Mistakes in shaving or shortening the hair
1. Some pilgrims think that it is an act of Sunnah (tradition) to face the Qiblah (the direction of the Ka‘bah) when shaving the hair. 2. ..
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Mistakes that many pilgrims commit
1. Passing the Meeqaat (designated point for assuming Ihraam) without assuming the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration). Those who assume the state of Ihraam from Jeddah..
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The Cave of Thawr
It is the cave where the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and Abu Bakr, may Allaah be pleased with him, lay hidden while they were on their way to Al-Madeenah during Hijrah..
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Mistakes on the Day of Tarwiyah (the 8th day of Thul-Hijjah)
· Some pilgrims think that one has to enter the state of Ihraam (sacral state) for Hajj from Al-Masjid Al-Haraam (the Sacred Mosque)... More
· Some pilgrims think that one has to enter the state of Ihraam (sacral state) for Hajj from Al-Masjid Al-Haraam (the Sacred Mosque)... More
Mistakes in hastening the departure from Mina
Some pilgrims think that what is meant by the two days in the verse (which means): {Then whoever hastens [his departure] in two days…} [Quran 2:203] are the Day of ‘Eed.. More
Some pilgrims think that what is meant by the two days in the verse (which means): {Then whoever hastens [his departure] in two days…} [Quran 2:203] are the Day of ‘Eed.. More
Mistakes in Talbiyah
· Abandoning Talbiyah [1] or repeating it in a low voice.
This is against the Sunnah (tradition). The Sunnah, however, is that men.. More
· Abandoning Talbiyah [1] or repeating it in a low voice.
This is against the Sunnah (tradition). The Sunnah, however, is that men.. More
Mistakes on the Day of ‘Arafah
· Observing fast of the day of ‘Arafah (the 9th day of Thul-Hijjah) by some pilgrims.
This is a mistake. The Sunnah (tradition),.. More
· Observing fast of the day of ‘Arafah (the 9th day of Thul-Hijjah) by some pilgrims.
This is a mistake. The Sunnah (tradition),.. More
Mistakes in Slaughtering the Sacrificial Animal
Giving the value of the sacrificial animal as charity instead of slaughtering it. This does not free one from liability.
Slaughtering the sacrificial animal before the day of ‘Eed... More
Giving the value of the sacrificial animal as charity instead of slaughtering it. This does not free one from liability.
Slaughtering the sacrificial animal before the day of ‘Eed... More
Mistakes in Sa‘y (Walking between As-Safa and Al-Marwah)
· Raising one's hands as one does in prayer upon ascending As-Safa or Al-Marwah.
The Sunnah (tradition), however, is to raise them.. More
· Raising one's hands as one does in prayer upon ascending As-Safa or Al-Marwah.
The Sunnah (tradition), however, is to raise them.. More
Inauthentic Hadeeths related to Hajj
Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam and one of its great foundations. There are many authentic Hadeeths (narrations) indicating the virtue as well as the relevant rulings of Hajj. Some.. More
Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam and one of its great foundations. There are many authentic Hadeeths (narrations) indicating the virtue as well as the relevant rulings of Hajj. Some.. More
Mistakes in the Farewell Tawaaf
Staying in Makkah after the Farewell Tawaaf (circumambulation). In such a case, the last of the pilgrim's deeds will not be the Tawaaf.
Leaving Makkah before.. More
Staying in Makkah after the Farewell Tawaaf (circumambulation). In such a case, the last of the pilgrim's deeds will not be the Tawaaf.
Leaving Makkah before.. More
Mistakes in spending the night at Mina
1. Some pilgrims neglect asking about the boundaries of Mina and might unintentionally stay outside them.
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1. Some pilgrims neglect asking about the boundaries of Mina and might unintentionally stay outside them.
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Mistakes in Throwing the Pebbles
· Some pilgrims wash the pebbles before throwing them.
This is not from the Sunnah (tradition); rather, it is an innovated matter in.. More
· Some pilgrims wash the pebbles before throwing them.
This is not from the Sunnah (tradition); rather, it is an innovated matter in.. More
Mistakes in the Intention
Some people change the intention after starting the rituals of Hajj or ‘Umrah. If the pilgrim intends to perform Hajj on behalf of himself, he will not be permitted to change.. More
Some people change the intention after starting the rituals of Hajj or ‘Umrah. If the pilgrim intends to perform Hajj on behalf of himself, he will not be permitted to change.. More
Mistakes in spending the night at Muzdalifah
Some pilgrims are negligent when it comes to scrutinizing the boundaries of Muzdalifah and this may result in them spending the night outside its boundaries, though spending the.. More
Some pilgrims are negligent when it comes to scrutinizing the boundaries of Muzdalifah and this may result in them spending the night outside its boundaries, though spending the.. More
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Hajj Glossary
Glossary of Hajj and 'Umrah terms
Abtah: A place formed after flood, which is usually level and containing no pebbles or stones. The term is given to every place that becomes leveled by a water stream. It is also Al-Abtah, Al-Bat-haa’ and Al-Bat-h. Bat-haa’ refers to a place between Makkah and Mina, which is called as such due to its level wide valley. It is also called Al-Muhassib and Al-Mu‘arris Ihraam: ......
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