Explanation

Tawaf al-Qudum should be performed by pilgrims the moment they enter the premises of Masjid al-Haram (the Grand Mosque) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Explanation

The encampment at Muzdalifah for one night during Hajj is called "Wuquf."

Pilgrims spend the night at Muzdalifah on the 9th and 10th days of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Engaging in the ritual of Wuquf, which involves standing in prayer, supplication, and collecting pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the Jamarat.

Explanation

• A person who has an intention to offer Umra and Hajj at Meeqat is called Qaran
• A person who has an intention to offer only Umra at Meeqat is called Mutamtae
• A person who has an intention to offer only Hajj at Meeqat is called Mufrid

Explanation

Typically there are 5 Miqats

1. Yalamlam Miqat: This is the Miqat for the people of Yemen, India, Pakistan, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Japan.

2. Al-Juhfah: This Miqat is also known as Rabigh. This is the Miqat for the people of North America, North Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan.

3. Dhat Irq: This is the Miqat for the people of Iraq, Iran, China, and Russia.

4. Qarn Al-Manazil (Miqat Taif): This Miqat is also known as Al Sail Al Kabir. This is the Miqat for the people of U.A.E, Oman, Pakistan, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Najd, Riyadh, Dammam, and Khobar.

5. Dhul Hulayfah: This Miqat is also known as Abyar Ali. This Miqat is for the people of Medina.

Explanation

• Typically there are 5 Miqats
• 1. Yalamlam Miqat: This is the Miqat for the people of Yemen, India, Pakistan, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Japan.
• 2. Al-Juhfah: This Miqat is also known as Rabigh. This is the Miqat for the people of North America, North Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan.
• 3. Dhat Irq: This is the Miqat for the people of Iraq, Iran, China, and Russia.
• 4. Qarn Al-Manazil (Miqat Taif): This Miqat is also known as Al Sail Al Kabir. This is the Miqat for the people of U.A.E, Oman, Pakistan, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Najd, Riyadh, Dammam, and Khobar.
• 5. Dhul Hulayfah: This Miqat is also known as Abyar Ali. This Miqat is for the people of Medina.

Explanation

• Tawaf-e-Widah, also known as the Farewell Tawaf.
• It is the circumambulation around the Kaaba that pilgrims perform before leaving Makkah at the conclusion of their Hajj or Umrah.

Explanation

• The stoning of Jamarat is performed during Hajj on the days of Eid al-Adha, specifically on the 10th, 11th, and 12th days of Zul-Hajj.

Explanation

• The six undesirable acts of Ihram, also known as the prohibitions, include:
• 1. Clipping the nails
• 2. Removing hair
• 3. Wearing perfume
• 4. Wearing stitched clothing
• 5. Hunting
• 6. Engaging in marital relations

Explanation

• Arafat is a plain near Mecca.
• Pilgrims stand in prayerful reflection during the Wuquf at Arafat on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
• It is a day of repentance and seeking forgiveness.
• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon at Arafat.
• Pilgrims gather here (Arafat) to fulfill a major Hajj ritual before moving to Muzdalifah

Explanation

One khutba is recited during Hajj. Al-Imran is the surah in which Hajj is commanded. Holy Prophet (PBUH) sacrificed 63 camels during hajj. Adam and Hazrat Hawa performed the first ever Hajj.