Explanation

• Surah: Al-Baqarah
• Surah Number: 2
• Main verses about Hajj: 196–203
• Revealed in: Madinah (Madani Surah)
• Position in the Quran: 2nd Surah

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Explanation

• The Day of Arafah falls on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah.
• It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage.
• The following day marks the start of Eid al-Adha.

Additional information:

• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.
• The first Hajj was performed in the same year.
• Hajj is ordained in Surah Al-Baqarah.
• There are three types of Hajj.
• The Kalima Tauheed is recited during Hajj.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Hajj is not completed unless you go to Arfat.

Additional information:

• The word Hajj means to intend.
• There are 3 Farz, 10 Sunnat and 6 Wajibat in Hajj.
• Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.
• First Hajj is offered in 9 A.H.
• Hajj was ordained in Surah Bakr.
• The Holy Prophet SAW performed only 1 Hajj in 10th A.H.
• There are 3 types of Hajj.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• Zam Zam means "to stop."
• The Zamzam Well is located within the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
• It 20 meters (66 feet) east of the Kaaba.
• Millions of pilgrims visit the well each year during Hajj or Umrah to drink its water.

Last verified on 30-06-2026

Explanation

• Tawaf-e-Rukn is an obligatory (Farz) component of Hajj.
• It is also known as Tawaf-e-Ziyarat or Tawaf al-Ifadah.
• It is performed after Waqoof-e-Arafat (9th Dhul Hijjah) during Hajj.
• Without performing this Tawaf, Hajj is not completed.

Last verified on 30-06-2026