Explanation

• Pilgrims from Egypt, North Africa, Syria, and the western regions assume Ihram at Al-Juhfah (Miqat).
• Today, most pilgrims enter Ihram at Rabigh, which is near Al-Juhfah.
• Miqat is the designated place where pilgrims must enter the state of Ihram before proceeding to Makkah.

Additional information:

Five Miqats of Hajj:

1. Dhul-Hulayfah (Abyar Ali): People of Madinah
2. Al-Juhfah: People of Egypt, North Africa, Syria
3. Qarn al-Manazil: People of Najd
4. Yalamlam: People of Yemen, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and many pilgrims arriving from the east
5. Dhat Irq: People of Iraq and nearby regions

Last verified on 09-07-2026

Explanation

• According to Islamic belief, the first structure of the Kaaba was built by Hazrat Adam (A.S).
• Later, it was rebuilt by Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S).
• The Kaaba is located in Makkah.
• It is the holiest site in Islam.
• It is the direction (Qibla) for Muslim prayers.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• Istelam means kissing Hajr-e-Aswad (the Black Stone) or touching it.
• 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).

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Running b/w Safa & Marwa seven times is called Sayee. 
• Muslims travel back and forth between them 
• It is an integral part of the Hajj and Umrah in Islam.
• After performing Say’ee Hujjaj go to Mina.
• For Hajj: It is most commonly performed on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah
• For Umrah: Sa'ee on any date of the year

Last question by NA on 09 July 2026

Explanation

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

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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

• 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.

Last verified on 11-06-2026

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).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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.