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Hajj & Umrah Learning Centre

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FIRST STEP

Preparing for an Accepted Hajj (Hajj Mabroor)

Hajj is a sacred journey of a lifetime. Every pilgrim hopes for a Hajj Mabroor—a pilgrimage accepted by Allāh that brings His forgiveness and the promise of Paradise. Preparing for this journey begins long before you travel, through sincere repentance, sound knowledge, lawful provision, and a heart devoted to Allāh.

Foundations of an Accepted Hajj

Scholars highlight several spiritual and behavioral practices necessary to ensure your Hajj meets the criteria of being accepted (Mabroor):

1

Absolute Sincerity (Al-Ikhlas)

Perform the pilgrimage solely for Allāh's pleasure. Guard against showing off (Riya'), seeking fame, or doing it to be addressed as "Hajji" in your community.

2

Pure and Lawful (Halal) Wealth

Ensure your entire journey is financed with 100% lawful earnings. "Allāh is Good (Pure) and accepts only that which is good (pure)."

3

Strict Adherence to the Sunnah

Follow the rites precisely as practiced and commanded by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Avoid introducing innovations (bid'ah) or skipping established obligations as well as Sunnah.

4

Avoid Sin, Obscenity, and Arguments

Distance yourself from gossip, sin (fusuq), intimate speech during Ihram (rafath), and arguing with companions or workers. Maintain patience, modesty, and emotional restraint.

5

Generosity and Exemplary Character

Be of high service (khidmah) to fellow pilgrims. Actively feed people, share water, speak politely, and keep a pleasant demeanor during travel difficulties.

Rewards of Hajj Mabroor

"There is no reward for an accepted Hajj (Hajj Mabroor) other than Paradise."

— Sahih al-Bukhari: 1773; Sahih Muslim: 1349

An accepted Hajj cleanses the soul completely. Another authenticated narration promises: "Whoever does Hajj for the sake of Allah and does not have sexual relations (with his wife), commit sin, or dispute unjustly during the Hajj, will come back like the day his mother gave birth to him." (Sahih al-Bukhari: 1521; Sahih Muslim: 1350)

Applies to Obligatory & Voluntary

Scholarly consensus confirms that the grand reward of Paradise and the total forgiveness of sins apply to both obligatory (Fard) and voluntary (Nafl) Hajj, provided the conditions of sincerity and correctness are fully satisfied.

Important Scholarly Guidance & Disclaimer

This page is designed as an interactive quick guide based upon the Qur'an and Sunnah. It does not replace the necessity of studying under qualified scholars, attending live seminars, and consulting reputable Islamic authorities for specific personal jurisprudence (Fatawa) queries.

JURISPRUDENCE

The Rulings of Hajj & Umrah

Understanding whether these journeys are mandatory or voluntary, and for whom they are prescribed.

Ruling on Hajj

Pillar of Islam (Fard 'Ayn)

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is an absolute individual obligation (Fard 'Ayn) once in a lifetime for every Muslim who meets the conditions of ability.

"And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allāh, those who can afford the journey."
— Surah Al 'Imran, 3:97
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Ruling on Umrah

Obligatory (Wajib)

According to the most correct scholarly view (the Shafi'i and Hanbali schools), Umrah is also obligatory once in a lifetime for those capable, just like Hajj. Others (Hanafi, Maliki) view it as a highly emphasized Sunnah.

"And perform properly the Hajj and 'Umrah for Allāh."
— Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:196
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The 5 Conditions of Obligatory Pilgrimage

Hajj and Umrah only become an absolute duty upon a person when they fulfill the following essential criteria of religious obligation (Shurut al-Wujub):

01. Islam

Being a Muslim

The person must be a Muslim. Acts of worship are only accepted from those who have embraced the Islamic faith.

02. Sanity

Sound Mind (Al-'Aql)

The person must be of sound mind and sane. The insane are not held accountable under Islamic law.

03. Puberty

Adulthood (Al-Bulugh)

The person must have reached puberty. Children may perform Hajj for reward, but it does not replace their obligatory lifetime Hajj.

04. Freedom

Freedom

The person must be free. (This condition was relevant in classical times and indicates full control over one's schedule and travel).

05. Capability

Ability (Al-Istita'ah)

Possessing sufficient money for travel, accommodation, and support of dependents at home, along with physical health to complete the journey safely.

Special Requirement for Women: In addition to the five conditions above, a woman must also have a Mahram (a husband or a male relative whom she is permanently forbidden to marry) to accompany her on the journey. If she lacks a Mahram, she is legally exempt from the obligation of Hajj until one is available.
STEP-BY-STEP

Performing Umrah

A concise, authentic walkthrough of the essential rites of Umrah.

