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The Goal: Hajj Mabrur Hajj Mabrur (an accepted Hajj) is: A Hajj performed with the intention of seeking Allah's pleasure only (complete sincerity) A Hajj free of sin; i.e. conducted with full obedience to (سبحانه وتعالى ( Allah A Hajj performed in accordance to the Sunnah of the (صلى هللا عليه وسلم ( Prophet A Hajj that is not followed by disobedience 3
Preparation for Hajj Aspects of Preparation Debts What to Take 4
Preparation for Hajj (1) Sincerity Repentance from all past sins Resolve outstanding differences and seek forgiveness from others Pay/record all debts Write/update your will Make sure the wealth to be used for Hajj is from Halal sources Choose the company of the righteous Learn as much as possible about Hajj and Umra Fiqh and how to Meanings, spiritual and historical aspects 5
Preparation for Hajj (2) Memorize some Du a from Quran and Sunnah Learn how to pray Salat al-janaazah (funeral prayer) Learn the etiquette of visiting the graves Learn the rulings of Salat as-safar (traveler s prayer), and wiping over socks in Wudu Mental and physical preparation Medical checkup 6
Makkah Climate Because of its relatively low-lying location, Makkah sees seasonal flash floods despite the low amount of annual precipitation. There are less than 5 inches (130 mm) of rainfall during the year, mainly in the winter months. Temperatures are high throughout the year and in summer may reach 113 F (45 C). Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg. Temperature (F) 75 76 80 87 94 96 96 96 95 89 83 78 Avg. Max Temperature 87 89 93 101 108 110 109 108 109 103 95 89 Avg. Min Temperature 66 66 68 75 82 83 84 85 84 78 73 68 Avg. Rain Days 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg. Temperature (C) 23 24 26 30 34 35 35 35 35 31 28 25 Avg. Max Temperature 30 31 33 38 42 43 42 42 42 39 35 31 Avg. Min Temperature 18 18 20 23 27 28 28 29 28 25 22 20 Avg. Rain Days 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 7
Madinah Climate In general, Madinah s climate is continental; hot and dry in summer and cold to moderate in winter. Temperatures fall between 40-47 degrees Celsius and sometimes fall below zero in winter. Relative humidity is about 35% throughout the year. Rain is rare and often falls between November and May. Wind movement is relatively calm in winter, while a Northerly, dusty wind is probable in summer. Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg. Temperature (F) 65 68 73 84 91 97 97 99 96 86 75 68 Avg. Max Temperature 76 80 85 96 103 109 108 111 108 99 86 79 Avg. Min Temperature 53 56 61 70 78 82 83 86 82 73 63 57 Avg. Rain Days 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg. Temperature (C) 18 20 22 28 32 36 36 37 35 30 23 20 Avg. Max Temperature 24 26 29 35 39 42 42 43 42 37 30 26 Avg. Min Temperature 11 13 16 21 25 27 28 30 27 22 17 13 Avg. Rain Days 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8
What to Take (1) When packing things for Hajj, keep in mind: Stay light. Extra items you don't need will just increase the weight you will have to carry around. Take necessary items like your prescription medication. Choose compact and light items. The camping section is a good place to look in. Do not take valuables. You run the risk of loosing them, and it just adds to your worries. Most items are available in Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah, and usually more affordable. The advantage is that you will buy only things that you really need. 9
What to Take (2) All necessary documents. Prepare travel documents (passport, etc.) well in advance. Make 2 sets of photocopies. Leave one at home and keep one with someone traveling in your group. Medication; especially prescription medication. Money (bills of $100 get you a better exchange rate). One credit card for emergencies (don t keep it with the money). A small book of authentic Du a. Hajj guide & checklists. Travel size toiletries, nail clipper, small scissors, comb, band-aids, baby wipes. Backpack, pocket knife. 10
What to Take (3) Clothing Comfortable and modest clothes like Indo- Pak shalwar-qamees as well as the Saudi thoub (a one-piece head-to-toe garment) are ideal and are recommended for men. Women wear their normal comfortable clothes. Avoid nylon clothing as it tends to be uncomfortable in hot weather. Warm jacket, especially for Madinah at Fajr time. Slipper socks or rubber soled slippers: useful for Tawaf and Sa y, except Tawaf al- Qudoom (arrival) and its Sa y (for men) when you will be in a state of Ihram. Slippers/sandals/comfortable shoes. Rubber soled slippers for Tawaf 11
What to Take (4) for Ihram (for men) Travel Belt Ihram Towels These are OK for Ihram Unscented Vaseline. Apply between the thighs to prevent skin rash while in Ihram Safety pins for Your Ihram towels 12
What to Take (5) for sleeping Mainly for the night of Muzdalifah Inflatable camping or travel pillow foam camping mat fleece blanket/ sleeping bag 13
What to Take (6) Misc. (1) Small MP3 Player preloaded with Quran recitation and your favorite lectures Face masks (When not in Ihram) Colored packing tapes for your baggage Eye shades Ear Plugs Baggage ID card with plastic ties 14
