1.

HAJJ According to HANAFI Fique - Men Only: Apply perfume to beard and hair
The above are Sunnah and can be performed at home (UK), before, or at Meeqat.
b) Ihram Clothes
1) Only Hajj Tamatu is Covered
Put on Ihram clothes, doesn’t have to be same place as cleaning, but at Meeqat or before. If
- Umrah followed by Hajj with 2 separate NIYATS. coming from UK then can be home, airport, airplane but not Jeddah.
- Ihram restrictions lifted in between. c) Niyat “Labayk Allah Huma Umrah”
- Made before or at Meeqat, not after (will require Fidya)
2) Hajj For Someone Else - Ihram state only starts when Niyat made & Talbyah recited. Should be said loud.
- Must have performed hajj for themselves. d) Talbyah (Once loud is condition for Ihram, 3 times is Sunnah)
- Must be the Fard Hajj for the person you are performing it for. Men recite loud and Women loud enough so next person can hear them.
- They must be aged, unable or dead (persons name is added to the NIYAT).

2. IHRAAM Definition (p132)

1) Ihraam Has 2 Meanings “Here I am O Allah, Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Surely all praise, grace and
a) State of Ihraam: Starts when the conditions are met and Niyat is said aloud. dominion are Yours, and You have no partner.”
b) Clothes of Ihraam: *** State of Ihram for Umrah and all associated restrictions now exist. ***
Men
- 2 pieces of preferably white cloth. 6) Entering State of Ihram For Hajj
- Sandals that don’t cover ankles or raised bone on top of foot (Wajib). All above are same except:
Women a) Ihram adopted from where you are on the 8th DH (usually Mecca), not Meeqat.
- Normal Islamic dress (not restricted to white or green). b) Niyat is for Hajj: “Labayk Allah Huma Hajjan”
2) Where State of Ihraam Starts 7) Niyat in Detail
Umrah: Must start before or at Meeqat, NOT after (Jeddah is not Meeqat). Sunnah to announce after a Salat. It is not a requirement to utter specific words to make
Hajj: From your location on the 8th Dhul Hujja (DH), usually in Mecca. Niyat. Any Niyats made in the heart are sufficient.
a) Niyat For Yourself
3) Permitted Things Umrah: “Labayk Allah Huma Umrah”
- Watch, - Hearing aid Hajj: “Labayk Allah Huma Hajjan”
- Money belt - Umbrella b) Niyat For Someone else
- False teeth - Sunglasses / Glasses Umrah: “Labayk Allah Huma Umrah an NAME of Person”
- Shower / bath / change Ihraam - Injections, etc. Hajj: “Labayk Allah Huma Hajjan an NAME of Person”
- Gently scratch head & body, taking care hairs do not fall out (Makruh).
- Men: Cover feet with top part Ihram or blanket, but not head.
3. TAWAF Description (p254)
4) Prohibited Things
- Tailored Clothes (Men) - Cut Hair / Nails 1) There Are 3 Types Of Tawaf
- Hats / Underwear (Men) - Sexual activity, kissing or close touching. a) Umrah: In Ihram, men’s right shoulder uncovered (Idtiba) & Ramal first 3 rounds
- Kill Insects, Mosquitoes, etc (Diff of opinion). b) Hajj: Tawaf Ifadah & Wida (Can be in Normal clothes. Full Ihram restrictions lifted after
- Perfume (Danger from perfumed Soap / Toothpaste / Etc.) Tawaf Ifadah).
Undertaking the above requires Fidya (expiation) via goat / sheep, except sexual c) Nafl: Best ibadah, great reward. No Ihram.
activity which can invalidate the Hajj. Note: Ramal (Jog, small fast steps) only undertaken in Tawaf followed by Saee. Only Tawaf
for Umrah and Ifadah (Ziyarah) is followed by Saee.
5) Entering State of Ihram for Umrah (p132)
a) Cleaning 2) Performing Tawaf (p255)
- Cut nails
a) Must have Wudu.
- Trim underarm hair / pubic hair (40 day Rule)
b) Niyat (heart sufficient), is Tawaf for Umrah, Ifadah, Wida or Nafl.
- Ghusl
c) Start at Hajr-Al-Aswad. 4. SAEE Description (p261)
- Marked by line on floor and green light on wall.
- Perform Isthilam. If unable to Kiss or Touch & kiss hand, then gesture with right
1) When is Saee Performed
hand and say “Bismillahi Wallahu Akbar”
d) Proceed anti-clockwise around the outside of Hijr (part of Kaba), while making Dua, a) In Umrah: After Tawaf for Umrah in Ihram.
Dhikr and reading Quran (Low voice with humility, sincerity and concentration). b) In Hajj: After Tawaf-Al-Ifadah, can be in normal clothes.
e) Touch Rukn-Al-Yamani and say “Bismillahi Wallahu Akbar”, if possible, if not then
don’t kiss or gesture. 2) Performing Saee
f) Between Rukn-Al-Yamani Corner and Hajr-A-Aswad Sunnah to recite : a) Sunnah to have Wudu and Niyat.
b) Start at Safa
c) When approaching Safa Sunnah to say the following (only once at the start):

