Explanation

• Istelam is an Islamic ritual related to the Holy Kaaba.
• It refers to touching or pointing towards Hajr-e-Aswad (Black Stone).
• 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

Explanation

• Hajj year: 10 A.H
• Gregorian date: March 6, 632 A.D
• Day of sermon: 9th Dhul-Hijjah (Friday)
• Event name: Hajjat-ul-Wida (Farewell Pilgrimage)
• Number of Hajj by Prophet SAW: 1 (only once)

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Explanation

• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.
• It is the fifth pillar of Islam.
• It is obligatory once in a lifetime for Muslims who can afford it physically and financially.
• The word Hajj means “to intend” or “to set out for a journey.”
• Hajj is performed in Makkah during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah.
• Mentioned in: Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Aal-e-Imran)

Additional information:

• The first Hajj in Islam led by Muslims took place in 9 A.H.
• Prophet Muhammad performed the Farewell Hajj in 10 A.H.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• The last Hajj performed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is called Hajjat al-Wada' (حِجَّة ٱلْوَدَاع),
• Translates to the Farewell Pilgrimage.
• Occurring in 10 AH (632 CE)
•  The last day of Hajj is called: Day of Arafah

Additional information 

• First Hajj was offered in 9 A.H.
• Hajj means to intend.
• There are 3 types of Hajj.
• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H
• Tawaf begins from  Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad).

• The holy prophet performed only 1 Hajj in 10th A.H.

Explanation

• Arafat is a famous plain near Kaaba.
• It is located about 12 miles (≈20 km) from the Kaaba.
• Pilgrims stay here on 9th Dhul-Hijjah (Day of Arafah).
• Hajj is incomplete without الوقوف بعرفہ (standing at Arafat).
• The Prophet (PBUH) delivered the Farewell Sermon at Arafat.
• It is also called “Jabal al-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy)”.

Last verified on 28-04-2026