Starts after the Maghrib prayer of 7 Zil Hijjah. Complete
all the Hajj preparations during these night hours.
Comb your hair, shape the beard, trim your mustache,
cut your nails, and remove unwanted body hair.
Take a bath with the intention of Ihram otherwise do wudu.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 offer Zuhar, Asr, Maghrib and Isha prayers.
Spend that night in Mina and on 9 Zil Hijjah, offer
Fajr prayer there.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Magnificent View of The Prophet's Mosque
To visit Madinah is not a Hajj or Umrah rite, but the unique merits of the
Prophet's city, his Mosque and his sacred tomb attract
every pilgrim to visit it. There is no Ihram nor talbiyah
for the visit to Madinah or the Prophet's Mosque.
Madinah is situated in central Hejaz. Red Sea is towards
the west and Makkah is about 200 miles to the south.
 Madinah was called Yathrib before Hijrah and came to
be known as Taybah or Madinah. The Prophet (peace be
upon him) had great love for this city. He once said
that "There is a cure for every disease in the dust
of Madinah" (Al-Targhib).
Unique Merit of the Prophet's Mosque.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) himself participated
in the construction of this mosque, called it "My Mosque" and led prayers in it for years. He has also said that
a salah performed in the Prophet's Mosque is better
than a thousand salats in any other place except Masjid
al-Haram in Makkah.
According to Hazrat Anas, the Prophet (peace be upon
him) has also said:
"The person who offers 40 prayers consecutively in my
Mosque, without missing a prayer in between, will secure
immunity from the fire of Hell and other torments and
also from hypocrisy." (Musnad Ahmad)
Visiting the Holy Tomb.
It is a great privilege for the pilgrims to visit
our beloved Prophet's tomb. The Prophet (peace be upon
him) once said:
"The person who comes solely for the purpose of
paying a visit to my grave, has a right on me that I
should intercede for him." ('Ilm al-Fiqh, Vol.
V)
And he has also said:
"The person who performs Hajj and then visits my
Tomb, will be regarded as though he had seen me in my
worldly life." (Baihaqi)
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1. Travel to Madinah and Niyyah. When
you start travel to Madinah, Make niyyah (intention)
as such:
" O Allah! I start journey to visit the holy tomb of
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Please accept
it from me."
During this journey, recite Darud Sharif frequently.
When the city of Madinah is in sight, show your extreme
fondness and excitement and humbly enter the city while
reciting Darud and Salam.
2. Masjid-e-Nabvi. After putting your
luggage at your residence, take a bath or perform ablutions
(vudu), wear nice dress, apply perfume and proceed \
towards the Prophet's Mosque while uttering Darud.
3. Bab-e-Jibril. Enter the mosque
through Bab-e-Jibril or Bab-us-Salaam or if this is
not possible, enter through any other door.
4. Right Foot. Place your right foot
first in the entrance, praise Allah (such as say Allhu
Akbar, Subhan Allah, Alhamdu Lillah, etc.), recite Darud
and say:
"Allah humma aftah li abwabe rahamte ka"
5. Two Raka't Nafl. If it is not undesirable
(Makrooh) time, offer two rakahs of nafl tahiyyat al-masjid
(greeting of the masjid) preferably in Riaz al- Jannah
near the tomb of the Prophet or otherwise anywhere else
in the mosque.
6. In front of the Holy Tomb.
1. The Holy Prophet
2. Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique
3. Hadrat Umar Farooq
7. In front of the sacred tomb of The Holy Prophet
(peace be upon him), there are three sections of brass
screens and all three have holes in them. Look at the
picture carefully. If you stand in front of the middle
section between the pillars, you'll see a big round
hole on your left. This is in front of the face of the
Holy Prophet. Adjacent to it is a door that stays closed.
Right after it on the right side is a round hole which
is in front of the face of Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique.
On the right of it, there is another round hole which
is in front of the face of Hadrat Umar Farooq.
Here is an enlarged view of the screen in front of
the sacred face of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon
him). Standing in front of it and facing it, say in
a respectful and hushed voice:
"Assalamu alaika, ayyuhan-nabiyya wa rahmatul-lahi
wa barakatuhu" (Peace be on you, O Prophet, and the
mercy and blessings of Allah.) After this say: "Assalatu
was-salamu alaika ya Rasul-Allah" "Assalatu was-salamu
alaika ya Nabi-yallah" "Assalatu was-salamu alaika ya
Habib-Allah"
Then supplicate to Allah for good things in this life
and the life after death. You may use the same supplication
recited earlier during the Tawaf :
"Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati
hasanatan wa qina azabin nar."
