Hajj al-Qiran

Step-by-Step Guide

Hajj al-Qiran combines both Umrah and Hajj at the same time. There are two ways to perform Hajj al-Qiran: 1. Niyyah to perform Hajj and Umrah simultaneously in the month of Hajj and perform all the rites of Hajj. Umrah is deemed complete upon completion of Hajj; or 2. Niyyah to perform Umrah only and before Tawaf, make Niyyah to perform Hajj and all its rites. This method may be applied, for example, in situations where a woman begins menstruating after having made the intention for Umrah. Pilgrims who perform Hajj with Niyyah for Hajj al-Qiran must give Tertib and Taqdir Damm in the form of a small sacrificial animal or 1/7th of a large animal such as a cow or a camel or, if unable to do so, the pilgrim must fast for three days while in the state of Ihram or if unable to do so, the pilgrim must give Sadaqah equivalent to ten cups of food. Niyyah for Hajj al-Qiran نَوَيْتُ الْحَجَّ وَالْعُمْرَةَ وَأَحْرَمْتُ بِهِمَا لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى “I intend to perform Hajj and Umrah and enter the state of Ihram for both for the sake of Allah the Almighty”

Ihram Reciting Niyyah at the Miqat while in Ihram attire and observing the prohibitions of Ihram. Pilgrims performing Hajj al-Qiran to perform Tawaf al-Qudum (the Tawaf of arrival) when entering Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.

Ihram is the state a pilgrim is required to be in to perform Hajj or Umrah. Ihram is assumed by reciting the Niyyah for Ihram at the Miqat after wearing the Ihram attire and by observing the prohibitions of Ihram. 1. Sunnah acts before reciting Niyyah for Ihram: Clean and purify the body by clipping the nails Trimming the moustache and beard Removing unwanted hair under the armpits and the pubic area Apply fragrance Apply hair oil Perform Ghusl or ritual bath for Ihram Perform Wudu’ Perform Sunnah prayer for Ihram 2. Wear Ihram attire: For men, two sheets of unstitched white cloth - one as covering for the lower body, one wrapped around the upper body, and a pair of slippers or sandals that expose all the toes For women, there is no specific attire – clothing must cover the Awrah but does not cover the face and hands 3. Recite Niyyah for Ihram: Recite the Niyyah for Ihram at the Miqat after wearing the Ihram attire and begin observing the prohibitions of Ihram It is Sunnah to be in the state of Wudu’ and facing the Qiblah Pilgrims who did not enter into Ihram at the Miqat must give Tertib and Taqdir Damm in the form of a small sacrificial animal or 1/7th of a large animal such as a cow or a camel or, if unable to do so, the pilgrim must fast for 3 days while in the state of Ihram or if unable to do so, the pilgrim must give Sadaqah equivalent to 10 cups of food 4. Sunnah acts after assuming Ihram: Recite the Talbiyah Make Dua Recite Dhikr Read the Quran and refrain from empty chat

Saie Saie refers to the act of walking back and forth seven times starting from Safa’ Hill and ending at Marwah Hill. For Hajj Qiran, Saie may be performed either after Tawaf al-Qudum (before Wuquf) or after Tawaf al-Ifadah (after Wuquf on the 10th of Zulhijjah, as the final obligatory rite in Makkah).

Steps to perform Saie Performed after the completion of Tawaf Free from impurities and Awrah is covered Begin each round at Safa and end at Marwah The trip from Safa to Marwah is considered one round and the trip from Marwah back to Safa is a subsequent round Complete seven rounds confidently Each trip must reach the end of the designated Saie area which is the foot of the hills of Safa and Marwah Done within the designated area for Saie Done with the intention to perform worship and not for any other purpose Sunnah acts of Saie Done while in the state of Wudu’ Enter into the Saie area through Safa Ascend the hills of Safa and Marwah to the rocks of the hill for men Face the Ka’aba upon reaching the hills of Safa and Marwah while raising both hands and recite the Takbir Make Dua and recite Dhikr while performing Saie Observe Idtiba’ on each round for men Raml, or walk briskly, at the area marked with green light for men Perform seven rounds in succession

Wuquf Wuquf refers to being present in Arafah in any position such as sitting down, lying down or sleeping at a specific time i.e. from when the sun has passed its zenith, or Zohor, on 9 Zulhijjah until the dawn, or Subuh, of 10 Zulhijjah.

