Hajj Preparatory Classes Sunday, November 04, 2007

Contents Meanings of Hajj and Umrah Three major areas: Adaab (etiquettes) Muqaddimaat (pre-requisites): Manasik (acts of worship)

Hajj The word Hajj is used for many meanings. Among them is Qasd, Kaff In Shariah, it means the collection of Aamal and Manasik a Haji performs during the days of Hajj (jawahir) In Hadith of Imam Baqir (as): Hajja fulanun aiy aflaha fulanun

Umrah Lit. The parts of a building which are added later (after its completion) Shariah: A collective name for all the Aamal which a Za’ir performs suring the days of Hajj before doing the acts of Hajj Umrah Mufrada: Performed separately any time during the year

Three major areas Adaab (etiquettes) Muqaddimaat (pre-requisites): Manasik (acts of worship)

Adaab-e-Hajj (Self-building) Step 1: Repentance, abstinence from sins (Self-building) Step 2: Maintain a high level of consciousness Meeting the relatives

Adaab-e-Hajj (contd.) Ghusl, 2 rak’at Salat before departure Do not depend on your money, belongings, strength, friends, youth,.. Choose suitable companions, observe their rights (what kind of company?)

Adaab-e-Hajj (contd.) Be: respectful, tolerant, humbleness, helpful Behavior with Sunnis, Wahabis

Muqaddimaat (pre-requisites): Taqleed Halal income (money) for Hajj expenses Khums payment Islamic Will Dues, debts to others Radd-e-Mazalim

Umrah Tamattu’ Istita’ah (financial ability) Ihram, Tawaf, 2 Rakat Salat, Sa’y, Taqseer Differences between Umrah Tamatu’ and Umrah Mufradah

Meeqats