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Rafiq-ul-HaramaynA Companion for Hajj Pilgrims

Comprehensive Method of

Hajj & Umrah

Allamah Maulana Abu Bilal

MuhammadIlyasAttarQadiriRazavi

Translated into English by Majlis-e-Tarajim (Dawat-e-Islami)


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If you are eager to perform Hajj and Umrah correctly

and to make your visit to Madina-tul-Munawwarah

spiritually uplifting, go through the book

Rafiq-ul-Haramayn

Comprehending the Questions and Answers

given in this book is of vital importance


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Du for Reading the Bookead the following Du (supplication) before studying

a religious book or Islamic lesson, , youwill remember whatever you study.

Translation

Y Allah ! Open the portal of knowledge and wisdomfor us, and have mercy on us! O the One who is the mosthonourable and glorious!

(Al-Mustaraf, vol. 1, pp. 40)

Note: Recite alt-Alan-Nab once before and after the Du.

R


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Contents

Transliteration Chart .............................................................................. XTranslators Notes ................................................................................. XIPreface ................................................................................................ XIIICommendation................................................................................... XIV

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Suggestions for Hajj Pilgrims .......................... 1List of Items for Pilgrims ................................................................... 1Additional Travelling Items ............................................................... 3Health Certificate .............................................................................. 4Where to Keep Luggage? ................................................................... 4When Should Pilgrims Travelling by Air Put On Irm? ................... 5

Jeddah to Makka ............................................................................. 5Departure by Ship ............................................................................. 6When Should Pilgrims Travelling by Sea Put On Irm? .................. 7Coast of Jeddah ................................................................................. 7Jeddah Customs ................................................................................ 7Transport Organized by Muallim ..................................................... 7For Refund of Travel Coupons .......................................................... 8

Thirty (30) Madan Pearls Regarding Travelling ................................ 8A Parable ........................................................................................... 9How to Offer al During Journey? .............................................. 14

Excellence of Hajj .......................................... 15

70 Million Virtues on Every Step .................................................... 16Risk of Death on Kufr (Disbelief).................................................... 18Treasure of Devotion, Essential for ji .......................................... 18Adopt Affiliation With True Devotee .............................................. 18Mysterious ji ............................................................................... 19ji Who Slaughtered Himself ........................................................ 19How is it to Call Oneselfji? ........................................................ 20

An Anecdote ................................................................................... 20How is it to Display a ajj Congratulations Board? ....................... 21ajj on Foot .................................................................................... 21


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56 Terms ....................................................... 22

1. Ashur-ul-ajja (

) .............................................................. 222. Irm ( ) ................................................................................ 223. Talbiya )

) ............................................................................. 224. Iib (

) ............................................................................... 225. Raml ( ) .................................................................................... 236. awf [Circumambulation] ( ) ................................................ 237. Maf () ................................................................................. 23

8. awf-ul-Qudm ( ) ........................................................ 239. awf-uz-Ziyra ( ) ........................................................ 2310. awf-ul-Wad (

) ......................................................... 2311. awf-ul-Umra (

) ....................................................... 2412. Istilm (

) ............................................................................ 24

13. Sa () .................................................................................... 24

14. Ram (

) ................................................................................. 2415. alq () .................................................................................. 24

16. Qar ( ) .................................................................................. 2417. Masjid-ul-arm (

) ..................................................... 2418. Bb-us-Salm ( ) .............................................................. 2519. Kaba (

) .............................................................................. 25Names of 4 Corners of Kabah ........................................................ 25

20. Rukn Aswad ( ) ........................................................... 2521. Rukn Irq (

) ........................................................... 2522. Rukn Shm (

) ........................................................... 2523. Rukn Yamn (

) ......................................................... 2524. Bb-ul-Kaba )

) ............................................................. 26

25. Multazam ( ) ........................................................................ 26

26. Mustajr ( ) ......................................................................... 2627. Mustajb () ....................................................................... 26

28. am ( ) ............................................................................... 26

29. Mzb-ur-Rama )

) .................................................... 2630. Maqm-u-Ibrm (

) .................................................... 27

31. Zam Zam Well ( ) ............................................................ 27

32. Bb-u-af ( ) .................................................................. 27

33. Mount af ( ) ................................................................... 2734. Mount Marwa ( ) ............................................................ 28


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35. Mlayn-e-Akharayn ( ) ................................................ 28

36. Mas ( ) ............................................................................... 28

37. Mqt ( ) .............................................................................. 28There are 5 Mqt ........................................................................... 2838. ul-ulayfa )

) .......................................................... 2839. t Irq ( ) .................................................................... 2940. Yalamlam () ................................................................... 2941. Jufa ) ) ......................................................................... 2942. Qarn-ul-Manzil (

) ................................................... 2943. Mqt ( ) .............................................................................. 2944. fq () ................................................................................ 2945. Tanm () ............................................................................. 2946. Jiirrna ) ) ......................................................................... 3047. aram ( ) .............................................................................. 3048. il () ...................................................................................... 30

49. Min ( ) .................................................................................. 3050. Jamart ( ) ........................................................................... 3151. Araft ( ) ............................................................................. 3152. Jabal-ur-Rama ) ) ........................................................ 3153. Muzdalifa )

) ...................................................................... 3154. Muassir ( ) .......................................................................... 3155. Ban Urana (

) ................................................................ 31

56. Mad ( ) .............................................................................. 32Places Where Ones Du is Accepted .............................................. 32Types ofajj .................................................................................. 34

Qirn ........................................................................................ 34Tamattu ................................................................................... 35Ifrd .......................................................................................... 35

Method of Putting on Irm ........................................................... 35Irm of Islamic Sisters ................................................................... 36Nafl al of Irm ......................................................................... 36Intention for Umra ...................................................................... 36Intention for ajj ............................................................................ 37Intention for ajj Qirn .................................................................. 37Labbak ........................................................................................... 38

One Sunna.................................................................................... 388 Madan Pearls of Labbak ............................................................. 39


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Important Ruling Regarding Intention ............................................ 40Meaning of Irm ........................................................................... 41

arm Acts in Irm ....................................................................... 41Makr Acts in Irm ..................................................................... 43Permissible Acts in Irm ................................................................ 44Difference in Irm of Man and Woman ........................................ 47Useful Cautions in Irm ................................................................ 48An Important Caution .................................................................... 48Explanation ofaram ..................................................................... 49

Entering Makka ............................................................................ 49Make Intention of Itikf ................................................................. 50First Sight at Holy Kaba ............................................................... 50Most Virtuous Supplication ............................................................ 51Halting for Supplication During awf is Forbidden....................... 51

Method of Umrah ......................................... 51Method ofawf ............................................................................ 51Supplication of First Round ............................................................ 55Supplication of Second Round ........................................................ 57Supplication of Third Round .......................................................... 59Supplication of Fourth Round ........................................................ 60

Supplication of Fifth Round ............................................................ 62Supplication of Sixth Round ........................................................... 63Supplication of Seventh Round ....................................................... 65Maqm-u-Ibrm .......................................................................... 66al for awf ............................................................................... 66Supplication of Maqm-u-Ibrm .................................................. 67Come at Multazam ......................................................................... 67

Du to be Made at Multazam ......................................................... 68An Important Ruling ...................................................................... 69Come at Zam Zam Well ................................................................. 69Recite This Du After Drinking Zam Zam Water .......................... 70Sa ofaf and Marwa.................................................................. 70Wrong Way .................................................................................... 71Du of Mount af ........................................................................ 72

Intention of Sa .............................................................................. 74Du When Descending from af/Marwa .................................... 74


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Du to be Recited between Green Marks ........................................ 75al of Sa is Sunna .................................................................... 76

awf-ul-Qudm ............................................................................ 77Halq or Taqsir ................................................................................ 77Definition of Taqr .................................................................. 77Taqr for Islamic Sisters ............................................................ 77

Advice for Those Performing awf-ul-Qudm .............................. 78Advice for Mutamatte .................................................................... 78Advice for All js ......................................................................... 78

