Explanation

• Eid-ul-Adha became obligatory in the 2nd Hijri year (2 AH).
• Date of Eid-ul-Adha: 10th Dhul-Hijjah
• Month of Hajj: Dhul-Hijjah (12th Islamic month)
• Eid-ul-Adha commemorates the great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS).

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Explanation

• The Khutba of Hajj is delivered at Masjid an-Namirah (Masjid-e-Nimra) on the Day of Arafah.
• It is delivered on 9th Dhul-Hijjah before the Dhuhr and Asr prayers.
• Masjid an-Namirah is located on the Plain of Arafat near Mount Arafat.

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Explanation

• Pilgrims from Egypt, North Africa, and the western regions assume Ihram at Al-Juhfah (Miqat).
• Today, most pilgrims enter Ihram at Rabigh, which is near Al-Juhfah.
• Miqat is the designated place where pilgrims must enter the state of Ihram before proceeding to Makkah.

Additional information:

Five Miqats of Hajj:

1. Dhul-Hulayfah (Abyar Ali): People of Madinah
2. Al-Juhfah: People of Egypt, North Africa, Syria
3. Qarn al-Manazil: People of Najd
4. Yalamlam: People of Yemen, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and many pilgrims arriving from the east
5. Dhat Irq: People of Iraq and nearby regions

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Explanation

• According to Islamic belief, the first structure of the Kaaba was built by Hazrat Adam (A.S).
• Later, it was rebuilt by Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S).
• The Kaaba is located in Makkah.
• It is the holiest site in Islam.
• It is the direction (Qibla) for Muslim prayers.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Istelam means kissing Hajr-e-Aswad (the Black Stone) or touching it.
• Aswad means کالا یا سیاہ رنگ کا
• It is located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba.
• It is performed during Tawaf in Hajj and Umrah.
• It shows love and respect for the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Last verified on 16-05-2026