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History of Hajj

A Brief History of Hajj Prophet Ibrahim AS was the first prophet commanded by Allah SWT to perform Hajj. However, Hajj taught by Prophet Ibrahim AS began to gradually deviate in form and rites when performed by subsequent generations of worshippers. Because of this, Allah SWT then ordered Prophet Muhammad to restore his teachings and perfect the worship. Hajj was made a requirement for Muslims in the 6th year of Hijrah. The following verse in the Quran is an example of the obligation of Hajj:‌ وَلِلّٰهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ اِلَيْهِ سَبِيْلً‌ “And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way” ‌(Verse 97, Surah Ali-Imran) Prophet Muhammad SAW performed Hajj in the 10th year of Hijrah, three months before his death. The Hajj performed by the Prophet is referred to as the Wada Hajj or the "Farewell Hajj" as it was the first and also the last Hajj performed by the Prophet SAW.

Introduction to Hajj

Hajj is the 5th Pillar of Islam which is mandatory for capable Muslims. Linguistically, the meaning of Hajj is to visit a particular place for a certain length of time to fulfil religious obligations. In Islamic terminology, Hajj is to visit the Baitullah during the month of Hajj to perform certain rites subject to certain conditions. There are three ways to perform Hajj: Hajj al-Ifrad, Hajj al-Qiran and Hajj al-Tamattu’.

The pillars of Hajj The pillars of Hajj are obligatory acts that must be performed during Hajj. Hajj is invalid if these acts and their requirements are not carried out appropriately.

Ihram Wuquf at Arafah Tawaf Saie Shave or trim hair Adherence to the appropriate order of the pillars of Hajj

Compulsory requirements of Hajj The compulsory requirements, or Wajib, of Hajj are acts that must be performed during Hajj. Failure to abide by these compulsory requirements will not result in the Hajj being void but Damm must be given as compensation.

Reciting the Niyyah for Ihram at the Miqat Observance of the prohibitions of Ihram Spending the night at Muzdalifah Stoning of Jamarah al-Kubra on 10 Zulhijjah Spending the night in Mina on 11, 12 and 13 Zulhijjah Stoning all three Jamarah on 11, 12 and 13 Zulhijjah

Damm Damm is compensation that must be given by pilgrims that have violated the prohibitions of Ihram and or the compulsory requirements of Hajj. For pilgrims who have omitted to perform compulsory acts of Hajj, Tertib and Taqdir Damm must be given 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.

Miqat Miqat is the boundary of place (Miqat Makani) and the boundary of time (Miqat Zamani) where it becomes necessary for the pilgrims to enter the state of Ihram to perform Hajj or Umrah. ‌ ‌ Miqat Makani consists of five locations namely Bir Ali, Zartun Iraqi, Qarnul Manazil, Yalamam and Al-Juhfah. Miqat Makani for pilgrims from Malaysia via air travel is Qarnul Manazil while Miqat Makani for pilgrims from Madinah is Bir Ali. ‌ ‌ ‌Miqat Zamani for Hajj is from 1 Syawal to before the dawn of 10 Zulhijjah. The Niyyah for Ihram is invalid if performed outside of this period.

Prerequisites to perform Hajj Along with the six pillars of Hajj and the compulsory requirements of Hajj, there are five prerequisites that need to be met in order to perform Hajj.

The person is a Muslim The person has reached puberty The person is mentally sound The person is free from servitude The person is capable or Istito'ah For females, there are two additional conditions: She has obtained the consent of her father or guardian if she is single; or her husband if she is married. She is accompanied by a reliable woman if she is single; or her husband or Mahram if she is married.

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