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)”.

Last verified on 28-04-2026

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)

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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

Explanation

•  First Hajj 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

• The cover of the Holy Kaaba is called Kiswah.
• It is also known as Ghilaf-e-Kaaba in Urdu.
• It is made of black silk with golden embroidery.
• The Kiswah is replaced every year in Makkah.
• It is prepared with great care and religious respect.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

• In Islam, performing Hajj is Fard (obligatory) once in a lifetime for those who are able.
• It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
• Qur'an clearly commands Muslims to perform Hajj if they have the means.
• Repeating Hajj is optional and becomes Nafl (voluntary).

Last verified on 25-04-2026

Explanation

There are three obligatory acts of Hajj, known as the pillars of Hajj: 

1. Ihram
2. WUF
   
3. Tawaf al-Ifadah

Additional Information:

Hajj means "to intend."

Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.

Hajj is ordained in Surah Al-Baqarah.

The Prophet Muhammad performed only one Hajj in 10 A.H.

There are three types of Hajj.

One Tawaf of Kaaba is known as a Shoot, which begins from the Shoot.

There are three Jamarat.

The mosque in Mina is Kheef.

At Meekat, Hujjaj assume the state of Ihram.

Kalima Tauheed is recited during Hajj.

The ritual of offering sacrifice is performed at Mina.

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Wuquf (Standing at Arafat) is a key ritual of Hajj.
• It takes place on 9th Dhul-Hijjah.
• It is also called Yawm-e-Arafat.
• Pilgrims gather on the Plains of Arafat to pray and seek forgiveness.
• They perform combined Dhuhr and Asr prayers and supplicate (du’a).
• This ritual is essential for Hajj to be valid.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• The fifth pillar of Islam is Hajj (حج), the pilgrimage to Makkah.
• It symbolizes equality, unity, and submission to Allah.
• Every able Muslim must perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime.
• Pilgrims wear simple white garments (Ihram) to show equality before God.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Surah Al-Hajj (سورہ حج) is the 22nd chapter of the Qur’an.
• It consists of 78 ayats and 10 rukus.
• It was revealed in Madina, but part of it (verses 1–24) relates to the Makki period of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• The rest (verses 25–78) was revealed during the early Madni period.

Last verified on 01-04-2026