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The five days of Hajj
Before 8th Zul Hijjah
If you are performing Hajj Ifraad and Hajj Qiraan, then you are
already in Ihraam. You do not need to adopt another ihraam.
If you are performing Hajj Tamattu', you will need to enter the
ihraam with the intention of performing Hajj.
1) On the 8th Zul Hijjah, you will be leaving for Minaa after
sunrise; therefore, complete all your preparations by the 7th Zul
Hijjah.
2) If you are performing Hajj Tamattu', then cleanse yourself,
perform ghusl, etc. before the morning of 8th Zul Hijjah and put
on the sheets of ihraam. Women do not put on these sheets.
3) Go to Al Masjidul Haraam and perform two raka'at with
the intention of ihraam with your head covered, and sitting bareheaded
make niyyah (intention) of Hajj and recite talbiyah (labbayk). Your
ihraam is complete and you must refrain from certain acts which
become impermissible.
Mas'alah: If now, you wish to perform the sa'ee of
Hajj, which is normally performed after tawaafe ziyaarat, you may
do so. However, a sa'ee cannot be performed without tawaaf, hence,
you will first perform a nafl tawaaf and then sa'ee.
Mas'alah:
This nafl tawaaf before sa'ee will be performed with idhtibaa in
all seven rounds and ramal in the first three rounds only. Remember
the rule - 'Every tawaaf followed by a sa'ee will be performed with
idhtibaa and ramal'.
Mas'alah: For those performing Hajj Tamattu', performing
sa'ee after tawaafe ziyaarat is more preferable.
Mas'alah: A person performing Hajj Tamattu' can enter
into the state of ihraam for Hajj anytime before 8th Zul Hijjah.
Mas'alah: It is afdhal and mustahab to make the niyyah
of ihraam in Al Masjidul Haraam.
NOTE: Many people leave for Minaa at night after 'Eeshaa
for convenience or feeling afraid that they may not find suitable
place in Minaa. This is not in accordance with the Sunnah and it
is also the cause for unnecessary hardship. Therefore, leave Makkah
after sunrise in the masnoon manner on 8th Zul Hijjah.
NOTE: For those performing Hajj with mu'allim/mu'assasah
(Europa Establishment), it is advisable to form a group and arrange
private transport for the five days of Hajj. By arranging your own
transport, you will relieve yourself of many difficulties and travel
with great comfort and ease.
NOTE: Take as less luggage as possible. A sheet, a
sleeping bag, a pair of clothes, soap, tissue and towel is all you
require.
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