The method to perform pilgrimage:

7^th of Zil-Haj

The pilgrims who take Ihram off after umrah viz the performer of Hajj-e-Tamattu, should take a bath, get the hair short, Should get the moutache trimmed. Should remove the unnecessary body hair.

The group leaders should get information about transportation during period of pilgrimage from the Guide (Mualim) And then they should inform their group about it.

Prepare necessary luggage for five to six days. Carry a small bag, edible things, two sets of Ihram a sewn dress, sandals, a folding umbrella, money for sacrifice and some religious books and a Hajj guide booklet.

Those men and women who have taken an oath to serve public should discuss through mutual discussion how they can serve their fellow pilgrims.

8^th Zul Hajj

Pilgrims of Hajj-Tamattu should wear / put on Ihram from their residence.

While putting on Ihram, it is necessary for men to cover their belly button. For women, it is necessary to cover the whole body except face and hands.

Despite menses, women must put on Ihram.

If they are not in danger of falling ill the women passing through the period of menses, should take a bath. Women are ordered to keep their face uncovered in Ihram.

But it does not mean that they should keep it uncovered even before the strangers.

The following words are attributed to Hazrat Aysha (R.A.) she said:

“We, the wives of Prophet (PBUH) were with him during pilgrimage in Ihram and whenever a stranger came before us, we covered our face with our shawls.”

The servers of pilgrims should continue serving pilgrims just for the happiness of Allah.

After wearing Ihram, leave for Mina according to the programme of the guide (Moulaim)

If the buses of the Guide are late, display patience and forbearance and keep reciting Talbia.

Today, say the prayers of Zuhar, Asar, Maghrib and Isha in Mina. And spend the whole night in Mina

Spend the whole day in the remembrance of Allah.

9^th Zul. Hajj  (The day of ARFA)

After the sunrise of the 9^th of Zul Hajj, it is Sunnah to leave for Arafat from Mina

It is Sunnah.

To say Allah is great (Allah-O-Akbar) and Talbia loudly during the journey.

 Vakuf-e-Arafa (stay in Arafat) is incumbent upon every pilgrim. If It is missed the pilgrimage remains incomplete. Its compensation is not possible through ransom (Fidiya) Dam or Badana.

If out of sheer ignorance or by mistake, one stays (wakoof) in the valley of nimrah instead of staying in the of Arafat, one’s pilgrimage remains incomplete.

Keep reciting Talbia with this feeling that your Allah is calling you. And in response to his call, you’re saying. “I’m present”, “I’m present”

On reaching Arafat, if there is still some time in “Zawal”, then take some rest.And when it approaches / comes, then take a bath. But do not remove filth and dirt at all. Now move to Masjid-e-Nimrah provided you can reach there easily and can recognize / identify your camp on your return.

 Here, the prayer guide (the imam) will lead both the prayers of Zuhar and Asar together with one Azan (the call of prayer) and two takbeers (Allah-u-Akbar).

 If you do not go to Masjid-e-Nimrah, then offer your prayers in your camp. But remember that here you will offer your Zuhar and Asar at the respective times. Do not offer prayer by the Azan broadcast on Radio. Do not waste you and other’s time by arguing about the controversial issue of offering the prayers half (qasar) either in Arafat, Mina or Muzdalfa.It is better for you to follow your sect. Do not tamper with the sects of others.

 The Methods of Wakuf-e-Arafat is very simple.The best thing is to stand in the direction of kiblah. And try to remain in this position till Maghrib. Be involved in weeping, repenting and praying before Allah. But if it is difficult for you to remain standing

Then stand as long as you can and then sit down and then once again stand up.

Do not waste even a single moment / second of wakuf-e-Arafat. Never hesitate from weeping and begging today. Beg for all the necessities of both this world and the world hereafter.

Today, seek forgiveness with a true heart. Bear it strongly in your mind that there are three conditions for the granting / acceptance of forgiveness.

Feel repentance before Allah on the sins committed in the Past.

Seek his shelter with a true / devout heart.

Be determined to avoid / shun them in future.

Take an oath in Arafat to lead the rest of your eye as the faithful devotee of Allah.

Remember! It is the saying of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that the biggest sinner is he who stays in Arafat and even then considers that Allah has not forgiven him.

And pray that you may do such deeds that Allah be pleased with you.

No matter, if women are unclean, they should do (Wakuf-e-Arafat). They should discharge all duties which men do, except prayer. But rest assured that they (women) will get equally great reward.