Step 1 of 6

Enter Ihrām (Sacred State)

Start by entering Ihrām. Perform ghusl, apply perfume to your body (not garments and only for men), put on the physical Ihrām sheets (men) or modest apparel (women), and declare your intention to enter the sacred state of Ihrām. Ihrām is not merely a physical garment, but a sacred state of spiritual devotion and consecration that a pilgrim enters at the Miqat boundary by forming the explicit intention (Niyyah) to perform Umrah and/or Hajj. Once in Ihrām, strict restrictions apply.

Niyyah (Intention) for Umrah
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ عُمْرَةً
"O Allāh, here I am making Umrah."
Principal Prohibitions (Things to Avoid):
  • Cutting or shaving hair from any part of the body, and clipping fingernails or toenails.
  • Applying perfumes, scents, or using scented body soaps and shampoos.
  • For men: Covering the head with clinging items (like hats) or wearing tailored, stitched garments.
  • For women: Wearing face-covers (niqab) or hand gloves (modest drapery without skin touching is used instead).
  • Conducting marriage contracts, proposing, or engaging in any marital relations.
  • Hunting, killing land animals, or cutting/uprooting green trees and plants in the harām.

Recite the Talbiyah

Recite the Talbiyah with devotion upon entering Ihrām and continue reciting it during your travel until you reach the harām boundary to begin Tawāf.

The Talbiyah
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
"Here I am, O Allāh, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and grace are Yours, and sovereignty. You have no partner."
Men raise their voices moderately, while women recite softly to themselves. Reciting the Talbiyah is a highly rewarded Sunnah that anchors your focus during travel. Do not recite the Talbiyah in unison.

Perform Tawāf al-Umrah

Circumambulate the Holy Kā'bah counter-clockwise seven times, starting from the Hajr al-Aswad (Black Stone), reciting du'ā and dhikr throughout. Say 'Allāhu Akbar' each time you align with the Black Stone. You must be in the state of wudoo' throughout the Tawāf according to the majority of scholars.

Supplication Between Yemeni Corner & Black Stone
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
"Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire."
Walk quickly with short steps (Raml) in the first three rounds, and uncover the right shoulder (Idtiba') for the entire fa-solid fa-kaaba (men only). There is no specific set du'ā for other parts of Tawāf; recite the Qur'ān, make a lot of du'ā. Choose any authentic du'ā proven in the Sunnah or supplicate in your own language for any good of this life and the next.

Pray Two Rak'ah & Drink Zamzam

Upon completing Tawāf, pray two Rak'ah behind Maqam Ibrahim (Station of Abraham) if possible, or anywhere in the Masjid al-harām, then drink from Zamzam water.

Supplication when drinking Zamzam
بِسْمِ ٱللّٰهِ
"In the name of Allāh" (Supplicating with personal needs is also highly encouraged, as Zamzam is for what it is drunk for).
Recite Surah al-Kafirun in the first Rak'ah and Surah al-Ikhlas in the second Rak'ah. Make personal supplications after drinking Zamzam water.

Perform Sa'i

Walk seven times back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwah, starting from Safa and ending at Marwah.

Adhkar when Approaching the Hill of Safa
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ
"Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allāh"
Prophetic Du'ā on the Hills of Safa & Marwah
لَا إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الـمُلْكُ ولَهُ الـحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيءٍ قَديرٌ، لَا إلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وهَزَمَ الأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ
"There is no deity worthy of worship but Allāh Alone, with no partner or associate, His is the dominion and to Him be praise, and He is able to do all things; there is no deity worthy of worship but Allāh Alone, He fulfilled His promise and granted victory to His slave and defeated the confederates Alone"
Recite the Qur'ān, make supplications throughout Sa'i. Men should jog lightly between the green light markers. Spend moments at each hill summit to supplicate facing the Qiblah. You may repeat the prophetic du'ā three times on each summit and supplicate between them.

Shave or Trim Hair

Shave the head (Halq) or cut the hair evenly (Taqsir) to break your Ihrām constraints. Shaving is highly recommended for men; women clip a fingertip's length.

Gratitude Supplication upon Completion
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ
"Praise be to Allāh, by Whose grace righteous deeds are completed."
With this final rite completed, you are fully released from all Ihrām constraints, and your Umrah is complete. Alhamdulillāh!
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THREE OPTIONS

The Forms of Hajj

There are three valid forms of Hajj. Understanding these helps clarify the ritual intents.

