An Easy Step By Step Method On Hajj. by Shaykh Mufti Afzal and Hossen Elias

On this, the tenth day of Zil Haj, there are many duties to be performed.

Firstly, there is the Wuqoof e Muzdalifah, which is from the starting of Fajr upto sunrise. If a person did not wait for sunrise but proceeded before this then the Wuqoof is performed. This is sufficient for the performance of a Waajib. Read the Fajr Salaat in Muzdalifah. However the Sunnat method is to stay until sunrise.

One can make Wuqoof at Muzdalifah wherever one desires, except at a place called Waadi Muhassar, for this was the place where the Ashaab e Feel got punished. It is best to perform the Wuqoof at Jabl e Qazaah. If one cannot reach there due to the crowds then one can stop wherever possible and read one's Fajr Salaat in the dark (on it's first time) and perform the Wuqoof. This Wuqoof also should be utilised for making duaa in abundance, such as the Talbiyaah, Takbeer, Tahleel, Istighfaar and Taubah. Many people make the mistake of moving directly to Mina and some stay in Arafaat for one or two hours and go to Mina in the night. These people are deprived from the stay at Muzdalifah and the Wuqoof after pre dawn. As mentioned previously, this results in the discarding of the Wuqoof and Damm becomes necessary.

Proceed to Mina when there is enough time to perform two rakaats before sunrise. To delay longer than this in departing is against the Sunnat. It is better to take along seven pebbles (the size of a small date pip ) from Muzdalifah. To take these from elsewhere is also permissible.

The first thing to be done on reaching Mina is the Rami of Jamaratul Uqba. There are three pillars in Mina. They are called Jamarah and Jamar.

That which is near the Masjid Khaif is called Jamarah e Ula. Then comes the Jamarah e Wusta. At the end is the Jamarah e Uqbah or Kubrah. Around these pillars are walled circles in which one should throw one's pebbles. The actual throwing of the pebbles is called Rami.

On the tenth of Zil Haj, Rami must only be done of the Jamaratul Uqbah. On reaching Mina, pass the other two Jamarahs and proceed to the Jamaratul Uqbah. Pelt it with seven pebbles. The recitation of the Talbiyaah ends with the pelting of the first pebble. All three types of Haj, Tamattu, Qiraan and Ifraad will follow the same procedure. When making Rami, start pelting every pebble with the recital of Takbeer and this duaa.

"I take the name of Allaah and pelt. Allaah is the greatest. My action is to humiliate the Shaitaan and to please Rahman(Allah). Yaa Allaah, make my Haj Mabroor, and forgive my sins ( totally and completely ) and approve of my Sa'ee ( make it deserving of reward.)" Besides Takbeer, it is permissible to say:

but it is undesirable to leave out Zikr completely.

The Masnoon time for Rami of Jamaratul Uqbah is from Sunrise upto Zawwal. It is permissible to do so from Zawwal to sunset.

However,to do this after sunset is Makrooh.

In other words, the time for performing the Rami of this Jamarah is from sunrise on the tenth upto the pre-dawn of the eleventh of Zil Haj. There are, however the Makrooh times which should be avoided.

The rules differ for those who are sick, weak and for the women.

There is no Makrooh times for the sick, weak and for the women.

It is not proper for those who are able to do Rami for themselves to delegate this work for others to do on their behalf. Doing so will make one a sinner and Damm becomes Waajib. Those who are making Rami for another should do so after sunset due to the crowds and the bustle at other times. Women will have no difficulty in making Rami in the night. If one did not make Rami even until the pre dawn of the eleventh, then one should do so on the eleventh, but it will now be regarded as Qazaa and Damm is also necessary This is a day of many duties. The Haji who does not plan may end up ill, sick, tired, lost, confused, giving Damn and getting frustrated.

So read, study, take some advisors. After you have reached your tents go and rest. Do not attempt to pelt Satan, unless you are experienced and sure of what you are doing. Rest, perform Zuhr, eat lunch then in organised groups go to pelt the Big Satan. On approaching the big Satan, remember you are reciting Talbiyyah which is stopped on the release of the first pebble when stoning the Satan.

