Complete Hajj Guide & Tutorial
The World's Most Comprehensive Step-by-Step Hajj Tutorial — For Men & Women
حَجِّ مَبْرُوْر کی مکمل رہنمائی
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Welcome to the World's Most Complete Hajj Guide
Hajj (حَجّ) is the Fifth Pillar of Islam — a once-in-a-lifetime obligation upon every Muslim who is physically and financially able. This comprehensive guide covers every step of Hajj for both men and women — from preparation in your home country, to each sacred rite in Makkah and Madinah, to your return home. All duas are provided in Arabic, Transliteration, English, Urdu, Hindi, and Hinglish. May Allah ﷻ grant everyone a Hajj Mabroor — آمين يا رب العالمين.
📖 Complete Table of Contents — فہرست مضامین
What is Hajj? — حج کیا ہے؟
مَا هُوَ الحَجّ؟Arabic (عربي): الحَجُّ هُوَ الرُّكْنُ الخَامِسُ مِنْ أَرْكَانِ الإِسْلَام، وَهُوَ فَرِيضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ وَمُسْلِمَةٍ مُسْتَطِيعٍ مَرَّةً فِي الْعُمْرِ. قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَلِلّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا﴾
Transliteration: Al-Hajju huwar-Rukn ul-Khaamisu min Arkaanil-Islam, wa huwa fareedatun 'ala kulli Muslimin wa Muslimatun mustatee'an marratan fil-'umr.
English: Hajj is the Fifth Pillar of Islam. It is obligatory (Fard) upon every Muslim — male and female — who is physically healthy and financially capable, at least once in a lifetime. Allah ﷻ says in the Quran: "And Hajj to the House is a duty owed to Allah by the people — whosoever is able to find a way there." (Surah Aal-Imran 3:97)
اردو: حج اسلام کا پانچواں رکن ہے۔ ہر اس مسلمان مرد اور عورت پر جو جسمانی اور مالی طور پر قادر ہو، زندگی میں ایک بار حج فرض ہے۔ اللہ تعالیٰ نے سورۃ آل عمران میں فرمایا: "اور اللہ کے لیے لوگوں پر اس گھر کا حج فرض ہے جو وہاں پہنچنے کی استطاعت رکھتے ہوں۔"
हिंदी: हज इस्लाम का पाँचवाँ स्तंभ है। यह हर उस मुस्लिम पुरुष और महिला पर फ़र्ज़ है जो शारीरिक और आर्थिक रूप से सक्षम हो — जीवन में एक बार।
Hinglish: Hajj Islam ka paanchwa Rukn hai. Har us Muslim mard aur aurat par jo jismani aur mali taur par qadir ho — zindagi mein ek baar Hajj farz hai. Ye Allah ka hukm hai jo Quran-e-Kareem mein aaya hai.
Types of Hajj — حج کی اقسام
أَنْوَاعُ الحَجّHajj al-Tamattu
Perform Umrah first in Dhul Hijjah, exit Ihram, then re-enter Ihram for Hajj. Most common for visitors from outside Makkah. Dam (sacrifice) required.
Hinglish: Pehle Umrah karo, Ihram kholdo, phir Hajj ke liye Ihram baandho
Hajj al-Ifrad
Enter Ihram only for Hajj. No Umrah combined. No Dam required. Common for residents of Makkah and those who perform Umrah separately.
Hinglish: Sirf Hajj ka Ihram baandho, Umrah alag se karo
Hajj al-Qiran
Enter Ihram for both Hajj and Umrah together. Stay in Ihram throughout. Dam (sacrifice) required. Highly virtuous but more demanding.
Hinglish: Hajj aur Umrah dono ka ek saath Ihram baandho
Pillars & Obligations of Hajj — فرائض و واجبات
أَرْكَانُ الحَجّ وَوَاجِبَاتُهُPillars of Hajj (Arkan) — فرائض حج
If any pillar is missed, Hajj is invalid and cannot be compensated by Dam (sacrifice).
Ihram
Entering the sacred state with Niyyah and Talbiyah
Wuquf Arafat
Standing at Arafat on 9th Dhul Hijjah — the Greatest Pillar
Tawaf al-Ifadah
Circling the Kaaba 7 times after Arafat
Sa'i
Walking 7 times between Safa and Marwa
Obligations of Hajj (Wajibat) — واجبات حج
If a Wajib is missed, Hajj is valid but Dam (sacrifice) is required as compensation.