Tamattu'

Umrah followed by Hajj

The pilgrim enters Ihrām with the sole intention of performing Umrah during the Hajj season. After completing Umrah, the pilgrim exits Ihrām fully, wearing regular clothes. On the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, a new Ihrām is worn to start Hajj.

  • Separate Ihrām for each rite
  • Hady (Sacrifice) is required
  • Offers high convenience

Qirān

Umrah and Hajj together

The pilgrim enters Ihrām with the joint intention of performing Umrah and Hajj together. The pilgrim completes Umrah first but remains in the state of Ihrām continuously without releasing it, proceeding to perform the Hajj rites in the same Ihrām.

  • Continuous single Ihrām state
  • Hady (Sacrifice) is required
  • Demands great discipline

Ifrād

Hajj only

The pilgrim enters Ihrām with the sole intention of performing Hajj only. No Umrah is included in this option. The pilgrim stays in the state of Ihrām continuously until completing the core rituals of Hajj, including stoning and cutting hair on Eid day.

  • Exclusive Hajj-only focus
  • No Hady sacrifice required
  • Ideal for local residents

Recommendation Note: For most pilgrims travelling from Bangladesh through organised Hajj packages, Tamattu' is generally the form performed. This is also the best type of Hajj as the Prophet (ﷺ) enjoined upon his Companions and urged them to do. Your Hajj guide will explain the practical details and any exceptions.

Reference: IslamQA (The best type of Hajj)
THE CENTREPIECE

Interactive Journey of Hajj

A step-by-step walkthrough of the sacred rites of Hajj, starting from the 8th of Dhul Hijjah.

Connecting Umrah & Hajj Tamattu'

Most pilgrims travelling from Bangladesh perform Hajj Tamattu', which begins with an Umrah (the step-by-step guide detailed in the section above). Once your Umrah is complete, you exit the state of Ihrām and return to normal clothing. On the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, you re-enter the state of Ihrām at your accommodation to begin the continuous rites of Hajj described below.

Step 1 of 12

Re-enter Ihrām (8th Dhul Hijjah) Pillar (Rukn)

On the morning of the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, perform ghusl, apply perfume to your body (not garments and men only), put on the physical Ihrām sheets (men) or modest apparel (women), and declare your intention: "Labbayk Allāhumma Hajjan" to enter the sacred state of Ihrām. Once entered, all Ihrām prohibitions apply.

Niyyah (Intention) for Hajj
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ حَجًّا
"O Allāh, here I am making Hajj."
Begin reciting the Talbiyah continuously from this moment until you stone the first pillar at Jamarat al-Aqabah on Eid day.

Travel to Mina (8th Dhul Hijjah) Sunnah

Proceed to Mina on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah. Stay in your designated tents and perform Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr prayers.

The Hajj Talbiyah
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
"Here I am, O Allāh, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and grace are Yours, and sovereignty. You have no partner."
Each 4-Rak'ah prayer is shortened to 2 Rak'ah, but they are prayed at their respective times without combining.

Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) Pillar (Rukn)

Move to Arafah after sunrise on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah. Pray Dhuhr and Asr combined and shortened during Dhuhr time, then spend the entire afternoon in sincere supplication, standing (Wuquf) until sunset.

Best Supplication on the Day of Arafah
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
"There is no deity worthy of worship except Allāh, alone, without partner. His is the sovereignty, and His is all praise, and He has power over all things."
This is the greatest pinnacle of Hajj. Seek forgiveness with extreme humility. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Hajj is 'Arafah."

Muzdalifah (Night of the 10th) Obligatory (Wajib)

After sunset on the 9th, proceed to Muzdalifah without praying Maghrib in Arafah. Pray Maghrib and Isha combined and shortened upon arrival, and spend the night sleeping under the open sky.

Continuing Talbiyah
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
"Here I am, O Allāh, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and grace are Yours, and sovereignty. You have no partner."
Gather small pebbles (49 or 70) here for stoning the Jamarat in the coming days.

Return to Mina (10th Dhul Hijjah) Sunnah

After praying Fajr at Muzdalifah, stand in supplication for a short while at the Sacred Site (Al-Mash'ar al-harām) until it's close to sunrise, then return to Mina before sunrise on the Day of Eid.

Supplication at Al-Mash'ar Al-harām
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
"Allāh is the Greatest. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allāh." (face the Qiblah and add other supplications).
Be prepared for a long walk or slow traffic; pace your physical energy carefully.

Stoning Jamarat al-Aqabah (10th Dhul Hijjah) Obligatory (Wajib)

Upon reaching Mina on Eid morning, proceed to stone only the largest pillar (Jamarat al-Aqabah) with seven pebbles, saying "Allāhu Akbar" with each throw.

