The document provides a day-by-day account of performing the Hajj pilgrimage. It describes the key events and rituals that take place from the 7th day of Zulhijjah until the return of pilgrims from Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina. These include making intentions, reciting prayers and supplications, moving between locations, performing rituals like throwing pebbles at pillars, and sacrificing animals. Guidance is given on proper recitations and behaviors for each significant day and location.

1. DAYS OF THE HAJJ Day to day account in performing Hajj BRIEF EXPLANATION ON ITS PERFORMANCE from the 7 th ZulHijjah onwards to time of return of Pilgrims from Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

2. On the 7 th ZulHijjah In Makkah at Masjidil Haram, Imam will deliver Sermon after Zuhr prayers – expounding rites and rules of Hajj ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

3. On the 8 th ZulHijjah Pilgrims to prepare for Hajj on this Day as they would have to leave Makkah for Mina and to later proceed to Arafah. It is Sunnah to take a bath. Those performing Hajj Tamattu’ has to enter into Ihram for Hajj, in their hotel room. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

8. Setting out towards ‘Arafat Pilgrims fervently and with passion chant the Talbiyyah, constantly engages in Zikr, istighfar, Solawat upon the Prophet s.a.w. fully conscious of being grateful that Allah has granted Audience at this greatest gathering on the Day and on the plains of Arafah. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

13. The 9 th ZulHijjah –the Day of Arafat You may prepare for this by taking a bath in the morning in Arafat by carefully flushing water over yourself (careful not to breach rules of Ihram). At noon, the observance of the standing in Arafat begins. There will be Sermon read out before performance of Zuhr-combine with ‘Asr. After which pilgrims fervently and with passion chant the Talbiyyah, constantly engages in Zikr, istighfar, Solawat upon the Prophet s.a.w. fully conscious of being grateful that Allah has granted Audience at this greatest gathering on the Day and on the plains of Arafah. This is the best day to supplicate, therefore do not waste it – include welfare of everybody dear to you and the rest of the Muslims too in your supplication. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

16. Moving on towards Muzdalifah At sunset, pilgrims begin to move towards Muzdalifah. Continue chanting Talbiyah, Takbir, Tahlil and TaHmid. Prayers for Maghrib and Isha’ is to be combined (Jama’). At Muzdalifah, apart from picking pebbles in preparation for the rites of stoning, spent time in prayer, supplication, zikr etc. during this night which is very auspicious. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

21. Entering Mina after sunrise on the 10 th Zulhijjah From Muzdalifah, after sunrise pilgrims will make their ways into Mina. The duty on this day at Mina will be to head for Jamra-al-Aqabah at which place pilgrim will perform the stoning with seven pebbles picked at Muzdalifah. Today the stoning is only at Jamra-al-Aqaba. Sacrifice of animals will also be done here (for those performing Haj Tamattu’ and Qiran it is Wajib, but for Ifrad it is MustaHab). After this they can proceed to perform the 1 st Tahallul thus freeing them from the constrain of Ihram (except sexual intercourse). ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

25. After offering Sacrifice, pilgrims can perform 1 st Tahallul. Pilgrims may shortened hair or shave head (for men), and thus free himself/herself from all constrains of Ihram (except sexual intercourse). Bathing, perfuming oneself, changing into stitched clothes etc. are now permissible. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

26. Spending the days & nights in Mina. Pilgrims are required to stay the Nights in Mina and perform Rami (stoning) of the 3 Jamrat (“Ula, Wusta and ‘Aqabah) on the 11 th , 12 th and /or 13 th – stoning begins at Zuhur time, in these Days called “Yaum-an-Nahar” - and can be done until dawn. Solat Fardh can be performed, ‘Tamam’ (full and not shortened). Takbir, Tahlil, Tahmid are recited much here (chanting of Talbiyyah has ceased the moment pilgrim starts to stone Jamra -al-‘Aqaba, on the 10th). Perform Zikr, wird, Qur’anic recitation and make supplications as much as possible in this place. Avoid as much as possible, useless pursuits, worldly conversations or self-glorification. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

27. Stoning the 3 Jamrat during the stay in Mina Pilgrims are required to stay the Nights in Mina and perform Rami (stoning) of the 3 Jamrat (“Ula, Wusta and ‘Aqabah) on the 11 th , 12 th and /or 13 th – stoning begins at Zuhur time, in these Days called “Yaum-an-Nahar” - and can be done until dawn for each day. Start at Jamra-al-Ula – after which stay at by the side to make du’a for a duration. Then, proceed to do same at Jamra-al-Wusta – after which stay by side to make du’a for a duration. Then proceed to do same at Jamra-al-”Aqabah – after which, do not stay to read du’a for the Prophet did not do so. During the whole process, always engage much chanting of Takbir, Tahlil, Tahmid, Istighfar, and du’a for yourselves, your loved ones, friends and for Muslims in general. You may visit Masjid Khayf situated here in Mina. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

28. The return to Makkah from Mina, either on the 12 th or 13 th of Zulhijjah. Pilgrims who wish to leave on the 12 th must do so before sundown (referred to as “Nafara awwal”), if not they have to remain and return only the evening 13 th of Zulhijjah (called “Nafara Thaani”). In Makkah the remaining Rukun for Haj has to be completed and thus completely freeing the pilgrim from the Rites of Hajj. These are the Tawaf-Fard (Tawaf Hajj) sometimes also referred to as Tawaf Ifaadah or Tawaf Ziyaarah – as well as to perform Sa-’ie for Hajj ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

29. Perform Tawaf Haj Followed by Sa-’e for Hajj and after which perform 2 nd tahallul – thus freeing oneself completely from all the constrains of Ihram ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail

30. While remaining in Makkah, one may perform “umrah” - by going out to Tana-im or Ja’rana or Hudaybiyah for entering into state of Ihram for Umrah. ©2005ZhulkefleeHjIsmail