Hajj Guide

Follow each rite in order. Duas appear between steps so you can recite at the right moment.

Step 1

Ihram for Hajj

Enter Ihram at the Miqat with niyyah for Hajj (or Tamattu‘/Qiran as applicable) and begin the Talbiyah.

Recitation

Talbiyah

Ihram

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Transliteration

Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk, innal-hamda wan-ni‘mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak

Translation

Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am — You have no partner — here I am. Truly all praise, favour, and dominion are Yours. You have no partner.

Step 2

Arrival Tawaf (if performing Umrah first)

For Tamattu‘, complete Umrah first (Tawaf, Sa’i, taqsir), exit Ihram, then re-enter Ihram for Hajj before the 8th of Dhul Hijjah.

Step 3

Mina (8th Dhul Hijjah)

Travel to Mina and spend the day and night in worship and preparation for Arafat.

Step 4

Arafat (9th Dhul Hijjah)

Stand at Arafat after Dhuhr until Maghrib — the heart of Hajj. Make abundant dua, dhikr, and repentance.

Recitation

Dua for Arafat

Arafat

لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Transliteration

La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli shay’in qadir

Translation

There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His is all praise, and He is over all things competent.

Step 5

Muzdalifah

After Maghrib leave Arafat for Muzdalifah. Pray Maghrib and Isha combined, rest, and collect pebbles for Rami.

Step 6

Rami & Mina (10th)

Stone Jamarat al-Aqabah, offer the sacrifice if required, then shave or shorten the hair. Partial exit from Ihram follows the Sunnah sequence you follow.

Step 7

Tawaf al-Ifadah

Perform Tawaf al-Ifadah (and Sa’i if not already done for Hajj). This is among the essential pillars of Hajj.

Recitation

Dua during Tawaf

Tawaf

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Transliteration

Subhanallahi walhamdu lillahi wa la ilaha illallahu wallahu akbar

Translation

Glory be to Allah, all praise is for Allah, there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.

Step 8

Days of Tashreeq

Remain in Mina and stone the three Jamarat on the 11th, 12th (and 13th if staying). Keep the Talbiyah until the first stoning of the 10th as per your school’s guidance.

Step 9

Tawaf al-Wida

Before leaving Makkah, perform the farewell Tawaf if required — a final circumambulation of the Kaaba.

Recitation

Dua for Entering Masjid Al-Haram

Entering

اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

Transliteration

Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik

Translation

O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.

Do's & Don'ts

Simple reminders to keep your pilgrimage calm, correct, and considerate.

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Do

Learn the main rites before you travel
Keep wudu and renew your intention often
Stay hydrated, rest when needed, and be patient in crowds
Follow your group guide and reliable scholarly advice
Treat fellow pilgrims with gentleness and respect

Don't

Don't use perfume or cut hair/nails after entering Ihram
Don't push or harm others during Tawaf or Sa'i
Don't invent mandatory duas for each Tawaf round
Don't skip the Miqat without entering Ihram
Don't leave a rite incomplete without asking a reliable guide

Hajj PDF Kit

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Important Tips for Hajj

Practical reminders for the days of Hajj.

Stay Patient & Hydrated

Crowds and heat are part of the journey — rest, sip water, and keep calm.

Keep Heart Focused

Remember the purpose of your pilgrimage and renew your intention often.

Follow the Sunnah

Learn the rites from reliable scholars and stick to the Prophet’s way ﷺ.

Respect Others

Be gentle with fellow pilgrims — kindness is worship on this sacred path.

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