Hajj Seminar IslamBradford Hajj By Ibrahim Alfouzan UK - Bradford 27th November 2005

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj in the Qur’an ““““The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at Bakka; full of blessing and of guidance for all kinds of beings * In it are Signs manifest; (for example), the Station of Ibrahim; whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to Allah, those who can afford the journey; but if any deny faith, Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures.” [3-96]

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj in the Qur’an  “Verily! As-Safa and Al- Marwa are the Symbols of Allah. So it is not a sin on him who performs Hajj and Umrah of the House to perform the going between them. And whoever does good voluntarily, then Allaah is All-Recognizer, All- Knower.” [2-158]

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj in the Qur’an  “ For Hajj are the months well- known. If any one undertakes that duty therein, let there be no obscenity, nor wickedness, nor wrangling in the Hajj and whatever good you do, (be sure) Allah knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best of provisions is piety. So fear Me, O men of understanding! [2-197]

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj in the Qur’an  “ And proclaim to mankind the Hajj; they will come to you on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways * That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and mention the name of Allah, through the Days Appointed, over the cattle which He has provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat thereof and feed the distressed ones in want.” [22-27,28]

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Definition of Hajj  Literally: The word "Hajj" means heading for an honorable person or place.  Legally: Hajj means worshipping Allah by performing the Hajj rituals, which are defined as specific acts performed at a specific time and place in a specific way

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Great Trial !  When Ibrahim (peace be upon him) left his people's land, he asked his Lord to bless him with a pious son. Therefore, Allah gave him glad tidings that he would be the father of a gentle son, Ismaeel (peace be upon him). Ismaeel was born when Ibrahim, the Close One to Allah, was eighty-six years old.  When Ismaeel was old enough to walk, Ibrahim saw in a dream that he sacrificed his son. As prophets' dreams are revelations, Abraham's dream was a great trial with which Allah afflicted him. The Qur'an says, "He [Ibrahim] said; 'O my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice you, so look, what do you think?'" In reply, Ismaeel said, "O my father! Do what you have been commanded. Allah willing, you shall find me of the steadfast." Then, they were commanded to submit themselves to Allah's Will.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Great Trial !  The Qur'an says, "When they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (for sacrifice)." As Ibrahim and Ismaeel submitted to Allah's Will and began to carry out His commandment, Allah sent angels with glad tidings. The Qur'an says, "We called out to him, `O Ibrahim! you have fulfilled the dream!' Thus indeed We reward those who do right. Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice. And We left (blessing) for him among generations (to come) in Later times. Peace be upon Ibrahim! Thus indeed do We reward those who do right. For he was one of Our believing slaves."  When Ibrahim and his son Ismaeel passed the trial successfully, Allah redeemed Ismaeel's life with a white ram that had sound eyes and horns which Ibrahim found tied to a tree. So he sacrificed it at Mina.  Afterwards, this act has been perpetuated by the rituals of Hajj, especially the rite of sacrifice.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places The Sacred House

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places Black Stone

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places Ibrahim’s Station

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places Masa’

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places Mina

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places Jamarat

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places Arafat

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places Namirah Masjed

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places Muzdalefah

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places The Prophet’s Masjed

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Holy Places

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Requisite 1. Being a Muslim. 2. Sanity. 3. Adulthood: Performing Hajj is not required from a child. If a child performs Hajj, his Hajj will be accepted if he has reached the age of discretion. Moreover, a child's performance of Hajj does not exempt him from performing the obligatory Hajj after reaching adulthood. 4. Freedom. 5. Physical and financial ability.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Pillars of Hajj It means any obligatory act on which the validity of Hajj depends and if it is abandoned, the Hajj is not accepted:  Ihram.  Standing by `Arafah.  Ifadah Tawaf.  Sa`i between Safa and Marwah

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Obligatory acts of Hajj Obligatory act: Necessary ritual means whatever ritual a pilgrim must observe and if not, he should offer a sacrificial animal.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Obligatory acts of Hajj The Seven Obligations of Hajj:  Performing Ihram from Miqat.  Standing by `Arafat until the sun sets.  Spending one night in Muzdalifah.  Staying in Mina the Tashreeq nights (11,12,13)  Shaving the head or cutting hair short.  Throwing pebbles.  Farewell Tawaf.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Types of Hajj There are three types of Hajj:  Tamattu: entering ihraam for ‘Umrah only during the months of Hajj and exit ihramm. Then on the 8 th of Dhul-Hijah he enters ihraam for Hajj.  Ifraad: entering ihraam for Hajj only.  Qiraan: entering ihraam for ‘Umrah and Hajj both together

