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

• Jumrah al-Wusta is the middle of the three (Ula, Wusta, Aqaba) Jamarat in Mina.
• It is the second stone pillar that pilgrims throw pebbles at during Hajj.
• It represents the rejection of Satan’s temptations.
• It is part of the ritual of Ramy al-Jamarat in Hajj.
• It is located in Mina, near Makkah.

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Explanation

• Miqat is the designated boundary for entering the state of Ihram.
• Pilgrims must wear Ihram before crossing Miqat.
• It applies to both Hajj and Umrah.
• Different regions have different Miqat points.
• Crossing Miqat without Ihram requires compensation (Dum).

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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)

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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).

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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.

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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)”.

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Explanation

• Day: 10th Dhul Hijjah
• Name: Youm al-Nahr (Day of Sacrifice)
• Associated festival: Eid al-Adha
• Hajj days: 8th–13th Dhul Hijjah
• Main ritual: Qurbani (sacrifice)

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Explanation

• The most important part of Hajj is the Day of 'Arafah
• This takes place on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah
• It is often described as the heart of Hajj,
• Pilgrims travel from Mina to the plains of Arafat

Last updated by NA on 25- April-2026