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Hajj Tamattu: Umrah First, Then Hajj
(This is the Hajj performed by the majority of pilgrims)

1. Ihram

Ghusl: Perform a full-body purification (Ghusl).
Ihram Garments: Wear the special Ihram garments.
Intention: Make the intention for Umrah by saying “Labbaik Allahumma bi Umrah”.
Talbiyah: Recite the Talbiyah (“Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik, Labbaik Laa Shareeka Laka Labbaik”).
Restrictions: Avoid acts forbidden while in the state of Ihram.

2. Umrah

Tawaf: Perform Tawaf by circling the Ka`bah seven times.
**Rakah**: Pray two Rakah behind Maqam Ibrahim.
Sa’i: Perform Sa`i by walking seven times between Safa and Marwah.
Hair: Shave or trim your hair and remove the Ihram garments.

3. Going to Mina

Ihram: Put on Ihram garments again and make the intention for Hajj by saying “Labbaik Allahumma Hajjan”.
Mina: Stay in Mina on the 8th of Dhul-Hijja and perform five prayers, starting with Zuhr and ending with Fajr on the day of Arafat.

4. Going to Arafat

Arafat: Leave for Arafat on the morning of the 9th of Dhul-Hijja and stay until sunset.
Activities: Glorify Allah, supplicate, repent, and ask for forgiveness. Pray Zuhr and Asr shortened and combined at Zuhr time.

5. Muzdalifah

Travel: Leave for Muzdalifah soon after sunset on the 9th of Dhul-Hijja.
Prayers: Perform Maghrib and the shortened Isha prayers combined. Collect 49 pebbles (or 70 if staying an extra day in Mina). Stay overnight and perform Fajr prayer.

6. Jammarat

Mina: Leave Muzdalifah for Mina shortly before sunrise. Stone Jammarat Al-Aqabah with seven pebbles.
Sacrifice: Slaughter your animal.
Hair: Shave or trim your hair.
Restrictions: Remove Ihram garments; all restrictions are lifted except for the ban on sexual intercourse.

7. Tawaf Al Ifadah

Tawaf: Perform Tawaf Al Ifadah or Tawaf Al Ziyarah and Sa`i between Safa and Marwah.
Return: Go back to your tents in Mina.

8. Return to Mina

Tashreeq Days: Spend the Tashreeq days (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijja) in Mina. Stone the three Jammarat after Zuhr each day, starting with the small one and ending with Al-Aqabah. You may leave on the 12th after stoning the Jammarat if you wish.

9. Tawaf Al Wida

Farewell Tawaf: Go to Makkah and perform a farewell Tawaf (Tawaf Al Wida). Pray two Rak`ah. Let this be the last thing you do in Makkah.

Hajj Qiraan: Umrah and Hajj Combined

Ihram: Wear Ihram garments at the Miqaat and make the intention for Hajj and Umrah by saying “Labbaik Allahumma bi Hijjah Wa Umrah”.
Tawaf: Perform Tawaf upon arrival in Makkah.
Mina: Stay in Mina on the 8th of Dhul-Hijja and perform five prayers from Zuhr to Fajr of Arafat day.
Follow Steps: Continue from step 4 above (“Going to Arafat”).

Hajj Ifrad: Hajj Only

Ihram: Wear Ihram garments at the Miqaat and make the intention for Hajj by saying “Labbaik Allahumma Hajjan”.
Tawaf: Perform Tawaf upon arrival in Makkah.
Mina: Stay in Mina on the 8th of Dhul-Hijja and perform five prayers from Zuhr to Fajr of Arafat day.
Follow Steps: Continue from step 4 above (“Going to Arafat”).

Principles: The Pillars of Hajj

Ihram: Entering the state of Ihram with intention.
Wuqoof of Arafat: Standing in Arafat.
Tawaf of Hajj: Tawaf Al Ifadah or Tawaf Al Ziyarah.
Sai of Hajj: Sai between Safa and Marwah.

Note: Missing any of these pillars means the Hajj is incomplete until performed.

Optional Acts of Hajj

Bathing: Taking a shower before Ihram.
Ihram Garments: Wearing the two-piece Ihram for men.
Talbiyah: Reciting the Talbiyah.
Mina: Spending the night following the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah in Mina.
Supplication: After stoning the small and middle Jammarat.
Arrival Tawaf: For those performing Hajj Qiraan or Ifrad.

Note: No penalty if these are missed.

Compulsory Acts of Hajj

Ihram: Entering Ihram from one of the appointed Miqaat points.
Arafat: Staying in Arafat until sunset.
Muzdalifah: Spending the night following the day of Arafat in Muzdalifah.
Mina: Spending the nights of the 10th and 11th of Dhul-Hijjah in Mina.
Rami: Stoning the Jammarat.
Tawaf: Tawaf Al Ifadah or Tawaf Al Ziyarah.
Hair: Shaving or trimming the hair (men only).

Note: Missing any compulsory acts requires a sacrifice of an animal in Makkah, to be distributed among the poor.

Forbidden Acts While in Ihram

Hair: Shaving or trimming any hair.
Nails: Cutting or trimming any nails.
Clothing for Men: Wearing a head cover or normal clothes sewn to fit the body.
Scent: Using any scent or perfume.
Hunting: Hunting land animals.
Physical Contact: Any sexual contact with the spouse.
Marriage: Proposing or contracting marriage.
Behavior: Quarreling, fighting, or arguing.

Expiation: Violations require expiation unless done out of forgetfulness, ignorance, or coercion, in which case there is no penalty, In Sha Allah.

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