| # | Obligation | عربي | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ihram from Meeqat | الإِحْرَام مِنَ المِيقَات | Entering Ihram at the correct boundary |
| 2 | Stay till Sunset (Arafat) | الوُقُوف إِلَى غُرُوبِ الشَّمْس | Remaining at Arafat until sunset |
| 3 | Stay at Muzdalifah | المَبِيت بِمُزْدَلِفَة | Spending night at Muzdalifah |
| 4 | Rami al-Jamarat | رَمْي الجَمَرَات | Stoning all three Jamarat |
| 5 | Halq or Taqsir | الحَلْق أَوِ التَّقْصِير | Shaving or cutting hair |
| 6 | Stay at Mina (Nights) | المَبِيت بِمِنَى | Staying nights 11, 12 (and 13) at Mina |
| 7 | Tawaf al-Wida | طَوَافُ الوَدَاع | Farewell Tawaf (for non-Makkans) |
Preparation Before Hajj — سفرِ حج سے پہلے
الاِسْتِعْدَاد قَبْلَ الحَجّEnglish: Proper preparation is essential for a spiritually fulfilling and physically comfortable Hajj. Begin months in advance:
اردو: حج سے پہلے جسمانی، روحانی اور مالی تیاری بہت ضروری ہے۔ کئی مہینے پہلے سے تیاری شروع کریں۔
Hinglish: Hajj se pehle jismaani, roohani aur maali tayyari zaroori hai. Kai mahine pehle se tayyari shuru karo.
Spiritual Preparation — روحانی تیاری
Increase Quran recitation, make sincere Tawbah (repentance), seek forgiveness from all people you may have wronged, repay all debts, make a will (Wasiyyah), and increase dhikr and salah. | توبہ استغفار کریں، قرآن کی تلاوت بڑھائیں، لوگوں سے معافی مانگیں، قرضے ادا کریں۔
Learning the Rites — مناسک حج سیکھیں
Learn all rituals thoroughly. Attend Hajj training programs, read authentic books, memorize key duas. | حج کے تمام مناسک سیکھیں۔ Hajj course attend karein aur duas yaad karein.
Financial Preparation — مالی تیاری
Ensure all finances are from Halal sources. Leave sufficient money for family. Complete Hajj package registration early. | حلال مال سے حج کریں۔ گھر والوں کے لیے خرچ چھوڑ کر جائیں۔
Physical Preparation — جسمانی تیاری
Build stamina through daily walking (Hajj involves 10-15 km daily). Get medical checkups, vaccinations. Carry necessary medications. | روزانہ چلنے کی عادت ڈالیں۔ میڈیکل چیک اپ کروائیں اور ضروری ادویات ساتھ لیں۔
Packing Essentials — ضروری سامان
Ihram clothes (2 sets for men), modest loose clothing for women, sandals, small bag for pebbles, Zamzam bottle, prayer mat, dua booklet, medications, scissors/razor, unscented soap/shampoo, sunscreen, first aid kit. | احرام، آرام دہ لباس، چپل، دعاؤں کی کتاب، ادویات ضروری ہیں۔
👩 Special Preparation for Women — خواتین کی خصوصی تیاری
- Women must travel with a Mahram (husband or male guardian) according to most scholars. Some scholars allow group travel for older women — consult your scholar.
- Pack loose, full-body, non-attractive clothing in solid dark or muted colors
- Women do NOT wear Ihram as a specific uniform — they wear their normal modest Islamic dress
- Women do NOT shave their heads — only cut a fingertip-length of hair
- Women should plan for the possibility of menstruation and know the relevant rulings
- Women in Haidh (menstruation) cannot perform Tawaf — plan accordingly
- اردو: خواتین اپنے محرم کے ساتھ حج کریں۔ ماہواری سے متعلق احکام پہلے سے معلوم کریں۔
Ihram — احرام
الإِحْرَامEnglish: Ihram is the sacred state of consecration that every pilgrim must enter before performing Hajj or Umrah. For men, it consists of two unsewn white sheets. For women, it is their normal Islamic dress covering the entire body.
اردو: احرام وہ مقدس حالت ہے جس میں ہر حاجی داخل ہوتا ہے۔ مردوں کے لیے دو بے سلے سفید کپڑے ہیں۔ خواتین کے لیے ان کا عام اسلامی لباس جو پورا جسم ڈھانپے۔
Hinglish: Ihram woh muqaddas haalat hai jisme har haaji daakhil hota hai. Mardon ke liye do be-sile safed kapde. Aurtein apna normal islami libas pahnen.
