UMRAH, HAJJ  AND ZIYARAH

                                UMRAH

It is Sunnah to make ghusl and apply itr that will not leave any material substance on the Ihrâm.Wudhu will suffice.

• The metatarsals should remain open.

Women: Normal clothing

• After making salâm, make niyyah [intention] of Umrah or Haj.

• Thereafter, recite Labbaik three times, having in mind the intention for

• Men should read loudly whilst females should recite softly.

One in Ihram should say the Talbeeyah as often as possible, especially when times and places change. For example: when descending or ascending during travel or when day or night approach. Read Durûd Sharîf silently and make Du'â. He should also ask Allah for His pleasure, for Heaven and seek refuge in Allah's mercy from Hellfire.

بِسْمِ اللهِ، وَالصَّلاةُ وَالسَّلامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللهِ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي، وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ، أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ العَظِيمِ، وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيمِ، وَبِسُلْطَانِهِ القَدِيمِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيم

9. Complete seven rounds in this manner, kissing the Hajr Aswad or making Istilâm before commencing every circuit.

10. During the remainder of his Tawaf he may say what he pleases of supplications, mentioning Allah, and recitation of Quran. This is because Tawaf, Sa'yi, and Stoning the Jamrah have been devised for the purpose of mentioning Allah.

11. Then kiss the Hajre Aswad or make Istilâm for the 8 time. When you approach Maqame Ibrahim, recite: وَاتَّخِذُوا مِنْ مَقَامِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ مُصَلّىً and read 2 Rak'ats Wâjibut Tawâf. Perform these 2  short Rakaas, as close as conveniently possible, behind Maqam Ibrahim, if there is space or anywhere on the Matâf, or anywhere else in the Haram. . During the first Rakaa he recites Surah Al-Kafirun [Chapter 109] and during the second one Surah Al-lkhlas[Chapter 112].

• Wudhu is NOT a condition for the validity of Sa'î. However, it is preferable to be in the state of wudhu.

• Kiss the Hajr Aswad for the ninth time (this is Mustahab) before making Sa’î between Safâ and Marwah. To perform Saee is Wâjib. When he nears As-Safaa he recites:

إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّه

• Go to Mount Safâ and face in the direction of the Ka'bah. Then Recite: Bismillâhi Allâhu Akbar. Lâ Ilâha Illallâhu walillâh-hamd thrice loudly or لا إِلهَ إِلا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِير. لا إله إلا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبَدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ and raise your hands as you raise them in Du'â . Thereafter read Durûd Sharîf silently and make Du’â.

• Walk back to Safâ. The second round is now complete. Complete SEVEN circuits in this manner. You will begin at Safâ and end at Marwah.

  During his Sa'yi he may recite what he wills of supplications, recitation of Qur'an, and mentioning Allah.

• Thereafter return to Masjid-ul-Harâm and perform two Rak'aats Nafl Salâh.

• Shave or cut your hair and now you are out of Ihrâm. Shaving is preferred for men, except when Hajj is near and there isn't sufficient time for hair to grow back. In this case it's best to clip so that hair will remain for shaving during Hajj.  A woman clips her hair the length of a finger tip.

• The Umrah is now complete.and a pilgrim is free to dress in other clothing, wear perfume and engage in marital relations, etc

Any Tawâf that is followed by Sa'î between Safâ and Marwah must be done in such a way that the right shoulder remains open (for the entire duration of the full Tawâf).

This is known as Idh’tiba and in the first three rounds one must march like a soldier. This is known as Ramal. At no other time must a person's right shoulder remain open.

FLOW DIAGRAM OF UMRAH

                                                                                            HAJJ

Adopt the Ihrâm for Haj on the morning of the 8h, preferably in the Haram. Adopting the Ihrâm is a CONDITION for the validity of Hajj. Then, after sunrise proceed to Mina where Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Eshâ and the Fajr, shortening his four unit prayers so as to make them two units each, without combining them. It is Sunnat to spend this night in Mina.

