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• Hazrat Hawwa (Eve) and Hazrat Adam (Adam) reunited at the plain of Arafat after years of wanderings.
• The story symbolizes their reconciliation and repentance after being separated due to their initial dwelling in Paradise and subsequent descent to Earth.

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• Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam, as it is home to Islam's holiest site Kaaba in Al-Masjid Al-Ḥaram (The Sacred Mosque).

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• Hajj is considered the best demonstration of unity, confederation, and equality in the Islamic world.
• During Hajj, Muslims from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nations gather in Makkah to perform the pilgrimage rituals together, emphasizing the universal brotherhood and equality among believers.

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The encampment at Muzdalifah for one night during Hajj is called "Wuquf."

Pilgrims spend the night at Muzdalifah on the 9th and 10th days of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Engaging in the ritual of Wuquf, which involves standing in prayer, supplication, and collecting pebbles for the symbolic stoning of the Jamarat.

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• Pilgrims offer two Raka'at Nafl (voluntary prayers) at the Maqam Ibrahim.

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Makkah has been mentioned in the Holy Qur'an in many names such as Makkah, Bakkah, Al-Balad Al-Amen, Al-Balad Al-Ameen, Al-Haram Al-Amen and Umm Al-Qura.

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Typically there are 5 Miqats

1. Yalamlam Miqat: This is the Miqat for the people of Yemen, India, Pakistan, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Japan.

2. Al-Juhfah: This Miqat is also known as Rabigh. This is the Miqat for the people of North America, North Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan.

3. Dhat Irq: This is the Miqat for the people of Iraq, Iran, China, and Russia.

4. Qarn Al-Manazil (Miqat Taif): This Miqat is also known as Al Sail Al Kabir. This is the Miqat for the people of U.A.E, Oman, Pakistan, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Najd, Riyadh, Dammam, and Khobar.

5. Dhul Hulayfah: This Miqat is also known as Abyar Ali. This Miqat is for the people of Medina.

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• A person who has an intention to offer Umra and Hajj at Meeqat is called Qaran
• A person who has an intention to offer only Umra at Meeqat is called Mutamtae
• A person who has an intention to offer only Hajj at Meeqat is called Mufrid

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• "Hajj e Asghar" is a term sometimes used to refer to Umrah.
• A pilgrimage to Makkah that can be undertaken at any time of the year.
• "Asghar" means smaller or minor, emphasizing that Umrah is a lesser pilgrimage compared to the major pilgrimage of Hajj.