Hajj Rituals
Islamic Law
Historical Context
Misc. 1
Misc 2
100

The 3 types of Hajj 

Tamattu, Qiran, and Ifrad

100

Name 3 Conditions for Hajj to become obligatory

It is obligatory for any Muslim who has reached puberty and is physically and financially capable.

100

Who was the first person to complete hajj of the Kabaah?

Ibrahim AS

100

This is called the Tent City

Mina

100

Which vaccine is mandatory for hajj?

The mandatory vaccine for Hajj is the quadrivalent (ACYW135) vaccine against meningitis.

200

Tawaaful-Ifaadah

It is the tawaaf of the Kaabah after returning from Mina and is Mandatory for the completion of Hajj

200

Mention 3 acts which violate Ihraam

Cutting hair, wearing sewn clothing(for men), and engaging in martial relations

200

Story behind Safa and Marwa

The story of Safa and Marwa centers around Hajar, the wife of Ibrahim (Abraham), and her desperate search for water for her son Ismail (Ishmael) in the barren desert near Mecca. Hajar, left by Ibrahim in the valley by divine command, ran between the hills of Safa and Marwa seven times, hoping to find water. This act of faith and perseverance is commemorated during the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage rituals, where Muslims walk or run between the hills. 

200

Number of Haajis this year (Approximately)

1,673,230

200

How many official Saudi companies sell Hajj Packages?

There are 13 official companies which are authorized to sell hajj packages

300

Time and ritual of Muzdalifah

Ritual: It is where pilgrims collect stones for Rami and spend the night in prayer.
Time: Pilgrims must be there from after sunset on 9th Dhul-Hijjah until after Fajr of 10th Dhul Hijjah

300

Conditions of a valid Sa'i

1) Performed after Tawaaf

2) Performed 7 times between Safaa and Marwaa

300

Meaning of ZamZam

To stop

300

Where is the ZamZam well located?

The Zamzam well is located within the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, approximately 21 meters (69 feet) east of the Kaaba. It sits beneath the Mataf area, where pilgrims perform Tawaf. 

300

What year was the bullet train introduced in KSA?

October 11,2018

400

Tawaaf Al Qudum. Mention definition and time.

The circling of the Ka'bah upon arrival in Makkah, performed as a greeting to the sacred sight.

400

The 3 types of Dam/Compensation

Damm (Minor)

Badanaah (Major)

Sadaqah (Charity)

400

How many Umrahs and Hajj did the Prophet SAW complete

1 farewell hajj and 4 umrahs

400

About how much ZamZam water is extracted daily during Hajj season?

Up to 1.6 million litres (423,000 US gallons) daily

400

What country has the highest Hajj Quota this year?

Indonesia of 221,000 pilgrims

500

Time and Ritual of Wuquf in Arafah 

the standing in Arafah from noon to sunset and Hajj is invalid without it.

500

The rules for Rami at Jamaraat. Provide the specific order, total number of stones and the time of Rami

Pebbles: You'll need a total of 49 pebbles: 7 for the first day, and 21 each for the subsequent two days. 

Order: Start with the small pillar (Jamarat al-Ula), then the middle (Jamarat al-Wusta), and finally the large pillar (Jamarat al-Aqaba). 

Time: The best time to perform Rami is during the day, but it can also be done before or after Asr prayer, and even during the night, especially if the day is particularly busy.

500

Where did the Prophet deliver his last sermon?

On the plain of Arafaah

500

Name the 5 Meeqats

Dhul HUlayfa

AlJuhfa

Yalamlam

Qarn Al Manazil

Dhat Irq

500
Approximately how many workers were employed this year to serve the Hujjaj?

420,070 workers