Time of Wuquf The time of Wuquf begins from when the sun has passed its zenith, or Zohor, on 9 Zulhijjah until the dawn, or Subuh, 10 Zulhijjah. Steps to perform Wuquf: In the state of Ihram having recited the Niyyah to perform Hajj Capable to perform worship – sane, conscious, sober and lucid throughout Wuquf Present at Arafah even for a short time during the time of Wuquf Sunnah acts of Wuquf: Perform Wuquf from day to night which is from the time the sun has passed its zenith until sunset Perform Wuquf while facing the Qiblah Recite the Talbiyah Perform Jamak of Zohor and Asar prayers at Masjid Ibrahim (also known as Masjid Namirah or Masjid Arafah) which was the practice of Prophet Muhammad SAW. Zohor and Asar prayers are combined with one Azan, two Iqamah and two Rakaat for each prayer Recite the Salawat, Istighfar, Dhikr and make Dua as the Prophet SAW has said that the best Dua is the Dua during the Day of Arafah Leave Arafah after Maghrib and travel to Muzdalifah

A Night at Muzdalifah Spending the night at Muzdalifah refers to being present at Muzdalifah beyond half the night of 10 Zulhijjah and before Fajr on the same day.

Sunnah acts when spending the night at Muzdalifah: Recite the Talbiyah Recite Dhikr and make Dua Collect pebbles to be brought to Mina. It is Sunnah to collect seven pebbles the first time and Mubah, or Harus, to gather 70 pebbles at once Perform Jamak of Maghrib and Isha prayers. If both prayers have been performed at Arafah, it is Sunnah to perform Sunnah prayer here Spend the night in Muzdalifah until Fajr Start to travel to Mina after performing Fajr prayers and before sunrise Travel in a calm and orderly manner Exceptions to spending the night at Muzdalifah if unwell Pilgrims who omit to spend the night at Muzdalifah are subject to Tertib and Taqdir Damm unless: There is fear of threats to personal safety or property There is need to care for or accompany the sick There is need to find a missing worker or family member The pilgrim is unwell and find difficulty in spending the night The pilgrim is forced to omit the act (for example, because they were left behind by their vehicle)

Stoning the Jamarat Stoning of Jamarat al-Kubra in Mina begins at midnight of 10 Zulhijjah, or the day known as Yawm al-Nahr, until before sunset of 13 Zulhijjah. The best time for stoning the Jamarat al-Kubra is during Dhuha of 10 Zulhijjah.

Steps for Stoning the Jamarat al-Kubra: Done during the permitted time Done using pebbles or similar objects Throw by hand Throw in a proper throwing style and manner Throw the pebbles one at a time Certain that the pebbles have gone into the Jamarat Throw 7 pebbles appropriately with confidence Done with the intention to perform worship and not for any other purpose Sunnah acts of Stoning the Jamarat al-Kubra: Perform the act immediately upon arrival at Mina Perform the act after sunrise

Shave or Trim Hair Shaving the entire head or trimming the hair is the obligatory act that must be performed in order to leave the state of Ihram.

Tahallul for Hajj is divided into two: Tahallul Awwal : Shaving or trimming the hair after the stoning of Jamarah al-Kubra on 10 Zulhijjah. The prohibitions of Ihram are lifted except for marriage and matters relating to marriage; performing pre-sexual acts; and sexual intercourse Tahallul Thani : Upon completion of the stoning of Jamarah al-Kubra; Tawaf Ifadhah and Saie; and shaving or trimming the hair. All prohibitions of Ihram are lifted with Tahallul Thani Steps for shaving or trimming the hair: Perform in the second half of the night of 10 Zulhijjah for Hajj pilgrims Shave or trim the hair from head Cut or remove at least three strands of hair

Spending the Night in Mina Spending the night in Mina refers to being present in Mina beyond half the night of the Days of Tashreeq on 11, 12 and 13 Zulhijjah. Pilgrims may spend two nights in Mina on 11 and 12 Zulhijjah which is called Nafar Awwal; or spend three nights on 11, 12 and 13 Zulhijjah which is called Nafar Thani.

