Explanation

• Hajr-e-Aswad means “Black Stone.”
• It is a sacred stone fixed in the Kaaba, Makkah.
• It was given from Heaven to Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
• Originally white, Hajr-e-Aswad turned black due to sins of people (according to tradition).

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

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• The Zamzam Well is approximately 30 metres (100 feet) deep.
• Origin: Allah provided Zamzam water for Hazrat Hajira (AS) and her infant son, Prophet Ismail (AS).
• Rediscovery: By Abdul Muttalib in the 6th century CE.
• Meaning: Zamzam means “to stop” or “to hold back.
• Distance: Approximately 20 metres east of the Kaaba.
• Location: Masjid al-Haram, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Last updated by NA on 06-11-2026

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Explanation

• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed only one Hajj in his lifetime.
• He performed this Hajj in 10 A.H. (632 CE).
• It was his first and last Hajj.
• It was known as Hujjat-ul-Wada (The Farewell Pilgrimage).

Additional information:

• The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) performed 4 Umrahs in his lifetime.
• His first Umrah after the Hijrah to Madinah was performed in 7 A.H. (629 CE) (Umrah al-Qada).

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

Explanation

The distance between Mina and the Plain of Arafat is approximately 13 kilometers.

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

Explanation

• Date: 6 AH (628 CE).
• Location: Hudaybiyyah, near Makkah.
• Other Name: Bai'at-e-Shajarah (بیعتِ شجرہ).
• Meaning: Pledge of the Tree.
• Number of Sahaba: Approximately 1,400.
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• Purpose: To pledge loyalty and readiness to defend the Muslim community.

Last updated on 30 Oct 2026

Explanation

• Hajj begins on Zulhajj 8 with pilgrims going to Mina, known as Yawm at-Tarwiyah.
• The main rituals continue until Zulhajj 12, with optional stoning on Zulhajj 13, making 8 to 12 Zulhajj (5 days) the core Hajj days.

Last verified on 19-10-2026

Explanation

• Rami al-Jamarat is a mandatory Hajj ritual
• involving the symbolic stoning of three pillars in Mina
• 10th Dhu al-Hijjah: Only the Jamrat al-Aqabah (the largest pillar) is stoned.
• 11th & 12th Dhu al-Hijjah: All three pillars (Small, Medium, Large) are stoned in order.
• The act of throwing stones at the Jamarat is known as “Rami”.

Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Sayee is the act of walking or running seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa in Makkah.
• It is a required ritual in Hajj and Umrah.

Additional information:

• Location: Masjid al-Haram, Makkah
• Performed after: Tawaf (circumambulation of Kaaba)
• Next ritual after Sayee: Hujjaj go to Mina
• Symbolism: Hajar’s search for water for her son, Prophet Ismael (PBUH)

Last verified on 15-03-2026

Explanation

• Wuquf (وقف) is the central ritual of Hajj where pilgrims stand in prayer and supplication.
• It takes place at Mount Arafat.
• It is considered the most important day of Hajj.
• Date: 9th of Dhul-Hijjah (Islamic calendar)

Last verified on 19-03-2026