It's Time for Tawaf!
What is the Talbiya?
"Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk. Inna al-hamd wa'l-ni'mata laka wa'l-mulk, la sharika lak"
Where does the tawaf start from and where do you perform the niyyah (intention)?
Hajr Al-Aswad
What is the timing that pilgrims are expected to be in Arafat on the 9th of Dhul Hujjah?
From Zuhr until maghreb on the 9th of Dhul Hujjah.
Why do pilgrims sacrifice an animal?
To commemorate the sacrifice offered by prophet Ibrahim (as).
Which Imam is highly mustahab to visit on the day of Arafah?
Imam Hussain.
Tradition 1: Imam As-Sadiq (‘a) said: Allah, the exalted will record a thousand accepted Hajj and a thousand accepted Umrahs and grant a thousand requests pertaining to this life and hereafter for one who performs the Ziyarah of Imam Al-Husayn ('a) on the eve of fifteenth Shaban, on the eve of ‘Eid al-Fitr and on the eve of Arafah, all in the same year.
Tradition 2: Imam As-Sadiq (‘a) said: On Arafah Day, the Almighty Allah looks at the visitor of the grave of Imam Al-Husayn ('a) and says, “Continue with good deeds, for I have forgiven you.” Then He attends to the people in Arafat.
Tradition 3: Imam As-Sadiq (‘a) said: On Arafah Day, Allah looks at the visitor of the grave of Husayn and says, “Return with your past sins forgiven.” Also, no sins will be recorded for him for seventy days after he returns.
List 2 out of the many prohibitions that an individual cannot do when is in the state of Ihram
Cannot smell strong scents
Cannot look at oneself in the mirror
Cannot kill any animal or insect
Cannot show anger/annoyance or speak foul language
etc.
What are the two main corners of the Ka'ba and what are the significance of each?
Hajr Al-Aswad
Rukn Al-Yamani
What is the final Tawaf that must be performed to conclude Hajj called?
Tawaf An-Nisaa
What day did Imam Hussain (as) leave from Makka.
What is the mount of Arafat called?
What is ihram for men and woman? What are the two requirements for the ihram?
Ihram is the clothing worn and the intention made to perform hajj. The ihram clothing must be both pure and fragrance free.
What must be performed right after completing tawaf and where is this action performed?
Two rakah salah behind Maqame Ibrahim.
7 times
You start at Safa and end at Marwa
Where do pilgrims collect the Jamaraat stones and how many stones should they collect?
At Muzdalifa and they collect 70 stones.
Why do we go to the land of Arafat?
It is a time for people to reflect on their sins and wrongdoings. Pilgrims go to Arafat to seek forgiveness from Allah swt and gain permission to re-enter Makkah.
What are the two options of mustahab prayers that are recommended to be prayed at Miqat?
1- Offering a obligatory (Wajib) salah before ihram at Miqat
OR
2- Offering 2 rakaah mustahab salah
What are three guidelines that must be followed during the Tawaf?
We are advised to remain within the Maqam of Ibrahim(as), the stone with the footprint of the Prophet(as)
Whilst circumambulating the Kaaba, our left shoulder must consistently remain towards the Kaaba, so no turning in any other direction.
All steps taken must be voluntary(any pushing and shoving can result in involuntary steps which need to be repeated).
How should a pilgrim move between Safa and Marwa (for each of woman and men) and at which point pilgrims are advised to run? What is the spiritual significance of this act?
There is an area where men are advised to run/walk fast. Women walk at a swift pace. This is the area where Lady Hajar ran.
This act reminds one of the need to struggle in life to achieve our goals
It is the action of throwing the three shaytans with stones.
The story between prophet Ibrahim and Iblis.
Jamaraat is performed in Mina.
What is the height of the Kaba?
43 feet
13.1 meter
List the 5 miqats around Makkah as advised by the prophet. What do these 5 miqats represent?
Dhul Hulayfah
Al-Juhfa
Qarn Al-Manazil
Dhat Irq
Yalamlam
List the stages of Hajj in correct order.
Miqat+Ihram
Tawaf+Salat
Saii+Taksir
Arafat
Mina+Jamaraat
Sacrifice
Halq/Taksir
Tawaf+salat
Tawaf An-Nissa
What is the story behind the water of Zamzam and what is the hadith of the prophet regarding it?
A spring of holy water sprung as Prophet Ismail(as) rubbed his heels on the ground due to thirst
The Messenger of Allah (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) has said, “The water of Zamzam is a cure for whatever (ailment) it is taken for.”
At which point should pilgrims simply perform taqsir? At which other point should pilgrims (those who have never been to Hajj before) perform Halq?
Mention the location and the stage at which these are performed.
The first taqsir is performed after Saii by cutting a small strand of hair or nail where Safa and Marwa is.
The Halq is performed in Mina after the completion of the sacrifice.
List 5 Mustahab Amal to perform on the day of Arafat?
Fasting
Ghusl
Two rakat under the sky after Asr
Dua of Imam Hussain on the day of Arafat
The ziyarah of Imam Hussain
Dua Um Dawood
Etc.