The bigger the beggar is today in the plain of Arafat, the greater will be the reward that he deserves. He who knows how to claim, will deserve more

Reconstruct your imagination during Wakuf-e-Arafat, that it is the place where at the end of His address, prophet Muhammad (PBUH) addressed his followers and said that O Muslims. Now it is your responsibility to keep the religion alive. I have conveyed the message of Allah to you. Now you will have to spread it in the whole world. Think, whether we are complying with this commandment or not. And if not, then it is the day to rejuvenate the faith. Take an oath before you may return from Arafat.

When the sun sets while (doing waquf) moving from the plain of Arafat, then leave for Muzdalfa without offering evening (Maghrib) prayer.

Returning from Muzdalfa with satisfaction, peace, seriousness and dignity is Sunnah.

While coming back to Mina from Muzdalfa, one must move hurriedly from the valley Mahsher.

It is Sunnah to recite Talbia while returning to Mina from Muzdalfa.

In Muzdalfa, offer first three farz of Magrib and soon after it, four farz of Isha with one Azan and Ikamat. After it, first offer two Sunnah of magrib and then three vitar.

And seek his forgiveness even, pray and worship Allah with devotion and single mindedness. Remember! This stay in Mazdalfa is (Wajib) necessary.

To some people shab-e-Mazdalfa is superior to shab-e-Kadar. It is better for you take rest at night. Since, you have to do so many activities the next day.

When the time of morning prayer arrives, first offer it. And then while reciting Talbia, stand in the direction of Kibla. And be busy in praying and worshipping.

Stay in Mazdalfa from the sun-rise to the sun set is necessary (Wajib)

Pick up seventy pebbles of the size of grams before leaving Mazdalfa. Throwing pebbles bigger than these or shoes is against Sunnah.

10^th Zul. Hajj.

After the stay (wakuf) in Mazdulfa, when the sun is about to rise, leave for Mina.

It is sunnah to come back with patience, seriousness, and amplitude from Muzdalfa. You must past speedily from valley of Mehsar when coming back from Muzdalfa to Mina.

Take seven pebbles and go to Jamrah Akba in Mina first. Here stop reciting Talbia and hit Jamrah with pebbles again and again. After Rami Jamrah, recite this prayer.

Remember! The best time to throw pebbles on Jamrah Akba starts from sun-rise and lasts up to prohibited time. After this prohibited time, it is lawful up to Magrib Remember, every pebble should hit Jamrah, otherwise it will be considered wasted and you will have to hit again.

After getting free from Rami, move to altar and offer the sacrifice of an animal to Allah and make a promise to Him that you will always prefer his dictates to your emotion.

Recite this prayer at the time of sacrifice.

Now, either get your head shaved or hair trimmed, remember, getting the head completely shaved is preferable. Women should either cut heir hair up to an inch or make their husbands do it for them.

Now you are absolved from the restrictions of Ihram. Now you can take a bath, remove dirt, and men may wear sewn clothes. One restriction is still imposed, that is, you cannot sleep with your wife before Tawaf-e-Zayarat.

Now you should go to Mecca and do Tawaf-e-Zayarat over there. After doing it, do the Saee, (the running) between Safa and Marva. Saee is the necessary part of Tawaf-e-Zayarat. So never miss it.

Do this Tawaf and Sai in sewn clothes.

Congratulation, now by the grace of Allah, you are free from all the restrictions of Ihram.

After Tawaf –e-Zayarat return to Mina. Never have an overnight stay anywhere in Mecca.

If you are unable to perform Tawaf-e-Zayarat on the 10^th of Zul-Hajj, you may do it on the11th or 12^th Zul-Hajj. It makes no difference. But after 12^th Zul-Hajj, you will have to do both Tawaf and give, “Dam” as compensation.

11^th Zul-Hajj

 Today, you have to throw seven pebbles on 3 Jamrat (Satans / Devils). First do Rami by hitting seven pebbles on Jamrah firs (AW) (Small Satan). Stand on one side in the direction kiblah to pray  Then, come to the Jamrah wasta (Second Devil (Satan)).

And throw / hit seven pebbles and pray in the same fashion. Then go to the Jamrah Akba (the biggest Devil / Satan) Here, hit seven pebbles again but do not pray. Remember, it is Sunnah not to pray after throwing pebbles on the biggest Satan.