During the months of Hajj; the principal rites take place on 8–13 Dhul-Hijjah.

A concise Hajj guide

The main days and rites of Hajj, with reminders about questions that require individual guidance.

Ruling at a glance

Hajj is a pillar, obligatory once in a lifetime for an adult Muslim who is physically and financially able and has a safe route.

Ihram and the form of Hajj

Enter ihram at the miqat for your route; do not knowingly pass it while intending the pilgrimage without ihram.
Tamattu‘ is often suitable for a beginner: perform Umrah, leave ihram, then enter ihram for Hajj on the Day of Tarwiyah. Details depend on your circumstances.

Go to Mina on the 8th if possible. On the 9th, remain at Arafah until sunset. Standing at Arafah is the central pillar of Hajj.
Devote time to affirming Allah’s oneness and supplication. The Prophetic guidance for pilgrims standing at Arafah is not to fast.

After sunset, proceed calmly to Muzdalifah, pray Maghrib and Isha, and stay as required according to your ability and applicable concessions.
On the 10th: stone Jamrat al-‘Aqabah, offer the sacrifice for tamattu‘ or qiran, shave or shorten the hair, then perform tawaf al-ifadah and sa‘i if still required.

Stone the three jamarat after midday on the 11th and 12th. Those who stay also stone them on the 13th.
Before leaving Makkah, perform the farewell tawaf unless an established exemption applies.

! Do not enter a dangerous crowd to perform a recommended act.
! Stoning is an act of worship, not an occasion for insults or uncontrolled anger.
! Different forms of Hajj, exemptions and missed rites require reliable individual guidance.

Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by those able to make the journey.

Learn your pilgrimage rites from me.

An accepted Hajj has no reward but Paradise.