Hajj seminar Presenter: Azfar Uddin
Points to keep in mind Hajj guide 630-344-3431 Recap with a video I will email the KeyNote Presentation to the community and the checklist
Objectives Virtue of Hajj What is Hajj? Is Hajj obligatory? What are the conditions? When should one go?
Objectives What are the 3 types of Hajj? How do you perform the Tawaf? How do you put on the Ihram? How do you perform the Hajj? Learn certain critical legal rulings
Objectives Why should I perform the Hajj? How can I get the best out of Hajj? What will be the challenges of performing the Hajj?
Raise your hand if you re going for Hajj?
Am I tourist?
Surah al-hajj (22:1-2) ياأيها الناس اتقوا ربكم إن زلزلة الساعة شيء عظيم. يوم ترونها تذهل كل مرضعة عما أرضعت وتضع كل ذات حمل حملها وترى الناس سكارى وما هم بسكارى ولكن عذاب اهلل شديد
What is Hajj? يطلق الحج لغة على القصد إلى معظ م: حججت فالنا, إذا كنت قصدته معظ ما له يطلق شرعا على زيارة مكان مخصوص ألداء أعمال مخصوصة في زمن مخصوص
Is Hajj sunnah or mustahab?
أ ي ه ا الن اس ق د ف ر ض اهلل ع ل ي ك م ال ح ج ف ح ج وا Sahih Muslim: Chapter of Hajj
Hajj is mandatory Once in a lifetime upon the one who satisfies the following 5 conditions
5 conditions Muslim Physical Maturity Sanity Financial means Sound health Women must have a Mahram (her husband or a relative who is not marriageable to her)
When should one go? من اراد الحج فليتعجل
Delaying the Hajj
Death of a family member Has this person performed Hajj?
Don t Judge
Planning How to select the most suitable package Vaccinations Visa Passport
Planning List of what to take with you to Mina and Arafat Things to buy Memorable moments People I ve met
Pack light
Before You Travel Photocopy of all your official documents. Make extra copies of passports and photos. Keep both your national currency as well as Saudi Riyals in your wallet. Have your agent check in for all the bookings, hotels, foods, agreements beforehand. Pre-pay your monthly bills so you don t fall behind simply because you ll be out of the country.
Before you travel Re-learn the basics of Islam: Those going for Hajj should make sure that they are performing Wudhu, Ghusl, Salah and funeral prayers perfectly. 72 year old lady didn t know the farāid of Ghusl story Familiarize yourself with the Hajj plan; don t rely on Imam for every du a. Learn common Arabic vocabulary and phrases needed during Hajj so that it eases communication.
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I didn t know that my hotel would be an hour away from the Haram Anonymous Hajj Participant 2015
Who is the scholar leading the group? Experience? Reviews?
Du a diary
Planning for the Hajj Family members are aware
Phone number of lawyers who help draft Islamic wills (630) 909-9114 - Farooqi and Husain (312) 929-8334 - Zaki Anarwala
3 types of Hajj قران تمتع إفراد
How many times did the Prophet perform Hajj?
Which Hajj did he perform?
Which Hajj did he recommend?
3 pillars of Hajj Standing at Arafah Tawaf al-ziyarah/ifadah State of Ihram
8 Wājib actions of Hajj Standing at Muzdalifah on 10th of DH Sa y- moving between Safa and Marwa Stoning Jamarat during the days of Nahr and Tashriq Tawaf al Wada Shave/cut hair
8 Wajib actions Adopt Ihrām from one of the miqāt site Uncover head (men) Not to wear stitched clothes (Fidya listed on the last page of the 2nd checklist)
Hajj is performed on which days? Begins on the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, ends on the 12/13th of Dhul-Hijjah
2 Far aid of Umrah الطواف حول البيت سبعة أشواط إحرام مع نية و تلبية
The Waajibat of Umrah وللعمرة واجبان أحدهما السعي بني الصفا واملروة وثانيهما الحلق أو التقصير
What are the 2 Faraid of Umrah?
What are the two Wajibat of Umrah?
Trim, don t shave head while exiting Ihram for Umrah, leave that for Hajj
What is permissible
What is not permissible Romance in all forms Applying fragrance For men, wearing stitched clothes in the shape of the body
إحرام Thick, high quality Shariah Compliant Have 2 Ihrams Know when to uncover your shoulder
إحرام The state that you must enter prior to going into the sacred boundary of Makkah for Umrah or Hajj While you are in this state, certain acts become haram-hence the term ihram Literally, to make haram
إحرام Two clean white unfitted pieces of cloth Sandal must not cover the ankle Women - Islamic dress code Wearing Ihram = state of Ihram?
