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.

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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

• The Holy Prophet (SAW) performed Hajjat-ul-Wida in the 10th Hijri (March 6, 632 A.D)
• It was performed on Friday, the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah.
• The Prophet (PBUH) delivered his final sermon during the Hajj on Mount Arafat.
• It is also known as Farewell Sermon.
• This final pilgrimage included his renowned Farewell Sermon.

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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.

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Explanation

• The Angel Jibril (Gabriel) brought the Hajar-e-Aswad  to Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.)
• Hazrat Ismail (A.S.) was helping his father build the House of Allah 
• Black is the color of Hijra e Aswad
• Aswad means کالا یا سیاہ رنگ کا 
• Located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba.
• It is performed during Tawaf in Hajj and Umrah.
• Istelam means kissing Hajar-e-Aswad

Additional information

• The Black Stone was stolen in 930 CE by the Qarmatians, who held it for ransom and returned it 23 years later.

Last updated 17 july 2026 by NA