How to Wear Ihram — احرام کیسے باندھیں
Ghusl (Bath) — غسل
Take a full bath (Ghusl) with intention of Ihram. If not possible, make Wudu. Use unscented soap. | احرام کی نیت سے غسل کریں۔ اگر ممکن نہ ہو تو وضو کریں۔
Trim Nails & Hair Before Ihram — کاٹنا
Cut nails, trim moustache, remove unwanted body hair BEFORE putting on Ihram — this is not allowed after. | احرام سے پہلے ناخن اور بال کاٹیں کیونکہ احرام کی حالت میں ممنوع ہے۔
Men: Wear the Two White Sheets — دو سفید چادریں
The Izar (lower wrap) and Rida (upper wrap). Open sandals with exposed toes and heels. No head covering. | ازار (نیچے) اور ردا (اوپر)۔ کھلی چپل جو ٹخنے ظاہر کرے۔ سر ننگا رکھیں۔
Women: Regular Islamic Modest Dress — اسلامی لباس
Any loose modest Islamic clothing. Face must remain uncovered. Hands uncovered. No gloves. No Niqab worn habitually (though it may be worn). | چہرہ کھلا رہے گا۔ دستانے نہ پہنیں۔
Pray 2 Rakaat Nafl — دو رکعت نفل
Offer 2 Rakaat Nafl Salah with intention of Ihram. Read Surah al-Kafirun in 1st Rakaat, Surah al-Ikhlas in 2nd. | احرام کی نیت سے دو رکعت نماز ادا کریں۔
Prohibitions in Ihram — احرام کی ممنوعات
| Prohibited Action | For Men | For Women |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting hair or nails | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited |
| Using perfume/fragrance | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited |
| Sewn/fitted clothing | ❌ Prohibited | ✅ Allowed (must wear modest dress) |
| Head covering | ❌ Prohibited | ✅ Must cover head (Hijab required) |
| Face covering (Niqab) | N/A | ❌ Not worn habitually (face open) |
| Sexual relations | ❌ Strictly Prohibited | ❌ Strictly Prohibited |
| Marriage contract | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited |
| Hunting/killing animals | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited |
| Cutting trees in Haram | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited |
| Arguments/obscenity | ❌ Prohibited | ❌ Prohibited |
Meeqat — Entry Points to Ihram — میقات
المِيقَاتEnglish: The Meeqat are the sacred boundary points designated by the Prophet ﷺ beyond which no pilgrim may pass without entering Ihram. There are five major Meeqat stations.
اردو: میقات وہ حدیں ہیں جنہیں نبی کریم ﷺ نے مقرر فرمایا۔ ان حدود کو احرام کے بغیر عبور کرنا جائز نہیں۔
| Meeqat Name | عربي | Location | For Pilgrims From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhul Hulaifah (Abyar Ali) | ذُو الحُلَيْفَة | Near Madinah, ~450 km from Makkah | Madinah / People of that direction |
| Al-Juhfah (Rabigh) | الجُحْفَة | NW of Makkah, ~183 km | Syria, Egypt, Morocco, W. Africa |
| Qarn al-Manazil (Al-Sayl) | قَرْنُ المَنَازِل | East of Makkah, ~94 km | Najd, UAE, Kuwait, Pakistan via air |
| Yalamlam (Al-Sa'diyah) | يَلَمْلَم | South of Makkah, ~92 km | Yemen, India (by sea), Indonesia |
| Dhat Irq | ذَاتُ عِرْق | NE of Makkah, ~94 km | Iraq, Iran, East direction |
Talbiyah — The Sacred Call of Hajj — لبیک
التَّلْبِيَةEnglish: The Talbiyah is the blessed call of the Hajj pilgrim. It is recited from the moment of entering Ihram until the first stone is thrown at Jamarat on 10 Dhul Hijjah. Men recite it loudly; women recite it softly.
اردو: تلبیہ احرام باندھنے کے فوراً بعد سے شروع ہوتا ہے اور ۱۰ ذوالحجہ کو پہلا کنکر مارنے تک جاری رہتا ہے۔ مرد اونچی آواز سے اور خواتین آہستہ آواز سے پڑھیں۔
Arrival in Makkah al-Mukarramah — مکہ مکرمہ پہنچنا
الوُصُول إِلَى مَكَّةَ المُكَرَّمَةEnglish: Upon entering Makkah, slow down, increase your Talbiyah and prepare your heart for the first sight of the Kaaba — one of the most spiritually powerful moments of a Muslim's life. Duas at first sight of the Kaaba are accepted by Allah ﷻ.
اردو: مکہ مکرمہ میں داخل ہوتے وقت تلبیہ پڑھتے ہوئے آئیں۔ کعبۃ اللہ کی پہلی نظر پر دل کی تمام دعائیں مانگیں — یہ دعاؤں کی قبولیت کا خاص وقت ہے۔
Tawaf — Circling the Kaaba — طواف
الطَّوَافEnglish: Tawaf means to circle the Kaaba 7 times in a counterclockwise direction, starting and ending at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). One must be in a state of Wudu. The Kaaba must be on the left side.
اردو: طواف کا مطلب ہے کعبۃ اللہ کے گرد ۷ چکر لگانا۔ حجر اسود سے شروع کریں اور وہیں ختم کریں۔ کعبہ بائیں جانب رہے۔ وضو ضروری ہے۔
Hinglish: Tawaf matlab hai Kaaba ke gird 7 chakkar lagana. Hajar-e-Aswad se shuru karo aur wahan hi khatam karo. Kaaba baayein janib rahe. Wudu zaroori hai.
Conditions for Tawaf — طواف کی شرائط
- Must be in state of Wudu (ritual purity) — وضو ضروری
- Kaaba must always be on your left — کعبہ ہمیشہ بائیں جانب
- Start and end each round at Hajar al-Aswad — حجر اسود سے شروع و ختم
- 7 complete circuits required — ۷ مکمل چکر
- Walk counterclockwise (same direction as all worshippers) — گھڑی کی سوئی کے خلاف سمت
- Cover Awrah — ستر ڈھکا ہو
Iztiba & Raml (for Men) — اضطباع اور رمل
Maqam Ibrahim — 2 Rakaat — مقام ابراہیم
مَقَامُ إِبْرَاهِيمEnglish: After completing 7 circuits of Tawaf, go to Maqam Ibrahim (the Station of Ibrahim) and offer 2 Rakaat of Salah. Recite Surah al-Kafirun in the 1st Rakaat and Surah al-Ikhlas in the 2nd Rakaat. This is Sunnah.