What to Do During Stay in Makka*

? ............................................. 79Very Important Caution ................................................................. 80Advice for Islamic Sisters ................................................................. 81Seven arm Acts During awf ..................................................... 81Seven Makr Acts During awf ................................................... 82Seven Permissible Acts During Sa and awf ................................. 83Seven Makr Acts in Sa ............................................................... 83

Three Miscellaneous Rulings Regarding Sa .................................... 84Important Advice for Islamic Sisters ................................................ 84Putting on Irm ofajj ................................................................. 85A Madan Advice ............................................................................ 85Leaving for Min ............................................................................. 86Alas! No Care is Taken .................................................................... 87Du of Night of Arafa ................................................................. 87

Leaving for Araft ........................................................................... 88Du of Pathway to Araft .............................................................. 88Entering Araft ............................................................................... 898 Madan Pearls Regarding Ritual Stay in Araft ............................ 89Emphatic Advice of Imm Amad Raz Khn ................. 90Dus of Araft ............................................................................... 91It is Sunna to Make Du in Araft Whilst Standing ..................... 96Du of Araft (English) ................................................................. 97Freed from Sins ............................................................................. 107Departure for Muzdalifa.............................................................. 107Method of Offering Maghrib and Ish al in Combination ...... 108Collect Stones ............................................................................... 108An Important Caution .................................................................. 108

Ritual Stay in Muzdalifa

.............................................................. 109Ram; First Rite of 10th ul-ijja ................................................ 110Be Warned! ................................................................................... 111


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Six Madan Pearls Regarding Ram ................................................ 112Ram by Islamic Sisters .................................................................. 113

Ram by the Ill .............................................................................. 113Ritual Sacrifice ofajj................................................................... 114Tokens for Animal Sacrifice .......................................................... 11517 Madan Pearls Regarding alq and Taqr ................................ 11612 Madan Pearls Regarding awf-uz-Ziyra ............................. 118Ram of 11th and 12th ul-ijja ................................................... 12012 Makr Acts in Ram ............................................................... 122

19 Madan Pearls about awf-ur-Rukhat.................................... 123ajj Badal ..................................................................................... 126Pre-Conditions ofajj Badal ................................................... 127Eight Madan Pearls Regarding ajj Badal ............................... 130

Pilgrimage to Madina-tul-Munawwarah ..... 132

Method of Enhancing Fervour ...................................................... 132Quranic Proof for Remaining Barefoot .......................................... 132Preparation for the Visit ................................................................ 133Grand Green Dome Appears ......................................................... 133Enter Via Bb-ul-Baq .................................................................. 134al in Gratitude ......................................................................... 134

Appearing Before Golden Grille .................................................... 135In What Direction is His Blessed Countenance? ............................ 135Make Salm to Holy Prophet ................................................... 136

Make Salm to iddq Akber

.......................................... 137

Make Salm to Frq Aam

........................................... 137Make Salm to Shakhan Together ............................................... 138Make Following Dus .................................................................. 139

Recite Near Golden Grille ............................................................. 139Dont Turn Your Back Towards Golden Grille for Du ............... 140Reward of Fifty Thousand Itikf .................................................. 140Reward of Five Hajj Daily ............................................................. 141How Many Times Should Salm Be Made Every Day? .................. 141Say Salm Orally ........................................................................... 141Old Woman Blessed With Grand Vision ...................................... 142Await Expectantly! ........................................................................ 143Blessed Vision ............................................................................... 143


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Passing Across Those Offering al is Sin .................................... 143Reverence for Green Dome ........................................................... 144

Do Not Spit in Sacred Streets ........................................................ 144Excellence of Fasting in Madna .................................................. 144Difference in Worth of Deeds in Makka and Madna ................. 145Do not Use Shoes of Others .......................................................... 145Alas! Jannat-ul-Baq ...................................................................... 146Salm to Those Buried in Jannat-ul-Baq ...................................... 146Broken Heart ................................................................................ 147

Farewell Visit ................................................................................ 147Al-Wada Y Raslull ...................................................... 148

Ziyrt (Holy Sites) in Makka-tul-Mukarrama .......................... 149Birthplace of Holy Prophet ................................................ 149Jabal Ab Qubas .................................................................... 149

House of Khadja-tul-Kubra

..................................... 150Cave of Jabal aur ................................................................... 150

Cave ofir ............................................................................ 150Dr-ul-Arqam.......................................................................... 151

House of Sayyidun Ab Bakr iddq

........................ 151Masfala.................................................................................. 151Jannat-ul-Mal ....................................................................... 152Masjid Jinn ............................................................................. 152Masjid-ur-Rya...................................................................... 153Masjid Khayf ........................................................................... 153Masjid Jiirrna...................................................................... 153Martyrs ofunan ................................................................... 154

Tomb of Sayyidatun Mamna

............................. 15411 Places in Masjid-ul-arm Where Holy Prophet Offeredal ....................................................................................... 154

Ziyrt [Holy Sites] in Madna-tul-Munawwara ........................ 156Advice for Hiring Taxi ............................................................ 156Battlefield of Badr ................................................................... 156Blessed Pillars of Masjid-un-Nabaw ........................................ 156Orchard of Janna................................................................... 159Mirb of Holy Prophet ..................................................... 159Mimber (Pulpit) of Holy Prophet ....................................... 160

Platform of Al-us-uffa........................................................ 16022 Masjid .............................................................................. 161


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Masjid Qub ........................................................................... 161Five Masjid ............................................................................ 161

Masjid Ghamma .................................................................. 162Masjid Ijba........................................................................... 162Masjid Qiblatayn ..................................................................... 163Jabal Uud .............................................................................. 163

Mausoleum of Sayyidun rn ............................... 163Grave of Sayyidun amza

...................................... 164

Excellence of Making Salm to Martyrs of Uud ........................... 164

Salm in Court of Sayyidun amza ............................. 164Collective Salm to Martyrs of Uud ............................................ 165How to Visit These Holy Sites? ..................................................... 166

Offences and Their Expiations .................... 167

Definition of Dam etc. .................................................................. 167Leniency in Dam etc. .................................................................... 167Important Ruling Regarding Expiatory Fast .................................. 168

Fear Allah ........................................................................... 169Questions and Answers about awf-uz-Ziyra ........................... 170Questions and Answers about awf-ur-Rukhat .......................... 173Questions and Answers about awf ............................................. 174

Questions and Answers about Iib and Raml ............................. 176Questions and Answers about Sa ................................................. 178Questions and Answers about Kissing and Caressing ..................... 180

An Important Question ........................................................... 181Questions and Answers about Intercourse ..................................... 182Questions and Answers about Cutting Nails .................................. 184Question and Answers about Removal of Hair .............................. 185Questions and Answers about Use of Perfume ............................... 189Questions and Answers about Wearing Stitched Clothes etc. ......... 193Questions and Answers about Ritual Stay in Araft ...................... 196Questions and Answers about Ritual Stay in Muzdalifa ............... 197Questions and Answers about Ram .............................................. 198Questions and Answers about Ritual Sacrifice ............................... 199

Questions and Answers about

alq and Taqr ............................. 200Miscellaneous Questions and Answers ........................................... 201

ajj Akber ..................................................................................... 205


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Guidance for Those Working in Arab ........................................... 206How is it to Ask for Financial Help for ajj or Umra? ................ 207

How is it to Overstay for ajj on Umra-Visa? ............................ 208

25 Parables of Hujjaj ................................... 210

1. Why Should I Not Weep! ......................................................... 210

2. Unconsciousness Whilst Reciting Labbak ( ) ........................ 2113. A Crippled ji ......................................................................... 211

4. Sacrifice of Life in Path of Allah ...................................... 2125. Mysterious ji ......................................................................... 2146. ji Without Performing ajj ................................................... 2157. ajj of Shaykh Shibl................................................................. 2198. Just Six out of Six Hundred Thousand ...................................... 2209. Grapes from Ghayb ................................................................... 220

10. Help from Mustafa ............................................................ 22211. Look! We have Reached Madna ........................................... 22312. Green Horseman ..................................................................... 22313. Holy Prophet Helps the Helpless ....................................... 22414. Beholding of Blessed Hand ..................................................... 22615. May Salm be on You, O My Son! .......................................... 22616. Reply to Salm ........................................................................ 227

