Hajj and Islamic Terminology

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  He begets NOT, NOR was He begotten.
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  (Al-Quran:Surah 112)

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• Surah Fathiha. The opening verse of Al-Quran, (Al-Quran:Surah 1). An Audio file. (Size:336 Kb). Get Application

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  There is NO God worthy of worship EXCEPT Allah
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• "Tawheed" written in Arabic script.

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• The First Pillar of Al-Islam.

• Surah Ikhlas Arabic Text with English Translation. Al-Quran;Surah 112

• "Surah Ikhlas" in Arabic. An AU format file. (Size:136 K). Al-Quran;112

• The "Intention" to perform certain task. Usually in way of Allah SWT. In this case the intention of performing Hajj or Umrah.

• Circumambulate (Seven rounds) the Ka'ba.

• One should begin Tawaf at the Al-Hajarul Aswad and end them at it too.

• One should recite "Bismillaahi Wallaah-u-Akbar" every time passing Al-Hajarul Aswad.

• "Bismillaahi Wallaah-u-Akbar" in Arabic Script.

• When passing the area between the Yemen Corner of Ka'ba and the Al-Hajarul Aswad, recite the duas:
  

  1) Our Lord! Grant us good in this world, and in the Hereafter,
  and save us from the torments of the hell fire.

  2) And allow us to enter Paradise in the company of the pious,
  O Mighty, O All Forgiving, O Lord of All Creatures!
  

• First Dua in Arabic Script. Second Dua in Arabic script.

• "Ramal": during the first three circuits of Tawaaf, male Hujjaj must go around the Ka'aba at a slightly faster pace, with their strides closer together and slightly moving the shoulders back and forth (as in jogging). Ramal is performed by male pilgrims only and only when the Tawaaf is being performed for Hajj or Umrah. Ramal is not performed for Nafl Tawaaf.

• It is said that in the Fourth Heaven, Angels worship Allah SWT by circling "Bait-al-Maamuur" (Allah SWT's House in the Fourth Heaven). Angels constantly Praise and Glorify their Lord, Allah SWT. Similarly, for centuries human beings have worshipped Allah SWT on the earth by circumambulating Allah SWT's House on earth, The Ka'ba.

• A QuickTime Movie of people performing Tawaf. (Size:2.7 MB). Get QuickTime

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• The First of the THREE MANDATORY Tawaf of Hajj.

• This Tawaf is a pillar of Hajj and Hajj is not accomplished without it.

• The Second of the THREE MANDATORY Tawaf of Hajj.

• After Tawaf, the pilgrim says two Raka behind the Maquamu Ibraheem.

• This Tawaf is for taking leave and it signifies the completion of Hajj.

• The Last of the THREE MANDATORY Tawaf of Hajj.

• To walk between As-Safa and Al-Marwa seven times (3.5 rounds). Starting at As-Safa and ending at Al-Marwa. Men are supposed to walk briskly within green marked zones between As-Safa and Al-Marwa.

• Prophet Ibraheem's (Prophet Abraham) wife Hajar, and his oldest son, Prophet Isma'eel (peace be upon them) were blessed by Allah SWT with this miraculous spring in the middle of the desert. Hazrat Bibi Hajar had been rushing between As-Safa and Al-Marwa looking for water for her son in the desert.

• A QuickTime Movie of people performing Saiy. (Size:2.7 MB). Get QuickTime

• Two hillocks near the Ka'ba.

• As-Safa: name of the hillock where a Muslim begins Saiy.

• Al-Marwa: name of the hillock where a Muslim ends his last lap of Saiy.

• To stay nights. One at Muzdalifa and then later on in Mina.

• To end Mabeet after Hajj, it is recommended to leave Mina after Zuhr (midday prayer) but before Maghreb otherwise another Ramy is required the following day.

• Picture of Mina Tent Card.

• An important place between Mina and Arafat where the Masa'rul Haram mosque is located.

• Hujjaj are supposed spend the night or part of the night on their way back from Arafat to Makka after Wuquf.

• As per sunnah, the place to pick pebbles for Ramy.

• The night spent here by Hujjaj is the first night of Mabeet

• A color map of the region. Another map of the towns near Makka!

• Three pillars of stone at Mina.

• These masonry pillars represent malevolent Shaitan (Satan) at the location where he appeared in an attempt to dissuade Prophet Isma'eel (pbuh).

