All you need to know about Rituals to perform in Umrah and Ziyarah Al Masjid An Nabawi
What is the Umrah?
Umrah involves entering the Ihram, circumambulating the House, running between Safa and Marwa, and shaving one turn of the head or cutting the hair, which are acts of worship for Allah.
There is a process for entering Ihram:
Tawaf is an act of going around a certain object:
Between Safa and Marwa, Sa'i:
He will perform Sa'i starting from Safa heading towards Marwa. Marwa is the place where the first round ends. He must perform the second round by returning towards Safa, and so on, until he completes the seventh round at Marwa.
Having one's head hair cut or shaved:
Pilgrims performing the Umrah should refrain from any actions that could injure other people in the Haram, such as shoving, going into congested areas, and turning around when circumambulating. They will pay close attention to what the security guards and onlookers say.
Because of Ramadan, that is when the Umrah is performed.
Umrah is a most virtuous act. The Prophet of God said it is one of the good acts that can wipe down the sins. It also has a certain quality of itself during the month of Ramadan.
The special reward for completing Umrah during the month of Ramadan
When driving for Umrah, park your car in Makkah parking.
Reiterated Umrah for the same trip
As the Prophet (may peace and blessings be upon him) stated, "Performing one Umrah wipes out sins committed between two Umrahs," and Umrah is one of the best and greatest deeds in the sight of Allah. In addition, a person can do that repeatedly in a year.
Is a lot of Umrah in a single trip attainable?
Umrah is the performance of certain acts of worship such as shaving/cutting hair, circumambulating the Kaaba, performing the Sa'i between Safa and Marwa, and wearing martial clothes.
It's long and has many qualities, including:
Makkah has received the distinction and honor of being chosen from among the whole world by Allah. Among other things, this is the fact that it is His Sanctuary.
The meaning of 'Haram' (Sanctuary).
For me, what does sanctity mean?
Ideal Time for Umrah
Umrah can be done by a Muslim at any time. However, there are important considerations when each individual has to decide upon the right time for himself to perform Umrah.
Any person coming to the Kingdom on any visa can be able to go for Umrah in Makkah upon booking through the Zuljannah website.
To get through customs at the airport without hassle, mention the following in the appropriate form of declaration:
It is, however, noble to declare that King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah offers its dignified services for the pilgrims' smooth entrance and departure throughout the Hajj and Umrah Seasons.
If you happen to travel alone to Makkah for Umrah or hire a vehicle on your way to Makkah:
Makkah car parking includes:
At these locations, appropriate buses may transport pilgrims on Hajj and Umrah directly to the Grand Mosque.
Prior to starting out, make sure to:
Land-based travel is permissible for Umrah pilgrim guests from nations neighboring the Kingdom, provided they use their own vehicles or rent one to enter land ports.
Buses exist in Makkah for pilgrims and residents to provide services during their journey to performing Hajj or Umrah.
Seven parking areas on the boundaries of Makkah can accommodate 50,000 cars carrying pilgrims.
In Makkah, the Holy Capital, there are large parking lots where vehicles have to be left. In turn, the pilgrims going for Hajj and Umrah are shuttled from these parking areas to the Grand Mosque through the bus services.
The train connects Makkah, Madina, and the Jeddah Airport for the use of pilgrims on the Hajj and Umrah.
Stations of the Haramain Express
How do I get a ticket on Haramain Express?
Tickets for Haramain Express can be purchased in the following ways:
Upon arrival at an airport in Saudi Arabia:
Must make a declaration in the prescribed form:
Before your flight, confirm baggage requirements with the airline and airport to make sure that nothing goes wrong. Find a way to secure pack and close your luggage carefully so that it does not incur down any damage during the flight.
When they hajj and umrah, the pilgrims must take complete responsibility for their luggage or any other people's belongings at the airports.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in general and the Grand Mosques in particular provide their pilgrims and tourists almost every necessity and luxury at a wonderful cost.
Only take what you will find to be useful. Leave aside heavy baggage and burdens.
Do not forget to bring
Please do not take any of the following things:
Reflections
Do well to verify those specifications and dimensions accepted by each airport and airline about baggage and sizes for cartons. Also, have your luggage properly covered and fastened for a secure arrival.