17. Benevolence on Devotees ........................................................ 22718. Enviable Demise ..................................................................... 22719. I have Come to Holy Prophet ............................................ 22820. Glad Tidings from Blessed Tomb ............................................ 22821. Meal from Holy Prophet .................................................... 22922. Beloved Prophet Granted Bread ......................................... 23023. I am Your Guest ...................................................................... 23024. Holy Prophet Granted Dirhams ......................................... 23125. Al arat and Beholding Holy Prophet ........................... 231Congratulations for Your Intention of Visiting Madna-tul-Munawwara!..................................................................................................... 23415 Madan Pearls for Those Travelling to Madna ....................... 236

Glossary ............................................................................................. 238Index .................................................................................................. 243


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Transliteration Chart

A/a / L/l

A/a Z/z M/m

B/b X/x N/n P/p S/s

V/v,W/w T/t Sh/sh

/ / /

/ / Y/y

J/j / Y/y

Ch / A/a

/

U/u

Kh/kh Gh/gh I/i

D/d F/f /

/ Q/q /

/ K/k /


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Translators Notes

ear readers! Dawat-e-Islamis Majlis-e-Tarjim, adepartment responsible for reproducing Amr-e-Al-e-

Sunnat, founder of Dawat-e-Islami Shaykh Allma MaulnAbu Bill Muammad Ilys Ar Qdir Razavs

books and booklets into various languages of the world, ispleased to present the English translation of the bookRafiq-ul-Haramayn.

Although any translation is inevitably a form of interpretation,

we have tried our level best to convey the thoughts of the authorin its true sense. For the ease of the reader and in an effort toreconcile the pronunciation of Arabic letters into Latin, atransliteration chart has been added to represent those letterscorrectly.

Terms of Islamic Jurisprudence have not been translated as acaution because in most cases, an English word cannot be afully juristic substitute. However, a glossary has been given atthe end of the book, elaborating the Islamic terms. Further, theindex has also been added.

It should be noted that some of the descriptions regarding visaand pre-departure procedure may be specific to Pakistan.Respected js travelling from other countries will obviouslybe following the rules and regulations of their respectivecountries. Since this book was written by Amr-e-Al-e-Sunnat

several years back when sea travel for Hajj-

pilgrimage was in operation in Pakistan, this book contains adescription regarding sea travel.

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This translation has been accomplished by the grace of AllahAlmighty , by the favour of His beloved and blessed

Prophet and the spiritual support of ourgreat Shaykh, the founder of Dawat-e-Islami, Allma MaulnAbu Bill Muammad Ilys Ar Qdir . If youfind any shortcoming in this work, it may be a human erroron the part of the Translation Majlis, and not the author of theoriginal book. Therefore, if you find any mistake orshortcoming in this book kindly notify us in writing at thefollowing postal or email address with the intention of earningreward (awb).

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Preface

By the grace of Allah and the support of His most beProphet , Sag-e-Madna (the author) begcompose the rulings and manners regarding ajj and Ziin the fragrant environment of Makka-tul-Mukarramorder to attain the privilege of serving the visitoaramayn. To acquire further blessings, I also wrotepages within the spiritually glowing environment of Madtul-Munawwara and finally completed this book in KaI named this book Rafq-ul-aramayn.

I have tried to keep the language as simple as possibl

heart is overjoyed with the thought that though the autthis book could be anywhere, the book Rafq-ul-arawill be accompanying pilgrims during their visit to the s

cities . It will be in their hands during awfHoly Kaba and during their auspicious visit to MadnMunawwara. In this way it will make awf of Kaba.

it will further be privileged to visit sweet, fraMadna, and see the blessed green dome and the sGolden Grille.

Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadiri

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fewna-achi.

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XIV

Commendation

By

Shaykh Allamah Maulana Mufti Abu Saeed MuhammadAbdul Lateef Qadiri

The undersigned has gone through the book Rafq-ul-aramayn. ! The book has been written in simple and easy

Urdu (the original Urdu version). In fact, it is a summary ofAl arats famous booklet Anwar-ul-Bishraand that of the sixth part of Bar-e-Sharat compiled byadr-ush-Shara Mauln Amjad Al Aam .

Rafq-ul-aramayn is aimed at protecting ajj and Umrapilgrims from being misled due to reading erroneous andunauthentic Urdu books/booklets on this subject.

I pray that Almighty Allah reward the author of Rafq-ul-aramayn, Amr-e-Al-e-Sunnat Mauln Muhammad Ilys

Qdir . May the Almighty accept his endeavourand make it a means of success in the world as well as in theHereafter.

Al-Faqr, Abu Saeed Muhammad Abdul Lateef Qadiri(Dean of Dr-ul-Ulm Ata-e-Mustafa, Jagnah Gujranwala)


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Suggestions for Hajj Pilgrims

Dear ajj pilgrims! May Almighty Allah make your ajj-pilgrimage a blessed one! Ensure that your provisions for this

journey are ready at least 3 to 4 days before departure. It isalso beneficial to seek guidance from some experienced ji.Although almost all the daily needs are available in ijz-ul-

Muqaddas, it will be much cheaper to get these from yourown country as 100 PKR converts to 17 Saudi Riyals only (thisexchange rate was in 1410 ijr; it keeps changing). The costof basic commodities rises during the ajj season. Even a cupof tea costs 2 Riyals (about 12 PKR) at some places.

Hence the suggestions of Sag-e-Madna (the author) and thelist of necessary items mentioned would be extremely useful,especially for the middle class pilgrims. It should also be notedthat the lighter the baggage, the more comfortable the journey.I am now suggesting some items that you should take with you.

You will find them very useful during the pilgrimage.Please note that carrying fruits, cooked food, sweet-meats etc.are not allowed by the authorities.

List of Items for Pilgrims

1. (Madan) Panj Sra2. Shajara of your Murshid


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3. Bar-e-Sharat (part-six) and Rafq-ul-aramayn4. Pen and pad5. Diary6. Compass (buy it in ijz; it would help you locate the

direction of Qibla in Min, Araft etc.).

7. A small pouch to be hung around the neck for keepingbooks, travellers cheques, passport, health certificate,ticket, travel documents etc.

8. Irm9. Pocket belt to be tied around Irm10. Ir (lawful perfume)11. Prayer mat12. Rosary13. Clothes as per requirement (according to the weather)14. A shawl or blanket for covering the body15. Pillow16. Imma (turban) with head-cloth and cap17. Mat or cloth to be laid on the ground18. It is Sunna to carry these things during a journey: mirror,

oil, comb, Miswk, kohl, sewing needle, thread and scissors.

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25. Plate26. Cup27. Dining mat28. Water bottle that can be hung around the neck.29. Spoon30.

Knife

31. Pills for headache, cold etc.32. Durable handbag33. Large suitcase (mark it with some symbol, e.g. *).34.

Handheld fan (which will prove to be very beneficial inAraft, ).

35. Water sprayer to spray water over the face and the bodywhen it is hot.

36. Necessary cooking utensils37. Self addressed & stamped envelopes (if you want to send

letters to your family or friends you can do so via thepilgrims returning home earlier than you after havingperformed their ajj. In this way your letter will be

delivered cheaply, ).

Additional Travelling Items

Since those travelling by sea can carry more baggage, someadditional items are suggested for them.

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2. Tea, kettle, sugar and a few cups. Hot water for makingtea is available in the kitchen on board ship. These items

will also be useful in aramayn.

3. Dry fruits, biscuits, apples etc. Consume these things inthe ship. The use of lemon is very beneficial during a sea

journey.

4. Those travelling by sea should pack their luggage in strongbags as their luggage is unloaded by cranes in Jeddah. Ifthe bags are weak, they could break whilst being hoisted,causing many problems.

Health Certificate

All ajj pilgrims should ensure that all of their travellingdocuments as per legal requirements are prepared in advance,e.g. health certificate. This will be delivered to you after youget vaccinated against cholera, chickenpox etc. at the ji camp.If even a single of these documents is incomplete in any way,

you may be prevented from boarding the aircraft or you mayalso face problem at Jeddah airport.

Where to Keep Luggage?

