The three Pillars of Hajj
Donning of Ihram with declaration of intent (Niyah) with all sincerity and from the depth of heart. It is considered as the most essential ingredient in individual’s commitment to make the pilgrimage.
Standing (Waqoof) in Arafat. It is an essential and core rite of the Hajj, if the pilgrimage is to be made valid. The standing can be done from the mid-day of 9th ZilHijj to a little before dawn on 10th ZilHijj. But normally it has to be accomplished in Arafat between mid-day and before sunset. Even a brief standing in the plain of Arafat makes the pilgrimage valid.
Tawaf-e-Ifadah (Ziarat). It is the circumambulation (Tawaf) of Ka`aba with Saeey after the lapidation, immolation, shaving the head at Mina on 10th ZilHijj when Ihram restrictions are removed. This can be accomplished from 10th Zilhijj to 12th Zilhijj (before the sunset). If any of these three obligatory rites is missed or omitted the pilgrimage shall not be valid. Neither can it be compensated through any immolation (Dum).
Duties (Al-Wajib) of Hajj
Standing (Waqoof) at dawn in Muzdalfa.
Walking in procession (Saeey) between As-Safa and Al-Marwah.
Lapidation (hurtling) of pebbles on three pillars symbolizing Satan.
Immolation (sacrifice of animal) by those performing Hajj-e-Tamattu or Qiran.
Complete or partial shaving of head by men and symbolic cutting of hairs by women.
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How to apply for Hajj
There are two types of Hajj travel facilities available in Pakistan.
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Learn the issues ralated Hajj
Having submitted the application for Hajj an intending Haji should familiarise and try to know each and every thing.
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Duties towards Fellow Humans
Every Haji should know and understand his duties owed to God (Huqooq Allah), his duties and responsibilities towards fellow human beings (Huqooq-ul-Ibad). God forgives things which is owed to him by his servants, if He please, provided the sinner repents and affirms not to repeat such acts..
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Important Things to Know
- Every pilgrim should have well acquaintance with his group leader and other members of the group.
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Circumambulation (Tawaf)
- (A) The Excellence of Tawaf
- (B) Kinds of Tawaf
- (C) Rules and Etiquettes of Tawaf
- Meeqat
- Ehram for travelers by air