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The "lesser pilgrimage" — Tawaf, Sa'i, and Halq/Taqsir. Can be performed any time of year.
Any TimeThe major pilgrimage — 5 days across Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah and Makkah during Dhul Hijjah.
Dhul HijjahMasjidil Haram · Mina · Arafat · Muzdalifah · Jabal al-Nour · Zamzam Well
Sacred SitesSpecific supplications at Tawaf, Sa'i, Arafat, Muzdalifah and each Jamarat pillar.
SpiritualState of ritual consecration — rules, restrictions, permitted and forbidden acts.
EssentialInteractive Mapbox map of all Miqat points, Hajj sites, Masjidil Haram and historical locations.
InteractiveThe Prophet ﷺ said: "The reward of Hajj Mabrur is nothing but Paradise." (Bukhari & Muslim). An accepted Hajj wipes all previous sins clean as the day one was born.
For pilgrims from Madinah. Also called Abar Ali. ~450 km from Makkah — the furthest miqat.
For pilgrims from Syria, Egypt, Morocco and the Levant. Near Rabigh on the Red Sea coast.
For pilgrims from Najd, UAE, Qatar. Also known as Al-Sayl al-Kabir.
For pilgrims from Yemen, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
For pilgrims from Iraq and Iran. Near the old Najd–Hijaz road to the northeast.
Rendering Sacred Geometry…
The Black Stone from Paradise. Starting and ending point of every Tawaf round. Touch, kiss or point and say "Allahu Akbar".
SE CornerThe golden door set 2.2m above the ground. Made of 286kg solid gold. Opened twice a year for the Ghusl al-Kaaba ceremony.
North FaceSemicircular marble enclosure on the north side. Part of the original Kaaba — praying inside equals praying inside the Kaaba.
North SideThe Yemeni corner. Touch with right hand during Tawaf. Between here and the Black Stone, recite "Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah..."
SW CornerPerform Ghusl, wear ihram garments. Make niyyah for Umrah at the Miqat boundary.
Continuously recite Talbiyah from Miqat until the first sight of the Kaaba.
Enter with right foot first. Upon seeing the Kaaba, stop Talbiyah and make a heartfelt dua.
Circle the Kaaba counterclockwise 7 times from the Black Stone. Men: Idtibaa + Raml first 3 rounds.
Pray 2 rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim. Recite Surah Al-Kafirun and Al-Ikhlas.
Drink standing, facing Qibla, in 3 breaths. Make dua before drinking — Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.
Walk 7 times between Safa and Marwa ending at Marwa. Men jog between the green lights. Begin at Safa.
Halq (Shaved): Shaving the entire head — more virtuous. The Prophet ﷺ made dua for those who shave thrice vs once for those who trim.
Taqsir (Trimmed): Trimming at least one inch all around. Women only trim a fingertip's length — shaving is not permissible for women.
🎉 After Halq/Taqsir, Ihram restrictions are lifted and Umrah is complete. Alhamdulillah!
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Hajj is Arafat." Standing on the plain of Arafat on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah is the single most important act — without it, Hajj is invalid.
Enter Ihram for Hajj. Recite Talbiyah continuously. Travel to Mina after Fajr. Pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and Fajr in Mina — shortening but not combining prayers.
Travel to Arafat after Fajr. Pray Dhuhr & Asr combined at Masjid Namirah. Stand on the plains making dua, dhikr, and istighfar from Dhuhr until sunset. Depart after sunset to Muzdalifah. Pray Maghrib & Isha combined. Sleep under the open sky. Collect 49–70 pebbles.
1. Rami: Stone only Jamarat al-Aqabah (7 pebbles). 2. Hady: Sacrifice an animal. 3. Halq/Taqsir: Shave or trim — first partial release from Ihram. 4. Tawaf al-Ifadah: Travel to Makkah, perform 7 rounds. 5. Sa'i (if not done in Umrah). Return to Mina.
Stone all three pillars each day in order: Sughra → Wusta → Aqabah (7 pebbles each = 21/day). Make dua after Sughra and Wusta. Those leaving on Day 12 must depart before sunset (Nafar al-Awwal).
Those who stayed stone all three pillars (21 pebbles). Travel to Makkah. Before leaving, perform Tawaf al-Wada' (Farewell Tawaf — 7 rounds). The last act before leaving Makkah.