Except your ticket, passport and necessary documents, deposit

your entire luggage at the PIA office situated at the ji campat least 8 hours before departure. Your luggage will be transportedto your plane. PIA buses will transport you from the ji campto the airport about 3 hours before departure. You may alsochoose to travel to the airport by your own transport. Anyway,you should be at the airport at least 3 hours before the flight.

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When Should Pilgrims Travelling by Air Put On

I

rm?It takes almost 4 hours to reach Jeddah from Karachi by air.Whilst airborne it will be difficult to observe Miqt. Hencethose travelling from Karachi should make initial preparationsat home. If it is not Makr time, offer the Nafl al of Irmand put on Irm as well at home.

However, do not make the intention of Irm at home asmaking intention causes certain restrictions to be imposed.Perhaps the aircraft may be delayed, causing you to observethe restrictions of Irm whilst waiting for the flight at theairport. Further, if you made the intention of Irm at home,

you would no longer be allowed to wear garland around yourneck because of the fragrance of flowers1.

Hence it is convenient to reach the airport in Irm or normaldressing. Bathrooms, Wu facilities and prayer halls areavailable at the airport. You may also put on Irm, offer Nafl

al and make the intention of Irm at the airport, but itwill still be convenient to make the intention of Irm afterthe aircraft has taken off. (See the details of Mqt and intentionon page 28 and 37 respectively).

Jeddah to MakkaOn arriving at Jeddah airport, disembark from the plane with

your hand-luggage reciting Labbak () with utmost devotion.Make your way towards the customs counter. After collecting

1 Precautions of using fragrance in the state of Irm have been described inquestion/answer section of this book. Anyway, if someone has put on Irm buthas not yet made the intention, nor has he recited Labbak it is permissible forhim to apply fragrance and put on garland.


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baggage and getting your passport and documents checked,proceed to the bus organized by your Muallim. Depart for

Makka-tul-Mukarrama whilst reciting Labbak ().Remember that like any other journey this is also a journeyduring which one may encounter hardships and discomforts.Sometimes you may have to wait long for transport. Remainpatient and content at all times. It is pointless quarrelling and

arguing as it only aggravates the problem rather than resolveit. Further, the reward of patience is also lost.

Departureby ShipShips normally depart at about 1 p.m. Sometimes there could

be a delay. However, ajj-pilgrims should get to the harbourearly in the morning so that the boarding procedures andother requirements could be fulfilled conveniently. ajj-pilgrimsare transported from the ji camp to the harbour for areasonable fare (those reaching the harbour by their owntransport will be responsible for any problems in case of delay).

Baggage will be transported via trucks. Ensure that your luggageis loaded on the truck. Hang the pouch containing your passport,ticket and any important papers etc. around your neck. Keepalso the necessary items required during the journey includingyour Irm etc. in a large cloth-bag with you.

On board ship, meal and tea are served at fixed intervals; beaware of that. Cost of meal and tea is included in the ticket.Those not used to sea travel may become sea-sick resulting indizziness and nausea. If this happens, sit down or lie down,lest you fall and get injured. If you do not feel better, contact

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When Should Pilgrims Travelling by Sea Put On

I

rm?Sea travel from Karachi to Jeddah via Aden usually takes 7days. Do not put on your Irm in Karachi. Mqt for theajj-pilgrims from Pakistan and India is Yalamlam which isalmost 70 kilometres before Jeddah. When the ship approachesit, a siren wails in the ship, followed by an announcement on

loud speaker advising the pilgrims to put on Irm. You maynow put on your Irm. (The method of putting on Irm isdescribed on page 35).

Coast ofJeddahWhen the ship anchors at the coast of Jeddah, custom officialswill board the ship to check your documents.

Jeddah Customs

Whilst reciting Labbak (), disembark from the ship witha trembling heart carrying your hand baggage. Check in your

baggage at the customs. You will then be transported to Madna-tul-ujjj, the ji camp of Jeddah. The necessary documentsprocedure may take 12 hours or more but you should not lose

patience. , The representative of your Muallim

will be around to guide you.

Transport Organized by Muallim

Whether you travel by air or by sea, all transportations fromJeddah to Makka, Araft, Min, Madna etc. and finally back

to Jeddah from Makka are to be arranged by your Muallim,the cost of which has already been included in your fare.


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In addition, serving you with meal at the time of your firstarrival at the Muallims office in Makka and with lunch in

Araft, is also the responsibility of the Muallim.

For Refund of Travel Coupons

Keep your travel coupons safely. If you have not used thetransport arranged by the Muallim for travelling from Makka

to Madna etc., you are entitled to a refund. When you get toJeddah airport to depart for your country, simply take the unusedcoupons to the officials in the transport office to claim yourrefund.

Thirty (30) Madan Pearls Regarding Travelling1. When you are about to depart, seek forgiveness from your

family, friends and associates regarding the rights whichyou may have violated. It becomes incumbent upon thepeople from whom forgiveness is sought to forgive

whole-heartedly.

It is stated in a ad that whomsoever is approached forforgiveness by an Islamic brother, it becomes Wjib forthat person to forgive him, otherwise, he will be deniedwater from the pond of Kawar. (Anwar-ul-Bishra)

2. Ask permission from your parents. If however ajj hasbecome Far for a person he will have to perform ajjeven if his parents dont give permission. However, oneshould not travel to perform Umra or a Nafl ajj withoutthe consent of ones parents. Further, it is a misconception

that the offspring cannot perform ajj until their parentshave performed it.


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3. If you possess belongings of others or owe debt to someone,return it. If you have unjustly seized someones estate (i.e.

property, possession, money etc.), return it or get it waived.If you cannot trace the owner, donate an equivalent amountin charity.

4. Fulfil the acts of worship which are still outstanding suchas al, fasting, Zak etc. Repent of the sin of delaying

them. The sole purpose of this journey must be to pleaseAlmighty Allah and His beloved and blessed Prophet .

5. The ji should meet ajj expenses from lawful earnings;otherwise, there is no hope ofajj being accepted, though

his Far will get offered.6. Take extra provisions and spend them on your companions,

the poor etc. This is a sign ofajj Mabrr [an acceptedajj]. (Anwar-ul-Bishra)

7. Show the luggage to be loaded on the hired transport tothe transporter in advance. Do not load extra luggagewithout his consent.

A Parable

It is reported that once Sayyidun Abdulla ibn Mubrak

was about to go on a journey. A person gave him aletter to deliver to someone else. He asked the person to getthe permission of the transporter as he had shown all his luggageto the transporter and the letter was an extra thing.

8. It is stated in a ad that whenever three people departfor a journey, they should choose any one of them as Amr(i.e. chief) as this helps manage the affairs.


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9. The Amr should be a well-mannered person and a followerof Sunna.

10. The Amr should serve his companions, striving for theircomfort and convenience.

11. When leaving for the journey, leave as if one is going todepart from the world.

12. When leaving, seek Du from everyone, as this will bringabout blessings for you.

13. Islamic sisters should not travel without husband or atrustworthy Maram (one with whom marriage is armforever) otherwise, sin will be recorded for every step till

their return. (This ruling applies not only to ajj-pilgrimagebut also to every journey).

14. After putting on the travelling clothes, if it is not Makrtime (for al), offer four Rakt Nafl al with Sra

Ftia and Sra Ikhls in each Rakat. , this

al will secure estate and family members till return.

15. Before leaving home, recite yat-ul-Kurs as well as fromSra Kfirn to Sra Ns excluding Sra Laab with

before each Sra. Recite once in the end

as well.

You will remain comfortable throughout

the journey.

16. If it is not a Makr time, offer 2 Rakt Nafl al in theMasjid of your area.

17. While travelling by bus, train etc., recite the followinginvocations, the conveyance will remain safefrom all sorts of accidents.


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Thrice Thrice

Thrice

Thrice

Once

The following Quranic Du once:

Purity is to Him, Who has given this carriage in our control,and we did not have control over it and no doubt we have to

return towards our Creator.

(Part 25, Sra Zukhruf) (Kanz-ul-mn [Translationof Qurn])18. Whilst travelling by ship, recite the following Quranic

supplication, , you will be protected fromdrowning.

