Hajj Murshiddun invites you to the Hajj Workshop. This is a brief overview of the rites of hajj. The overview is a primer on the rites of hajj and is designed for the novice.

The umra and the hajj will be explained chronologically by rites. The hajj will be explained by daily activities. A short video will follow.

Additionally, there are two lists, a “Things To Do” List for the prospective hajji and a list of Recommended Reading.

"Things To Do" List for the prospective Hajji:

1. after your intentions are made, decide if you are able to make

the hajj, financially, physically and without a burden to others

2. prepare a financial and physical plan

3 begin to prepare spiritually

4. apply for your passport

5. apply for your visa

6. read books on the hajj and begin to study your rites

7. decide on your travel arrangements

8. prepare to pack lightly and wisely

9. leave your family well cared for, a will is often recommended

Recommended Reading:

1. The Holy Quran

2. The Hajj, Islamic Teaching Center Indianapolis, Indiana

3. The Rites of Hajj & Umra & The Visit to Al Madina, publisher

Al Haramein Trade Center S.A.K.

4. Hajj, Shariatti, 1978

THE HAJJ

Hajj period 8 Dhul Hijja to 12 Dhul Hijja inclusive

How to perform Hajj (Tamattu)

Umrah

1. general body cleaning and wudu

2. put on ihram

3. two rakat nafl prayers

4. recite talbiya

5. Tawaf kabah, 7 circuits

6. two rakat near maqam i Ibrahim

7. Saiy, 7 runs between Safa & Marawa

8. clip hair

9. take off ihram

10. umra is complete

11. put on usual dress

Hajj

I. First day of Hajj (8 Dhul Hijja)

1. after fajr put on ihram

2.. go to Mina before zuhr

3. recite talbiya frequently

4. offer zhur, asr, maghrib, isha in Mina

5. overnight stay in Mina

6. first day of hajj is complete

II. Second day of Hajj (9^th Dhul Hijjah)

1. second day of hajj, you are in Mina

2. after fajr (sunrise) go to Arafat

3. offer zuhr, asr in Arafat

4. stay in Arafat till sunset do not offer maghrib

5. go to Muzdalifa after sunset

6. offer maghrib, isha at Muzdalifa

7. pick up 49 pebbles or very small stones

8. overnight stay in Muzdalifa

III. Third Day of Hajj (10 Dhul Hijja)

i. third day of hajj you are in Muzdelifa

2. after sunrise go to Mina

3. go to jamaratul Aqaba (last pillar)

4. throw 7 pebbles

5. stop talbiya, say takbir

6. sacrifice animal

7. clip hair

8. take off ihram

9. put on usual dress

10. go to Mecca

11. perform Tawaf

t 2. two rakat near Maqama Ibrahim

13. perform Saiy

14. go back to Mina must not stay overnight in Mecca

IV. Fourth Day of Hajj (11 Dhul Hijja)

1. fourth day of hajj you are in Mina

2. after zuhr go to all three jamarat

3. first jamra (jamara tul oola) throw 7 pebbles

4. go to jamra (jamara tul wusta) throw 7 pebbles

5. third jamra (jamara tul aqaba) throw 7 pebbles

6. must stay in Mina

V. Fifth day of Hajj (12 dhul Hijja)

1. fifth day of hajj you are in Mina

2. after zuhr go to all three jamarat

3. first jamra throw 7 pebbles

4. second jamra throw 7 peebles

5. go to third jamra throw 7 peebles

6. after asr go to Mecca

7. perform Tawaf

8. now hajj is complete

9. before leaving Mecca must perform tawaf al wida