INFORMATION ABOUT THE RITUALS OF HAJJ AND UMRAH

The Hajj is a yearly Islamic pilgrimage to the Holy city Makkah, and an obligatory religious
responsibility for Muslims that should be carried out at least once in a lifetime by all the
adult Muslims who are sane, financially and physically able of undertaking the sacred journey,
and can also support their family while they are absent. It is one of the 5 basic pillars of Islam,
beside Shahadat, namaz, Zakaat, and Sawm or roza.
The Hajj is one of the largest yearly gatherings of Muslims on the earth. The condition of being
physically and financially able of performing the Hajj is known as istita'ah, and a Muslim who
fulfils this form is called a mustati. The Hajj is an expression of the unity and harmony of the
Muslim people, and their submission to ALLAH Almighty. The word Hajj means "to aim a
journey", which connotes both the external act of a trip and the inner act of intentions.
Prohibitions of Ihram:
When you have entered the condition of Ihram, there are some things that are prohibited
(haraam) for pilgrim. Following is a list of those things that you must not be doing:
-Cutting your nails
- Cutting or Shaving hairs
-Covering face (veil) for women and covering head for men
-Apply perfume
- Hunting or Killing

-Wearing the stitched clothes (for men)

-Covering the middle bone of the upper part of the feet (it is applicable for both men and women)
Journey towards Makkah:
When you are on your sacred journey to the Holy city of Makkah, keep reciting the Talbiyah as
you can. Enter in the Hoy city with all the humbleness you have and love in your soul and heart
while reciting the Talbiyah.
Advice:
Keep each and everything done either at home or at the airport apart from the niyyat (intention)
and Talbiyah. You can take a bath, offer two rakats Nafil namaz but keep in mind you still have
not entered the state of Ihram because you have not pronounced your intention or Niyyah and
expressed the Talbiyah which requires to be done accurate before you cross the limit or boundary
line known as Meeqat.Now enter wearing those 2 white coloured sheets.
In case you are travelling with a group, do as you are told the instructions of the group head or
leader. It is always good to ask when you board, whether the influx of Meeqat will be announced
because they generally do not when you are going for Umrah as it can be completed all year
round. In case it is not announced, you must make the intention (niyyat) and speak the Talbiyah
by yourself.Pilgrims can also go to city Makkah to perform the rites and rituals at any other times
of the year. This is sometimes known as the "minor or lesser pilgrimage", or Umrah.
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