-

Allah in Whose name is its movement and its halt; indeed myRab is assuredly forgiving, the most merciful. And they (disbelievers)


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esteemed not Allah as was due to Him and He will rollup the entire earth on the Day of Judgement and all the Heavens

shall be rolled up by His Authority. And He is free from theirpolytheism, and He is glorified.

(Kanz-ul-mn [Translationof Qurn])(The first part of this Du is from Sra d while the secondpart is from Sra Zumar).

19. After getting to the destination, perform two Rakt Naflal provided the time is not Makr. To offer this alis a Sunna.

20. After reaching the destination, make the following Dufrom time to time. You will remain safe fromevery harm.

I seek refuge from the harm of creatures by (virtue of) thecomplete and perfect words of All .

21. Recite 13 times daily; you will be protected fromthirst and hunger.

22. If there is a fear of an enemy, recite Sra Qurash. , You will remain safe from every calamity.

23. During the journey, remain busy remembering Allah and reciting alt-Alan-Nab as an angel will accompany

you. If, on the other hand, you are engaged in gossips andlistening to music etc., Satan will accompany you.


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24. Whilst on journey, do not be heedless of making Du foryourself and for all the Muslims as the Du of a traveller

is accepted.

25. According to a ad, if someone facing a difficulty needshelp, he should call out the following words thrice:

Translation: O servants of Allah ! Help me.

(in-e-an)

26. Treat all the Arabs including the Bedouins with extremepoliteness. Even if they behave you harshly, endure it withpatience. Our beloved and blessed Prophet will intercede for the one displaying patience in responseto the harshness of the Arabs. Do not criticize the acts ofthe dwellers of Makka and Madna and those of anyother Arab. Do not even think bad of them in your heart

as this is beneficial in the world as well as in the Hereafter.However, if someone possesses heretic beliefs, do detesthim strongly and avoid him like the plague.

27. Observe the foregoing manners and etiquettes during thereturn journey as well.

28. On returning from the journey, offer two Rakt Naflal before going to home in the Masjid of your locality(provided the time is not Makr for al).

29. Likewise, offer two Rakt Nafl al after reaching home(provided the time is not Makr for al).

30. Then meet everyone warmly.


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How to Offer al DuringJourney?1. By Shara, the person travelling at least 57.5 miles (i.e.

almost 92 kilometres) is considered a traveller. (Bar-e-Sharat)

2. On reaching the destination, if one intends to stay overthere for 15 days or more, he will not be regarded a travellerby Shara. Instead, he will now be considered a Muqm(resident). In this case, he will not offer Qar al(shortened al where 4 Far Rakat are reduced to 2).

However, if his intention was to stay for less than 15 days,he is to offer Qar al, i.e. offer two Rakt instead of four

in Faral ofuar, Ar and Ish. There is no reductionin the Faral of Fajr and Maghrib. Likewise, Sunnaand Witr al will also be offered as usual without anyreduction.

3. One cannot offer Far, Witr and Fajr-Sunna al in amoving train. These al may be offered after the trainhas stopped completely. If someone began offering alin a halted train which then moves, even if a little, beforehe finishes the al with Salam, the al will be invalid.If there is no chance of the train being halted (and thetime for al is going to end), offer al in the moving

train and make its Qa later on after getting off the train.Other Sunna and Nafl al may be offered in the movingtrain.

4. The ruling of offering al during air travel is quitedifferent. All types ofal (Far, Witr, Sunan, Nafl etc.)

may be offered during air travel. There is no need to repeatthem afterwards.


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5. During sea travel, all the al may be offered on boardprovided it is not possible to go on land for offering al.

There is no need to repeat al either.

6. Whilst travelling on trains or planes, people usually offeral sitting and facing any direction they like. This isincorrect. One should find out the direction of the Qiblaand then offer the al whilst standing. It is necessary to

do so.

Excellence of Hajj

The Holy Quran states in Sra Baqara, verse 196:

Fulfil ajj and Umra for Allah .

(Kanz-ul-mn [Translationof Qurn]) (Part 2, Al-Baqara: 8)

1. The beloved and blessed Prophet has stated,The one who performs ajj avoiding indecent talks andsinful acts will return (from ajj) as free from all sins as

he was on the day his mother gave birth to him. (BukhrSharf)

2. The Prophet of mankind, the peace of our heart and mind,the most generous and kind has stated,All sins committed in between (the performance of) one

Umra and the other are expiated, and the reward ofajjMabrr is nothing but Paradise. (Ibn Mja)


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3. Sayyidun Abdulla bin Masd reports thatthe Holy Prophet has stated, ajj and

Umra remove poverty and sins as (the blacksmiths)furnace removes all impurities from iron, gold and silver.The reward for ajj Mabrr is Paradise. (Tirmi, Ibn Mja,Ibn Khuzayma, Ibnibbn)

4. Sayyidun Abdulla ibn Abbs reports thatthe Noble Prophet has stated, PerformingUmra in Raman is equivalent to performing ajj withme. (Ab Dwd)

5. Sayyidun Ab Ms reports that the Prophetof Rama, the Intercessor of Umma has

stated, The ji will intercede for his 400 family membersand will be freed from sins as he was on the day he wasborn. (Bazzr)

6. Sayyidun Abdulla bin Abbs reports thatthe last Prophet of Allah has stated, He

who goes on foot to perform ajj from Makka and thenreturns to Makka (on foot), 700 virtues equal to the

virtues ofaram will be written for him for his each step.When he was asked about the worth ofthe virtues ofaram, he replied, Every

virtue is equivalent to a hundred thousand virtues. , As per computation, one will be rewarded 70

million virtues for every step. (Bayaq)

70 Million Virtues on Every Step

Giving encouragement to go on foot to perform ajj-ritesSayyid Al arat Imm Amad Raz Khn has


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stated in his book Anwar-ul-Bishra, If possible one shouldgo to Min, Araft etc. from Makka-tul-Mukarrama on foot

as 70 million virtues will be written for his every step till hisreturn to Makka-tul-Mukarrama. This adds up to approximatelyseventy eight trillion and forty billion virtues. Without doubt,Allah has showered innumerable blessings upon thisUmma for the sake of His beloved Prophet .

Sag-e-Madna (the author) states that Sayyid Imm AmadRaz Khn has made this estimation on the basis ofthe distance of the old longer route. Since tunnels have nowbeen constructed in the mountains leading from Makka-tul-Mukarrama to Min, shortening the route and facilitating the

travel for pedestrians, the number of virtues will also reduceaccordingly.

7. Sayyidun Ab urara reports that the HolyProphet has stated, ji is forgiven andthe one for whom ji asks forgiveness is also forgiven.(Bazzr, abarn)

8. Sayyidatun isha iddqa reports that theProphet of Rama, the Intercessor of Umma

has stated, There will be no accountability for theone who departs for ajj or Umra and dies on the way.

He will be ordered to enter Paradise. (abarn)

9. Sayyidun Ab urara reports that thebeloved and blessed Prophet has stated,He who departed with the intention of performing ajjand died on the way, the reward ofajj will be written

perpetually for him until the Day of Judgement. He whodeparted to perform Umra and died on the way, the


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reward of Umra will be written continually for him untilthe Day of Judgement. (Bayaq)

Risk of Death on Kufr (Disbelief)

10. The Noble Prophet has warned, Theperson who has the means of performing ajj and whohas no apparent obstacles nor an oppressive ruler nor any

disease that prevents him, even then, he dies withoutperforming ajj, he may die as a Jew or as a Christian.(Drim)

Treasure of Devotion, Essential for ji

Beloved js! As the physical means are necessary for theji, inner spiritual treasure is also a significant requirementfor him. This treasure is that of true love and devotion whichis attained from the true devotees.

Once a person entered the blessed court of Sayyidun Ghau-ul-Aam . Addressing the audience, Ghau-ul-Aam declared, This person has just arrived here in a singlestep from Bat-ul-Muqaddas (Jerusalem) in order to learn themanners of true devotion from me.