Etiquette for men, while in Ihram Avoid walking around with only the bottom part of your Ihram Keep your right shoulder covered (except during Tawaf that is followed by a sa i) Keep Ihram clean. Don t use it as a cloth to wipe your hands/nose Take extra care as to how you sit. It s very common to expose one s private parts
How NOT to sit while wearing the Ihram
Niyah For Umrah (Hajj Tamattu) The Niyah for Hajj will be made later لبيك اللهم عمرة Oh Allah, here I am performing Umrah Menstruating or post-natal bleeding must also enter the state of Ihram
لبيك اللهم عمرة عن فالن Oh Allah, here I am performing Umrah for
Miqat Crossing particular boundaries Legal ruling - Jeddah to Makkah Legal ruling - Jeddah to Madinah
Miqat (Spiritually) Prepare yourself to where you're about to go Miqat area is a sacred area. It's about to get serious Then you will reach the Haram area which is an even more sacred area Then you will enter the Ka bah which is an even more sacred area Miqat is the first step, indicating that it s about to happen
Preparation for wearing Ihram
Preparation for wearing Ihram Legal ruling - Clothing that has been washed in scented detergent? Before making the intention of being in the state of Ihram is permissible
How to put on the Ihram 1) Cloth with left hand longer than right 2) Feet spread apart 3) Fold the cloth with the right hand first
How do I wear it?
Salah for Ihram 2 Rakah Sunnah Intention of Ihram out loud 1st rakah - Surah Kafirun 2nd rakah - Surah Ikhlas
Talbiyah Once is wajib Recitation of the talbiyah with an intention to enter ihram begins the state of Ihram
Ihrām is considered Ihrām when... 1. Niyah 2. Talbiyah
While traveling
Some pain is good?
What does Labbayk mean?
Tawaf Circling around the Ka bah 7 times with an intention to perform the act
طواف العمرة طواف القدوم للحج طواف اإلفاضة ويسمى أيضا طواف الزيارة طواف الوداع نفل
Step 1 Wudu
Step 2 Locate the starting point
Step 3 Idtiba and Ramal
بسم اهلل اهلل أكبر وهلل الحمد Step 4 Intention and Takbir
1) Stretch out both arms towards Hajar al Aswad Step 5 Istilam 2) Palms facing the stone بسم اهلل اهلل أكبر (3 Recite 4) Repeat each time you reach the black stone
Step 6 Circling the Ka bah
Step 7 Passing the Yemeni corner
Step 8 Completing the rounds
Step 9 The final round and istilam
Step 10 Salah at Maqam Ibrahim
Step 11 Drinking the water of Zamzam
Tips for Tawaf If you have women with you, remain outside for all 7 circuits (Pushing, shoving) Don t walk against the flow of people No set du a to be recited
1) Write down 7 du as/topics that you would like 2) In each circuit, make du a from only one of the 7 du as/topics that you selected. to focus on in your tawāf 2) In each circuit, make du a from only one of the 7 topics that you selected
According to circumstance
ليشهدوا منافع لهم
ومن دخله كان آمنا
True or False You should perform sa ee immediately after performing tawaf Salah at Maqam Ibrahim Zamzam
Sa ee To run Going between Safa and Marwa 7 times No Nafl sa ee
Not required Wudu
Approaching Safa Begin at Safa أبدأ بما بدأ اهلل به إن الصفا واملروة من شعائر اهلل
Intention Perform 7 rounds of sa ee between Safa and Marwah Can be made in any language اللهم إني أريد السعي بني الصفا واملروة سبعة أشواط هلل عز وجل فيسره لي وتقب له من ي
Dhikr upon Safa اهلل أكبر ال إله إال اهلل 3 times Make salawat on the Prophet Dua
Head towards Marwa
Quicken pace The green lights
Dhikr upon Marwa اهلل أكبر ال إله إال اهلل 3 times Make salawat on the Prophet Dua
Return to Safa Head back to Safa to complete the 2nd round
Completion of Sa ee 7th round of sa ee ends at Marwah Trim hair to exit ihram (Hajj tamattu)
Shaving/Cutting Cutting or shaving one s head is required after Hajj or Umrah to release an individual from the state of Ihram Men - Shaving > trimming Women - Trimming
Method for men Trim entire head for Umrah
Method for women Trim 1.5 inches from each area of the head Divide hair into 3 sections Legal ruling: Umrah = all injunctions of Ihram are lifted (Tamatu) Legal ruling: Hajj = all injunctions of Ihram are lifted except the prohibition of romance (Tawaf Ziyarah)
Umrah of Hajj Tamattu Entering Ihram (Niyah + Talbiyah) Entering Makkah (Rest) Entering Masjid al-haram (State of fear) Heading towards the Kabah (Sight on the ground) Sighting the Kabah (Du a is accepted)
Umrah of Hajj Tamattu (Refer to checklist)
Some differences between Hajj and Umrah Fard Designated months 5 pillars
After performing Umrah
Anticipating for an ibadah is an ibadah
Day one (8th Dhul-Hijjah) Ghusl Apply perfume before Ihram Entering Ihram for Hajj Niyah for Hajj Legal ruling: Miqat (Don t need to exit the boundary of Miqat to re-enter Ihram for Hajj) Head to Mina
Heading to Mina Depart for Mina after Fajr on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah Recommended to perform 5 shortened prayers (Dhur, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr in Mina) (Dhur on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah) What I will need? On Checklist
Arrival in Mina Legal ruling: If late in Mina Tent assignment
1) Memorize your tent # 2) Keep ID with you
Takbir at-tashriq Begins from Fajr on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah and continues through Asr on the 13th of Dhul Hijjah Recite the Takbir at-tashriq immediately after each fard prayer اهلل أكبر اهلل أكبر ال إله إال اهلل واهلل أكبر اهلل أكبر وهلل الحمد
Day 2: 9th Dhul Hijjah Departure to?
