HAJJ RITES MADE EASY – HAJJ AT-TAMATTU
At Home
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Perform Ghusl (Niyya: perform Umra)
Put perfume (man only)
Wear Ihram
DO NOT DECLARE INTENTION OR TALBIYAH FOR UMRA YET
Recite travel du’ah when leaving home
In Plane
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Over Miquat, recite for Umra : “ Labbaik allaahumma Umrattan “.
NOW IN STATE OF IHRAM
Recite Talbiyah often : “ Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik. Labbaika Laa Sharikalaka
Labbaik. Innalhamda Wannirmata Laka Walmulk Laa Sharikala “
Pray standing in plane if possible, otherwise sit and pray
Recite Zikrullah and Qur’an
Umrah on arriving in Makka
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In bus from Jeddah airport when entering Haram Shariff area, stop Talbiyah
Reach Hotel in Makka. Take a ghusl bath.
Enter thru Bab-us-Salaam (or any other door) with right foot
Say Darood. Read Dua on entering masjid: “ Allaahummaf Tahlii Abwaaba
Rahmatik “
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First look at Kaaba. Raise hands, say duah below and any other du’ah:
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Allowed to walk in front of people during Jamaat prayers if cannot do otherwise.
Not allowed for individual prayers
Tawaf Al-Qudum – 7 circuits
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Have Wudhu
Start at Hajar Al-Aswad. Raise right hand in its direction and say “ Bismillah,
wallahu Akbar “
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Idhtiba’ (for all 7 circuits) + Ramal (quick short steps) during 3 circuits (man
only)
Tawaf outside Hateem (Hijr Ismael)
Recite Quran and Zikrullah during Tawaf
Touch Rukn-e-Yamani (Yemeni Corner) with right hand. If cannot touch, do not
waive.
Say duah between Rukn-e-Yamani et Hajar Al-Aswad:
At Hajar Al-Aswad, start new circuit, raise right hand towards Hajar Al-Aswad
and say “Allahu Akbar”.
After Tawaaf, put Ihram on right shoulder again and proceed towards Maqam-eIbrahim. Recite ayat Quran (2:125): “Wattakhizou mimmakaami Ibraahiima
Muswalla “
2 rakaat behind Maqam-e-Ibrahim (to keep sutrah, pray inside mosque)
o Surah Al-Kaafirun
o Surah Al-Ikhlaas
Touch Hajar Al-Aswad again. If not possible, point with right hand and say
“Allahu Akbar”
Drink Zamzam water (with right hand, bismillah, duah, sitting (if not possible,
standing), face Kaabah). Wet head with Zamzam water.
Sa’y (As-Safa and Al-Marwa) – 7 circuits
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Go to As-Safa whilst reciting ayat Quran (2:158):
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Say “ Nabda-u bimaa bada-Allahu bih “
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Climb to a little height
Face Kaaba and say 3 times “ Allahu Akbar “
Say Tahliil:
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Recite the following duah:
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Raise hands and ask any duahs
Repeat Tahliil + duah 2 more times with du’ah between
Walk towards Al-Marwa
Run fast between 2 green lights (man only)
Wudhu not obligatory during Sa’y
Ayat Quran and Zikrullah during Sa’y
Climb to a little height
Face Kaaba and say 3 times “ Allahu Akbar “
Say Tahliil and recite duah as at As-Safa
Raise hands and ask any duahs each time between 2 Tahliil. Ask du’ah twice
At Al-Marwa - 1 circuit completed
Complete Umra by cutting hair short (man only – preferred for Hajj), cut fingertip’s
length (2cm) for woman
Whilst waiting for Hajj in Makka
Perform as may Tawaf as possible (with 2 rakaat prayer at Maqam-e-Ibrahim)
2 rakaat in Hateem (like praying inside Kaaba)
Swalaat in Haraam with Jamaat
Tahajjud
2 rakaat Swalaat-ul-Duha (15-20 mins after sunrise)
Al-Iltizaam (put chest between Hajar Al-Aswad and door) with hands raised. Ask duah
Hajj Begins (8th Dhul-Hijjah)
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Perform Ghusl (Niyya: perform Hajj)
Put perfume (man only)
Wear Ihram
Declare for Hajj ONLY when leaving hotel: “ Labbaik Allahumma Hajjan “
NOW IN STATE OF IHRAM
Recite Talbiyah often : “ Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik. Labbaika Laa Sharikalaka
Labbaik. Innalhamda Wannirmata Laka Walmulk Laa Sharikala “
• Proceed to Mina in morning
Mina
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Pray Zuhr shortened to 2 rakaat in Mina even on Friday
Pray Asr (2 rakaat), Maghrib, Esha (2 rakaat) and Fajr (9th Dhul-Hijjah) in Mina
with Jamaat. Do not pray sunnah and naffil except for sunnah Fajr and Witr
During time in Mina, recite Holy Quran, Talbiyah and zikrullah often
No Tahajjud
Recite Holy Quran after Fajr prayers
Leave after sunrise for Arafat.