What to Take (7) Misc. (2) You will get this backpack with your passport. Wear it at the airports so you can be recognized by your group people and leader. Compact flashlight Travel alarm clock Or use cell phone Tawaf/Sa'y bead counter Small drawstring bag for pebbles 15
What to Take (8) for communication Cell phones can make communication much easier while in Makkah/Madinah/Mina, especially if traveling with relatives. Cell phone requirements: GSM SIM-Unlocked Multi-band (tri-band or quad-band) that includes the 900 MHz band. Currently, this is the only frequency working in Saudi Arabia. You buy SIM cards (Saudi Telecom, Mobily, Zain, Sawa) from Saudi Arabia. VIP customer will be provided 1 SIM per person. Never buy anything from the airport workers though. Buy your SIM Card from either a mobile handset seller or from some pharmacies or money exchangers. Make sure you turn your phone OFF in the Masjid! 16
What to Take (9) Essential A LOT of PATIENCE!!! And keep most of it towards the end. That's when you will need it most. Do not get angry. You will see a lot of irritating and misguided behavior. Try to change it with wisdom and nice words if you can control yourself; otherwise keep silent. Ask Allah ( وتعاىل (سبحانه to give you patience. Be positive. Hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. Have only one concern: will Allah ( وتعاىل (سبحانه accept my Hajj? 17
Day of Departure Double check necessary items to take. Use a checklist. Passport. Put a distinctive mark (like a bright tape on the side) on your passport. Green Card (if applicable). Vaccination record. This is usually stapled to your passport. Bank drafts of the Hajj fees. This is usually stapled to your passport and provided after Visa processed. Money / credit card. Phone numbers and addresses (of your Hajj operator, hotels in Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah). You will be getting a file filled with this information along with your passport. Leave early for the airport as some airlines tend to overbook during the Hajj season. Pray two Rak'at at home before you leave. Recite Du'a for travel once you get in the car 18
The Journey begins 19
Du'a for Travel Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, How perfect He is, The One Who has placed this (transport) at our service, and we ourselves would not have been capable of that, and to our Lord is our final destiny. O Allah, we ask You for birr and taqwaa in this journey of ours, and we ask You for deeds which please You. O Allah, facilitate our journey and let us cover its distance quickly. O Allah, You are The Companion on the journey and The Successor over the family, O Allah, I take refuge with You from the difficulties of travel, from having a change of hearts and being in a bad predicament, and I take refuge in You from an ill fated outcome with wealth and family. [Narrated by Imam Muslim] عن ابن عمر ر ض ي الل ه عنهما أ ن رسول الل ه ص ل ى اهلل ع ل ي ه وس ل م كان إ ذا اس تر و ى ع ل ى بع ريه خ ارجا إ يل سف ر ك بر رر الثالرا لرال : «سرررب حان الرررر سررر ر ل ن رررا لررررا ونيرررا كن رررا لررره ني ررررن و إ نر ررا إ ىل ربر ن رررا مل ن ل ب ون. الل ه م إ ن ا ن س أ ل ك يف س ف ر ن ا لرا الر والت روى وني رن الع م ر نيا تر ر ضى. الل ه م ل و ن عل ي نا سف ر ن ا لرا و اط و عن ا بر ع د ه الل ه رم أ نر الص ررا يف يف الس رررف ر و ا ل يف ررل يف ا ل ررر. الل ه ررم إ أ أ ع ررروذ ب ررك ني رررن وع ث اء الس ف ر وكآبل املنظ ر و س وء املن ل يف يف املال وا ل و الو لد» وإ ذا رج ع ل اهل ن وزاد فري هن : «آي برون ت راب بون ع اب رد ون ل ر بر ن را اني رد ون» ( رواه نيسلم ) 20
Jeddah Hajj Terminal. A Trouble Terminal!! (VIP customers going to Madinah inshallah to avoid major crowd) You will have assumed Ihram before arriving at Jeddah if Makkah is your destination. If going to Madinah No Ehram necessary First you go through the Customs/Immigration, and then wait for a bus (of the Hajj Ministry Transportation Service) to take you to Makkah. Perform your Salat on time and with the Jama'ah. Jeddah will be a first test for your patience. The wait time in the Hajj Terminal can be 2 to 16 hours or even more. Show patience and be nice to the staff. This is a good opportunity to get to know some people in your group. 21
Immigration and baggage area These lines can take some time several hours!! Then next proceed to baggage area. If you lose your baggage, get the baggage claim form and submit to the baggage loss counter. 22
Hajj Terminal They will take your passport. Don t worry!!. You will get it back when you are about to leave country. They will issue you a card. Keep it save, if possible take picture of it with your camera. This card contains your entire trip information. Passport handling contractors Get United with your group and wait for the buss. 23
Mina a tent city - Don t get lost 24
Jamrat Septaco Orange buses runs round the clock in circle from Azizia to Haram free of cost. Buses doesn t operates first 3 days after manasik starts 25
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