In the Holy Quran, ALLAH Almighty Says:

“Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and guidance for Al-‘Alamin (the mankind and jinns). In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham); whosoever enters it, he attains security. And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka’bah) is a duty that mankind owes to ALLAH, those who can afford the expenses (for one’s conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves [i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of ALLAH], then ALLAH stands not in need of any of the ‘Alamin (mankind and jinns).”

Source: http://www.islamic-awareness.org/History/kaaba.html

Hajj encompasses of all the worships, for example, believe in ALLAH, prayer, fasting, zakat, charity, spending money for a good cause, patience, good manners, Jihad. In fact, it purifies the soul and heart of a person who performed it and then a Muslim boards on a new stage of life which leads him to spiritual and temporal gains. So, it is clear that Hajj is not just a pillar of Islam, it influences social, moral, national and economical life of a Muslim too.

Importance & Blessings of Hajj:

From the time Prophet Ibrahim A.S build holy Kaaba and performed Hajj, first time in the history of Islam, to obey the command of ALLAH. Muslims from all over the world move to Makkah, in the month of Zilhajj, to fulfill their obligations and compliance towards ALLAH. Following are some Blessings of Hajj

• Hajj purifies the sins:

ALLAH forgives the sins of a person who performs Hajj. It is the greatest and beautiful gift of ALLAH, because, every Muslim prays and hopes for the forgiveness of sins and to be in Jannah in Akhirat is what every Muslim wish for.

Abu Hurairah stated that the Prophet ﷺ said: “He who performs Hajj for ALLAH’s pleasure and avoids all lewdness and sins will return after Hajj free from all sins as he was the day his mother gave birth to him.”

Source: http://www.islamicstudies.info/subjects/fiqh/fiqh_us_sunnah/fus5_66.html

• The reward of Hajj is Paradise:

Abu Hurairah says that the Prophet ﷺ said: “From one ‘Umrah  to another is the expiation for what is between them and Hajj Mabrur has no reward except Paradise.”

Source: https://www.missionislam.com/knowledge/tremendousrewardhajj.html

From the above-mentioned hadith, it is clear that the reward for Hajj is Paradise. Hajj mabrur is a hajj which is performed without any fault and with a pure heart. ALLAH has promised Paradise for Hajj Mabrur due to the righteous deeds.

• Pilgrims are guests of ALLAH:

The journey of Hajj is the easiest way to attain the satisfaction of ALLAH as the pilgrims are considered to be guests of ALLAH.

Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Pilgrims and those performing Umrah are ALLAH’s guests; their prayers are answered and their supplications for forgiveness are granted.”

Source: http://www.islamweb.net/en/article/135337/what-is-hajj-pilgrimage

Muslims also learn the history of Islam through Hajj. They visit sacred places from where Islam initiated. They get to know about the adversities that our Prophet ﷺ and his companions encountered during that time. Hajj also gives a strong message of Brotherhood and Unity that makes the importance of Hajj in Islam more strong.

“May Allah guide us all and give us an opportunity to perform Hajj.”

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Ihram is the state in which pilgrims (after taking Ghusl) wear white outfit, that is, two-piece unstitched apparel for men and any loosely fitted outfit for women, which is recommended for her in Shariah.

During Ihram, Pilgrims must abstain themselves from arguing and fighting. They are not allowed to cut hair, clip nails, wearing socks or shoes (except sandal that expose the instep). Covering the head is strictly forbidden to men. Women should not use perfumed products. Engaging in Marital relations is also prohibited.

It is mandatory for a pilgrim to take on Ihram and to make an intention of performing Hajj. Pilgrims should recite Talbiyyah when intending to enter into state of Ihram.

Haram is the Holy Mosque, pilgrims puts forth their right foot first while entering in it and say supplication.

Pilgrims perform circumambulation (Tawaf) seven times around the Ka’abah (a sacred place in the middle of Haram) in a clock-wise direction. Each circumambulation (Tawaf) starts and ends at the black stone i.e. Hajr-e-Aswad (a cornerstone, which is at the southern corner of Ka’abah). If possible, pilgrim should approach to touch and kiss the Black stone, and if not, he/she can just make a sign with his right hand facing the black stone.

After completing seven circuits of Tawaf, pilgrims approaches Maqam-e-Ibrahim and pray two Rakats. During first Rakat, they should recite Surah Al-Kafiroon and Surah Al-Ikhlas should recite during the second one.

Sa’i is walking back and forth seven times between two small hills (i.e. Safa and Marwa). During Sa’i, pilgrims may recite Quran and recite supplications.

8^th Zil Hajj is said to be the day of Tarwiyyah. The pilgrims call out Talbiyyah of Hajj on this day. They camp in Mina and offer Zohar, Asar, Maghrib, Isha and Fajr, shortening all prayers into two units without combining them.

When the sun rises on 9th Zil Hajj, all pilgrims goes to Mount Arafat reciting Talbiyyah. They stays there until the evening and prays Zil Hajj and Asar combined at Zohar time, making each one two units. The last sermon of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was delivered on Mount Arafat. In Arafat, pilgrims spend most of their time in prayer, repentance and seek for forgiveness of ALLAH.

From noon until dusk, pilgrims perform Wuquf. In Wuquf, they stand alone facing the Qibla and ask ALLAH for forgiveness and mercy. However, there is no precise rule of standing all the time, pilgrims can sit, talk and can eat too because fasting is not allowed on this day (for pilgrims). Prayers offered to ALLAH for forgiveness of sins. Pilgrims tries to make as many supplications as they can because the best of supplication is the supplication of Arafat day.

After the sunsets, pilgrims goes to Muzdalifah with tranquility. At Muzdalifah, pilgrims offer Maghrib and Isha prayer. It is permissible to combine Maghrib and Isha prayer. After prayer, they collect stones for “Ramy (stoning of the devil)”. Facing the Qibla, pilgrims should recite Takbeer, supplicate ALLAH and declare his oneness at Mehshar-ul-Haram. Mehshar-ul-Haram is a small hill in Muzdalifah. Pilgrims are allowed to take rest and sleep till Fajr. Before the sun has risen, they set off for Mina reciting the Talbiyyah.

After Fajr prayer of 10th Zil Hajj, pilgrims head back to Mina and perform Ramy. Reciting Takbeer, they throw seven small stones at Jamarat-ul-Aqabah.

Ramy should be end before the time of Zawal. After Ramy, pilgrims slaughter their sacrificial animal. After sacrifice, men (pilgrims) can shorten or shave their hair, whereas, women (pilgrims) can only cut a fingertip length of their hair. With that, pilgrims are allowed to end their Ihram completely. They bathes and wear new clothes.

Now, pilgrims goes to Makkah and make Tawal-ul-Ifadah, seven times around Ka’abah. Following Tawaf-ul-Ifadah, they do Sa’i in seven lengths. On the completion of Tawaf, everything is lawful for them which is prohibited in the state of Ihram.

11^th, 12^th and 13^th Zil Hajj are said to be the days of Tashreeq. Pilgrims go back to Mina and stay there for Tashreeq days. They stones the three Jamarah, each one with seven stones, accompanied by Takbir.

Twaf Al-Wadaa is the farewell Tawaf of Ka’abah, it marks the end of Hajj. Sa’i does not perform in farewell tawaf. After Tawaf, pilgrims should leave the house of ALLAH by their left foot first and saying supplication.

The Hajj is completed. Now, pilgrims can leave Makkah for their next destination.  For Complete Urdu videos regarding Rituals of Hajj, Click below:

Hajj Ka Tareeqa In Urdu Videos

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