Duration for spending the night in Mina The definitive opinion on the duration for spending the night in Mina is to be present in Mina beyond half of the night. There are lesser opinions that state that it is sufficient to be present in Mina during the beginning of Subuh but this is not recommended and should only be done in certain circumstances. Exceptions to spending the night at Mina if unwell Pilgrims who omit to spend the night in Mina are subject to Tertib and Taqdir Damm unless: There is fear of threats to personal safety or property There is need to care for or accompany the sick There is need to find a missing worker or family member The pilgrim is unwell and find difficulty in spending the night The pilgrim is forced to omit the act (for example, because they were left behind by their vehicle)

Stoning of all Three Jamarat ‌Stoning of Jamarat Sughra, Jamarat al-Wusta and Jamarat al-Kubra on the Days of Tashreeq on 11, 12 and 13 Zulhijjah.

Steps for stoning all three Jamarah: Done during the permitted time Done in the proper order beginning with Jamarah Sughra, followed by Jamarah al-Wusta and finally Jamarah al-Kubra Done using pebbles or similar objects Throw by hand Throw in a proper throwing style and manner Throw the pebbles one at a time Certain that the pebbles have gone into the Jamarat Throw 7 pebbles appropriately with confidence Done with the intention to perform worship and not for any other purpose ‌Nafar Awwal Nafar Awwal refers to when the pilgrim leaves Mina on 12 Zulhijjah without spending the night and without performing the stoning of Jamarah on 13 Zulhijjah. The requirements for Nafar Awwal are that the pilgrim has spent the night in Mina appropriately on 11 and 12 Zulhijjah; has performed the stoning of all three Jamarah on 11 and 12 Zulhijjah; leaves Mina before sunset, or Maghrib of 12 Zulhijjah; and will not return to Mina to spend the night. Nafar Thani Nafar Thani refers to when the pilgrim has spent the night in Mina on 11, 12 and 13 Zulhijjah and has performed the stoning of all three Jamarah on 11, 12 and 13 Zulhijjah before leaving Mina.

Tawaf Tawaf is the act of circling the Ka’aba seven times in counter clockwise direction with each circle beginning and ending at the Hajarul Aswad.

Types of Tawaf Tawaf Qudum is a Sunnah Tawaf that is performed when entering Makkah for the first time Tawaf Ifadhah is compulsory Tawaf and one of the pillars of Hajj Tawaf Wada’ is compulsory Tawaf for Hajj that is performed before leaving Makkah Tawaf Umrah is Tawaf that is performed while performing Umrah Tawaf Sunnah is Tawaf that can be performed at any time Steps to perform Tawaf In the state of Wudu’ with the Awrah covered before entering Masjid al-Haram Free from major and minor impurities The body, attire and location of Tawaf are clean Baitullah is on the left-hand side Perform seven times, each beginning from the corner of Hajarul Aswad and ending at the same spot Done inside Masjid al-Haram but outside of Hijir Ismail and the walls of the Ka’aba Done with the intention to perform worship and not for any other purpose Sunnah acts of Tawaf Observe Idtiba’ which is to expose the right shoulder by passing the upper Ihram cloth under the right armpit for men Begin Tawaf with Istilam which is the act of kissing or touching the Hajarul Aswad or if beyond reach, signalling to it by hand Upon reaching Rukun Yamani, perform Istilam by touching it, or if beyond reach, through signalling by hand Raml, or walk briskly, during the first three rounds Make Dua in every round After completion of all seven rounds, perform 2 rakaat Sunnah prayer at Maqam Ibrahim Drink Zamzam water while resting and making Dua Make Dua at Multazam If proceeding to perform Saie, perform Istilam for one final time

Adherence to the Appropriate Order The pillars of Hajj must be performed in the correct order.

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