اردو: ۷ چکروں کے بعد مقامِ ابراہیم کے پاس دو رکعت نفل ادا کریں۔ پہلی رکعت میں سورۃ الکافرون اور دوسری میں سورۃ الاخلاص پڑھیں۔
Hinglish: 7 chakkar ke baad Maqam-e-Ibrahim ke paas 2 rakat parhein. Pehli mein Surah Kafirun aur doosri mein Surah Ikhlaas.
Zamzam — The Blessed Water — آبِ زمزم
مَاءُ زَمْزَمEnglish: After the 2 Rakaat at Maqam Ibrahim, go to the Zamzam well area and drink Zamzam water facing the Kaaba. Make dua before drinking. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Zamzam water is for whatever it is drunk for."
اردو: مقامِ ابراہیم پر نماز کے بعد آبِ زمزم پیئیں۔ کعبہ کی طرف منہ کرکے پیئیں اور پیتے وقت دعا مانگیں۔
Sa'i — Safa & Marwa — صفا اور مروہ
السَّعْيُ بَيْنَ الصَّفَا وَالمَرْوَةEnglish: Sa'i commemorates the actions of Hajar (alayhassalam), mother of Ismail ﷺ, who ran between the hills of Safa and Marwa searching for water for her infant son. This act of a mother's love and trust in Allah is immortalized as a Pillar of Hajj.
اردو: سعی حضرت ہاجرہؑ کی یاد میں ہے جنہوں نے اپنے بچے کے لیے پانی کی تلاش میں صفا اور مروہ کے درمیان دوڑیں لگائیں۔ ان کا یقین اور توکل آج بھی حج کا رکن ہے۔
Start at Mount Safa — صفا سے شروع
Walk to Mount Safa, face the Kaaba, raise hands and recite the dua. Begin Sa'i here. Safa to Marwa = 1 circuit.
Walk to Mount Marwa — مروہ کی طرف چلیں
Walk toward Marwa. Men jog briskly between the green fluorescent lights (this commemorates Hajar's running). Women walk normally.
7 Circuits Total — ۷ چکر
Safa→Marwa = 1, Marwa→Safa = 2... ending at Marwa on the 7th circuit. Total 7 circuits = Sa'i complete.
Day-by-Day Complete Hajj Schedule — روز بروز مکمل حج
جَدْوَلُ الحَجّ يَوْمًا بِيَوْميَوْمُ التَّرْوِيَة — المِيقَاتُ إِلَى مِنَى
- Fajr in Makkah — Perform Fajr prayer in Masjid al-Haram if possible
- Enter Ihram — If performing Tamattu, re-enter Ihram from your accommodation in Makkah with Niyyah for Hajj after Fajr
- Recite Talbiyah — Begin Talbiyah loudly and continuously
- Travel to Mina (منى) — Depart for Mina after Fajr
- Pray 5 Salah in Mina — Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr of 9th — shorten Prayers to 2 Rakaat (except Maghrib) but DO NOT combine them
- Stay in Mina — Spend the night in Mina in dhikr, dua, recitation. This night is precious.
- اردو: ۸ ذوالحجہ کو منیٰ کے لیے روانگی۔ منیٰ میں ۵ نمازیں ادا کریں۔ رات منیٰ میں گزاریں۔
- Hinglish: 8 Zil Hijjah ko Mina ke liye rawangi. Mina mein 5 namazein ada karo aur raat wahan guzaro.
يَوْمُ عَرَفَة — رُكْنُ الحَجِّ الأَعْظَم
- Fajr in Mina — Pray Fajr in Mina
- Travel to Arafat after sunrise — Leave for Arafat (عرفات) after sunrise. Continue Talbiyah.
- Wuquf al-Arafat (THE GREATEST PILLAR) — Arrive at Arafat before Dhuhr. This is the heart of Hajj — "Al-Hajj Arafat." Anyone who misses Arafat has missed Hajj entirely.
- Dhuhr + Asr combined & shortened — Pray Dhuhr and Asr together (Jam' taqdeem) at Dhuhr time, 2 Rakaat each
- Khutbah of Arafat — Listen to the Imam's Khutbah if possible
- Maximum Dua & Dhikr — Spend entire afternoon in intense supplication, weeping, Quran, Talbiyah, Salawat. This is the greatest moment of your life.
- Stay until after Sunset — Do NOT leave before sunset. Leaving before sunset invalidates the Wuquf (Wajib).
- Depart for Muzdalifah after Maghrib — Do NOT pray Maghrib at Arafat. Travel calmly, with dignity, reciting Talbiyah.