“Oh Lord grant us the Good in this world and the hereafter & save us from the
punishment of the Fire” (2:201)
“Indeed Safa and Marwa are among the signs of Allah”
g) At Hajr-Al-Aswad 1 circuit complete. Continue, for next 6 circuits. Hand gesture and
say “Allahu Akbar” at Hajr-Al-Aswad.
h) After 7 circuits End at Hajr-Al-Aswad, no gesture, etc.
Note: Niyat & Wudu conditions of Tawaf. Tawaf valid if undertaken in complete silence.
“I begin with what Allah has begun”
3) Proceed to Muqam Ibraheem & Offer 2 Rackats.
a) At Muqam Ibraheem recite: d) Climb Safa till Kaba becomes visible. Face Kaba, raise hands as making dua and read
following 3 times (Takbeer & Tawheed), in between make your own dua (twice):

“And take the station of Ibraheem as a place of Prayer” (2:125)

b) If in Ihram cover right shoulder and offer 2 Rackats with Muqam Ibraheem between
you and the Kaba. If not possible, it is acceptable to pray elsewhere.
c) Sunnat to recite Surah Kafirun in first Rackat then Surah Ikhlas in second.
*** Tawaf is now complete ***

4) Drink ZamZam After Praying 2 Rackats

- Sunnah to drink ZamZam from well or elsewhere after the 2 rackats. Can say:
“Allahuma inee asaluka ilman nafi’an wa rizqan waasian wa shafa’an min-kulli daa’in”
“Oh Allah, I ask of you beneficial knowledge, provision and a cure from all “Allah is greatest, Allah is greatest, Allah is greatest. There is none worthy of worship but
disease” - If possible kiss Hajr-Al-Aswad & say “Allahu Akbar” after drinking. Allah. He is alone. He has no partner. For Him is the Kingdom and for Him is the Praise
- If not then proceed straight towards Safa if doing Saee, without gesture, etc. and He has Power over everything. He gives life and He gives death and He is capable of
all things. There is none worthy of worship but Allah. He is alone. He has fulfilled His
5) Best Times and Hints (Tawaf & Saee) Promise and aided His servant and defeated the enemy side Alone.”
- Don’t raise voice.
- May talk, but restrict to essentials. e) Make way to Marwa and repeat d). I circuit complete. Between green lights, men run.
- Can change levels in between, but complete current circuit. f) No prescribed Dua’s on route. Make Dua and mention Allah as you like (Dua can be in
- If forget the number of circuits, assume the lesser as completed. own language, dhikr, tasbih).
- Check Salat time first as Tawaf & Saee. If interrupted for Salat, resume from g) Complete 7 circuits, ending at Marwa (No Dua).
where left off. If unsure repeat that circuit. Can interrupt for tiredness, toilet. - *** Saee Complete ***
For Saee Try Roof: Leave Door 11, turn Right, Enter Door 8, escalator to Middle h) ) If Umrah then Men get hair cut (at least inch all round), women inch in one place.
or oof Best do this in hotel privacy. If Hajj then haircut undertaken before Tawaf Ifadah & Saee.
5. UMRA Steps (p275) b) Standing in Arafat.
c) Tawaf-Al-Ifadah.
d) Saee for Hajj.
1) Meeqat / Boundaries p150
Boundaries are defined by SAW. State of Ihram must be observed before or at Meeqat. 2) Wajib Acts of Hajj
Otherwise, must return or offer Fidya (sacrifice). Jeddah is not a Meeqat, so must be in
If any of these are neglected un-intentionally then Hajj is valid with Fidya (expiation) of
Ihram before arrival in Jeddah.
sacrifice or fasting. If omitted intentionally many scholars say Hajj is invalid.
a) Ihram from Meeqat.
2) Ihram For Umrah ( See Section 2 for Detail)
b) Staying at Arafat till Sunset.