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
Miqats are the specified limits of entering Ihram as determined by the Last Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him, mainly by land points, but parallel to Miqat while coming by Qarn Al Manazil, on the pilgrimage to the purest spot on earth for the Hajj and Umrah.
Qarn Al Manazil
Makkah lies 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Qarn al-Manazil. This is the Miqat for residents of Najd as well as for pilgrims coming from nations such as the UAE and Oman, and for other citizens of Pakistan, Australia's, Malaysia's, Singapore's, and so on. It is close to the city of Ta'if.
Steps to follow
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
There are certain Miqats, limits by which Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) established for the entering of Ihram for the purposes of pilgrimage, whether land points or parallel to land Miqat when coming by air, on the pilgrimage of Hajj and Umrah to the purest point on this earth.
Yalamlam
Makkah is situated only 100 kilometers or 62 miles from Yalamlam. For Yemenis travelling from the south, this Miqat will be crossed by pilgrims from various countries, including South Africa and Nigeria.
Steps to follow
The Miqat are the set boundaries imposed by the Prophet Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon him, from which pilgrims invoke ihram, either from land points or parallels to Miqat while traveling toward the holy land.
Miqat Dhat Irq :
Makkah is about 90 kilometers (56 miles) northeast of Dhat Irq. If you are going to perform Hajj from places such as Iraq, Iran, China, Russia, etc., this is the Miqat.
Steps to follow
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
There are Miqats (Islamic limits established by Prophet Mohammed Peace Be Upon Him for pilgrims to enter Ihram from), either by land points or parallel to Miqat when coming by air, on the pilgrimage to the purest spot on earth for the Hajj and Umrah.
Qarn Al Manazil
Makkah is southwest of Qarn al-Manazil, some 80 kilometers (50 miles) away. This Miqat is for the people of Najd as well as visitors from countries like the Emirates, Oman, Pakistan, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and many more; here's another issue, too, it is near the town of Ta'if.
Steps to follow
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
Miqats are the specified limits of entering Ihram as determined by the Last Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him, mainly by land points, but parallel to Miqat while coming by Qarn Al Manazil, on the pilgrimage to the purest spot on earth for the Hajj and Umrah.
Qarn Al Manazil
Makkah lies 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Qarn al-Manazil. This is the Miqat for residents of Najd as well as for pilgrims coming from nations such as the UAE and Oman, and for other citizens of Pakistan, Australia's, Malaysia's, Singapore's, and so on. It is close to the city of Ta'if.
Steps to follow
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
Miqats are the specified limits of entering Ihram as determined by the Last Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him, mainly by land points, but parallel to Miqat while coming by Qarn Al Manazil, on the pilgrimage to the purest spot on earth for the Hajj and Umrah.
Qarn Al Manazil
Makkah lies 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Qarn al-Manazil. This is the Miqat for residents of Najd as well as for pilgrims coming from nations such as the UAE and Oman, and for other citizens of Pakistan, Australia's, Malaysia's, Singapore's, and so on. It is close to the city of Ta'if.
Steps to follow
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
In the pilgrimage to the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, there are Miqats (the Islamic limits set by the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, for the entering Muslims to wear the Ihram), either by land points or parallel to the Miqat when coming by air.
Al-Juhfah
Al-Juhfah: 182 kilometers towards the northwest of Makkah. This is the Miqat for those planning to travel from North America, Europe, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Algeria, and other numerous African countries to perform the Hajj. Also in Rabigh, a town immediately north of al-Juhfah, they may also enter into Ihram. Passing Through: Algeria
What to Do
Miqats are the specified limits of entering Ihram as determined by the Last Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him, mainly by land points, but parallel to Miqat while coming by Qarn Al Manazil, on the pilgrimage to the purest spot on earth for the Hajj and Umrah.
Qarn Al Manazil
Makkah lies 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Qarn al-Manazil. This is the Miqat for residents of Najd as well as for pilgrims coming from nations such as the UAE and Oman, and for other citizens of Pakistan, Australia's, Malaysia's, Singapore's, and so on. It is close to the city of Ta'if.
