THE SEQUENCE OF HAJJ RITUALS

  1. Departure from Home: Begin the journey towards Makkah.
  2. Wearing Ihram at the Miqat: Upon reaching the Miqat, assume the state of Ihram.
  3. Entering Makkah: Enter the city of Makkah after performing ritual purification, Ghusl or Wudu.
  4. Entering Masjid al-Haram and Performing Tawaf: Enter Masjid al-Haram and perform the Tawaf of the Ka‘bah as prescribed.
  5. Performing Sa’i between Safa and Marwah: After completing Tawaf, perform Sa’i by walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times.
  6. 8th of Dhul-Hijjah: Perform the Tawaf al-Qudum (arrival Tawaf) and proceed to Mina.
  7. 9th Dhul-Hijjah: Travel to Arafat, combine Dhuhr and Asr prayers, and spend the day in supplication and devotion.
  8. The Night of the 9th Dhul-Hijjah: Travel to Muzdalifah, combine Maghrib and Isha prayers, and spend the night there.
  9. 10th Dhul-Hijjah: Depart Muzdalifah for Mina and perform the stoning of Jamarah al-Aqaba with seven pebbles.
  10. Perform the Sacrifice and Shave the Head: After stoning, perform the sacrificial ritual and shave your head.
  11. 10th of Dhul-Hijjah: After shaving, go to Makkah, perform Tawaf al-Ziyarah, and complete Sa’i if it was not done earlier. Return to Mina afterward.
  12. 11th–12th Dhul-Hijjah: Stay in Mina and perform the stoning ritual at all three Jamarat each day.
  13. You Have Now Completed All Rituals of Hajj: On the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah, return to Makkah, perform Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf), drink Zamzam water, and thank God for His blessings. May Allah accept your Hajj and grant you its full reward.

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
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