- اردو: ۹ ذوالحجہ سب سے بڑا دن ہے۔ عرفات میں ظہر سے غروبِ آفتاب تک ٹھہریں اور دل کھول کر دعائیں مانگیں۔ یہ آپ کی زندگی کا سب سے قیمتی لمحہ ہے۔
- Hinglish: Yeh Hajj ka sabse bada din hai. Arafat mein zuhr se ghuroob-e-aftab tak raho aur khub dua maango. Ye tumhari zindagi ka sabse qeemti lamha hai.
المَبِيت بِمُزْدَلِفَة — وَاجِب
- Arrive at Muzdalifah — After leaving Arafat, travel to Muzdalifah (between Arafat and Mina)
- Combine Maghrib + Isha — Upon arrival at Muzdalifah (even if late night), pray Maghrib (3 Rakaat) + Isha (2 Rakaat) combined (Jam' ta'kheer)
- Collect Pebbles — Collect at least 49 pebbles (some collect 70 as backup). Pebbles should be marble-sized (not too small, not too big). Collect at Muzdalifah or Mina.
- Sleep at Muzdalifah — Spend the night here. This is Wajib.
- Exception for Weak/Women — Elderly, sick, and women with children may leave Muzdalifah after midnight for Mina to avoid crowds at Jamarat.
- Fajr in Muzdalifah — Wake for Fajr, pray early, make abundant dua facing Qiblah, then proceed to Mina at dawn.
- اردو: مزدلفہ پہنچ کر مغرب اور عشاء کی نماز جمع کریں۔ یہاں رات گزاریں اور کنکریاں جمع کریں۔ فجر جلد پڑھیں پھر منیٰ روانہ ہوں۔
يَوْمُ النَّحْر — العِيدُ الأَضْحَى
On this day, 4 actions must be performed (order is Sunnah but all 4 must be done before 12 Dhul Hijjah sunset):
- 1. Rami al-Aqabah — Stone only the Big Jamarat (Jamarat al-Aqabah) with 7 pebbles — after sunrise. Stop Talbiyah with first stone.
- 2. Qurbani (Animal Sacrifice) — Perform Qurbani or ensure your agent does it
- 3. Halq/Taqsir — Men shave head (Halq, preferred) or cut hair. Women cut a fingertip-length from the end of their hair.
- 4. Tawaf al-Ifadah + Sa'i — Go to Masjid al-Haram for the Fard Tawaf. Complete Sa'i if not done after Tawaf al-Qudum.
- First Tahallul — After Rami + Qurbani + Halq, all Ihram restrictions are lifted EXCEPT sexual relations (first partial release)
- Full Tahallul — After Tawaf al-Ifadah, all restrictions are completely lifted. Normal dress can be worn.
- Return to Mina — Return and spend nights 11 and 12 at Mina
- اردو: ۱۰ ذوالحجہ: بڑے شیطان کو کنکریاں، قربانی، حلق/قصر، طواف افاضہ۔ یہ چار کام کریں۔
أَيَّامُ التَّشْرِيق — الرَّمْيُ الكَامِل
- Stay in Mina — It is Wajib to stay nights 11 and 12 (minimum) in Mina. Staying the 13th night is more virtuous.
- Rami al-Jamarat (All 3) — Each day (11, 12, 13) stone all THREE Jamarat: Small → Medium → Large, 7 pebbles each = 21 pebbles per day. Perform after Dhuhr time.
- Early Departure (Nafr Awwal) — Those who wish may leave Mina on 12th Dhul Hijjah before sunset (Nafr Awwal = early departure). Must complete all Rami first.
- Staying the 13th (Nafr Thani) — Staying for 13th and stoning is more virtuous (Nafr Thani). Depart after stoning on 13th.
- اردو: ۱۱، ۱۲، ۱۳ ذوالحجہ کو تینوں جمرات کو روزانہ کنکریاں ماریں۔ منیٰ میں رات گزاریں۔
- Hinglish: 11, 12, 13 Zil Hijjah — teen jamraat ko roz kankriyan maaro. Mina mein raat guzaro.
Rami al-Jamarat — رمی الجمرات
رَمْيُ الجَمَرَاتEnglish: Rami (stoning) commemorates Ibrahim ﷺ's rejection of Shaytan (Satan), who appeared to him three times on this spot. When Shaytan appeared, Ibrahim ﷺ threw stones at him, rejecting his temptation. This symbolizes the Muslim's rejection of evil.
اردو: رمی حضرت ابراہیمؑ کی شیطان کو رد کرنے کی یاد میں ہے۔ تین جگہوں پر شیطان نمودار ہوا اور ابراہیمؑ نے کنکریاں مار کر اسے بھگایا۔
Hinglish: Rami Hazrat Ibrahim ﷺ ki yaad mein hai jab unhone teen baar shaytan ko kankriyan maar ke bhaaya. Ye shaitan ko radd karne ki alamat hai.