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford How to perform Hajj

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Entering into Ihram from Miqat 1.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Entering into Ihram from Miqat 1.  Taking a bath.  Taking a bath.  Using perfume if possible.  Using perfume if possible.  Wearing Ihram garment.  Declaring intention to perform Hajj: “Labbayka-Allahumma Umrah Mutamatean biha Ela Al-Hajj”.  Making Talbyah.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step TAlbyah  Men should raise their voice while chanting Talbyah, saying: “Labbayka-Allahumma- Labbayk. Labbayka La Sharika Laka Labbayk. Inna Al-Hamda Wan-Ni`mata Laka Wal-Mulk. Laa Sharika Lak.”  Men should raise their voice while chanting Talbyah, saying: “Labbayka-Allahumma- Labbayk. Labbayka La Sharika Laka Labbayk. Inna Al-Hamda Wan-Ni`mata Laka Wal-Mulk. Laa Sharika Lak.”  “Here I am, O Allaah, here I am! Here I am, there is none that is a partner to You, here I am! Surely, all praise; all bounty is Yours, and all power. There is none that is a partner to You.”  “Here I am, O Allaah, here I am! Here I am, there is none that is a partner to You, here I am! Surely, all praise; all bounty is Yours, and all power. There is none that is a partner to You.”  But woman should let her voice audible only to herself.”  But woman should let her voice audible only to herself.”

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Restrictions of Ihram:  Sexual intercourse and all matters leading to it such as kissing, touching.  Sexual intercourse and all matters leading to it such as kissing, touching.  Wearing any sewn clothes, such as a shirt and underpants.  Woman is forbidden of wearing Niqab or gloves.  Clipping Nails, Shaving, Cutting or Removing Hair by any Means, from the Head or any Part of the Body.  Using Perfume on Body or Clothes by a Man or Woman.  Engaging in Hunting.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Penalty for Violating Sanctity of Ihram :  A Muhrim who for a genuine reason is compelled to violate any of the restrictions of Ihram, like shaving his head, wearing sewn clothes because of cold or heat or something else, with the exception of having sexual intercourse with his spouse, he may do so, but he will have to slaughter a sheep, or feed six needy people, or fast three days to repent for it.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Making Tawaf 2. On seeing the Ka`bah, one should say: "O Allah, let the honor greatness, grandeur and magnificence of this House be ever- increasing, and let all this be reflected on the people visiting it (for Hajj or Umrah). O Allah, You are the Peace and the Source of peace. So make us live in peace and die in peace, and permit us into Paradise, the abode of peace."

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Making Tawaf 2.  Stop chanting Talbayah and go around the Ka`bah for seven circles.  Start Tawaf from the Black Stone.  Men are to leave their right shoulder bare.  Hasten during the first three rounds of Tawaf and walk during the other four.  Hasten during the first three rounds of Tawaf and walk during the other four.  On starting Tawaf from the Black Stone say: "In the Name of Allah; Allah is Greatest."  Kiss the Black Stone if possible or even point at it with your right hand. But do not stand still in front of it.  Rub the Yamani Corner with right hand every time you pass by it if possible, but neither kiss nor point at it.  In making Dhikr and Du`a' during Tawaf, do not raise your voice.  In making Dhikr and Du`a' during Tawaf, do not raise your voice.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Making Tawaf 2.  Perform 2-Rak’ah Prayer behind Maqam Ibrahim Recite: 1.Surat Al-Kafirun (109) in the first Rak`ah. 2.Surat Al-Ikhlas (112) in the second Rak`ah.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Making Sa’i 3.  Ascend Mount-Safa and recite the Qur'anic verse“Verily! As-Safa and Al-Marwa are the Symbols of Allah. So it is not a sin on him who performs Hajj and Umrah of the House to perform the going between them. And whoever does good voluntarily, then Allaah is All-Recognizer, All- Knower.” [2-158]  Ascend Mount-Safa and recite the Qur'anic verse “Verily! As-Safa and Al-Marwa are the Symbols of Allah. So it is not a sin on him who performs Hajj and Umrah of the House to perform the going between them. And whoever does good voluntarily, then Allaah is All-Recognizer, All- Knower.” [2-158]