8. Offer Salam of others. Now offer
salam of relatives or friends in your own language or
say:
"Asslamu alaika ya Rasul Allah min----."
After the word "min", add the name of your friend or
relative.
9. Salam on Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique. Then
move a little to the right and stand before the grave
of Hazrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him).
Greet him and supplicate to bestow His mercy and forgiveness
on him.
10. Salam on Hazrat Umar Farooq. Again
move a little to the right before the grave of Hazrat
Umar ( may Allah be pleased with him), and greet him
and make supplication for him.
11. Forty Prayers. Men should offer
forty prayers (Salat) in the Prophet's Mosque, but it
is not a requirement of any kind. It is only Mustahab,
i.e., rewarding if done, but if not done there is no
sin.
12. Other places to visit. Other important
places to visit are: Masjid Quba, Jannat al-Baqee, graves
of Hazrat Hamzah and other martyrs of Uhud (may Allah
be pleased with them). These places are described under
the heading: "Historical Places of Madinah".
13. Departure from Madinah. When you
have to leave Madinah, offer your Salam again to the
Prophet (peace be upon him), cry at this separation,
supplicate to Allah and leave with the earnest desire
to come back.
HISTORICAL PLACES OF MADINAH
The following are some of many historical places in
Madinah which a pilgrim would like to visit. Out of
these a visit to Masjid Quba is highly recommended as
it is only next to the Holy Prophet's Mosque in status
and sanctity. But spending time in Masjid-e-Nabvi is
far better than visiting other places, because the reward
for offering 1 raka'at of prayer there is 1,000 times
more.
1. Jannat al-Baqee. The graveyard
of Madinah, where a large number of Sahabah karam (companions)
including Hazrat Usman, Hazrat Abbas, Imam Hassan, and
wives and daughters of the Holy Prophet are buried.
This graveyard is close to the tomb of the Holy Prophet
(peace be upon him), right after the courtyard of Masjid-e-Nabvi.
2. Masjid Quba. This is the first
mosque in the history of Islam whose foundation stone
was laid down by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
himself on his migration to Madinah. To offer 2 raka'ats
of nafl in it is equal to one Umrah. After visiting
the Prophet's Mosque and his tomb every pilgrim should
try his best to visit it and pray in this mosque as
well. A visit to Masjid Quba is highly recommended,
and I repeat myself for the sake of emphasis, that 2
raka'ats of nafl here equal one Umrah.
4. Masjid Qiblatain. In this mosque,
Allah directed Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),
who was in the middle of a sal'at along with sahaba
karam, to turn his face from Islam's first qibla (Bait-ul-Muqqadis)
to Ka'bah in Masjid al-Haram. That is why this mosque
is known as a mosque with two qiblas.
5. Masjid Jum'a. This mosque was built
at a place where the Prophet (peace be upon him) offered
his first Jum'a prayer in Madinah.
6. Masjid Ghamama. This mosque is
not far from Masjid-e-Nabvi. The Prophet (peace be upon
him) used to offer his Eidain prayers here. Once the
Prophet led Istasqa prayer in it and suddenly the clouds
appeared and it started raining, hence the name ghamama
(clouds).
7. Masid Abu Bakr, Masjid Umar Faooq and Masjid
Ali. These three mosques are near Masjid Ghamama.
8. Badar. The plain of Badar is 20
miles south west of Madinah where the first battle between
313 Muslims and 1000 Qureish of Makkah took place in
624 A.D. The Muslims had seventy camels and two horses
whereas the Qureish had a cavalry of 200 Horses and
700 camels. They were superior in weapons too, but Muslims
were victorious because they were strong in morale and
strategy due to the leadership of the Holy Prophet (peace
be upon him).
9. Jabal-e-Uhad. About four miles
on the north of Madinah, famous battle of Uhad was fought
at 3 A.H. Hazrat Hamza, the Holy Prophet's uncle and
other companions are buried here.
10. Jabal-e-Sal'aa. This is the site
for the battle of Ditch which was fought in 5 A.H. Now
there are six mosques at this place.
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