Qurbani — Animal Sacrifice — قربانی
الأُضْحِيَة — النَّحْرEnglish: Qurbani (animal sacrifice) commemorates Ibrahim ﷺ's willingness to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail ﷺ in obedience to Allah ﷻ. It is Wajib for those performing Hajj al-Tamattu or Qiran. It is typically arranged through the official Hajj package or authorized slaughter banks in Saudi Arabia.
اردو: قربانی حضرت ابراہیمؑ کی اللہ کی راہ میں قربانی کی یاد تازہ کرتی ہے۔ تمتع اور قران کرنے والوں پر یہ واجب ہے۔
Hinglish: Qurbani Hazrat Ibrahim ﷺ ki yaad mein hai. Tamattu aur Qiran karne walon par yeh wajib hai. Official Hajj package ya authorized bank ke zariye arrange kar sakte hain.
Halq & Taqsir — حلق اور تقصیر
الحَلْقُ وَالتَّقْصِيرEnglish: After Qurbani, men must shave the head (Halq — preferred) or cut the hair (Taqsir — cut at least an inch all around). Women cut only a fingertip-length from their hair. This is a symbol of submission, humility, and emergence from Ihram.
اردو: قربانی کے بعد مردوں کو سر منڈانا (افضل) یا بال کٹوانا واجب ہے۔ خواتین صرف انگلی کے پورے کے برابر بال کاٹیں۔ یہ عاجزی اور سر تسلیم خم کرنے کی علامت ہے۔
👩 For Women — خواتین کے لیے
Women should gather their hair, take the ends and cut approximately the length of a fingertip (about 2-3 cm) from the ends. This symbolizes the release from Ihram.
اردو: خواتین بال جمع کریں اور سروں سے انگلی کے پورے کے برابر کاٹیں۔ سر منڈانا خواتین کے لیے مکروہ ہے۔
Tawaf al-Ifadah — طواف الإفاضة (Fard Tawaf)
طَوَافُ الإِفَاضَةEnglish: Tawaf al-Ifadah is a Pillar (Rukn) of Hajj — without it, Hajj is incomplete. It is performed on 10 Dhul Hijjah (or up to 12 or 13). Perform 7 circuits around the Kaaba followed by 2 Rakaat at Maqam Ibrahim and Sa'i (if not done after Tawaf al-Qudum).
اردو: طواف افاضہ حج کا فرض ہے۔ ۱۰ ذوالحجہ کو یا اس کے بعد کریں۔ سات چکر، پھر مقامِ ابراہیم پر دو رکعت، پھر سعی (اگر پہلے نہیں کی)۔
Tawaf al-Wida — Farewell Tawaf — طواف وداع
طَوَافُ الوَدَاعEnglish: The Farewell Tawaf is the last rite before leaving Makkah. It is Wajib (obligatory) for all non-residents of Makkah. The last act before departing should be this Tawaf — shopping, eating, or other activities should not come after it. Perform 7 circuits with a heavy heart, knowing you are bidding farewell to the most sacred place on earth.
اردو: طواف وداع مکہ سے روانگی سے پہلے آخری ذمہ داری ہے۔ سات چکر لگائیں اور اللہ سے دعا کریں کہ دوبارہ بلائے۔
Hinglish: Makkah se jaane se pehle Tawaf Wida karo. Ye aakhri farz hai. Dil se dua mango ke Allah dobara bulaye.
👩 Women in Haidh at Tawaf Wida
According to most scholars, a woman in menstruation is exempt from Tawaf al-Wida (unlike Tawaf al-Ifadah). She should stand at the door of Masjid al-Haram, face the Kaaba, and make dua for farewell. She does not need to enter the Masjid. | اکثر علماء کے نزدیک حیض میں طواف وداع معاف ہے۔ مسجد کے دروازے پر کھڑے ہو کر کعبہ کی طرف منہ کرکے دعا کریں۔
Ziyarat — Madinah al-Munawwarah — مدینہ منورہ
زِيَارَةُ المَدِينَةِ المُنَوَّرَةEnglish: Visiting Madinah is not a required part of Hajj, but it is a Sunnah highly recommended by scholars. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever visits my grave, my intercession (Shafa'at) is guaranteed for him." (Daraqutni). The best time to visit is before Hajj (to settle one's mind) or after Hajj.
اردو: مدینہ منورہ کی زیارت حج کا حصہ نہیں لیکن سنت اور انتہائی محبوب عمل ہے۔ حضور ﷺ نے فرمایا: جو میری قبر کی زیارت کرے اس کے لیے میری شفاعت واجب ہو جاتی ہے۔
Hinglish: Madina munawwara ki ziyarat Hajj ka hissa nahin magar bahut sawab ka kaam hai. Hazoor ﷺ ne farmaya: Jo meri qabr ki ziyarat kare uske liye meri shafa'at waajib ho jaati hai.