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Making Sa’i 3.  Face the Ka`bah and raise your hands for supplication while saying the following thrice: "There is no god but Allah, Who fulfilled His Promise, gave victory to His servant, and defeated the confederates single-handedly."  Start performing the Sa`y from Safa to Marwah walking, and when you reach the two green signs hasten your walk for a while, but do not run. Then return to your normal phase of walk. On getting to Marwah, ascend it, face the Ka`bah and say as you've said on Safa.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Saving or shortening Hair: 4.  After finishing `Umrah, shave your hair completely or have it shortened.  As for women, they should shorten their hair slightly. Moreover, one should put on his ordinary clothes, wear perfume and then assume Ihram intending Hajj on the Day of Tarwiyah.  As for women, they should shorten their hair slightly. Moreover, one should put on his ordinary clothes, wear perfume and then assume Ihram intending Hajj on the Day of Tarwiyah.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 8 th  Going to Mina 5.  The pilgrim goes out to Mina and put on Ihram again for Hajj.  Pilgrim should pray Zuhr, ‘Asr, Maghrib, ‘Isha’ and Fajr there, shortening the prayers but not joining them.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 9 th  Going to Arafat 6.  When the sun rises on the day of ‘Arafah, the pilgrim travels from Mina to ‘Arafah and stops in Namirah until the time of Zuhr (Namirah is a place just before ‘Arafah), if he can do so. If he cannot do it, it does not matter because staying in Namirah is Sunnah but it is not obligatory.  When the sun passes its zenith (i.e., when the time for Zuhr prayer begins), he should pray Zuhr and ‘Asr, two rak’ahs each, and join them together at the time of Zuhr, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did, so as to leave a lot of time for standing and making du’aa’.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 9 th  Going to Arafat 6.  It is necessary to be within the borderlines of `Arafat, but it is not necessary to ascend Jabal Ar-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy).  It is necessary to be within the borderlines of `Arafat, but it is not necessary to ascend Jabal Ar-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy).  Keep on remembering Allah, supplicating Him, seeking His Mercy.  At the sunset, go to Muzdalifah very calm and peacefully, chanting Talbayah throughout the way.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Going to Muzdalefah 7.  On reaching Muzdalefah, join both Maghrib and `Isha’ at the time of the latter; three Rak`ahs for Maghrib and two for `Isha'.  On reaching Muzdalefah, join both Maghrib and `Isha’ at the time of the latter; three Rak`ahs for Maghrib and two for `Isha'.  If you fear that you may miss these prayers due to throng of people at Muzdalefah, then you may perform prayer on your way to it. Then when you reach Muzdalefah, you can sleep till dawn.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 10 th  Going Back to Mina 8.  Before the sunrise, go to Mina.  Walk in calmness and keep on chanting Talbyah throughout the way.  Women and unhealthy people may leave Muzdalifah to Mina after the moon sets.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 10 th  Going Back to Mina 8. What to do? 1. Throwing the Stones at Al-`Aqabah. 2. Slaughtering the Hady (Sacrifice). 3. Shaving or Haircut.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 10 th  Going Back to Mina Throwing the Stones at Al-`Aqabah:  On reaching Mina, perform the ritual of throwing the stones (pebbles) of Al- `Aqabah successively, consecutively.  Stop chanting Talbyah on reaching Al- `Aqabah, and make Takbeer (by saying "Allah Akbar"!) with each stone you throw.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 10 th  Going Back to Mina Slaughtering the Hady (Sacrifice):  Then you have to slaughter the sacrificial animal as an expression of gratefulness to Allah that He has bestowed His Grace on you.  However, if you cannot do the slaughtering by yourself, you can credit the price of the sacrificial animal in one of the certified (Islamic) banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, so that they can undertake slaughtering the Hady on your behalf.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 10 th  Going Back to Mina Shaving or Haircut:  After that, men should have their hair cut or shaven altogether.  Shaving is preferable.  Women have to cut part of their hair equal to a finger's tip.  Doing so, the pilgrims get partially out of Ihram (the state of a pilgrim's sanctity), becomes permissible to do everything except having marital relations.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 10 th  Making Tawaf Alifadah and Sai’ Sai’ 8.  After performing all the three steps, you are to go to Makkah to perform Tawaf Al- Ifadah.  Follow the same steps of Arrival Tawaf.  On finishing Tawaf Al-Ifadah you can undertake everything previously prohibited for you due to Hajj rituals.  Make Sai’ between As-Safa and Al- Marwah.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 10 th  Making Tawaf Alifadah and Sai’ 8.  It is permissible that you delay this tawaf and sai’, but no later than the 13 th.  Sick people can wait till they become okay and making Tawaf and Sai’.  Menstruating woman has to wait till her period is over and then she makes Tawaf Alifadah and sai’.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 11 th  Spending the night at Mina 9.  This is the starting day of the Days of Tashreeq, about which the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "On the Days of Tashreeq, enjoy foods and drinks and remember Allah.”