Steps to follow
There are certain Miqats, limits by which Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) established for the entering of Ihram for the purposes of pilgrimage, whether land points or parallel to land Miqat when coming by air, on the pilgrimage of Hajj and Umrah to the purest point on this earth.
Yalamlam
Makkah is situated only 100 kilometers or 62 miles from Yalamlam. For Yemenis travelling from the south, this Miqat will be crossed by pilgrims from various countries, including South Africa and Nigeria.
Steps to follow
Whatever being on Ihram level is on par with another person, there is other equal dress code and other way of looking. Material possessions and color do not matter in the least. Completing the whole said process humbly before Allah and beseeching Him for help and only Him by wearing the Ihram.
Ihram is the initiation of the Hajj and Umrah rites. The first ceremonies commencing with Talbiyah, the intention of initiating Umrah or Hajj. It remains the core of the entire Hajj and Umrah.
He can, at the time of putting on Ihram for either Hajj or Umrah, declare any situation or reason which will not allow him to complete his rituals.
Ihram is a sincere act and the first step towards another noble act of worship. Allah marked out a way for us, for there are many transgressors among us; He instructed us to be sincere in our intentions and that all rites be performed in the best way possible for His glory. "Perform Hajj and Umrah for Allah," said Almighty God.
What exactly is Ihram?
"Labbayka Hajjan" is the first thing you should say if you plan to begin doing the Hajj ceremonies. You then start reciting Talbiyah.
Explain the condition to be met in Ihram.
As Allah, the Almighty, has said: "Allah intends for you to have ease and does not intend to make things difficult for you." Islam is the practice in which everything is within the reach or competency of a practitioner. The way all other circumstances that may hinder a Muslim from performing Hajj or Umrah rituals can be considered a facilitation of worship is one of the many ways in which such an attitude manifests explicitly.
It is legitimate to stipulate a condition in the Ihram provided the pilgrim fears that for any reason he will become prevented from performing the Hajj or Umrah.
How do you specify?
Further, there are the exceptions offered for the pilgrim making the Hajj or Umrah if he or she thinks that the rituals cannot be completed due to a medical condition, valid excuse, or some unprocurable hindrance:
Who has the right to set conditions to fulfill duties?
Guidelines for individuals in Ihram
Now that you have entered with your goal and Talbiyah, you are engaging in profound worship. Here are some crucial suggestions:
Examples of obstacles that could keep you from carrying out your Umrah or Hajj ceremonies:
You must plan to enter Ihram for the Hajj or Umrah and state loudly which kind of ritual you want to do when the flight crew announces alignment with the Miqat. "Allaahumma Labbayka Hajjan" instead of "Allaahumma Labbayka Umratan".
As a precautionary measure, you may, before aligning with the Miqat, enter the state of Ihram onboard:
The phrase "Labbayk Allaahumma Labbayk, Labbayka Laa Shareeka Laka Labbayk" is repeated in Talbiyah. "Here, O Allah, here I am; surely, I can serve you; certainly, you have no partner with you in this calling." "Innal Hamda Wan-ni'matah Laka Wal-Mulk, Laa Shareeka Lak" Serving You! No partner is assumed! Here now, indeed! All glory and all honor and all grace belong unto Yourself! You shall not have a partner.
Thus, the Muslim signifies at the commencement of his Hajj and Umrah that he has come to carry out the rite as per and in response to the command of Allah Almighty. While a Muslim does this in every act of worship, he states and repeats it during the Hajj and Umrah to ingrain these profound meanings in himself.
Does Talbiyah summarize everything she intends by these words?
This means: We have come, O Allah, in response to Your calls, recognizing You in devotion and monotheism and invoking Your favor for the magnificence of Your omnipotence.
The pilgrims' magnificent slogan is Talbiyah. It proclaims submission and obedience to the Bountiful Giver and the Creator. Praise be to Him.
Muttering and uttering Talbiyah aloud:
When does Talbiyah begin? When does it finish?
The initiation of Talbiyah
The Talbiyah starts when Ihram is assumed. The person intending to perform Hajj or 'Umrah should recite them when he enters his Ihram.
Talbiyah's conclusion
Intertrigo and the folds of the body rash are common in pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah, especially those who are overweight or diabetic. Lack of undergarments and friction contribute to the infection of the skin. Rashes occur in the folds where two layers of skin meet, such as:
This can occasionally be accompanied by excruciating itching.
