1. HAJJ
(Pilgrimage to Makkah)
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2. Background to Hajj
Adam and Eve
 The symbolism of Hajj goes way back to the
beginning to Adam, the first man.
 The story begins with a small mountain in the plain
of Arafat which is known as the Mount of Mercy.
 It was here Adam and Eve were forgiven for their
sins.
 For Muslims to be on that mountain on one of the
days of Hajj is important and a main part of the
Hajj ritual.

3. What is Hajj?
Hajj is the fifth basic duty of Islam.
 Hajj literally means to have the
intention of going on pilgrimage .
Hajj is a visit to the Kabah in Makkah
during the 12th Month of the Islamic calendar
– Dhul Hijjah.
Hajj is an act of worship to please Allah.
In Islamic terminology hajj is to go to
Kabah at Makkah to perform the prescribed
religious acts in specific days .
As said in the holy Quran” accomplish
hajj and Umrah to please Allah “(2:196)

4. Types of hajj

5. What do they wear?
The cloth of the pilgrim is
known as ‘ihram'. White cloth
is worn so all people are
equal, whether rich or poor.

6. Restrictions to be followed
while wearing Ihram .
1. Wearing sewn clothes
2. Wearing of shoes which cover the raised
bone .
3. Covering of head of face
4. shaving, cutting and trimming of hair.
5. Cutting of nails.
6. Using abusing language
7. Using hair oil or any kind of perfume.

7. From where pilgrims must be
wearing ihram?
 Pilgrims must wear their
Ihram before Miqaat .
 It is a boundary where
intention is made and
one cannot cross without
wearing ihram.
 From Miqaat the
pilgrims start to say
Talbiyah .

8. First day of hajj (8th of zilhajj)
Put on ihram again(if the
pilgrim has performed
hajj-e-tammatu), and
declare one’s intention of
performing Hajj. Perform
tawaf of the Kabah and
say's, if not performed
earlier and leave for Mina
early in the morning. Stay
overnight in Mina. This
day is known as the day of
reflection

9. Second day of hajj (9th of
zilhajj)
 On this day they proceed to the plain of
Arafat, there the pilgrims stand with devotion and
listen to the sermon , praying and asking God for
forgiveness.
 This day is known as the day of forgiveness .staying at
arafat is known is waquf-e- arafat which is the majr
oblication of hajj .
 As said by the holy prophet (s):haj is to halt at arafat .
 In the evening Pilgrims move to Muzdalifah, They
rest there at night & collect small pebbles for stoning
in Mina.

10. Third day of hajj (10th of
zilhajj)
• Then pilgrims proceed to Mina and throw small stones
at the satan pillars. They Offer sacrifice this day is
known as Yaum-ul-nahr and have the hair shaved or
trimmed. Then pilgrims proceed to Makkah perform
tawaf -e-ifadah/ziarat after this they offer two rakats at
maqam-e-ibrahim .Then the pilgrims do saee .
Tents in Mina

11. Fourth day of hajj (11th and
12th of zilhajj)
• On this day the pilgrims throw seven pebbles
on each pillar twice this can be followed to
12th or 13th of zilhajj as well this act is called
as Rmi.(also called Rmi-Jimar)
Pilgrims throwing
stones at a pillar.

12. Fifth day of hajj (13th of
zilhajj)
Then the pilgrims Return the same day to
Makkah and perform tawaf, then drink the
water of Zamzam. This ends the Hajj.

13. Summary

14. Hajj Glossary
Arafat: A plain in the desert where pilgrims spend the day asking for forgiveness.
Eid-ul-Adha: The festival at the end of the Hajj.
Hajj: The pilgrimage to Mecca and the fifth pillar of Islam.
Hajja: Woman who has completed the Hajj.
Hajji: Man who has completed the Hajj.
Ihram: Clothes worn by pilgrims. The two sheets worn by male pilgrims.
Kabah: The cubic building built by the prophet Abraham(pbuh) in the centre of the
sacred mosque in Mecca.
Mecca: One of the holy cities of Islam in Saudi Arabia.
Mina: A campsite in the desert 9 miles from Mecca. Pilgrims throw stones at the three
pillars here.
Pilgrimage: A journey to a holy place, for religious purposes
Safa, Marwa: Two mounts between which pilgrims run - situated inside the Sacred
Mosque.
Tawaf: ritual circling of the Kabah in an anti clockwise direction.

15. Thank you
By :-
1. Taha Bin Owais
2.Noor Waqar