The underlying applies to all the pelting on all the days. Near every Satan there are pillars. These pillars are all white and at each of these pillars there are police. So the safe way is, group together near one of these pillars, have a flag. Make sure everyone knows the flag type and on which side of the huge pillar the group is. Sometimes the husband is on one side of the pillar whilst the wife is on the other side, both weeping, or both happy, that they lost each other.

Do not just rush and pelt. You will injure yourself. The group should go in pairs –husband and wife; brother and sister; mother and son etc- to pelt. Move firm footed, make sure you will not trip on your Ihraam. Do not carry valuables when pelting, this day or any other day, even during Tawaaf or Saee. Observe the flow of pelting; generally there is a gap, look for it. Protect yourself and your family, but without harming others. Try to flow out of the place and don’t try to retreat against the oncoming crowd. If something of yours falls down, a sandal/footwear comes out etc, do not attempt to pick it up, you are going to get crushed.

There are no makrooh times for pelting of the weak, ill, old, disabled and women. Make use of this law to the fullest. Do not kill yourself.

Now that one important aspect for the days of Hajj is over, let’s move on.

After the Rami of the Jamaratul Uqbah, one should make Qurbani out of gratification. This is Mustahab for the Mufrid and Waajib for the Qaarin and the Mutamatti.

If the Mufrid made Halq or Qasr before this Qurbani, then there is no Damm Waajib. It is in fact Mustahab for the Mufrid to make Rami before Qurbaani and to make Halq or Qasr before Qubaani. It is Waajib for the Rami to be before the Halq or Qasr.

For the Qaarin and the Mutamatti it is Waajib for the Rami and the Qurbaani to be made before the Halq or Qasr.

It is most superior for that person who knows how to do Qurbaani, to do so himself. If one does not know how to perform the Qurbani oneself, then it is Mustahab to stand near where the Qurbani is taking place. If one is not at all present where one has delegated the Qurbani to take place then it is also proper.

Before slaughtering, read the following duaa:

"I have turned myself to that Pure Being who has created the skies and the earth. I am on the Millat (nation) of Ibrahim (A.S.) who was free from ascribing partners unto Allaah and one on Tauheed - righteousness. Certainly, my Salaat, my Ibaadat and my life and death is all for Allaah who is Rabb of the Worlds, who has no partners and who has ordered me on that and I am from amongst the Muslims. Yaa Allaah, this Qurbaani performance is Your Order and for You." After this, say "Allahu Akbar' and then slaughter.

As stated earlier, Qurbaani is Waajib for the Qiraan and the Mutamatti (i.e. one goat or one sheep,or ram whose age is at least one year or one portion of a camel of five years or a cow of two years). This Qurbaani is Waajib to be done within the boundaries of the Haram and it is best to be done in Mina.

If a Qaarin or a Mutamatti does not have the means or the ability to perform this Qurbaani due to shortage of money, then he should fast in it's place. The method of performing this fast is as follows:

1) He should keep fast for three days BEFORE the tenth of Zil Haj, AFTER the Ihraam of Umrah and DURING the months of Haj (i.e.

Shawwaal, Zil Qadah and Zil Haj).

2) Thereafter, he should keep another seven fasts after the Ayyaam e Tashreeq, either in Makkah or in any other place. It is best to keep these at home.

3) If any Qaarin or Mutamatti (who could not make Qurbaani for the reasons mentioned earlier) did not keep the initial three fasts before the tenth, then he has to make Qurbaani. If he still does not have the means then he should come out of Ihraam by shaving or trimming, but as soon as he has the ability to do so then he should make three Damms.

i) One for being a Qaarin or a Mutamatti.

ii) One for becoming" Halaal"(out of the state of Ihraam)

iii) One for the delay in performing the Damm after the Ayyaam e Nahr.

1) For the Qaarin or the Mutamatti, it is necessary to perform the Qurbaani on the tenth, eleventh or the twelfth. It must be completed before the setting of the sun on the twelfth of Zil Haj.

2) Until Qurbaani has not been made (as stated in one, above), Halq or Qasr CANNOT be made. If this was done, then another Damm becomes Waajib.

3) If, due to some reason, one could not make Qurbaani on the tenth, then it is to be done on the eleventh or the twelfth, and Halq or Qasr can only be made after this.