Places to Visit in Madinah — مدینہ میں زیارتیں
| Place | نام | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Masjid an-Nabawi | المسجد النبوي | Prophet's ﷺ Mosque — 1 prayer = 1000 prayers elsewhere (except Masjid al-Haram) |
| Rawdah Mubarak | الروضة الشريفة | Garden of Paradise between Minbar and Hujrah — du'a accepted |
| Qabr Mubarak | القبر الشريف | Blessed Grave of Prophet ﷺ — Salaam and salawat |
| Masjid Quba | مسجد قباء | First mosque in Islam — 2 Rakaat = reward of Umrah |
| Masjid al-Qiblatayn | مسجد القبلتين | Mosque where Qiblah was changed from Jerusalem to Makkah |
| Uhud Mountain | جبل أحد | Site of Battle of Uhud — grave of Hazrat Hamzah ؓ and companions |
| Jannat al-Baqi | جنة البقيع | Graveyard of Companions — recite Salaam and Quran |
| Masjid al-Ghamamah | مسجد الغمامة | Where Prophet ﷺ often prayed Eid Salah |
Masjid an-Nabawi & Rawdah — مسجد نبوی اور روضہ
المَسْجِدُ النَّبَوِي وَالرَّوْضَةEnglish: The Prophet ﷺ said: "Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise." (Bukhari). The Rawdah is the blessed area between the Prophet's ﷺ pulpit (Minbar) and his chamber (Hujrah). Try to pray 2 Rakaat and make dua in the Rawdah — it is among the most special places on earth.
اردو: نبی کریم ﷺ نے فرمایا: "میرے منبر اور میرے گھر کے درمیان جنت کا ایک باغ ہے۔" روضۃ المبارک میں دو رکعت اور دعا پڑھنے کی کوشش کریں۔
Special Rules for Women — خواتین کے خصوصی احکام
أَحْكَامُ المَرْأَة فِي الحَجّEnglish: Islam has provided complete guidance for women performing Hajj. The following rules are specific to women:
| Rule | Details | حکم |
|---|---|---|
| Mahram Requirement | Most scholars require a Mahram (husband or male relative with permanent Haram). Some allow elderly women with trustworthy groups — consult your Mufti. | المحرم |
| Ihram Clothing | Any modest Islamic dress (no specific garment). Face must remain open. No gloves. | لباس الإحرام |
| Talbiyah Volume | Women recite Talbiyah softly — not aloud like men. | التلبية |
| Raml (Brisk Walk) | Women do NOT perform Raml (brisk walking) in Tawaf. | الرمل |
| Halq/Taqsir | Women only cut a fingertip-length from the end of their hair. Shaving is NOT allowed. | الحلق |
| Menstruation (Haidh) | Cannot perform Tawaf. Can perform all other rites. Tawaf Wida is waived. Must perform Tawaf Ifadah when pure. | الحيض |
| Crowd Times | Women should use less crowded times (early morning, night) for Tawaf and Sa'i to avoid unnecessary contact with men. | أوقات الازدحام |
| Jamarat Timing | Women (and elderly) may stone at night to avoid crowds. | رمي الجمرات |
| Muzdalifah Exemption | Women with children or elderly may leave Muzdalifah after midnight. | مزدلفة |
Common Mistakes to Avoid — عام غلطیاں جن سے بچیں
الأَخْطَاء الشَّائِعَة| # | Common Mistake | Correct Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missing Meeqat without Ihram | Return to Meeqat to enter Ihram, or pay Dam |
| 2 | Leaving Arafat before sunset | Must stay until after sunset — this is Wajib |
| 3 | Performing Tawaf without Wudu | Tawaf requires Wudu — renew if broken |
| 4 | Pushing and fighting at Hajar Aswad | If crowded, just point toward it and say Allahu Akbar — kissing is not Fard |
| 5 | Forgetting Sa'i after Tawaf Ifadah | If Sa'i was done after Tawaf Qudum, it need not be repeated |
| 6 | Not covering Awrah during Tawaf | Full Awrah must be covered during all worship |
| 7 | Doing Rami before Fajr on 10th | Rami on 10th starts after sunrise (Fajr is still Muzdalifah time) |
| 8 | Cutting only some hair instead of full requirement | Shave entire head or cut minimum 1 inch from all parts |
| 9 | Skipping nights in Mina | Staying nights 11 and 12 is Wajib |
| 10 | Using perfume in Ihram | No perfume/fragrance in any form — not even unscented products with fragrance |
| 11 | Arguments, harsh words, arrogance | Allah ﷻ says: "No obscenity, no sin, no argument during Hajj" |
| 12 | Not making dua at special times | Maximize dua at Arafat, in Tawaf, between Safa and Marwa, in Rawdah |
Complete Hajj Duas Collection — حج کی مکمل دعائیں
مَجْمُوعَةُ أَدْعِيَةِ الحَجّ🔊 Listen — Hajj Duas Audio Player — سنیں — حج کی دعائیں