• They are called "Jamarat-al-Ula", "Jamarat-al-Wusta" and "Jamarat-al-Aqaba".

• Pictures of Jamarat. Picture 1. Picture 2.

• "Jimaar" is the plural form.

• To throw pebbles at Jamarat.
• Recite "Bismillaahi Wallaahu Akbar" before casting each stone.

• In Arabic script

• It signifies casting stones at "Shaitan" (Satan) and his associates.

• This is a re-enactment of Prophet Isma'eel's (pbuh) act of stoning the Shaitan (Satan) when he appeared to dissuade Prophet Isma'eel (pbuh) enroute to his sacrifice with his father Prophet Abraham(pbuh).

• A QuickTime Movie of people performing Ramy. (Size:3.6 MB). Get QuickTime

• To slaughter a camel, sheep, goat or cow in the name of Allah SWT for the pleasure of Allah SWT.

• At the time of their slaughtering say: Bismillah, Wallaahu-Akbar, Allaahumma Minka wa Ilaik

• This act is performed to commemorate Prophet Ibraheem's (pbuh) act of sacrificing his oldest sone Prophet Isma'eel (pbuh) on the command of Allah SWT. Allah SWT substituted Prophet Isma'eel with a ram.

• You can pay for Nahr (sacrifical animal) at the major banks before Hajj. Costs about 375 SR. Doing this is convenient but there are timing issues. As to when you should shave your head and take off your Ihram and wear everyday clothes.

• The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has set up booths around Makka and Mina, to facilitate buying of Nahr coupons. These coupons indicate the approximate time when the animal would be slaughtered. One should shave head after the noted time for zabiha.

• Picture of Saudi Bank Nahr Voucher.

• More on the Rules of Udhiya...

• To shave the hairs on the head.

• Shaving head completely is most recommended for men performing Umrah for Hajj.

• The stone on which Prophet Ibraheem (pbuh) stood while building Ka'ba, now situated about ten yards from the Ka'ba covered with a glass box. It bears the footprints of the great Prophet Ibraheem. Also called "Maquamu" for short.

• Pictures of Maquamu Ibraheem enclosure. Picture 1. Picture 2.

• Dua to recite at Maquamu Ibraheem. An AU file. (Size:31 K).

• The enclosure of Hazrat Isma'eel (pbuh). Considered to be a portion of the ancient Ka'ba.

• A picture of Hijr Isma'eel and Ka'ba.

• The ancient well about thirty yards east of the Ka'ba, first found by Prophet Isma'eel, Prophet Ibraheem's oldest son, (peace be upon them).

• Prophet Ibraheem's (pbuh) wife Hajar, and his oldest son, Prophet Isma'eel (pbuh) were blessed by Allah SWT with this miraculous spring in the middle of the desert. Hazrat Bibi Hajar had been rushing between As-Safa and Al-Marwa looking for water for her son in the desert.

• Pictures ZamZam enclosure.

• Prophet Muhammad's beautiful Mosque in Madina. He called it "My Mosque"

• The reward of one prayer offered in it is worth one thousand prayers offered elsewhere (besides "Masjid Al-Haram" and "Masjid Al-Aqs" in Jerusalem).

• A picture of the dome. The dome indicates the place where Prophet Muhammad's house stood and where he is buried.

• A picture of the beautiful mosque ; Another picture ; A picture of the inside of the Masjid.

• A picture of Prophet Muhammad's Tomb grill inside Masjid-An-Nabawi

• A beautiful picture of Masjid An-Nabavi.

• Talbiya is the motto or motivational call of Hajj. It is to be frequently made in a loud voice during the Hajj period. Men recite aloud while women should say it silently.

• In Arabic Script.

• Transliteration:

  Labbaika Allaahumma Labbaik
  Labbaik Laa Shareeka Laka Labbaika
  Innal Hamda Wanneamata Laka Wal Mulk
  Laa Shareeka Lak

• Meaning:

  Here I am O Allah, Here I am
  Here I am. There is no partner with you. Here I am.
  Verily, Thine is the praise, the blessings and the sovereignty of the Universe
  Thou has no partner

• A recitation of Talbiya. An AU file (Size:102K).An AIFF format file. (Size:196K).

• Real Audio recording from Islamic Gateway in UK.

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