Hajj Topics

About Hajj

To perform Hajj means to go to the Ka^bah at a particular time with the intention to perform there the specific known actions which Allah ordered to be done in performing this worship… Read More

Welcoming Hajj

Indeed the honoured and sacred Ka^bah is the first house and mosque built on the face of this earth, and Prophet Adam peace be upon him was the first to build it… Read More

Who must Perform Hajj?

Performing Hajj and ^Umrah once in a lifetime becomes obligatory upon the Muslim who is free, accountable, and can afford to reach Makkah and return to his homeplace… Read More

Integrals of Hajj

1. Intention; (made during the months of Hajj—Shawwal, Dhul-Qa^dah, and the first ten (10) days of Dhul-Hijjah)…Read More

Requisites of Hajj

1. Establishing the intention of ihram before crossing the miqat; 2. Staying at night in Muzdalifah and Mina, according to a saying;... Read More

Prohibitions during Ihram 

Eight (8) matters become prohibited on the one who establishes the intention to engage in Hajj or ^Umrah… Read More

Intention for Ihram        

The first integral step for the person intending to travel to Makkah to perform the Hajj is to establish the intention in his heart to enter into the actions of Pilgrimage… Read More

Visiting the Prophet’s Grave

There is consensus among the scholars that it is sunnah to visit the grave of the Prophet, sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam, both for he who lives in al-Madinah and he who travels …. Read More

Prohibitions & Expiation Due

Expiation Due for using perfume etc:

One has the choice to do one of the following three things:
1. To slaughter a sheep… Read More 

Presence at ^Arafat        

The area of ^Arafat is located approximately twelve (12) miles east of Makkah. One must be physically present at any location in ^Arafat …. Read More

Shaving the Head, Trimming the Hair

After Muzdalifah and Mina men shave their heads or trim their hair…. Read More

Performing ^Umrah          

According to Imam ash-Shafi^iyy, it is an obligation on one to perform ^Umrah once in one’s lifetime if one is able. On the other hand, it is sunnah to perform ^Umrah often, especially in Ramadan…. Read More