مناسك الحج بالترتيب والتفصيل

Summary

This script offers a comprehensive guide to performing Hajj, detailing each step of the pilgrimage in sequence. It covers the essential rituals, from entering the state of Ihram, the significance of the Miqat, and the various types of Hajj (individual, combined, or combined with Umrah), to the specific practices of Tawaf, Sa'i, and Rami (stoning). The script emphasizes the importance of prayers, specific du'a (supplications), and actions at each sacred site, including the Kaaba, Arafat, and Mina. It concludes with the ritual of Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf), ensuring that all pilgrims understand their duties and responsibilities for a successful Hajj experience.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Miqat for Hajj is of two types: temporal and spatial. Temporal refers to the months designated for Hajj, while spatial refers to the specific geographical locations where pilgrims should don their Ihram.
• 😀 Upon entering Ihram, pilgrims must refrain from several acts such as wearing stitched clothes, covering their heads, cutting hair or nails, and engaging in marital relations.
• 😀 Upon arrival in Mecca, pilgrims should begin with the Tawaf, the act of circumambulating the Kaaba, starting and ending at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad).
• 😀 During Tawaf, pilgrims should maintain a specific attire, with the right shoulder uncovered and the left shoulder covered (known as 'Ithba').
• 😀 Pilgrims should recite various prayers during Tawaf, including affirmations of faith and specific supplications.
• 😀 After Tawaf, pilgrims perform two Rakats (units of prayer) near the Maqam Ibrahim (Station of Abraham) if possible.
• 😀 Pilgrims should drink from the well of Zamzam and perform the Sa'i (ritual walking) between the hills of Safa and Marwah, starting at Safa and ending at Marwah, completing seven rounds.
• 😀 After performing the Sa'i, men must either shave their heads (best option) or trim their hair, while women should trim their hair by the length of a fingertip.
• 😀 Pilgrims proceed to Mina on the 8th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, where they perform the rituals of Arafat, Muzdalifah, and the Jamaraat (stoning of the pillars).
• 😀 During the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims must stand in prayer and supplication at Arafat, one of the most important acts of the pilgrimage, seeking forgiveness and making du'a (supplication).
• 😀 On the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims perform the stoning of the Jamaraat, sacrifice an animal (if required), and begin their first stage of ritual purification, marking the beginning of the 'first release' from Ihram.
• 😀 The pilgrimage concludes with the Tawaf al-Ifadah, the final circumambulation of the Kaaba, and a return to Mina for stoning the Jamaraat on the 11th and 12th days, completing the Hajj rites.
• 😀 After completing the Hajj, pilgrims must perform the farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-Wada), which signifies the end of the pilgrimage before departing Mecca.

Q & A

What are the two types of Miqat (boundaries) in Hajj?

The two types of Miqat are time-based (the designated months for Hajj) and location-based (the geographical points from where pilgrims must enter into the state of Ihram).

What is the significance of the Talbiyah during Hajj?

The Talbiyah is a declaration of the pilgrim's intention to perform Hajj. It is recited as the pilgrim enters into Ihram, and it signifies their submission to Allah and readiness to carry out the rituals of Hajj.

What are the restrictions of Ihram that must be followed?

While in Ihram, pilgrims must refrain from wearing stitched clothing (mikhiyat), covering the head, cutting hair or nails, using perfume, hunting wildlife, engaging in marital relations, and other specific prohibitions.

How should a pilgrim perform the Tawaf upon arriving at the Ka'bah?

The pilgrim should remove the Talbiyah, wear the Ihram attire properly, and begin Tawaf from the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). They should circle the Ka'bah seven times, saying 'Allahu Akbar' at each corner and engaging in prayers and supplications.

What is the significance of the Rukun Yamani during Tawaf?

The Rukun Yamani is a corner of the Ka'bah located opposite the Black Stone. Pilgrims should touch it with their hand if possible during Tawaf, but if they cannot, they should point towards it from a distance.

What is the recommended prayer between the Black Stone and Rukun Yamani?

It is recommended to say, 'Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina adhab an-nar' between the Black Stone and Rukun Yamani during Tawaf.

What is the importance of the Sa'i between Safa and Marwah?

The Sa'i is a crucial ritual of Hajj where pilgrims walk seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah. It commemorates Hagar's search for water for her son Ismail and is an essential part of both Hajj and Umrah.

What are the steps of Rami al-Jamarat (the stoning of the Jamaraat)?

Pilgrims perform the Rami by throwing seven small pebbles at each of the three pillars representing Satan, with each stone being thrown individually while saying 'Allahu Akbar.' This is done on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah.

How does a pilgrim achieve the first stage of 'Tahallul'?

Tahallul refers to the first stage of becoming free from the prohibitions of Ihram. This occurs after the pilgrim performs the Rami al-Jamarat, sacrifices an animal (if performing Hajj Tamattu or Qiran), and either shaves or trims their hair.

What is the purpose of the Tawaf al-Ifadah and when should it be performed?

Tawaf al-Ifadah is a significant ritual performed after the Day of Arafah. Pilgrims must perform it as a confirmation of their Hajj and to complete their obligations. It is followed by either a Sa'i (for those who haven't performed it earlier) and signifies the pilgrim's full participation in the pilgrimage.