Follow your Hajj Guide
The Hajj is Arafah
Be polite but firm Many people waste time in Arafah Lose the reward for Hajj Prepare for beneficial activities Du a Qur an
Du a in Arafah 1. Learn relevant duas to be recited when in Arafah. 2. Say the du a the Prophet recited ال اله اال اهلل وحده ال شريك له له امللك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
3. Do not just read from books but do du a from your own personal circumstance. 4. Have a du a diary: Keep a notebook or a diary with all the names of the people and their duas which they would like you to make for them. It is also a great idea to pen down one s own duas in the notebook. Start before you leave and write down your dua list for Arafat.
5. Plan ahead the conversation you will be having with your Lord! 6. Pray for the people that are working during Hajj for your safety: police, doctors, cleaners and guides. 7. Make dua for the oppressed
Qur an Read silently Read out loud Listen to a Qari
Day 2: 9th Dhul Hijjah Wuquf in Arafah 1) Dhur to Maghrib is known as wuquf 2) Du a until sunset 3) At sunset, don t pray Maghrib 4) Use bathroom before leaving Arafah 5) Board the bus for?
Day 2: 9th Dhul Hijjah Muzdalifah 1) Call the adhan and one iqamah 2) Pray the 3 fard of Maghreb (at the time of Isha) 3) Pray the 2 fard of Isha 4) Pray the sunnah of Maghrib 5) Pray the sunnah of Isha 6) Pray Witr
Day 2: 9th Dhul Hijjah Muzdalifah Spending the night in Muzdalifah Collect 80 pea-sized pebbles (70 for pelting, 10 extra)
Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Wuquf of Muzdalifah Perform Fajr at the beginning of its time Dhikr until sunrise = Wuquf = Wajib After sunrise, Go back to?
Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Back to Mina After sunrise, go back to Mina 4 responsibilities in Mina 1. Going to the Jamarāt to pelt the large Shaytān 2. Sacrificing an animal 3. Shaving the head or cutting the hair 4. Performing Tawāf Ziyārah with sa ee
Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Pelting can be anytime after the beginning of Fajr on the 10th day until right before the beginning of the time of Fajr of the 11th For women, sick, and the people who have disability, no time is makruh.
Brothers, should you cut all of your hair?
Why brothers don t shave their hair?
Why cut all of your hair? Signify a new beginning Prophet (upon him be peace) and the Sahabah did it Made du a thrice for those Great conversation starter
Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Heading towards the Jamarāt Pelting can be anytime after the beginning of Fajr on the 10th day until right before the beginning of the time of Fajr of the 11th After sunrise till the time of Dhur enters (Sunnah) Makruh (disliked) to delay it until after Maghrib Old people + women = After Asr 30-50 minute walk each way
Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Pelting the large Shaytān 3 large walls Pelt only the large Shaytān Throw 7 pebbles, one at a time With the throwing of the first pebble, talbiyah of Hajj ends.
Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Perform animal sacrifice Return to your tent at Mina Group leader will inform you once the sacrifice is complete
Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Qasr/Halaq Shave your head (men only) Bring your own blade Trim at least 1 inch of your hair All restrictions of Ihram is waived except romance and marital relations Tawaf Ziyarah (Outside of Ihram)
Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Tawāf Ziyārah Mandatory Similar to the Tawaaf of Umrah, followed by the sa ee of Hajj Can be performed anytime from the beginning of the time of Fajr on the 10th of D.H until the sunset of the 12th. Legal ruling: Menstruating women and Tawaf
Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Return to Mina
Day 4: 11th Dhul Hijjah Pelting Timings - Beginning of Dhur on the 11th until just before dawn Step 1 - Pelt the small Shaytan Step 2 - Pelt the middle Shaytan Step 3 - Pelt the large Shaytan Return to camp
Day 5 : 12th Dhul Hijjah Pelting Timings - Beginning of Dhur on the 12th until just before dawn Step 1 - Pelt the small Shaytan Step 2 - Pelt the middle Shaytan Step 3 - Pelt the large Shaytan Return to camp or Makkah
Farewell Tawaf Final ritual of Hajj Few hours before one departs Anytime after Tawaf Ziyara Wajib Waived for menstruating women
Home sweet home Discuss positive points (Know audience) Behavior after Hajj I m superior Eyes on prize
Print out the checklist from the IFN Website Print out the KeyNote Presentation
Develop capacity to make du a
Last minute tips
Hajj is Jihad
Practice walking in your slippers
Diversity
Why am I wearing the Ihram?
Your group will become a family
Don't do what everybody else is doing