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Hajj is a tradition established by Hazrat Abraham (Ibraheem in Arabic) as per command of Almighty Allah Karim. Hajj is performed during the last month of the Islamic calendar. The schedule is as under, this is how Hajj is performed in different stages:
Day - 1. 8th of Zilhajja: Taking bath, putting on Ahraam (two sheets of untailored cloth), going to Haram i Pak, making intention of performing Hajj, offering two Nawafil and reaching the field of Mina (preferably) before Zuhar Prayer and staying there.
Day - 2. 9th. Offering Fajr Prayer and reaching the field of Arafaat (the main ritual of Hajj). Offering Zuhar and Asar prayers (Qasar) behind the Imam in Masjid - Namra - if possible. Staying there till sunset, offering Prayers and parying to Almighty Allah Karim. Leaving the field of Arafaat just at sunset without offering Evening Prayer. Coming to Muzdalfa at night offering Maghrib and Isha Prayers together. Staying there at night. Collecting 49 small pebbles for stoning the Jamraats.
Day - 3. 10th (Eid day) Offering Fajar Prayer and leaving Muzdalfa at sunrise. Stoning the Big Jamrah (Shaitan), offering animal sacrifice, coming to Haram i - Pak, going around the Ka'abah, performing Sayee (Walking/running betwen Safa and Marwa hills), shaving off head (for men- women cut two or three inches of their hair as a token) and putting off Ihram. Going back to Mina and staying there.
Day - 4. 11th. Stoning the three Jamraat and staying at Mina.
Day- 5. 12th Zila Hajja. Stoning the three Jaraat (Shaitans-Devils) and coming back to Makka Mukarma before sunset. That is the end of Hajj.
Day= 6: 13th Zihajja. If some one itentionally or by chance does not leave Mina before sunset of Day-5, he will stay there for the night and on the 6th day he will stone the three Jamraats and return to Makka Mukammah. This ends Hajj.
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Where do pilgrims pray on second day of hajj?
On the second day the pilgrims leave Mina just after dawn to travel to the Plain of Arafat. The second day is called the Day of Arafat, when they leave Mina just after dawn to travel to the Plain of Arafat where they spend all day, from dusk to dawn, sitting or standing praying for forgiveness and mercy.
Why do Muslims stand on the Day of Arafat?
Performing Hajj is obligatory on each Muslim once in life. The chief ritual of Hajj is staying at the field of Arafat on the 9th of Zil- Hajja. The Muslims stay there to pray to Almighty Allah and complete the Hajj.
What happens on the 2nd day of hajj?
On the second day of the pilgrimage, the pilgrims leave Mina just after dawn to travel to the Plain of Arafat for the culminating experience of the Hajj. On what is known as the "Day of Arafat," the pilgrims spend the entire day standing (or sitting) near the Mount of Mercy, asking Allah for forgiveness and making supplications. Muslims around the world who are not at the pilgrimage join them in spirit by fasting for the day. After sunset on the Day of Arafat, the pilgrims leave and travel to a nearby open plain called Muzdalifah, roughly halfway between Arafat and Mina. There they spend the night praying, and collecting small stone pebbles to be used the following day.The pilgrims leave field of Arafat just at (Not after) sunset.Day: 1: 8th Zil Hajja Pilgrims leave Makka and reach Mina preferably before Asar Prayer.Day 2: 9th Zil Hajja: Chief ritual of Hajj. Praying in the Field of Arafat called Day of UrfaDay 3: 10th of Zil Hajja: Eid. Stoning the Big Devil (Satan). Sacrifice, Tawaf-i-Ziarat at Ka'aba, back to Mina before eveningDay 4: 11th Zil Hajja. Satying at Mina. Stoning the three Jamarat (Satans)Day 5: Staying at Mina. Stoning 3 Jamarat and leave Mina.
What is the rukna-e-azam of a hajj?
The rukna-e-azam of Hajj, also known as the essential pillar of Hajj, is the standing at Arafat (Wuquf). This event occurs on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah and is considered the most critical component of the pilgrimage, symbolizing the climax of Hajj. Failing to perform this ritual invalidates the entire pilgrimage, making it imperative for pilgrims to be present at Arafat during the specified time.
What is the valley of Arafat?
Arafat is a plain some miles off Makkah in Saudi Arabia. It remains uninhabited for most part of year but every year for a single day, on the Day of Hajj (Pilgrimage), it is visited by near two million people. It is here that the most important part of Hajj takes place and the pilgrims stay there from noon till dusk.
What do Muslims do of the second day of Hajj?
On the second day of Hajj, known as the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims perform the ritual of standing at Arafat, or Wuquf, which is considered the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage. They gather at the plain of Arafat to pray, reflect, and seek forgiveness, as it is believed that sincere supplication during this time is highly rewarded. After sunset, pilgrims move to Muzdalifah, where they spend the night under the open sky and collect pebbles for the next day's ritual. This day is crucial for spiritual renewal and connection with Allah.
How many sermons during hajj?
During Hajj, there are typically two main sermons delivered: the Khutbah of Jumu'ah (Friday sermon) on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah at Arafat, and the Khutbah of Eid al-Adha on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah. The sermon at Arafat is particularly significant as it is delivered to the gathered pilgrims and emphasizes the themes of unity, faith, and the essence of Hajj. Additionally, local mosques may also have their own sermons during this period, but the two mentioned are the key ones associated directly with the Hajj rituals.
What is arafat?
Arafat is a plain some miles off Makkah in Saudi Arabia. It remains uninhabited for most part of year but evry year for a single day, on the Day of Hajj (Pilgrimage ), it is crowded by some two million people. It is here that the most important part of Hajj takes place and the pilgrims stay there from noon till dusk.
Is the hajj a festive day?
No. It is the day of worship, repentence and praying. It is the day od begging Forgiveness of sins from Almighty Allah. The pilgrims stay in the field of Arafat, shed tears and beg Allah Almighty His Forgiveness.
What does muzdalifah mean?
Muzdalifah is a location in Saudi Arabia where pilgrims gather during the Hajj pilgrimage. It is situated between Mina and Arafat and serves as a temporary resting place for pilgrims after spending the day at Arafat. At Muzdalifah, pilgrims collect pebbles for the ritual of stoning the devil and perform the Maghrib and Isha prayers. This site is significant in the Hajj rituals, emphasizing the importance of community and worship in Islam.
On which date the day of babul Islam is celebrated?
The Day of Arafat in Islam is celebrated on the 9th day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the day before Eid al-Adha. It is considered a significant day for pilgrimage during the Hajj.
When is the exact day of hajj?
The Hajj takes place from the 8th to the 12th of Zul-Hijjah which is the last month of the Hijri calendar. The most important out of the 5 days during which the rites of Hajj take place is the Yaum-al-Arafah, or the day of Arafat, is on the 9th of Zul-Hijjah. This is the day on which pilgrims camp in Arafat and the Hajj sermon takes place.The Islamic or Hijri Calendar is a lunar calendar based on moon sightings. The actual advent of each month depends upon the physical sighting of the new moon. The corresponding Gregorian dates are estimates based upon astronomical calculations, endorsed by the Fiqh Council of North America. The Gregorian dates for Hajj change from year to year.Hajj 2013 is expected to fall between October 13 and October 18, 2013.