a) Cleaning (Home or at Meeqat). c) Spending the night in Muzdalifah (except for weak, women & children).
b) Ihram clothes (Home, airplane or at Meeqat). d) Ramy of the Jamarat (stoning the pillars).
c) Niyat (Before or at Meeqat): “Labayk Allah Huma Umrah” e) Shaving or cutting the hair.
d) Talbyah Recitation. Now state of Ihram for Umrah starts. f) Spending the nights in Mina.
g) Tawaf-Al-Wida.
3) Tawaf For Umrah (See Section 3 for Detail)
a) Wudu (must) 3) Days of Hajj From 8th to 13th Dhul Hujja (DH) In BRIEF
b) Niyat (heart) for Umrah Tawaf. 8th DH: Arrive Mina from sunrise onwards. Perform prayers shortened not joined.
c) Men uncover right shoulder (Idtiba) & first 3 circuits at brisk pace (Ramal). 9th DH: Arrive Arafat after sunrise. Leave after sunset to stay Night in Muzdalifah.
d) Start at Hajr-Al-Aswad & Complete 7 circuits anti-clockwise. 10th DH: Leave for Mina before sunrise. Ramy big Jamarah, Sacrifice, shave / cut hair. Go
e) Whilst making Dua, Dhikr, Quran. to Mecca for Tawaf-Al-Ifadah and Saee. All Ihram restrictions lifted. Return Mina.
f) Cover Right Shoulder & pray 2 Rackats (Kafirun & Ikhlas) at Muqaam Ibraheem. 11th DH: After Zawal, Ramy all 3 Jamarat. Return to Mina Camp.
g) Drink ZamZam, Tawaf now complete. 12th DH: Repeat of 11th DH. May leave before sunset otherwise stay in Mina camp.
13th DH: Repeat of 11th DH. Leave Mina camp.
4) Saee For Umrah (See Section 4 for Detail) Last Duty: Before leaving Mecca perform Tawaf-Al-Wida.
a) Wudu is Sunnah, not obligation *** End Of Hajj Rites ***
b) As Approach Safa recite the 2, once. 4) Steps to Perform Hajj (p352)
c) Climb Safa and read the Duas 3 times with your own Dua in between.
8th DH: Yaum-Al-Tarweya (Day of Quenching).
d) Proceed to Marwa and do the same. Men run between green lights.
a) Ihram from where you are (usually in Mecca after Fajr) with Niyat for Hajj
e) Complete 7 circuits by ending at Marwa. No dua at end.
“Labayk Allah Huma Hajjan (an NAME)”. (Section 2.6 for details)
f) While walking make Dua, Dhikr, Tasbih. Saee now Complete
b) Arrive in Mina from sunrise onwards. Pray Zohr, Asr, Magrib, Esha & Fajr shortened
5) Hair Cut: Ends State of Ihram not joined. This day is not obligatory, but a day of preperation for Arafat.
Men: 1 inch all round. 9th DH: Wuqoof-Bil-Arafat (Standing at Arafat).
Women: 1 inch in one place. a) Leave Mina for Arafat form sunrise onwards.
Ihram restrictions only lifted after hair cut. Best to do this in privacy (hotel room). b) Kutbah at Masjid Namirah at Zohr (not Wajib to hear). Part of Masjid outside Arafat.
*** Umrah complete and Ihram restrictions lifted till Hajj or next Umrah *** c) Shorten and join Zohr & Asr at Zohr time behind Imam in Masjid Namirah.
Otherwise shorten and pray Zohr and Asr at appointed times.
6) Performing Multiple Umrahs d) Day really starts now. Time from Zohr to Magrib valuable; spend it in Dua
- Not a Sunnah to complete multiple Umrahs for oneself. Other better Ibadaat. (forgiveness, mercy, blessings) and Dhikr. Recite Dua of the Prophets (4.2.d. Line 2 & 3).
- But may do Umrahs on behalf of someone or to fulfil a pledge. e) After sunset leave for Muzdalifah.
- Must leave Haram and re-enter at Meeqat (Tan’im, 3M) in fresh state of Ihram. f) At Muzdalifah shorten and join Magrib & Esha prayers at Esha time. If time for Esha
passing pray where you are even if still at Arafat.
g) Collect small stones for Ramy here or at Mina. Collect 70+ chick pea size.
6. HAJJ -TAMATU Description (p285) h) Sleep & rest.

