THE PILGRIMAGE TO MECCAH (HaJJ) * (Episode 2)

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AS SALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                            *THE PILGRIMAGE TO MECCAH (HaJJ) * (Episode 2)                                                                                                                                   

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                                                 ▪️. The pilgrim should also be kind, generous and easy-going with his wealth and in his actions. He should treat his brothers well as much as possible. He must avoid annoying or disturbing the Muslims, in the holy places and marketplaces, or in the crowded conditions of the mataaf (the area around the Ka'bah where tawaaf is performed) and the mas'aa (the place where saa'i is performed) and around the jamaraat, and in others.
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This journey differs from all other worldly journeys. One should remember the majesty of the House and the Absolute Owner, and that one has chosen to leave family, friends, and possessions for the lofty and noble purpose of visiting a House, which the Almighty has designed as a sanctuary for all people.

These are all things that are obligatory for the pilgrim, or that he must do. The best way to achieve that is to travel with a knowledgeable person who can remind him about his religion.
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If that is not possible, then he should read the books of the scholars before going for Hajj, so that he can worship Allah(Swt) with knowledge.

Before Starting the Journey:

It's highly recomended to offer 2 Rakah of Nafl prayer in the house before setting out on the Journey. Remember to thanks Allah(Swt) for the blessed opportunity and make dua for Allah(Swt)'s Mercy, Protection and Acceptance of Hajj. Also, ask Allah(swt) for making your journey easy, safe and enligtening.
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*Essential Items for Hajj*
🔹.  Two sets of Ihram (for men)
🔹. 3-4 sets of normal cloths (Jilbabs etc.) (for women)
🔹. Waist Belt with pockets
🔹. Sandals or Slippers
🔹. Seven Bead Tasbeeh to count the Tawaf and the Safa/Marwa roundtrips
🔹 Passport, Plane Tickets, Photo Id's and Visa's
🔹. Light Snacks (One can have while stuck in the Traffic Jam)
🔹. Pocket Qur'an
🔹. Small Cloth Bags with Sholder Strap.
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🔹. Mobile Phone and Charger
🔹. Sleeping bag for bedding, inflatable pillow and thick sheets
🔹. Money: Take a sufficient amount of currency to cover expenses.
🔹. Medication:
Have a small first aid kit with you, containing adhesive dressings, some insect repellent, antiseptic creams and water sterilization tablets.
If you live in the West and are not used to high temperatures, take plenty of salt tablets and start taking them as soon as you arrive in Jeddah.
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If you cannot get these tablets, two tea spoonfuls of common salt is adequate per day. This will prevent you from losing too much salt through your sweat (loss of salt can make you feel very weak).
Take something to soothe your throat since sore throats are common.
Take something to help you if you develop a cough, constipation or diarrhea.
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If you suffer from any ailment such as a heart or chest condition or diabetes, tell your doctor or specialist that you are planning to undertake the Hajj journey and ask their advice on how to reduce your chances of becoming ill. Also ask them for a report to carry with you, with a list of your usual medications. Make sure you take with you enough medication to last the duration of your journey.
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*Types of Hajj*

There are three types of Hajj: Tamattu, Ifraad and Qiraan.

*TAMATTU* means entering ihraam for Umrah only during the months of Hajj (the months of Hajj are Shawwaal, Dhul-Qidah and Dhul-Hijjah; see al-Sharh al-Mumti, 7/62). When the pilgrim reaches Makkah he performs tawaaf and saai for Umrah, and shaves his head or cuts his hair, and exits ihraam. Then when the day of al-Tarwiyah, which is the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, comes, he enters ihraam for Hajj only, and does all the actions of Hajj. So Tamattu involves a complete Umrah and a complete Hajj.
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*IFRAAD* means entering ihraam for Hajj only. When the pilgrim reaches Makkah he performs tawaaf al-qudoom (tawaaf of arrival) and saai for Hajj, but he does not shave or cut his hair and does not exit ihraam, rather he remains in ihraam until he exits ihraam after stoning Jamarat al-Aqabah on the day of Eid. If he delays the saai of Hajj until after the tawaaf of Hajj, there is nothing wrong with that.
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*QIRAAN* means entering ihraam for Umrah and Hajj both together. Or entering ihraam for Umrah first then including Hajj in that before starting the tawaaf of Hajj. That is done by intending that his tawaaf and saai will be for both Hajj and Umrah.

The actions done in Qiraan are the same as those done in Ifraad, except that the pilgrim doing Qiraan has to offer a hadiy (sacrifice) whereas the pilgrim doing Ifraad does not.
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End of Today's Education. Subhanakallahuma wabihamdik ash-Hadu an laaila Ilan Anta astagfiruka wa atuuubu ilayhi. *We shall continue on this story tomorrow*. May Allah azza wa jalla strengthen and make us steadfast in faith. May HE accept our ibaadat and grant us the Good in this World and the Hereafter. May Allah Azza wa jalla forgive and grant us Jannah...AMIN.