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Hajj Guide

Complete Hajj Guide According to the Qur’an and Sunnah

A practical step-by-step guide to Hajj with Qur’anic reminders, Sunnah-based order, visual timeline, checklist, duas, travel preparation, audio guidance, and offline mode.

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Entering Ihram
1Before 8 Dhul Hijjah

Entering Ihram

Make intention for Hajj and enter the state of Ihram. Men wear two white unstitched cloths, while women wear modest clothing.

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Qur’an

Hajj in the Qur’an

Qur’an 2:196

Complete Hajj and Umrah for Allah.

Qur’an 3:97

Hajj to the House is a duty owed to Allah by those who are able to make the journey.

Qur’an 22:27

Allah commanded Ibrahim عليه السلام to proclaim Hajj to mankind.

Qur’an 2:197

Hajj is in known months; there should be no obscenity, sin, or argument during Hajj.

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Entering Ihram
1Before 8 Dhul Hijjah

Entering Ihram

Make intention for Hajj and enter the state of Ihram. Men wear two white unstitched cloths, while women wear modest clothing.

At the Miqat
2At the Miqat

At the Miqat

Arrive at your Miqat, enter Ihram if not already, offer two rak‘ah if possible, and begin Talbiyah.

Talbiyah
3Journey to Makkah

Talbiyah

Recite Talbiyah frequently with sincerity: Labbayk Allahumma labbayk.

Entering Masjid al-Haram
4Arriving in Makkah

Entering Masjid al-Haram

Enter the Sacred Mosque with humility, make du‘a, and begin worship with focus and calmness.

Tawaf
5Arrival Tawaf

Tawaf

Perform seven circuits around the Ka‘bah, starting from the Black Stone and keeping the Ka‘bah on your left.

Sa’i
6After Tawaf

Sa’i

Walk seven lengths between Safa and Marwah, beginning at Safa and ending at Marwah.

Mina
78 Dhul Hijjah

Mina

Travel to Mina and spend the day and night there, praying Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr.

Arafah
89 Dhul Hijjah

Arafah

Stand at Arafah from Dhuhr until sunset. This is the most important pillar of Hajj.

Muzdalifah
9Night of 10 Dhul Hijjah

Muzdalifah

After sunset, travel to Muzdalifah, pray Maghrib and Isha, rest, and collect pebbles.

Jamarat
1010 Dhul Hijjah

Jamarat

Stone the Jamarat by throwing small pebbles while saying Allahu Akbar with each throw.

Sacrifice
1110 Dhul Hijjah

Sacrifice

Offer a sacrifice if required, commemorating the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام.

Shaving or Trimming
1210 Dhul Hijjah

Shaving or Trimming

Men shave or trim their hair. Women cut a small portion from the ends of their hair.

Farewell Tawaf
13Before leaving Makkah

Farewell Tawaf

Perform Tawaf al-Wada‘ before leaving Makkah as your final act of Hajj, except for menstruating women.

Hajj checklist

Valid passport, visa, permits, hotel and transport details
Ihram clothing, comfortable sandals, small bag, phone charger
Medication, unscented hygiene items, water bottle
Learn the Talbiyah, Tawaf, Sa’i, Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Jamarat steps
Save emergency contacts and group leader details
Keep patience, avoid arguments, and protect your tongue

Mistakes to avoid

Thinking Hajj is only physical movement without repentance and sincerity
Arguing, pushing, or harming others in crowded areas
Missing Arafah — standing at Arafah is the core pillar of Hajj
Doing rituals only by imitation without learning the correct order
Treating photos and filming as more important than worship
Forgetting Tawaf al-Ifadah or Tawaf al-Wada‘
Du‘a

Important du‘as and dhikr

Talbiyah

Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la shareeka laka labbayk, innal-hamda wan-ni‘mata laka wal-mulk, la shareeka lak.

Between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina ‘adhaban-nar.

Arafah

La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.