4) The Halq or Qasr of the Qaarin or the Mutamatti is only to be done AFTER the Qurbaani.

The Qurbani which is normally Waajib on every Saahib e Nisaab in every area and which we all know as the Qurbaani of Eidul Adha, still remains so for all Haajees, who have made intention to stay in Makkah Mukarramah for a period of fifteen days or more.

It is not necessary to perform this Qurbaani at Mina or Makkah. If it is done at ones hometown it will be proper as well.

If one has no intention of staying in Makkah for fifteen days or more, then this Qurbaani is not Waajib on that person, since he is a Musaafir and the laws relating to this Qurbaani do not apply to the Musaafir.

Halq is the shaving of the hair and Qasr is merely the trimming of the hair. Whether the Ihraam is that of Haj or Umrah or of both, the method of being released from it is specified by Halq or Qasr. One cannot be released from the state of Ihraam unless Halq or Qasr has been made. If one had worn sewn clothing or cut any other hair besides that of the head or paired the nails or applied Ittar before Halq or Qasr then Damm(penalty) becomes Waajib.

A person who performs Umrah will make Halq or Qasr after Sa'ee.

The Mufrid and the Qaarin will perform Halq or Qasr on the tenth eleventh or twelfth, depending on when Rami and Qurbaani were made. It is also permissible to make Halq or Qasr until sunset of the twelfth. To make Halq or Qasr later than this makes Damm Waajib.

It has been mentioned previously that the one performing Ifraad Haj can make Halq or Qasr on the tenth after Rami since Qurbaani is not Waajib but Mustahab for the Mufrid. However, it is best to act upon the Mustahab and perform the Qurbaani. If one did not do so there will be no Damm or sin.

The Qaarin and the Mutamatti should not make Halq or Qasr until their Qurbaani has been performed. This Qurbaani is Waajib for these types of Haj. Similarly,the sequence is also Waajib for them.

The sequence is to first perform Rami of the Jamarah Uqbah, then the Qurbaani and then only must Halq or Qasr be done. If this sequence was not adhered to, then Damm becomes Waajib.

This procedure should be carried out while facing the Qibla. Start shaving or trimming from the right side. At the time of Halq or Qasr say Takbeer and then the following duaa which has been narrated from the elders:

"All Praise is for Allaah, who has granted us Hidaayaat (guidance), and has granted favours upon us and has completed (grants us the ability) for us the actions and laws of Haj. Yaa Allaah, my forehead http://islamicbookshub.

An easy step by step method on Hajj 50 – is in your control, thus specify for each hair a light on the day of Qiyaaamat. And for every hair forgive a sin of mine. Increase the stages of Jannah for me, for each hair. Yaa Allaah, grant Barakat in my Nafs (inner self) and accept my Haj. Yaa Allaah, forgive me and those who make Halq and Qasr. Oh Most Forgiving. Aameen." After Halq or Qasr, also say Takbeer. All the prohibitions, except relations with one's wife end with the performance of Halq or Qasr.

This relation is only permissible after Tawaaf e Ziyaarat.

Generally, one had made prior arrangements for slaughtering. So know where this is to be done. If you are going to the abattoir, do so. It is tiresome and tedious. Once the Damm e Shukr is done and you are certain of that by way of communication through your agent etc, then one may remove all the hair from the head by shaving, which is called Halq or remove ¼ of the hair of the head which is called Qasr. Hence the queues are longer and the prices doubled. If someone in the group can do so, then he made do so, it is okay. You may then clip of the women’s hair, 25mm – finger tip length.

Now you are out of Ihraam. All restrictions are lifted except sexual intercourse. If one does so then the penalty is the sacrifice of one big animal, one cow/ one buffalo/ or one camel.

After Rami, Qurbaani and Halq or Qasr, one should proceed to Makkah for the Tawaaf of the Baitullaah. This Tawaaf is called Tawaaf e Ziyaarat and is one of the Faraaidh of Haj. It is also called Tawaaf e Rukn and Tawaaf e Ifaadhah. The first time for this Tawaaf begins from pre dawn of the tenth of Zil Haj. It is not permissible to do so before this. It is permissible to do so on the eleventh or twelfth of Zil Haj. However to do so on the tenth is the best. The time for this Tawaaf lapses with the setting of the sun on the twelfth. If it is performed after this time then Damm becomes Waajib. After Tawaaf e Ziyaarat, relations with one's wife is allowed.