1) Pillars (Rukn) of Hajj 10th DH: Yaum-Al-Nahr, Eid, Hajjil-Akbar (Sacrice, Greatest day of Hajj).
If any of the 4 pillars are neglected, then the Hajj is invalid. There is no fidya. a) After Fajr and supplicating move for Mina before sunrise. Women, children & the
a) Ihram, with Niyat of Hajj. weak can leave between Moonset and Fajr, avoiding the multitudes.
b) Keep reciting Talbyah. j) MECCA<----5m---→MINA<---4m--→MUZDALIFAH<-----6m --- →ARAFAT
c) Ramy big Jamarah (p304) with 7 stones after sunrise. Say “Allahu Akbar” as throwing 10th 8th,10th-13th 10th 9th
each stone with right hand. Aim to hit pillar or at least fall in bowl otherwise re-throw with
an unused stone. 7. Some Duas & Ibadaat
d) Switch from Talbyah to Takbir. “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illalah
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillah-ilhamd.”
1) Best Times and Method For Dua.
e) Perform Sacrifice (p309) in Mina, Muzdalifah or Mecca. If slaughtering say
“Bismillahi Allahu Akbar” & “Allah huma Takabal Min NAME”. a) Start by praising Allah SWT and asking blessing upon SAW.
f) Shave (Halq) or cut (Qasr) hair (start right end left). Most Ihram restrictions now lifted. b) Be humble / sincere, but confident. Ask for the best (if U ask for Janah ask for
g) Sunnah to bathe and wear normal clothes. Firdous). Plead to Allah using his names and attributes.
h) Proceed to Mecca c) Best times include:
i) Perform Tawaf-Al-Ifadah (detail see section 3.2, summary 5.3) and Saee for Hajj Last 3rd of night. After Azaan. Between Azaan & Iqama. While fasting & when breaking
(detail see section 4.2, summary 5.4). fast. When travelling. During salah (Sajood). Day of Jummah especially last hour before
j) All Ihram restrictions lifted. Return to Mina camp. maghrib. Day of Arafat. During Saee. Muzdalifah after Fajr. After Ramy (small &
Note: for Hanafi order of Ramy, Sacrifice & Shave important. Change may require Fidya. middle pillars).