Adopt Affiliation With True Devotee

! Even a saint possessing saintly miracle (Karma)needs to attend the court of a greater saint so as to attain thetreasure of true devotion. How greatly we will be in the needof learning the manners of devotion! We should also have

affiliation with some true devotee of the Holy Prophet to learndevotion from him and then depart for Madna.


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Beloved js! Two incidents of the true devotees of Allah and His beloved and blessed Prophet are

being presented. Read them with a dejected heart sheddingtears in the desire of being blessed with love and devotion ofAllah and Mustafa .

Mysterious ji

Sayyidun Fuayl bin Iy has narrated, Peoplewere busy making Du in the plains of Araft when I spotteda young man standing with his head hung in shame.Approaching him, I said, O young man, you too make Du.He replied, I fear that I have lost the time granted to me, so

how can I make Du?

Sayyidun Fuayl bin Iy states, I said to him,Make Du hoping to be blessed by Allah for the sake ofthese peoples supplications. As the young man tried to raisehis hands for Du, he became overwhelmed, letting out a

piercing cry. He then fell onto the ground and his soul left hisbody. (Kashf-ul-Majb)

ji Who Slaughtered Himself

Sayyidun unnn Mir

reports that once he saw ayoung man in Min who was quietly sitting at a side whileother people were busy performing their sacrifices (of animals).The young man cried out suddenly, O my beloved Allah !Your servants are busy offering their sacrifices. I wish to sacrificemyself in Your court. O my Creator! Accept my sacrifice. Saying

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and was astonished to see that he had passed away. (Kashf-ul-Majb)

How is it to Call Oneselfji?

Respected js! Did you notice? This is the ajj of truedevotees! May Allah bless us with a deeply sincere heartby virtue of these two js.

Remember, sincerity is a pre-requisite for the acceptance ofany worship. The more sincere a deed is, the greater its rewardwill be. Alas! As a result of drifting away from Islamic teachingsand righteous company, most of our worships are now ruinedby ostentation.

Unfortunately, these days, ostentation and showing-off seemto have become an integral part in most of our affairs includingeven ajj, a great worship. For example, many people callthemselves ji after having performed ajj. Sometimes theyadd the title ofji before their name. Perhaps you would bethinking as to what is wrong with this. Although there is noharm if other people call you ji without you desiring it butdear js! Ponder calmly, if one calls himself ji, isnt heinforming others of his worship unnecessarily! This can betterbe understood with the help of the following example.

An Anecdote

A train was moving towards its destination. Two persons whowere sitting close to each other started conversation. One ofthem asked the other, Whats your name? The other person

replied, ji Shafq. The second person also asked, And whatsyour name please? The first one replied, Namz Rafq.


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Astonished, ji Sahib remarked, Namz Rafq! It sounds very strange. Rafq Sahib asked, Would you please let me

know as to how many times have you performed ajj? Theji Sahib replied, I performed ajj just last year.Rafq responded immediately, You have performed ajj justonce in your life and you are openly calling yourself a jishowing-off your ajj whereas I offer Namz (al) five timesdaily, so what is strange if I call myself Namz Rafq?

How is it to Display a ajj Congratulations Board?

You may have taken my point. Nowadays the trend of showingoff has grown to extreme limits! On departure or arrival of

ji Sahib, his home is adorned with lights along with a boardajj congratulation displayed at the front side of the home.

Allah forbid, at some places, even the photographs of theji Sahib dressed in Irm are taken. What is all this? Is itappropriate for an escaped slave to return to the blessed court

of his Master with such pomp and show?Definitely not, one should proceed for ajj with tears in eyesand remorse in heart for all the sins committed.

ajj on Foot

Sayyidun Mlik bin Dnr once left Basra for ajjon foot. Someone asked him as to why he was not going byany transport. He replied, Should the escaped slavebe on a carriage whilst returning to the court of his Master forasking pardon? By Allah ! If I headed for the sacred city of

Makka walking even on burning coal it is a small price topay. (Tanb-ul-Mughtarrn)


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56 Terms

Those intending to perform ajj should first go through thefollowing terms and names of sacred places keeping them inmind so that it may become easier for them to understand therulings etc. described in the book.

1. Ashur-ul-ajja (

)

The holy months ofajj which include Shawwl, ul-Qadaand the first ten days of ul-ijja.

2. Irm ( )Irm refers to the state in which even certain all thingsbecome arm for the one who recites Talbiya with theintention of performing ajj or Umra or both. Further, theunstitched shawls put on in the state of Irm are also calledIrm metaphorically.

3. Talbiya ()The invocation repeatedly recited in the state of Irm duringajj and Umra, i.e.

4. Iib ()

The act of wearing upper shawl of Irm in such a way that it

passes underneath the armpit of right hand and remains onthe left shoulder, keeping the right shoulder uncovered.


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5. Raml ( )

Raml implies walking with small steps at a slightly increasedpace whilst moving the shoulders and stiffening the chest duringthe first three rounds ofawf.

6.awf[Circumambulation] ( )

To circumambulate the Kaba 7 times is called awf. Oneround is called a Shau while its plural is referred to as Ashw.

7. Maf ()The specific area where awf is performed.

8. awf-ul-Qudm ( )

The very first awf performed on arriving in Makka-tul-Mukarrama is called awf-ul-Qudm that is Sunnat-ul-Muakkada for those making the intention of ajj Ifrd or

ajj Qirn.

9. awf-uz-Ziyra ( )It is also called awf Ifa. It is an essential pillar ofajj. Itcan be performed from the ub-e-diq of 10th ul-ijja till

the sunset on 12thul-ijja. However, it is preferable to performit on the 10th of ul-ijja.

10.awf-ul-Wad ( )

This awf is performed after ajj before departing from

Makka-tul-Mukarrama. It is Wjib for every fq ji (thedefinition of an fq ji is given ahead).


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11. awf-ul-Umra ( )

This awf is Far for the person performing Umra.

12. Istilm (

)Istilm is the act of kissing ajar-ul-Aswad or touching it withones hand or with a stick and then kissing the hand/stick or

pointing towards it with ones hands and then kissing the hands.

13. Sa ()To walk between af and Marwa 7 times is called Sa. (Oneround implies going from af to Marwa; hence the 7th walk

will end at Marwa).

14. Ram ( )To stone Jamart, i.e. Satans

15.alq ()To shave ones head completely within aram in order to beout of the restrictions of Irm.

16. Qar ( )To trim each hair of a quarter () of the head equal to a fingerdigit in length. (A finger has three digits while the thumb hastwo).

17. Masjid-ul-arm ( )The Masjid in which the Holy Kaba is situated.


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18. Bb-us-Salm ( )

A blessed door of Masjid-ul-arm situated towards the east.When making first visit to the Masjid, it is preferable to enterthrough this door.

19. Kaba ( )

It is also called , i.e. the House of Allah . It issituated at the very centre of the earth. People throughout theworld offer their al facing it. The Muslims make awf(i.e. circumambulation) of it with great fervour.

Names of 4 Corners of Kabah

20. Rukn Aswad ( )

The south-east corner of the Kaba where ajar-ul-Aswad is

affixed.

21. Rukn Irq ( )

The north-east corner of the Kaba towards Iraq

22. Rukn Shm ( )

The north-west corner of the Kaba towards Syria

23. Rukn Yamn (

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24. Bb-ul-Kaba )

)

The blessed door of the Kaba made of gold. It is elevatedfrom the ground. It is located in eastern wall between RuknAswad and Rukn Irq.

25. Multazam ( )

The wall section between Rukn Aswad and the sacred door ofthe Kaba.

26. Mustajr ()

The western wall section situated exactly behind Multazam,between Rukn Yamn and Rukn Shm.

27. Mustajb ()

The southern wall between Rukn Yamn and Rukn Aswad.

At this place 70,000 angels are present to say mn for Dus.Sayyid Al arat has named it Mustajb (i.e. theplace where ones Dus are accepted).

28.am ( )

The section inside the semi-circled small wall on the northernside of the Kaba. am is a part of the Kaba and enteringit is just like entering the Kaba.

29. Mzb-ur-Rama (

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wall, between Rukn Shm and Rukn Irq. The rain waterpours from it into am1.

