Guide to the rites
Hajj & Umrah
Browse the topics of Hajj and ‘Umrah, from preparing for the journey to the rites and the visit to the Prophet’s Mosque, in the order of the Arabic source.
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The Appointed Times and Places of Hajj and ‘Umrah
The temporal and spatial miqats of Hajj and 'Umrah.
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The Description of ‘Umrah
The pillars of 'Umrah, its description, and its acts.
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The Description of Hajj
The acts of Hajj in order, from ihram to the end of the rites.
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Topics of the guide
12 topicsThe Definition of Hajj, Its Ruling, and the Wisdom of Its Legislation
An introduction to the meaning of Hajj, its ruling, and the wisdom of its legislation.
Read the topic →02Travel and Its Etiquette
Etiquette of travel and preparing for the journey.
Read the topic →03The Conditions of Hajj
The conditions the source discusses for the obligation of Hajj.
Read the topic →04The Appointed Times and Places of Hajj and ‘Umrah
The temporal and spatial miqats of Hajj and 'Umrah.
Read the topic →05The Types of Hajj Rites
Introducing tamattu', qiran, and ifrad.
Read the topic →06The Sacrificial Animal (Hady) in Hajj and Its Description
The hady, its description, and related rulings in the source.
Read the topic →07The Prohibitions of Ihram
What a pilgrim in ihram must avoid.
Read the topic →08The Fidyah of the Prohibitions
The categories of expiation as stated in the source.
Read the topic →09The Description of ‘Umrah
The pillars of 'Umrah, its description, and its acts.
Read the topic →10The Pillars and Obligations of Hajj
The pillars of Hajj, its obligations, and the difference between them.
Read the topic →11The Description of Hajj
The acts of Hajj in order, from ihram to the end of the rites.
Read the topic →12Visiting the Prophet’s Mosque
The etiquette of visiting the Prophet's Mosque and related matters.
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