It is important to note that if one had made Sa'ee of Haj with the Tawaaf e Qudoom, then Raml should not be made for Tawaaf e Ziyaarat. If, however, one did not make Sa'ee at the time of Tawaaf e Qudoom, then one should do so now. In this case, one should also perform Raml in the Tawaaf e Ziyaarat.

The rules regarding Idhtibaa' are related to the wearing of sewn clothing. If a person made Sa'ee after Tawaaf e Ziyaarat and if he has NOT yet made Halq or Qasr and if he has not worn sewn clothing, then he will make Idhtibaa' in Tawaaf e Ziyaarat.

If he had made Halq or Qasr and he had worn sewn clothing then the reason for Idhtibaa' has fallen away and he should therefore perform the Tawaaf without Idhtibaa'.

LAWS FROM KITAABUL HAJJ As a rule, besides the Tawaaf you make whilst in the state of Ihraam, which will be barefooted for men, try to make Tawaaf with thick socks or half leather socks. The floor is cold and also whilst walking off the red carpets in the Masjid e Nabawir, the marble floors are cold. Our feet are not accustomed to this and many complain of aches, pains and sore feet. Try not to use transport between Mina/ Azzizia to Makkah for Tawaaf e Ziyaarat. It is easier to walk slowly to Makkah.

On reaching the Haram, do not rush and perform Tawaaf e Ziyaarat.

Observe the crowds, at about 11pm the crowd subsides, but by midnight it soars again. This Tawaaf e Ziyaarat should take between 30 to 45 minutes. Have patience it is strenuous, busy and slow.

Protect the women folk, elderly and children. Pre-mark your meeting places in case you are mis-placed.

If a person is extremely sick, weak or due to some reason is incapacitated, then the Tawaaf e Ziyaarat can be delayed. Tawaaf e Ziyaarat can be made up-stairs also. Tawaaf e Ziyaarat can be made using the wheelchair or people whom you pay to be carried around the Ka’bah. Then make 2 Rakaats Waajib ut Tawaaf and make the 9th Istilaam before proceeding to Saee.

For Tawaaf, wudhu is a pre-requisite, if wudhu breaks during Saee then Saee continues. Wudhu is not a pre-condition for the validity of Saee. But make every effort to make Saee with wudhu unless one had a valid excuse. Saee means going from Safa to Marwah 7 times, from Safa to Marwah is 1 time.

Raml is moving a little faster – jogging between the 2 green lights between Safa and Marwah, this lapses due to crowd congestion, sickness or weakness. Make duaa at Safa/ Marwah, you may raise your hands like you do after Salaat in duaa. If you cannot stop, which is the case most of the time, make duaa whilst you are turning at the points of Safa and Marwah. Saee can be made on the upper levels. One may make 2 rounds of Saee and then rest, then another 2

and rest, then another 2 and rest and then one to complete. This spacing can be done over hours and days.

After performing Tawaaf e Ziyaarat on the tenth, return to Mina and spend the eleventh and the twelfth night in Mina. On both these days, after Zawaal, make Rami of all three pillars (Jamaraats).If one did not make Tawaaf e Ziyaarat on the tenth, then make it during the night or day of the eleventh or twelfth in Makkah.

FROM KITAABUL HAJJ After Tawaaf e Ziyaarat and before performing the Saee, the last law of Ihraam(sexual intercourse) becomes permissible. However, do not delay the Saee un-necessarily. You may perform 2 rakaats Nafl Salaat and now return to Mina and stay the night which is Sunnat for the Hanafis but to stay some portion of the night in Mina is Waajib, for the Shaafis. You may either walk to Mina or take transport or sometimes your agent arranges transport. However, tell the driver to leave you near the Jamaraat, for if you are a South African your tent is nearby and if you are from any other country, by now you have a marker; a bridge name, a fire station, a clinic number, a slaughter house name/number etc. Use that to get near your tent. The transport will never reach very near your tent.

Reach your tent and rest. Do not forget to be constantly taking in liquids, no matter how big size you are, to avoid de-hydration I have seen big size people get dehydrated.