30. Maqm-u-Ibrm (

)The heavenly stone situated under a small dome in front ofthe door of the Kaba. Sayyidun Ibrm stood ontothis sacred stone to construct the Kaba. It is a living Prophetic

miracle of Sayyidun Ibrm that his blessed footprintsare still imprinted on it.

31. Zam Zam Well ( )

This is the blessed well which sprang out when Sayyidun Isml

rubbed his delicate blessed feet on the ground in hisinfancy. Looking at its water, drinking it and pouring it ontoones body are all acts of reward and it is a cure for diseases.This blessed well is situated in the south of Maqm-u-Ibrm.

32. Bb-u-af (

(

It is one of the southern doors of Masjid-ul-arm near whichlies the mount af.

33. Mount af ( )It is situated on the southern side of the Kaba; Sa starts fromhere.

1 As per my little knowledge, the blessed face of the Holy Prophet is towards the direction of Mzb-ur-Rama in his sacred grave. Hence its been

my practice to recite

facing towards Mzb-ur-Rama during awf. Those who would like to make Salm from here maynotice a pillar of the Masjid just in front of Mzb-ur-Rama on which the word

Muhammad is engraved in bold letters. In the same directionlies Bb Madna-tul-Munawwara. If you exit from here, you will be on Madnaroad.


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34. Mount Marwa ( )

It is situated opposite the mount af. One round completeson reaching Marwa from af and the seventh round alsocompletes at Marwa.

35. Mlayn-e-Akharayn ( )

These are 2 green marks visible in the passage between afand Marwa. To make these marks prominent, green tube lightshave been installed to the walls and the ceiling. In addition,green marble has been used on the floor, indicating the startingas well as the ending points of these marks. During Sa, malesare to run between these two green marks.

36. Mas ( )The passage between Mlayn-e-Akharayn is called Mas. It isa Sunna for males to run along this passage during Sa.

37. Mqt ()It refers to the place which cannot be passed by the fq,without Irm, who is going to Makka whether for tradingor for any other purpose. Even the residents of Makka goingout of Mqt (e.g. Madna or if) are not permitted to re-enterMakka without Irm.

There are 5 Mqt

38. ul-ulayfa ) )

It is approximately 10 kilometres away from Madna towards

Makka. It is the Mqt for those coming from the direction ofMadna. Its present name is Abyr-e-Al.


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39. t Irq ( )It is the Mqt for those coming from the direction of Iraq.

40. Yalamlam ()It is the Mqt for those coming from the direction ofIndo-Pak.

41. Jufa ()It is the Mqt for those coming from the direction of Syria.

42. Qarn-ul-Manzil (

)

It is the Mqt for those coming from the direction of Najd(whose present name is Riyadh) which is near if.

43. Mqt ( )

The person who lives within the limits of Mqt is called aMqt.

44. fq ()The person who lives outside the limits of Mqt is called an

fq.

45. Tanm ()It is the place where people whilst staying in Makka go inorder to put on Irm for Umra. It lies at about 7 kilometres

from Masjid-ul-arm towards Madna. Masjid isha hasbeen built here. People refer to this place as small Umra.


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46. Jiirrna ) )

It is situated about 26 kilometres from Makka on the way toif. This is another place where people whilst staying inMakka go in order to put on Irm for Umra. People referto this place as big Umra1.

47.aram (

(

aram refers to the area around Makka whose limits havespread out up to several miles. This land is called aram becauseof its sacredness. Its limits are marked in all directions. It isarm (unlawful) for any person, whether ji or not, to huntin its jungle and to cut its naturally growing trees and live

grass. The people who dwell within the limits of aram arecalled aram or Al-e-aram.

48. il ()This is the area beyond the limits of aram but within the

limits of Mqt. Certain acts which are arm within aramare all here. The people who live in this area are called ill.

49. Min ( )A valley about 5 kilometres away from Masjid-ul-arm where

the js stay. Min lies within aram.

1 On returning from the battle of unan our beloved Prophet puton his Irm for Umra at this place. If possible, every ji should act upon thisSunna. It is a very stirring place. Shaykh Abdul aq Muaddi Dilv quotes in Akhbr-ul-Akhyr that Sayyidun Abdul Wab Muttaq has strongly advised, The visitors of aram should put on Irm for Umra atJiirrna as it is such a sacred place where I was blessed with the vision of theHoly Prophet a hundred times in my dream in a single night.


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50. Jamart ( )

The three places in Min where stones are hurled (at Satan).The first one is called Jamra-tul-Ukhr or Jamra-tul-Aqaba,it is also called the big Satan. The second one is called Jamra-tul-Wus (the medium Satan) and the third one is calledJamra-tul-l (the little Satan).

51. Araft ( )About 11 kilometres from Min lies the plains ofAraft whereall js gather on the 9th of ul-ijja. Araft is situatedoutside aram.

52. Jabal-ur-Rama ) )The sacred mountain in Araft near which Wuqf (ritual stay)is preferable.

53. Muzdalifa(

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The plains about 5 kilometres away from Min towards Araft.To spend night here on return from Araft is Sunna and tostay here for at least a moment between ub-e-diq andsunrise is Wjib.

54. Muassir ( )Adjacent to Muzdalifa is a plain called Muassir where divineretribution was inflicted upon Ab-ul-Fl. If one has to passthrough this plain, it is Sunna to cross it quickly.

55. Ban Urana( )A jungle near Araft where Wuqf for ajj is invalid.


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56. Mad ( )

An area in between Masjid-ul-arm and Jannat-ul-Maal,the graveyard of Makka-tul-Mukarrama, where it is Mustaabto make Du.

Places Where Ones Du is Accepted

Respected js! Although the whole aram is full of blessings,I am going to quote some special places from the bookAsan-ul-Wi li db-idDu where Du is accepted so thatyou would make Du there with more concentration andfervour.

The places in Makka-tul-Mukarrama where Du is acceptedinclude:

1. Maf2. Multazam3. Mustajr4. Inside the Holy Kaba5. Below Mzb-ur-Rama6. am7. ajar-ul-Aswad8. Rukn Yamn, especially when passing by it during awf9. Behind Maqm-u-Ibrm10. Near Zam Zam well11. af12. Marwa13. In between af and Marwa, especially between Mlayn-e-

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14. Araft, especially the area where the beloved and blessedProphet stayed.

15. Muzdalifa, especially Mashar-ul-arm16. Min17. Near the three Jamart18. Whenever one glances at the Holy Kaba.The places in Madna-tul-Munawwara where Du is acceptedinclude:

1. Masjid-un-Nabaw2. The sacred Muwjaa (near the Golden Grille). Imm

ibn-ul-Jazar states that if ones Du is notaccepted at this place, then where else will it be accepted!

3. Near the blessed Mimber (pulpit)4. Near the sacred pillars of Masjid-un-Nabaw5. Masjid Qub6. InMasjid-ul-Fat, especially on Wednesday between uar

and Ar.

7. All those Masjid which have affiliation with the blessedProphet (like Masjid Ghamma, MasjidQiblatayn etc.).

8. All those wells which have affiliation with the blessedProphet

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9. The mount Uud


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10. Shrines of Baq1 graveyard11.

Mashid-e-Mubraka

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Types ofajjThere are three types ofajj:

1. Qirn2. Tamattu3. Ifrd

QirnIt is the most preferred type of ajj. The performer of thisajj is called a Qrin. For this ajj, the intention of both ajjand Umra is made together after Irm has been put on.After performing Umra, a Qrin cannot get alq or Qar

done; rather, he will remain in the state of Irm as usual. Onthe 10th, 11th or 12th of ul-ijja, after having alq or Qardone and offering sacrifice (Qurbn), he will remove hisIrm.