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 11 th  Spending the night at Mina 9. Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat: Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat:  The time for throwing the stones at the three Jamarat (the appointed places at which the stones are to be thrown) starts afternoon.  They are to be thrown in ascending order; the smaller, the middle, then the greater.  Each one of the Jamarat is to be thrown with seven stones successively, consecutively.  While throwing each stone, say "Allahu- Akbar" (Allah is Greatest).

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 11 th  Spending the night at Mina 9. Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat: Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat:  While throwing the stones at the three Jamarat it is recommended to: 1. After throwing the smaller one, face Qiblah and supplicate Allah for a long time. 2. Then proceed to the middle Jamarah, throw the stones, face Qiblah and supplicate Allah for a long time. 3. Finally, to proceed to the greater Jamarat, after throwing the stones at the greater Jamarah (Al- `Aqabah), do not wait for supplication, because the Prophet, peace be upon him, did not wait after throwing the last Jamarat.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 11 th  Spending the night at Mina 9.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 11 th  Spending the night at Mina 9.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 11 th  Spending the night at Mina 9.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 11 th  Spending the night at Mina 9.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 12 th  Spending the night at Mina 9.  Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat.  If you are to finish your Hajj on the 12 th, You have to leave Mine before sunset.  It is better if you stay till the 13 th.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step On The 13 th  Leaving Mina 9.  Throwing the Stones at the three Jamarat.  You have to leave Mine before sunset.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Hajj Step by Step Farewell Tawaf 10.  When you intend to go home, make Farewell Tawaf around the Ka`bah.  Menstruating woman is exempted from this Tawaf.

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford The Purpose of Hajj  “ And proclaim to mankind the Hajj; they will come to you on foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways * That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and mention the name of Allah, through the Days Appointed, over the cattle which He has provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat thereof and feed the distressed ones in want.” [22-27,28]

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford The Purpose of Hajj  “And remember Allah during the Appointed Days. But if anyone hastens to leave in two days, there is no blame on him, and if anyone stays on, there is no blame on him, if his aim is to do right. Then fear Allah, and know that you will surely be gathered unto Him.” [2-203]

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford The Purpose of Hajj  “It is no sin on you if you seek of the bounty of your Lord (during pilgrimage). Then when you leave Arafat, remember Allah at the Mashar Alharam, and remember Him as He has directed you, even though, before this, you went astray.” [2-198]

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford The Purpose of Hajj  “So when ye have accomplished your holy rites, remember Allah, as you remember your forefathers or with a far more remembrance. There are men who say: "Our Lord! Give us (your bounties) in this world!" But they will have no portion in the Hereafter.” [2-200]

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford The reward of Hajj The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said, " The Hajj which is accepted will receive no other reward than Paradise. " no other reward than Paradise. "

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Visiting Madinah  A pilgrim can go to Madinah before or after Hajj. Prayer there is better than a thousand prayers elsewhere except in the Holy Mosque in Makkah (which is better than one hundred thousand prayers elsewhere).  Upon reaching the Prophet’s Mosque, he prays two rak`ahs of salutation (tahiyyah al-masjid) or performs any obligatory Prayer that is due.  He goes to the grave of the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and stands before it. He greets him saying, “May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, O Prophet. May Allah grant you a good reward on behalf of your people.”

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford Visiting Madinah  He takes a step or two to his right to position himself before Abu Bakr and greets him saying, “May the peace, mercy, and blessing of Allah be upon you, O Abu Bakr, Caliph of the Messenger of Allah. May Allah be pleased with you and grant you a good reward on behalf of Muhammad’s people.”  Then he takes a step or two to his right to position himself before `Umar and greets him saying, “May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, O `Umar, Commander of the Believers. May Allah be pleased with you and grant you a good reward on behalf of Muhammad’s people.”

Hajj SeminarIslamBradford May Allaah Accept Your Hajj