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Mistakes on the Day of ‘Arafah
· Observing fast of the day of ‘Arafah (the 9th day of Thul-Hijjah) by some pilgrims. This is a mistake. The Sunnah (tradition), however, is that the pilgrim should not be fasting on that day to be more active and stronger to make supplications and Athkaar (remembering and mentioning Allah The Almighty). · Leaving ‘Arafah.. More -
Mistakes in Slaughtering the Sacrificial Animal
Giving the value of the sacrificial animal as charity instead of slaughtering it. This does not free one from liability. Slaughtering the sacrificial animal before the day of ‘Eed. It is obligatory to slaughter at the prescribed fixed time which is the day of ‘Eed. Throwing the sacrificial animal after slaughtering it and this implies.. More -
Mistakes in Sa‘y (Walking between As-Safa and Al-Marwah)
· Raising one's hands as one does in prayer upon ascending As-Safa or Al-Marwah. The Sunnah (tradition), however, is to raise them as the one who supplicates Allah The Almighty does, praise Allah, exalt Him and supplicate while facing the direction of the Ka‘bah. · Jogging or walking fast between the two mountains of As-Safa.. More -
Inauthentic Hadeeths related to Hajj
Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam and one of its great foundations. There are many authentic Hadeeths (narrations) indicating the virtue as well as the relevant rulings of Hajj. Some of these Hadeeths are mentioned in our article titled "The Virtues of Hajj and ‘Umrah". In this article, we try to collect the Hajj-related Hadeeths that.. More -
Mistakes in spending the night at Mina
1. Some pilgrims neglect asking about the boundaries of Mina and might unintentionally stay outside them. 2. Some pilgrims take the matter lightly and stay outside the boundaries of Mina through sheer negligence. 3. Some pilgrims combine the prayers at Mina. This contradicts the Sunnah (tradition) because the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa.. More -
Mistakes in Throwing the Pebbles
· Some pilgrims wash the pebbles before throwing them. This is not from the Sunnah (tradition); rather, it is an innovated matter in religion. · Throwing the pebbles of the three Jamrahs (pillars) during the Days of Tashreeq before the sun declines from the middle of the sky. This is impermissible because the Prophet, sallallaahu.. More -
Mistakes in Tawaaf (circumambulating the Ka‘bah)
· To express one's intention verbally when the pilgrim starts Tawaaf. The correct manner is that the intention is made in the heart and there is no need to express it verbally. · Circumambulating from within the Hijr (the semi-circular area adjacent to the Ka'bah). This is a great mistake, because Tawaaf is not deemed valid unless.. More -
Mistakes in the two Rak‘ahs of Tawaaf
1. Some pilgrims think that it is obligatory to perform two Rak‘ahs (units of prayer) directly behind or near the Station of Ibraaheem (Abraham), may Allah exalt his mention, and they overcrowd to do so. Nevertheless, this is an act of Sunnah (tradition) that can be done if possible. Otherwise, it is permissible to perform these two Rak‘ahs.. More -
Common errors related to Hajj
First: Errors related to Ihraam: Some pilgrims bypass the designated Meeqaat (Station of Ihraam) on their route without either being in Ihraam or entering into Ihraam there, proceeding until they reach Jeddah or some other place within the precincts of the Meeqaats, at which they enter into Ihraam. This is against the command of Allah’s Messenger.. More -
Tawaaf (Circumambulation)
Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with them, said, “Enjoy this House, the Ka‘bah; it was destroyed twice, but the third time, it will be lifted [i.e. it will never be rebuilt again].” [Ibn Hibbaan in his Saheeh, and Al-Haakim in his Mustadrak. Al-Haakim ranked it as Saheeh (authentic) according to the conditions stipulated by.. More -
Supplication in Hajj - I
Allah The Exalted commands His slaves to supplicate to Him and promises to answer and reward them for their Du‘aa’. Numerous texts of the Islamic Sharee‘ah have underlined the greatness, virtue, significance, and status of Du‘aa’ in Islam. In fact, Du‘aa’ is the essence of worship, and it is one of the effective.. More -
The Noble Rawdhah
This is located inside Al-Masjid An-Nabawi (the Prophetic Mosque). To its east lies the room of ‘Aa’ishah, the Mother of the Believers, may Allah be pleased with her, and to its west is the pulpit of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. To its south is the wall of the mosque which contains the Mihraab (prayer niche) of the Prophet,.. More -
Supplication in Hajj - II
Du‘aa’ has its due conditions and manners that should be observed, at the top of which is believing that only Allah The Exalted can answer supplications and that He is the only One who can bring good to the supplicant. One must invoke Allah The Exalted alone. Additionally, supplication should be performed sincerely and with an attentive.. More -
As-Safa and Al-Marwah
These are the two famous mountains/hills that are located in Al-Masjid Al-Haraam (the Grand Mosque) in Makkah. As-Safa was once connected to the mountain of Abu Qubays, while Al-Marwah was connected to the mountain of Qu‘ayqi‘aan. However, during the expansion process in Al-Masjid Al-Haraam, As-Safa and Al-Marwah were separated from them.. More -
Hajj is a Season of Da‘wah (Islamic Propagation)
Da‘wah is one of the greatest righteous deeds since it has great benefits and interest for both the Daa‘iyah (caller to Allah) and the people whom he is calling to Allah - the society, the nation and all of mankind. Allah The Exalted praises those who call people to Him as He Says (what means): {And who is better in speech than one who invites.. More
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