talbiyah frequently.

·         Travel to Mina before Dhuhr.

·         Pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha in Mina (shortened, not combined).

·         Spend the night in Mina in worship.

Du'a

‎لَبَّيْكَ اللّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَك لَبَّيْكَ

Translation: Here 1 am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, you have no partner, here I am.

9th Dhul-Hijjah

Day of Arafah

Description

·         The Day of Arafah is the pinnacle of Hajj.

·         Pilgrims travel from Mina to the plain of Arafah.

·         This day is centered on standing (Wuquf) at Arafah in deep supplication and reflection.

What to Do

·         Leave Mina after Fajr and proceed to Arafah.

·         Stay in Arafah from noon to sunset (Wuquf).

·         Perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers together at Arafah (jam' and qasr).

·         Spend the day in prayer, Du'a, and seeking forgiveness.

·         Recite Talbiyah often and make sincere supplication.

·         After sunset, proceed directly to Muzdalifah without nraving Manhrih in Arafah

Days of 11th-13th Dhul-Hijjah

Tashreeq

Description

·         These are the days of remembrance (Ayyam al-Tashreed), spent mostly in Mina.

·         Pilgrims perform Rami (stoning) at all three

·         Jamarat pillars each day.

·         You may leave on the 12th before sunset (early departure), or stay till the 13th (recommended).

What to Do

·         Stay in Mina for the night.

·         Each day after Dhuhr, perform Rami at *three* Jamarat: al-Sughra, al-Wusta, and al-Aqabah.

·         Throw 7 pebbles at each pillar (21 total per day), saying *'Allahu Akbar'* with each throw.

·         Spend your time in reflection, prayer, reciting Takbir and Qur'an.

·         On the 12th, you may leave Mina before sunset if you're done (this is called Nafr al-Awwal).

·         If you stay until the 13th, repeat Rami again on the final day (recommended for those able).

Du'a

‎اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، لاَ إِنَهَ إِلَّ اللهُ، وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ، الله

‎أَكْبَرُ، وَلِلّهِ الْحَمْدُ

Translation: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no deity except Allah. Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise.

Tips

·         Use the pedestrian shaded paths and escalators when available.

·         Take rest and avoid peak hours at Jamarat to reduce crowd stress.

·         Prepare pebbles the night before each day to avoid rushing.

·         Stay hydrated and nourished - these are still long walking days.

·         Reflect on the spiritual purpose behind

·         Rami and remain patient.

Help & Resources

·         You can delegate Rami if you're unable due to illness or age.

·         Follow your group's scheduled Jamarat timings for safety.

·         Avoid pushing and remain calm at Jamarat.

·         Security and medical tents are available around the Jamarat area.

·         Use the official route maps and apps (like Nusuk) for updated directions.

Farewell Tawaf

Tawaf al-Wida (The Goodbye Tawaf)

Description

Tawaf al-Wida is the last ritual of Hajj, performed before leaving Makkah.

It is an act of devotion and a symbolic farewell to the Holy Kaaba.

No other activities (like shopping or staying) should be done in Makkah after performing it.

What to Do

·         Ensure you are ready to leave Makkah before performing Tawaf al-Wida.

·         Make seven circuits (Tawaf) around the Kaaba in a state of purity (wudu).

·         There is *no Sa'i* or shaving/trimming

·         Offer two rak'ahs of prayer behind Maqam

·         Ibrahim (if possible).

·         Make heartfelt Du'a, asking Allah to accept your Hajj.

·         After completion, leave Makkah directly - do not delay unnecessarily.

Du'a

‎اللهم اجعل حجي مبرورًا وذنبي مغفورًا

‎وسعيي مشكورًا

Translation: O Allah, make my Hajj accepted, my sins forgiven, and my efforts appreciated.

Tips

·         Do your shopping and packing *before* Tawaf al-Wida.

·         Choose a non-peak time (late night or early morning) to avoid crowds.

·         Try to walk calmly and stay focused in your

·         Du'a during the Tawaf.

·         If you're with a group, coordinate departure after everyone completes Tawaf.

Ihram

Description

Ihram is a sacred state that all pilgrims must enter at the beginning of Hajj. It symbolizes purity, equality, and devotion to Allah.

Steps

·         Clean yourself (ghusl) and wear the Ihram garments.

·         Make the intention (niyyah) for Hajj.

·         Recite Talbiyah to announce your arrival.

·         Maintain a state of ritual purity.

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