• Pelting:

• Qurbâni:

• Shaving or Cutting:

After fulfilling the rite of sacrifice, one will have to shave or cut the hair. This is wâjib. This can be delayed till the sunset of the 12th. After shaving, have a bath and wear normal clothing, He can  and do everything that was lawful before Ihram except engaging in marital relations, either in Mina or Makkah.

• Tawâf-Ziyârah:

The fourth rite of this day. This is fardh. The time for this Tawâf is from Subh Sâdiq of the 10th up to the setting of the sun on the 12th. If it is delayed further, then Damm will have to be given. In the case of women there is no Damm if it is delayed due to menstruation.

• Prior to departure for home, one must perform Tawâf-e-Sadr or Farewell Tawâf. Also known as Tawâf-e-Widâ, Tawafe-e-wajib, Tawafe-e-aakhirul Ahad.

• This is wâjib. In the case of women, this Tawâf is excused during menstruation. She may stand outside the doors of the Masjid-ul-Harâm and make du’â there.

FLOW DIAGRAM FOR HAJJ

                                                                                           ZIYARAH

1. A pilgrim goes to Madina before or after Hajj with the intention of visiting the Prophet's mosque and praying in it. Prayer there is better than a thousand prayers elsewhere except in the Holy Mosque in Makkah.

2. Upon reaching the mosque he prays two Rakaas of salutation or performs any obligatory prayer that is due.

3. He goes to the grave of the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and he stands before it. He greets him saying the

السَّلامُ عَلَيّكَ أَيَّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ؛ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْكَ وَ جَزَاكَ عَنْ أُمَّتِكَ خَيْرًا

[Transliteration: as-Salaamu 'Alaika Ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakaatuhu, SallAllahu 'Alaika wa Jazaaka 'An Ummatika Khairan

Translation: "May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, Oh Prophet. May Allah send his peace upon you, and grant you a good reward on behalf of your people."]

He takes a step or two to his right to position himself before Abu-Bakr and greets him saying :

السَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا أَبَا بَكْرٍ، خَلِيفَةَ رَسُولِ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ، رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْكَ وَجَزَاكَ عَنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ خَيْرًا

[Transliteration: as-Salaamu 'Alaika Ya Aba Bakrin, Khalifata Rasulillahi - SallAllahu 'Alaihi wa-sallam - wa rahmatullahi wa-barakaatuhu, RadhiAllahu 'Anka wa Jazaaka 'An Ummati Muhammadin Khairan

Translation: "May the peace, mercy, and blessing of Allah be upon you. Oh 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:

السَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا عُمَرُ، أَمِيرَ المُؤْمِنِينَ، رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْكَ وَجَزَاكَ عَنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ خَيْراً

[Transliteration: as-Salaamu 'Alaika Ya 'Umar, Ameeral-Mu'mineen, RadhiAllahu 'Anka wa Jazaaka 'An Ummati Muhammadin Khairan

Translition: "May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you, oh Umar, Leader of the Believers. May Allah be pleased with you and grant you a good reward on behalf of Muhammad's people."]

4. In a state of purity, he goes to pray in Qubaa Mosque.

5. He goes to Al-Baqee to visit Uthman's grave (may Allah be pleased with him). He stands before it and greets him saying:

السَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يا عثمانُ أميرَ المُؤْمِنِينَ، رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْكَ وَجَزَاكَ عَنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ خَيْرًا

[Transliteration: as-Salaamu 'Alaika Ya 'Uthman, Ameeral-Mu'mineen, RadhiAllahu 'Anka wa Jazaaka 'An Ummati Muhammadin Khairan

Translation: "May the peace, mercy and blessing of Allah be upon you, O h Uthman Leader of the Believers. May Allah be pleased with you and grant you a good reward on behalf of Muhammad's people."]

He then greets the rest of the Muslims in Al-Baqi.

6. He goes to Uhud and visits the grave of Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him) and the other martyrs there with him. He greets them and preys to Allah to grant them forgiveness, mercy, and pleasure.

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