The Black Stone, set in the eastern corner of the Kaaba. Touch or kiss if able, otherwise point and say "Allahu Akbar".
SunnahThe House of Allah ﷻ built by Ibrahim ﷺ. The most sacred spot on earth. Circumambulate counterclockwise.
CentralThe blessed well for Hajar and infant Ismail ﷺ. 4,000+ years old. Drink with dua — "Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for."
Blessed WaterThe stone bearing the footprint of Ibrahim ﷺ. Pray 2 rak'ahs here after Tawaf, reciting Surah Al-Kafirun and Al-Ikhlas.
WajibThe semicircular enclosure on the north side of the Kaaba. Part of the original Kaaba — praying inside equals praying inside the Kaaba.
SunnahThe two hills between which Sa'i is performed. Allah says: "Indeed Safa and Marwa are among the Signs of Allah." (2:158)
FardRounds 1,3,5,7 = Safa→Marwa · Rounds 2,4,6 = Marwa→Safa
Ibrahim ﷺ left Hajar and infant Ismail ﷺ in the barren valley of Makkah by Allah's command. When the water ran out, Hajar ran desperately between Safa and Marwa seven times looking for help. Allah sent Jibreel ﷺ, who struck the ground, and Zamzam water gushed forth. Every step of Sa'i commemorates her trust in Allah ﷻ.
Jamarat al-Ula
Stone first. Make dua after. Days 11, 12, 13.
Jamarat al-Wusta
Stone second. Make dua after. Days 11, 12, 13.
Jamarat al-Aqabah
Stone last. No dua after. Day 10 alone, then Days 11–13.
Intercourse and all intimate acts forbidden. Invalidates Hajj if done before Wuquf at Arafat.
Applying or using perfume on body or clothes. Perfumed soap and deodorant also avoided.
Clipping, shaving, or removing hair from any part of the body. Also cutting nails.
Men must not wear stitched garments, gloves, shoes, or headgear — only the two white sheets.
Bathing with unscented soap is allowed. Be careful not to pull out hair while washing.
Using an umbrella, sitting in a tent or car for shade is perfectly fine during Ihram.
Wearing rings, glasses, hearing aids, and a watch is permitted during Ihram.
Taking medication, injections, and IV drips is permissible. Medical care is not affected.
Makkah reaches 45°C+ in summer. Carry a spray bottle, drink 3–4L water daily, use an umbrella, and avoid midday sun on open paths.
Break in sandals before Hajj. You may walk 20–30km during Hajj. Use blister prevention tape and bring lightweight footwear.
Perform Tawaf after Fajr or late at night for fewer crowds. The upper floors of the Haram are also less congested.
Memorize your hotel name, area and phone number. Take a photo of the hotel facade and keep the card in your pocket at all times.
Keep a personal dua list. Best times: Arafat, in Tawaf, between Adhaan and Iqamah, during Sujood, and at the Multazam.
You will face crowds and delays. The Prophet ﷺ forbade arguing and immorality in Hajj. Stay calm, help others, and make dua.
Drink at coolers throughout the Haram. You can carry 5L in checked luggage home. Drink with intention and dua.
Study the fiqh of Hajj, learn the duas, understand the history of each site. Intention + knowledge = Hajj Mabrur.
Allāhumma taqabbal minnā innaka anta s-samī'ul-'alīm
"O Allah, accept from us, indeed You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing." — Ibrahim & Ismail ﷺ (Quran 2:127)
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Allah ﷻ commands in the Quran (2:144): "Turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you are, turn your faces toward it." The Qibla direction is obligatory for all five daily prayers, funeral prayers, and the slaughter of animals. The great circle direction — not the rhumb line — is the scholarly accepted method for calculating Qibla.
Building Sacred Architecture…
The House of Allah at the center. Height 13.1m, width 12.86m. Tawaf is performed counterclockwise around it.
CenterThe marble circumambulation floor around the Kaaba. Expanded to accommodate 107,000 pilgrims per hour.
Open CourtThe main King Fahd Gate on the south side. Triple arches in black-and-white voussoirs, flanked by two minarets.
Main GateThe 394m enclosed corridor along the eastern side. Sa'i of 7 traversals between Safa and Marwa performed here.
East Wing