Dhikr of Stoning
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
"Allāh is the Greatest." (Say this out loud with each single pebble thrown, and stop reciting Talbiyah as you throw the first pebble).
The Sunnah when stoning Jamrat al-‘Aqabah is to face the Jamarah with Makkah to one's left and Mina to one’s right

Sacrifice (Hady - 10th Dhul Hijjah) Obligatory (Wajib)

Arrange the sacrificial slaughter of a sheep, goat, or cow. Most modern pilgrims purchase reliable, verified vouchers or use agency-managed digital sacrifice systems.

Prophetic Slaughter Supplication
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
"In the name of Allāh, and Allāh is the Greatest. O Allāh, this is from You and for You."
This is an obligatory offering for those performing Tamattu' or Qirān Hajj.

Hair Cutting or Shaving (10th Dhul Hijjah) Obligatory (Wajib)

Shave your head (Halq - highly recommended for men) or cut hair evenly (Taqsir). Women cut a finger-joint's length from their hair.

Once completed, you enter partial release from Ihrām (Tahal-lul al-Asghar). You can wear normal clothes and use perfume (men only); only marital relations remain prohibited.

Tawāf al-Ifadah (10th Dhul Hijjah) Pillar (Rukn)

Head to Masjid al-harām in Makkah to perform the essential Tawāf of Hajj (Tawāf al-Ifadah), making seven circumambulations around the Holy Ka'bah. Being in a state of wudoo' is mandatory throughout the Tawāf according to majority of scholars.

Supplication Between Yemeni Corner & Black Stone
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
"Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire."
This is an absolute cornerstone (Rukn) of Hajj that must be performed to complete the Hajj. It is better to perform this rite on the 10th. But it can be performed anytime during the subsequent days.

Sa'i of Hajj (10th Dhul Hijjah) Pillar (Rukn)

Walk seven circuits back and forth between Safa and Marwah for the Sa'i of Hajj. For those performing Tamattu', this second Sa'i is a separate pillar of Hajj.

Adhkar when Approaching the Hill of Safa
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ
"Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allāh"
Prophetic Du'ā on the Hills of Safa & Marwah
لَا إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الـمُلْكُ ولَهُ الـحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيءٍ قَديرٌ، لَا إلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وهَزَمَ الأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ
"There is no deity worthy of worship but Allāh Alone, with no partner or associate, His is the dominion and to Him be praise, and He is able to do all things; there is no deity worthy of worship but Allāh Alone, He fulfilled His promise and granted victory to His slave and defeated the confederates Alone"
After completing both Tawāf al-Ifadah and this Sa'i, you enter full release from all Ihrām restrictions (Tahal-lul al-Akbar). All prohibitions, including marital relations, are now lifted.

Remaining Days in Mina (11th-13th Dhul Hijjah) Obligatory (Wajib)

Return to Mina to stay overnight during the Days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, and optionally 13th). Each afternoon after Zawal (midday), stone all three pillars (small, medium, large in order) with seven pebbles each, one at a time, saying 'Allāhu Akbar' while throwing each pebble.

Takbeerāt during the Days of Tashreeq
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ
"Allāh is the Greatest, Allāh is the Greatest, there is no deity worthy of worship except Allāh. Allāh is the Greatest, Allāh is the Greatest, and all praise is due to Allāh."
You may hasten and leave Mina on the 12th after stoning, provided you depart before sunset. Otherwise, you must stay overnight and stone on the 13th, which is more virtuous.

Farewell Tawāf (Tawāf al-Wada') Obligatory (Wajib)

Before finally departing Makkah to travel back to Bangladesh, perform the Farewell Tawāf (Tawāf al-Wada') of seven circuits around the Holy Ka'bah as your absolute final act in the city.

Supplication of Acceptance & Farewell
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
"Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing."
No Sa'i is required for the Farewell Tawāf. Depart immediately after its completion. Note: Women in menstruation or post-partum bleeding are exempted from this farewell circumambulation.

Why is only Hajj Tamattu' detailed here?

This step-by-step interactive navigator details the rituals of Hajj Tamattu', as it is the most common form chosen by Bangladeshi pilgrims traveling via organized packages and also the best type of Hajj as per the guidance of the Prophet (ﷺ). The core rites of the other two forms, Qirān and Ifrād, are largely identical to Tamattu', with primary differences relating only to when you enter/exit Ihrām, whether an initial Umrah is performed, and whether a animal sacrifice (Hady) is mandatory. To avoid presenting three repetitive guides, we present a single clear pathway. Please consult qualified scholars or your Hajj group guides for the specific comparative differences if performing Qirān or Ifrād.