11th DH: 1st Day of Tashreek (Drying the Meat). 2) Dhikr, Fasting, Sadaqua & Nafl Tawaf.
a) After Zawal proceed to Ramy all 3 Jamarat. After praying Fajr jamaat remain in mosque in Dhikr and after sunrise (Approx. 15 Mins)
b) Start with Small (Sugrah) Jamarah. 7 Stones – Say “Allahu Akbar” as throwing each. pray 2 rackat. Will have reward equal to Hajj & Umrah (p282Tirmidhi). Fast as many
c) Move from Small Jamarah, face Qibla and make Dua. days as possible in first 7 days of DH.
d) Move to Middle (Wusta) Jamarah. 7 Stones – Say “Allahu Akbar” as throwing each.
e) Move from Middle Jamarah, face Qibla and make Dua. 3) Duas From Quran (Useful Arafat, etc.)
f) Move to Big (Aqaba) Jamarah. 7 Stones – Say “Allahu Akbar” as throwing each.
g) Return to Mina and Praise Allah. Prayers shortened not joined.
12th DH: 2nd Day of Tashreek.
a) Repeat of 11th DH.
b) Leave Mina for Mecca by Sunset at latest OR remain in Mina the night. “Our Lord, accept this from us. Truly, you are the most Hearing, Knowing” (2:127)
13th DH: 3rd Day of Tashreek.
a) Repeat of 11th DH.
b) Return to Mecca.
Last Duty: Before Leaving Mecca. “And accept our repentance. Truly, You are the One who (continually) accepts
Perform Tawaf-Al-Wida. repentance, the Most Merciful.” (2:128)
*** End Of Hajj Rites ***
5) Points To Note.
a) All prayers in Mina are shortened not joined.
b) Not required to climb JabAl-Rahma in Arafat.
c) Sahih Muslim: Women, children &weak can leave Muzdalifah early. “Our Lord give us the good in this world and the Hereafter and protect us from the torment
d) Collect 70+ stones (7+21+21+21). Add some extra for losses or misses. Can collect of the fire.” (2:210)
from Mina or Muzdalifah.
e) If stoning for someone else do yours first then theirs then move to next pillar. Women,
sick & the weak can perform Ramy during Makruh times (10th Before Sunrise to Day
Break, Days of Tashreek after Sunset till Day Break).
f) Sacrifice can be performed on any of the 3 days of Tashreek as well as the 10th.
g) Tawaf-Al-Ifadah can be performed on any of the 3 days of Tashreek as well as 10th.
Full Ihram restrictions only end when this is completed.
h) There is no Idtiba (Shoulder) for Ifadah, no Idtiba or Ramal (jogging) for Wida.
i) Women may miss Wida, but not Ifadah, due to period.
“Our Lord, blame us not if we forget or fall into error. Our Lord, lay not on us a burden “My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house a believer and the
like that which You placed on those before us. Our Lord, lay not a burden greater that we believing men and women. And increase not the wrongdoers except in ruin.” (71:28)
can bear. Pardon and forgive us and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give
us victory over the disbelievers.” (2:286) 4) General Duas & Dhikr
“Subhaan Allah, wal hamdu lillah, Wa laa ilaaha illallaah, Wallaahu Akbar”
“Glorified is Allah, & the Praise is for Allah, there is none worthy of worship but Allah,
and Allah is the greatest”

“Subhaan Allahi wabi Hamdihi” : “Subhaan Allahil adheem”

“Glorified is Allah & praised is He” : “Glorified is Allah, the most Great”

“Our Lord do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us and give us from Your “Allahum maghfir lee, warhamnee, wahdinee warzuqnee”
mercy. Indeed it is You who is the Giver (of all things).” (3:8) “Oh Allah forgive me, and have mercy on me and guide me, and provide for me.”

“Astaghfirullah Al-Adheemal-ladee laa ilaaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyoomu

wa atoobu ilaihi”
“I seek forgiveness of Allah the Mighty, Whom there is none worthy of worship except Him,
“There is no god but You. Glory unto You. Truly I was among the wrongdoers.” (21:87) the Living, the Eternal and I repent unto him.”

5) Request From Your Brother

Any mistakes are mine and I can be notified by email on MHCNiazi@Yahoo.Com . I
humbly request that you remember me in your Duas and may Allah accept our Hajj and
grant us Hajj Mabroor (Faultless Hajj). Ameen.

“Our Lord we have wronged our souls, so if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon 8. Diagram of Areas for Tawaf & Saee
us, (then) we will surely be among the losers.” (7:23)

“Oh my Lord grant me power and ability to be grateful for your favour which you have
bestowed upon me and my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as will please
You: and make my offspring righteous. Truly have I repented to You, and truly do I submit
(to You) in Islam.” (46:15)