The Hajj guide
How Hajj is performed.
The days of Hajj, in order, where you go and what happens at each stage. An introduction to help you prepare; confirm the specifics with an authenticated source or your group scholar.
The days of Hajj, an overview
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The days of Hajj, step by step
Step 1 of 6
8th Dhul Hijjah: Mina
Mina
Enter ihram and travel to Mina, where pilgrims spend the day and night in prayer and preparation. This is the day of Tarwiyah.
Key du'as
The Talbiyah
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayk la sharika laka labbayk, inna-l-hamda wa-n-ni'mata laka wa-l-mulk, la sharika lak.
Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Truly all praise, favour and sovereignty are Yours. You have no partner.
Between the two corners
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina 'adhab an-nar.
Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Good to know
- Hajj has fixed dates in Dhul Hijjah, plan and register well in advance.
- Fitness matters: expect significant walking between Mina, Arafat and the Jamarat.
- Pack light, breathable clothing and comfortable, easy-off footwear.
- Follow your group leader's timing for Arafat, Muzdalifah and the stoning.
- Keep ID, medication and essentials in a secure neck wallet at all times.