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Hajj is one of the greatest forms of worship, a pillar from the pillars of Islam,and a unique opportunity to seek Allah’s forgiveness and to make a new starting our lives. Such is the status of Hajj, that the Prophet (s) said, “The reward for an accepted Hajj in nothing less than Paradise.” It is therefore imperative that anyone contemplating performing this “Journey of a Lifetime” makes the necessary effort to learn how to perform Hajj according to the Sun-nah of the Prophet (s) such that it is accepted by Allah.The following briefly outlines the day by day rites of Hajj, and some other important information:
8th of Dhul-Hijjah The Day of Tarwiyah
Pray all prayers, shortened but at normal times, in Mina. Make intention for Hajj (labbayk allahumma hajjan), after this point you are in a state of Ihram(until 10 Dhul-Hijjah).Prohibited in Ihram: wear sown clothes or cover the head (for men), wear aseparate niqab or gloves (for women), apply perfume, cut or shave any hair,trim nails, hunt game, get married, engage in any type of foreplay withspouse, intercourse. Spiritually and physically prepare yourself for tomorrow,the Day of Arafat.
9th of Dhul-Hijjah The Day of Arafat
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In the morning leave Mina for Arafat.
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In Arafat pray Dhuhr and Asr shortened and combined. Engage in du’auntil sunset. This is the main day of Hajj - make as much sincere du’aas possible - and seek forgiveness.
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After sunset leave Arafat for Muzdalifah.
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Pray Maghrib & Isha shortened and combined at Muzdalifah.
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No special act needs to be done at Muzdalifah. Go to sleep.
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In the morning pray Fajr. Make du’a until the sky is bright.
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Leave Muzdalifah for Mina.
10th of Dhul Hijjah - The Day of Nahr
Perform these four acts, preferably in this order:1. Pelt the Large Jamarah (Aqabah) with seven pebbles.2. Sacrifice your offering.3. Shave/cut your hair.4. Perform tawaf al-ifadah (and Sa’i).If performed in any other order, no penalty or sin is incurred. After throwing thestones and shaving, a person leaves the minor state of ihram, and everythingis permitted for him (normal clothes, perfume, etc.) except intercourse.All the prayers are to be shortened but performed at normal times...

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