Internal Audio Player — Save these duas to your device for Hajj journey use
📣 Talbiyah — لبیک اللهم لبیک
🕋 Tawaf Duas — طواف کی دعائیں
🏃 Sa'i Duas — سعی کی دعائیں
🌄 Arafat Duas — دعائے عرفہ
🪨 Rami Dua — رمی کی دعا
🌙 Madinah Salaam — درود و سلام
📿 Durood Ibrahimi — درود ابراہیمی
🤲 Wida Dua — طواف وداع دعا
📌 Place MP3 audio files in the /audio/ folder on your server | سرور پر /audio/ فولڈر میں آڈیو فائلیں رکھیں
Hajj Video Tutorials — ویڈیو ٹیوٹوریل
دُرُوسُ الحَجّ المَرئِيَّةUpload your Hajj tutorial videos to the /videos/ folder on your server and link them below. These are internal video player links:
How to Wear Ihram
احرام کیسے پہنیںComplete Tawaf Guide
طواف کا مکمل طریقہSa'i — Safa & Marwa
صفا مروہ سعیDay of Arafat Guide
یوم عرفہ کی رہنمائیRami al-Jamarat Guide
رمی جمرات کا طریقہHajj for Women
خواتین کا حجReturn Home After Hajj — حج کے بعد گھر واپسی
الرُّجُوعُ إِلَى الوَطَنEnglish: After performing Hajj, you return home spiritually renewed, your sins forgiven (if Hajj was Mabroor). The Prophet ﷺ said: "For an accepted Hajj there is no reward except Paradise." Here is how to maintain your spiritual state:
اردو: حج کے بعد آپ پاک صاف واپس آتے ہیں۔ حضور ﷺ نے فرمایا: "حج مبرور کا بدلہ صرف جنت ہے۔" اس روحانی کیفیت کو برقرار رکھیں۔
2 Rakaat Shukr — نماز شکرانہ
Pray 2 Rakaat Nafl of Shukr (gratitude) upon returning home. | گھر پہنچ کر شکرانے کی دو رکعت نفل ادا کریں۔
Maintain Good Deeds — نیکیاں جاری رکھیں
Continue your increased Salah, Quran, dhikr, and good deeds. Hajj is a new beginning, not just an event. | حج کے بعد بھی نمازیں، قرآن، ذکر اور نیکیاں جاری رکھیں۔
Avoid Past Sins — گناہوں سے بچیں
Your sins are forgiven — do not return to them. Make a firm resolution to change your life for the better. | گناہ معاف ہو گئے — واپس نہ جائیں۔ زندگی بدل لیں۔
Share Knowledge — دوسروں کو بتائیں
Teach others what you have learned. Share the experience of Hajj with family and community. | اپنا تجربہ اور علم دوسروں کے ساتھ شیئر کریں۔
Make Dua for Another Hajj — دوبارہ حج کی دعا
Pray to Allah ﷻ to be invited again. The Hajji's dua is accepted for 40 days after return. | اللہ سے دوبارہ حج کی توفیق مانگیں۔ واپسی کے ۴۰ دن تک دعا قبول ہوتی ہے۔
🤲 Special Dua Request — خصوصی درخواستِ دعا
Dear Pilgrims and Visitors, the creator of this Hajj guide at DuaQuran.com humbly requests you to please include him, his family, and his beloved late parents in your precious duas — especially during the blessed moments at Arafat, in the Rawdah, and at the Kaaba Shareef.
Late Mother: Rabiabi Mammo (رحمة الله عليها) — May Allah ﷻ grant her the highest ranks in Jannatul Firdaws
Late Father: Haji Mammoo Kalandan (رحمة الله عليه) — May Allah ﷻ fill his grave with noor and grant him Jannatul Firdaws
For the Creator & His Family: Khalid Mamu and his entire family — May Allah ﷻ grant them health, Imaan, barakah, and multiple Hajj Mabroor
For All Muslims: May Allah ﷻ grant every Muslim the opportunity to perform Hajj — Ameen Ya Rabbal Aalameen!
اللَّهُمَّ ارْحَمِ المَوتَى وَاغْفِرْ لِلأَحْيَاءِ — آمِين
O Allah! Shower Your mercy on the deceased and forgive the living. O Allah! Accept the Hajj of every Muslim standing at Your House. O Allah! Unite all Muslims under Your mercy. Ameen Ya Allah!
May Allah ﷻ accept this effort as Sadaqah Jariyah — آمين
📚 About This Hajj Guide — اس گائیڈ کے بارے میں
This is one of the world's most comprehensive Hajj guides, written in 6 languages (Arabic, Transliteration, English, Urdu, Hindi, and Hinglish) for the benefit of Muslims worldwide. This guide covers the complete Hajj tutorial step by step including: Ihram, Meeqat, Talbiyah, Tawaf al-Qudum, Maqam Ibrahim, Zamzam, Sa'i, Mina, Wuquf Arafat, Muzdalifah, Rami al-Jamarat, Qurbani, Halq/Taqsir, Tawaf al-Ifadah, Ayyam al-Tashriq, Tawaf al-Wida, Ziyarat Madinah, Masjid an-Nabawi, and more.
All duas are provided in full Arabic text, romanized transliteration, English translation, Urdu, Hindi, and Hinglish — making this the most accessible and comprehensive Hajj resource for the global Muslim community.
DuaQuran.com | Created by Khalid Mamu | Hajj Guide 2025 | حج گائیڈ ۲۰۲۵ | हज गाइड 2025