1 According to historical narrations, about 10,000 aba (companions) are resting

in Jannat-ul-Baq. Alas! In 1926, the shrines of this blessed graveyard weredemolished and roads were made over the sites of the sacred graves. Therefore,Sag-e-Madna hasnt dared to enter Jannat-ul-Baq to date lest he steps on somesacred grave unknowingly. As per religious rulings, it is arm to place foot on aMuslims grave or to sit on it. Hence devoted visitors are requested to make Salmfrom outside. (Sag-e-Madna)

2 Mashid is the plural of Mashad which implies The place where one ispresent. Here this refers to the places which the Holy Prophet

visited. At such places Dus are accepted. There are countless places in Makkaand Madna which the beloved Prophet of Allah visited, e.g. thesacred orchard of Sayyidun Salmn Frs etc. (Sag-e-Madna)


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Tamattu

The performer of this type ofajj is called a Mutamatte. Thosecoming from outside Miqt in the months ofajj can performthis ajj. For example, the people from Indo-Pak usuallyperform Tamattu. The convenience that lies in it is that aMutamatte, after performing Umra, can get alq or Qardone and remove his Irm. Then, on the 8th of ul-ijja or

before it, Irm ofajj is put on.

Ifrd

The performer of this type ofajj is called a Mufrid. This typeofajj does not include Umra. Only the Irm for ajj is

put on. The residents of Makka and ill, i.e. those livingbetween aram area and Miqt (e.g. the people of Jeddah)perform ajj Ifrd.

There is the same manner of putting on Irm for both ajjand Umra. However, there is a slight difference in intentionand its wording. The details of intention have been describedin the next pages. First note the method of putting on Irm.

Method of Putting on Irm

1. Trim nails2. Remove armpits hair and under navel hair including the

hair of the rear private part.

3. Use Miswk4.

Make Wu

5. Perform Ghusl thoroughly


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6. Apply perfume to the body and Irm shawls as it is aSunna but dont use any perfume that stains clothing

like dry ambergris (umber).

7. Removing sewn clothes Islamic brothers should put on apiece of new or washed shawl to cover the upper bodyand use a similar cloth as Taband1 (i.e. a piece of cloth likesarong).

8. Belt with pocket may also be worn to keep passport ormoney etc.

Irm of Islamic Sisters

Islamic sisters are to wear their sewn clothes as usual. Theymay wear socks and gloves as well. They should keep their headscovered but should not wear such a veil that touches theirface. However, they may use a book or handheld fan in orderto conceal their face from non-Maram men, when necessary.

Nafl al of IrmIf it is not a Makr time, offer two Rakt Nafl al with theintention of Irm (men should also keep their heads coveredwhilst offering this al). It is better to recite Sra Kfirnand Sra Ikhls after Sra Ftia in the first and the second

Rakat respectively.

Intention for Umra

Now the Islamic brothers with their heads uncovered and theIslamic sisters with their heads covered should make the

1 Taband (sarong) must be thick enough to prevent the skin colour to be noticedand the other cloth could be of towelling.


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following intention whether they are performing normalUmra of any day (other than the ajj season) or Umra for

ajj Tamattu.

Translation: Y Allah , I make the intention of Umra, make iteasy for me and accept it from me. Help me in performing it andmake it blessed for me. I have made intention for Umra and puton its Irm for the sake of Allah .

Intention for ajjAfter putting on the Irm ofajj, a Mufrid should make thefollowing intention. Similarly, after putting on Irm, aMutamatte should also make the following intention on 8th oful-ijja or before it.

Translation: Y Allah ! I make the intention ofajj, make it easyfor me and accept it from me. Help me in offering it and make itblessed for me. I have made the intention for ajj and have put onits Irm for the sake of Allah .

Intention for ajj Qirn

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Translation: Y Allah ! I make the intention ofajj and Umra,make both of them easy for me and accept them from me. I havemade the intention ofajj and Umra and have put on the Irm

of both solely for the sake of Allah .

Labbak

After making the intention (whether it is the intention ofUmra or that ofajj) it is essential to utter Labbak at least

once; uttering it thrice is preferable. Labbak is as follows:

I am in attendance. Y Allah I am in attendance. I am inattendance (and) You have no partners. I am in attendance. No doubt,all glorification and bounties are for You and also the sovereignty(is Yours), You have no partners.

One Sunna

It is a Sunna to make Du after uttering Talbiya (i.e. Labbak).A blessed ad states that our beloved Rasl would make Du to Allah for the acquisition of Allahs pleasure, bounties and paradise and for protection from

Hell. Without doubt, Allah is pleased with the belovedProphet . Doubtlessly, the Prophet of mankind,


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the peace of our heart and mind, the most generous and kind is not only predestined to enter Heaven but he

is also the Master of Heaven by the grace ofAllah .

In fact, these Dus are also aimed at teaching us so that wewould also make Du with the intention of acting upon aSunna. Anyway, the condition of Irm has now started.

Recite Labbak repeatedly. To inspire you, two Aadi are statedbelow:

1. Sayyidun Ab urara has reported whenthe reciter of Labbak recites it, he is given a piece of goodnews. It was asked if he is given the good news of being

blessed with Paradise, he replied, Yes. (abarn)

2. Sayyidun Sal bin Sad has reported that theProphet of Rama, the Intercessor of Umma, the Ownerof Janna has said, When a Muslim recitesLabbak, each and every stone, tree and clod up to the edgeof the earth towards his right and left, all recite Labbak.

8 Madan Pearls of Labbak

1. Memorize Labbak and recite it innumerable times. Reciteit while going upstairs or downstairs, when your caravanmeets the other one, at dawn, dusk and at night and afteral of five times.

2. Whenever you recite Labbak, recite it at least thrice.3. As soon as a Mutamir as well as a Mutamatte perform

first Istilm ofajar-ul-Aswad for commencing awf ofUmra, they should give up reciting Labbak.


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4. Unlike a Mutamir and a Mutamatte, a Mufrid and aQrin should stay in Makka and keep reciting Labbak.

Their recitation of Labbak will end on 10th of ul-ijjawhen they hurl the first stone at Jamart-ul-Aqaba (bigSatan). Its details will come ahead.

5. Islamic brothers should recite Labbak loudly but it shouldnot be so loud as to cause difficulty to themselves or others.

6. Islamic sisters should recite Labbak in low voice. BothIslamic brothers and sisters should note down the followingruling. Besides ajj, whenever you recite anything, it isessential to recite it loud enough for you to hear but notso loud as to disturb others.

However, there is no harm if one cannot listen to hisrecitation due to impaired hearing or due to noise aroundhim but he should recite at least in such a voice that hecan hear himself when there is no such problem.

7. Intention is a condition for Irm. If Labbak is utteredwithout intention, Irm will not be valid. Similarly, amere intention is not sufficient unless Labbak or itsalternative is recited. (Alamgr)

8. For Irm, it is essential to recite Labbak at least once. If,in lieu of Labbak, someone uttered

,

,

or some other invocation regarding glorification of Allah, making intention of Irm, his Irm will be valid

but Sunna is to recite Labbak.

Important Ruling Regarding Intention

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fast, Irm or for any other deed, if the intention is notpresent in his heart, mere verbal utterance of the words of the

intention is not sufficient, and such an intention is not valid.

Keep also in mind that uttering the words of intention inArabic is not necessary; one can also utter it in his mothertongue. Similarly, uttering the words of intention in any languageis not necessary either; just the presence of intention in heart

is sufficient. However, uttering it verbally is better and utteringit in Arabic is even more preferable as Arabic is the sweet andelegant language of the Noble Prophet . Wheneverone makes intention in Arabic, it is necessary that he understandsits meaning.

Meaning of Irm

The literal meaning of Irm is to declare a thing arm becauseeven some all (lawful) acts become arm (unlawful) forthe person who is in the state of Irm. The Islamic brother

who is in the state of Irm is called Murim whereas theIslamic sister is called Murima.

arm Acts in Irm

The following acts are arm in the state of Irm.

1. For men to wear sewn clothes.2. To wear a cap or to tie a turban or handkerchief on the head.3. For men to place a bundle of clothes onto the head (Islamic

sisters should keep their heads covered with shawls; they

are not prohibited to place bundle of clothes onto the head).4. For men to wear gloves (no prohibition for women).


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5. For men to wear such socks or shoes that hide the instep(i.e. the raised middle part of the foot).

6. To apply perfume to the body, clothes or hair7. To eat pure aroma, e.g. cardamom, clove, cinnamon, saffron

etc. or tie these into clothes. However, if these items arecooked with other food, there is no harm in eating themeven if they are giving fragrance.

8. To have intercourse, kiss or touch the wife with

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