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On what day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah does Hajj start?
On what day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah does Hajj start?
What do the pilgrims do after tawaaf around the ka'bah?
What do the pilgrims do after tawaaf around the ka'bah?
What is the significance of the day of Arafah in Hajj?
What is the significance of the day of Arafah in Hajj?
What does the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) say about Arafah?
What does the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) say about Arafah?
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What happens on the day of Arafah according to the hadith?
What happens on the day of Arafah according to the hadith?
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What do the hujjaj do in Arafah?
What do the hujjaj do in Arafah?
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What is the best dhikr to do on the day of Arafah?
What is the best dhikr to do on the day of Arafah?
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When can the hujjaj leave Arafah?
When can the hujjaj leave Arafah?
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What do the hujjaj do as soon as they arrive in Muzdalifah?
What do the hujjaj do as soon as they arrive in Muzdalifah?
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When do the hujjaj pray fajr in Muzdalifah?
When do the hujjaj pray fajr in Muzdalifah?
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Study Notes
Hajj Day 1: 8th Dhul Hijjah
- Hajj starts on the 8th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar.
- Pilgrims enter the state of ihraam, make intentions for Hajj, and wear special Hajj clothes before traveling past their specific miqaat.
- They gather in Makkah and start their Hajj by doing tawaaf (circling) around the Ka'bah 7 times.
Hajj Day 2: 9th Dhul Hijjah - Mina
- Pilgrims travel to Mina, a "tent-city" area in the outskirts of Makkah, after Fajr prayer.
- They spend the day and night in Mina, supplicating and remembering Allah.
- They pray Fajr prayer in Mina and then leave for Arafah.
Hajj Day 2: 9th Dhul Hijjah - Arafah
- The plain of Arafah is a large empty space where pilgrims spend the day before Eid.
- Staying at Arafah on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah is a pillar of Hajj, meaning that Hajj is not valid without doing it.
- The Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "Hajj is Arafah," emphasizing its importance.
- Pilgrims spend the day supplicating to Allah and asking for forgiveness.
- They pray shortened and combined Dhuhur and Asr prayers (2 rakaat each).
Hajj Day 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah - Eid al-Adha
- The 10th of Dhul Hijjah is the day of Eid al-Adha, a busy day for pilgrims.
- They travel to Muzdalifah, where they spend the night in tents and pray maghreb and isha' prayers.
- They pray fajr in Muzdalifah before returning to Mina for further rites.
- The sunnah is to rest in the night in Muzdalifah and spend the whole night there.
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Learn about the rituals and steps performed on the first two days of Hajj, from entering the state of ihraam to circling the Ka'bah and traveling to Mina.
