After you have made the necessary preparations – paid your debts, repented, absolved yourself of any wrongdoing toward others, etc. – you are ready to take the first step in the blessed journey: ihram. What is ihram? The word ihram has three meanings: 1. The two pieces of cloth that male pilgrims wear during Hajj. …

No, Hajj and Umrah are not the same thing; they are two different forms of pilgrimage. Hajj is usually referred to as the major pilgrimage or the Pilgrimage, and Umrah as the lesser one. Both Hajj and Umrah consist of a journey to Makkah that involves certain rituals such as ihram, circumambulating the Ka`bah, walking …

Did you know that Hajj is not only one type that each and every pilgrim do? In fact, it is not only one or two types of Hajj available for pilgrims to choose from. If you are planning to perform Hajj, you select one of three modes: Ifrad, Tamatu` and Qiran. The 3 modes offer …

Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islam. As the new season of Hajj is approaching; the question rises about who are obliged to perform this great worship. Hajj is obligatory on male and female Muslims who meet the following conditions: 1. Muslim The acts of worship are accepted only from Muslims. If non-Muslims pray, fast, …

What did the Prophet (PBUH) say about Hajj? These hadiths are really beautiful; they highlight the reward of Hajj and How Allah welcomes His guests.