ISSUES RELATED WITH IHRAM
The intending pilgrim shall, at first take bath or at the minimum the ablution at his residence. He will then put on Ihram and offer two genuflection (Rakat) of optional prayer. It is preferred to recite, in first Rakat, Sura-e-al-kafiroon after the ritual Fatiha (opening) while in second Rakat he should recite Sura-e-al-Ikhlas after the Fatiha. Thereafter, he should declare his intent (Niyat) of Umrah or Hajj, as the case may be, and pronounce Talbiyah (the formula prayer) followed by Darood-e-Sharif. One should not skip bath or ablution and the optional prayer associated with donning of Ihram without genuine reason on this occasion. If it is forbidden (Makrooh) time for prayer one leave it, and declare intent and say Talbiyah.
- If one could not take bath, the ablution is sufficient for donning Ihram.
- If one declared the intent and said Talbiyah after the obligatory (Faraz) prayer the rites has been completed.
- If there occurs a seminal discharge, while in Ihram, that does not affect the Ihram. It is sufficient to take bath and wash the cloth. One can even change the cloth.
- If one is injured, while in Ihram, it does not affect Ihram. Neither any compensation falls due.
- It is forbidden to take medicinal injection while in Ihram.
- One can take bath while in Ihram but he should not rub the body to remove dirt nor use the scented soap, which is prohibited in Ihram.
- One can comb his hairs or beard in such a manner that hairs does not break. Similarly scratching of body should be done carefully and lightly so that body hair does not break. Intentional tearing or detaching of hair during the sacred state of Ihram is prohibited.
- Looking into mirror and brushing of teethes with Miswak is allowed in Ihram.
- The slaying of all land animals is prohibited. Even the most harmful creatures and insects are not permitted to be killed. They should only be thrown apart.
- It is preferred that the two pieces of Ihram cloth should be white. But if coloured cloth is used, it is permitted and desirable.
- In winter warm blanket or quilt can be used but the head and face should remain open.
- The fastening of belt to hold fast the loincloth and to keep money in its pocket is allowed.
- Ihram cloths can be replaced if they get dirty, polluted or unclean. Any of the two pieces are allowed to be washed by taking off from the body for short time.
- While in Ihram, one can wear wristwatch use, reading glasses or earphones.
- A pilgrim while in Ihram is not allowed to cover his head or put a band on the forehead. If he covered his one fourth head continuously for a day or night immolation (Dum) shall fall due. If the covering was less than one fourth of head and for less than a day or night an offering shall still fall due.
- The shoe permitted in Ihram should be the unstitched sandals that leaves the heal and toe uncovered.
- Hunting of a land-based animal is prohibited while in Ihram. A compensation falls due in such case. However, one can slaughter goat, cow or chicken within the boundaries of Haram.
- Some pilgrims have been noted to put on a second time Ihram after the first Tawaf and Saee without shaving the head or even partially cutting the hears. This is not permitted. One should complete all the rites associated with the first Ihram and then go for the second Ihram. If done otherwise i.e. putting one Ihram over the other an immolation (Dum) becomes due compulsorily.
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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)
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- (B) Kinds of Tawaf
- (C) Rules and Etiquettes of Tawaf
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- Ehram for travelers by air
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Some sayings of the Prophet about Hajj
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