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Hajj

The Fifth Pillar of Islam

Hajj is a sacred journey to the House of Allah. It is a physical and spiritual purification and an act of obedience from a Muslim to their Creator.

01
Ihram
Intention & entering state
02
Tawaf
Circumambulate the Kaaba
03
Sa'i
Between Safa and Marwah
04
Arafah
Standing at Arafah
05
Muzdalifah
Stay overnight & collect stones
06
Mina
Stoning the Jamarat
07
Tawaf al-Ifadah
Return Tawaf at Kaaba
08
Taqsir
Shaving or Trimming

Hajj Journey – Step by Step

Follow the complete Hajj journey in the correct order.

01

Ihram

Make intention and enter the state of Ihram from Miqat.

02

Tawaf

Circumambulate the Kaaba 7 times from the Black Stone.

03

Sa'i

Walk between Safa and Marwah 7 times.

04

Arafah

Spend the day in Arafah in prayer and supplication.

05

Muzdalifah

Stay overnight and collect pebbles for Jamarat.

06

Mina

Stoning the Jamarat over three days.

07

Tawaf al-Ifadah

Return and perform Tawaf al-Ifadah.

08

Taqsir

Shave or trim hair to complete the Hajj.

Duas for Hajj

Essential duas to recite during Hajj.

عِنْدَ الْإِحْرَام
Allahumma inni uridu al-hajja...
عِنْدَ رُؤْيَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ
Allahumma zid haza al-bayta...
بَيْنَ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةِ
Innas-safa wal-marwata min...
يَوْمَ عَرَفَةَ
La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la...
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Hajj Essentials

Best time for Hajj
8th – 13th Dhul Hijjah
Hajj Obligation
Once in a lifetime (For those who are capable)
Miqat
Specific entry points for Ihram
Duration
Approximately 5-6 days
Place
Makkah & Surroundings

Preparation Checklist

Valid Passport & Visa
Physical & Financial Ability
Learn Hajj Rites
Arrange Travel & Stay
Pack Essentials
Make Intention

Talbiyah

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

Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk. Innal hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal mulk, la sharika lak.

Tips for Pilgrims

Learn the rites before you go.
Knowledge brings confidence.
Make lots of dua
The best time is during Hajj.
Stay hydrated
Take care of your health.
Be patient & humble
The journey is also a test.
Makkah Skyline
وَأَتِمُّوا الْحَجَّ وَالْعُمْرَةَ لِلَّهِ

And complete the Hajj and 'Umrah for Allah.

— Surah Al-Baqarah (2:196)