What is meant by Manasik-e-Hajj and what are these?

Answer 1

Manasik-i-Hajj mean the rituals which must be performed during Hajj. This is how manasik-i-Hajj are performed.

1. 8th of Zilhajja: Taking bath, putting up Ahraam (two sheets of cloth), going to Haram i Pak, making intention of performing Hajj, offering two Nawafil and reaching the field of Mina before Zuhar Prayer and staying there.

2. 9th. Offering Fjr Prayer and reaching the field of Arafat (the main ritual of Hajj). Stayin there till sunset, offering Prayers and parying to Almighty Allah Karim. Leaving the field of Arafat just at sunset without offering Evening Prayer. Coming to Muzdalfa at night offering Maghrib and Isha Prayers together. Staying there at nihght.

3. 10th (Eid day) Offering Fajar Prayer and leaving Muzdalfa at sunrise. Stoning the Big Jamrah (Shaian), offering animal sacrifice, coming to Haram i - Pak, going around the Ka'abah, performing Saee (Walking/running betwen Safa and Marwa), shaving of head (men) and putting off Ahram. Going back to Mina and staying there.

4. 11th. Stoning the three Jamraat and staying at Mina.

5. 12th. Stoning the three Jamraat and coming back to Makka before sunset.