Explanation

• Tawaf al-Wida (the Farewell Tawaf), also known as Tawaf al-Sadr (Tawaf of Leaving).
• This is performed by Hajj pilgrims just before leaving Makkah after completing the Hajj.

Explanation

• Tawaf-e-Ziyarat or Tawaf-e-Ifadah is also known as Tawaf-e-Rukn.

Explanation

• Tawaf-e-Ziyarat: The Tawaf performed after Waqof-e-'Arafat.
• It is also known as Tawaf-e-Rukn for it is Farz (Divine Obligation) in Hajj.

Explanation

• Al Khaif Mosque is situated in Mina where pilgrims offer their prayers during their stay at Mina.
• It is 25,000 square meters in area and can accommodate 25,000 pilgrims.

Explanation

• Hajj is Farz (obligatory) once in a lifetime for a Muslim who is capable to do so.

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Tawaf al-Qudum should be performed by pilgrims the moment they enter the premises of Masjid al-Haram (the Grand Mosque) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

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The encampment at Muzdalifah for one night during Hajj is called "Wuquf."

Pilgrims spend the night at Muzdalifah on the 9th and 10th days of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Engaging in the ritual of Wuquf, which involves standing in prayer, supplication, and collecting pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the Jamarat.

Explanation

Typically there are 5 Miqats

1. Yalamlam Miqat: This is the Miqat for the people of Yemen, India, Pakistan, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Japan.

2. Al-Juhfah: This Miqat is also known as Rabigh. This is the Miqat for the people of North America, North Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan.

3. Dhat Irq: This is the Miqat for the people of Iraq, Iran, China, and Russia.

4. Qarn Al-Manazil (Miqat Taif): This Miqat is also known as Al Sail Al Kabir. This is the Miqat for the people of U.A.E, Oman, Pakistan, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Najd, Riyadh, Dammam, and Khobar.

5. Dhul Hulayfah: This Miqat is also known as Abyar Ali. This Miqat is for the people of Medina.

Explanation

• A person who has an intention to offer Umra and Hajj at Meeqat is called Qaran
• A person who has an intention to offer only Umra at Meeqat is called Mutamtae
• A person who has an intention to offer only Hajj at Meeqat is called Mufrid

Explanation

• "Hajj e Asghar" is a term sometimes used to refer to Umrah.
• A pilgrimage to Makkah that can be undertaken at any time of the year.
• "Asghar" means smaller or minor, emphasizing that Umrah is a lesser pilgrimage compared to the major pilgrimage of Hajj.