Arafat (9th Dhul-Hijjah)
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Recite Talbiyah often
If possible, go to Masjid An-Namirah to listen to Khutah and pray Zuhr (2 rakaat)
followed by Asr (2 rakaat) with Jamaat
At tent, azaan, iqaamah, pray Zuhr (2 rakaat) immediately followed by iqaamah,
Asr (2 rakaat) with Jamaat
Face Kaaba, raise hands, Praise Allah, cry and supplicate abundantly until
Maghrib. Duah for all muslims. Lots of Tahleel recommended:
Leave Arafat for Muzdalifah only after sunset.
Recite Talbiyah on way
If still in Arafat when Esha time is expiring, pray combined Maghrib and Esha in
Arafat itself
Muzdalifah (10th Dhul-Hijjah)
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On arriving, perform combined Maghrib and Esha prayers (1 azan, 2 x 2 rakaats,
2 iqamah) with Jamaat
No Witr or Tahajjud or sunnat Fajr
Stay in Muzdalifah entire night and rest.
Pray Fajr prayers at earliest time. No Qur’an recitation after prayers.
Stand at mosque location in Al-Mash’ar Al-Haram (or wherever in Muzdalifa),
face Kaaba, raise hands and supplicate abundantly until yellow sky and light
outside
When light outside, leave for Mina before sunrise
Mina
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Pebbles can be picked anywhere in Mina. 7 needed to stone Jamaraat Al-‘Aqabah
Stone Jamarat Al-‘Aqabah first when arriving in Mina, preferably before noon
o Throw each pebble held between thumb and index fingers one after
another. Say when throwing: “ Allahu Akbar “
Do not supplicate when finished throwing stones
Stop saying Talbiyah
Animal Sacrifice. Additional qurbani allowed only for CONFIRMED missed
duties
Leave for Makka before sunset on 10th Dhul Hijjah
Makka
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Shave head (man only – start with right side), cut fingertip’s length (2cm - woman
only)
NOW REMOVE IHRAM. Sexual relations still prohibited.
Sunnah to put perfume (man only)
Tawaf Al-Ifadhah (No I’dthibah, No Ramal) and Sa’y. Drink Zamzam
If cannot perform Tawaf Al-Ifadhah before Maghrib, resume Ihraam until
completed Tawaf
Return to Mina to spend night of 10th
Mina (11th, 12th and 13th Dhul-Hijjah)
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Spend 3 nights in Mina (sunnah) – 2 allowed
Can go at night to perform Tawaaf in Makka and return to Mina at night itself
Stone 3 Jamaraats after Zawaal on each day
Throw 7 pebbles at each Jamarat whilst saying: “ Allahu Akbar “
Stoning order:
1. Small Jamaraat
a. Advance to right of pillar, face Kaaba and supplicate for long time
2. Medium Jamaraat
a. Advance to left of pillar, face Kaaba and supplicate for long time
3. Large Jamaraat
a. Do not make supplications
Regular prayers shortened with Jamaat as before. Can also do Tahajjud (better do
Tawaaf)
Recitation of Holy Quran and Zikrullah
Leave Mina for Makka on 13th after throwing stones
Tawaf Al-Wada
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Obligation before leaving Makka. Tawaaf + Maqam-e-Ibrahim
No Sa’y needed
Leave masjid with left foot saying Darood + duah
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Sunnah to bring Zamzam water home
When leaving Makka, recite travel duah
Recommended to ask lots of duah during any travel
Visit to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
Intention is to visit the Prophet’s mosque and NOT his grave
Not part of Hajj rites
Enter mosque with right foot and say duah on entering mosque
Perform 2 rakaat Tahiyyatul Masjid anywhere in mosque before sitting
Go in front and face Qabar Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) and say salaam with low voice:
Say salaam to Abu Kakr (r.a):
Say salaam to Umar (r.a):
Visit to Al-Baqee, Uhud. Duah when visiting cemetery:
Visit to Masjid Quba (reward of 1 umrah on praying 2 nafils)
(REVISED BY EHSHANE JOWAHEER)