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ZIYARAH

Guidelines for Madinah Al-Munawwarah

Islamic etiquettes and guidelines for visitors to the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi).

The Mosque of the Prophet (ﷺ)

Visiting Madinah Al-Munawwarah is not a required ritual of Hajj or Umrah. Rather, it is an independent, highly recommended act of devotion. Your primary intention when traveling to Madinah should be to visit the Prophet's Mosque and pray inside it, which yields immense spiritual rewards.

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
"One prayer in this mosque of mine is better than a thousand prayers anywhere else, except Al-Masjid al-harām." — Sahih al-Bukhari: 1190; Sahih Muslim: 1394

Step-by-Step Etiquettes for Visitors

1
Enter with Supplication

Enter Al-Masjid an-Nabawi with your right foot first and recite:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي، وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

Meaning: "In the name of Allāh. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allāh. O Allāh, forgive my sins and open for me the gates of Your mercy."

2
Tahiyyat al-Masjid in the Rawdah

Perform two Rak'ahs of mosque greeting prayer, preferably in the noble Rawdah al-Sharifah (the area between the Prophet's house and his Minbar, marked by green carpets) if possible and safe without pushing or causing harm to other worshippers.

3
Greet the Prophet & His Companions

Walk quietly and respectfully to the grave of the Prophet (ﷺ), face it, and say: "As-salāmu 'alayka yā rasūlallāhi, wa rahmatullāhi wa barakātuh" (Peace be upon you, O Messenger of Allāh, and the mercy of Allāh and His blessings). Then take a step to the right and greet Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه): "As-salāmu 'alayka yā Abā Bakr." Then take another step to the right and greet Umar (رضي الله عنه): "As-salāmu 'alayka yā 'Umar."

4
Avoid Innovations & Shirk

Crucial Safeguard: One must not touch or wipe the metal grills, gates, or walls of the Prophet's tomb, as doing so is an innovation (Bid'ah). Furthermore, do not direct any prayers (Du'ā) to the Prophet (ﷺ) or ask him for help or intercession directly. Supplications must be directed solely to Allāh while facing the Qiblah.

5
Visit Masjid Quba

It is highly recommended to perform Wudu at your accommodation, then travel to the Mosque of Quba and pray two Rak'ahs there. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever purifies himself in his house, then comes to Masjid Quba and offers a prayer therein, will have a reward like that of an Umrah." (Sunan Ibn Majah: 1412).

6
Visit Al-Baqi' & Uhud (For Men)

It is Sunnah for men to visit the Baqi' cemetery (adjacent to the Prophet's Mosque) where many noble companions are buried, and to visit the graves of the martyrs of the Battle of Uhud (including Hamzah, may Allāh be pleased with them) to pray for their forgiveness.

Reference: IslamQA (Islamic Guidelines for Visitors to the Prophet's Mosque)
WOMEN'S GUIDE

Hajj & Umrah Rulings Specific to Women

Clarifying the distinct rules, dispensations, and etiquettes established for female pilgrims in the Sunnah.

1. Mahram Requirement

A woman must travel for Hajj or Umrah accompanied by her husband or a Mahram (permanently unmarriageable male relative). Traveling without a Mahram is prohibited.

2. Ihrām Garments

Women have no specific color or pattern of dress for Ihrām; they wear ordinary, loose-fitting, modest clothing that covers their entire body. She must not wear a Niqab or gloves. When non-Mahram men pass near her, she should draw her head-covering or some other cloth down over her face to cover it.

3. Reciting the Talbiyah

Unlike men, women should not chant the Talbiyah loudly. She should recite it softly, in a low voice that only she or the women right next to her can hear.

4. Menstrual Dispensations

If menstruation begins, her Ihrām is fully valid. She does all rituals (staying in Mina, Arafah, stoning) EXCEPT Tawāf and Sa'i. She must wait until she is pure, takes Ghusl, and then completes them.

5. Exiting Ihrām (Taqsir)

To release herself from Ihrām constraints, a woman never shaves her head (which is forbidden for women). She only gathers her hair locks and trims a single fingertip's length (approx. 1-2 cm) from the ends.

Menstruation Exemptions for Farewell Tawāf: If a woman gets her menses or postpartum bleeding before leaving Makkah to return to Bangladesh and has already performed the obligatory Tawāf al-Ifadah, she is completely exempted from the Farewell Tawāf (Tawāf al-Wada') and can depart without any penalty or compensatory sacrifice.
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