Preventive Measures
Precautions
Why were certain websites distributed on the entry of Ihram?
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah give him blessings and grant him peace) had fixed various specified places of Miqats for putting on Ihram, and there the pilgrims would recite the Talbiyah, bearing respect for the Honored House of Allah and the rites of Hajj and Umrah.
"These Miqats are for the people at those very places and those who come through those places with the intention of performing Hajj and Umrah," the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) stated after describing the precise locations of these sites.
Depending on your departure point, these locations may be some miles closer or farther from the Grand Mosque.
Pilgrims coming from other places than the Miqats must put on ihram at these Miqats or at parallel points when traveling by air or land. They will not pass beyond these limits without entering into the state of Ihram.
Determining the proper Miqat
Place of congregation of people present in Makkah:
This applies to those who have a temporary residence somewhere between the Miqats and Makkah:
Others located outside of the Miqat:
Regardless of the mode of transport—by airplane or motorcar—the pilgrim or guest dwelling at a far distance from Makkah enters the state of ihram at one of the five Miqat points or a parallel location on the route. Pilgrims will not pass the Miqat except in the state of ihram.
Miqat for Ihram
A person who intends to perform Hajj or Umrah must enter their Ihram from a Miqat. It is absolutely forbidden for a traveler intending to offer either Hajj or Umrah to leave one of these Miqats without wearing an Ihram. They are:
Certain activities precede the intention of entering into the state of Ihram, like:
Ablution (Wudoo) or taking a full bath (Ghusl).
Home bathing
Entering into Ihram after offering one's prayers
Upon my arrival at the Aqiq (valley), a messenger from my Lord came to me and said, "Offer prayers in this blessed valley and say: coupling Umrah and al-Hajj," according to what the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said.
Hajj and Umrah are such great occasions that even wealthy individuals will readily give up their worldly possessions and status. Dressing alike gives the opportunity for them to see themselves as equal in all respects. One's caste or net worth is diluted among Muslims, divided in places and in front of Allah and always singing His praises, who has of course made them equal. For He alone is in need-the rich and all His creatures.
What attire is appropriate when entering the Ihram?
A pilgrim is required to remove his typical clothing, which includes:
While in Ihram, an article set that a male is allowed to wear is either:
How should the Ihram be worn?
The Ihram garment consists of a waist cloth covering the lower part of a man's body and another piece appropriate for covering the upper part. They are mainly clothing from older times, though preferably for the tourists in some Muslim regions. However, some people find it very difficult to wear them in a way that assures:
The two greatest acts of worship for both men and women are the pilgrimage of Hajj and Umrah. "You (woman) should bear jihad when there is no fighting: Hajj and Umrah," said Allah's Prophet, temperance and peace be upon him.
When the woman enters the Ihram, she may wear anything which is in accordance with her preferences. She may use any colors while entering this state of Ihram, provided she does:
Women Cannot Wear an Ihram
Among other things, a woman in Ihram:
During Ihram, the following are not forbidden:
The following are not prohibited during Ihram:
Keep in mind:
On hot summer days, women should wear simple, wide, and covering garments of soft cloth.
The exaltation of the needs of a creature towards the Creator and the Master has made them great and permitted for men while restricted for worship in Ihram.
Some of these restrictions apply to both men and women, while some will barely affect either of the genders.
Basic prohibitions on the wearing of Ihrams by men and women:
Prohibitions for Men Only:
Restrictions Exclusive to Women:
Activities allowed during Ihram:
Center for Drifters Care
The lost children in the Grand Mosque were surrendered to, and subsequently united with, their families at the Drifters Care Center. The center is overseen by the Grand Mosque of Makkah security team.
Keep your children away from crowds in the Haram for their safety and purpose.
Public transport in the country can be exploited upon obtaining a ticket. These air-conditioned buses for Umrah pilgrims are quite affordable.
Each Hajj mission offers the bus services for carrying pilgrims from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to Makkah during the Hajj season.
Together with the airport authorities and respective Hajj missions, arrangements for departure for the pilgrims are made through the airport for the bus stop for the passengers, boarding the buses, and moving the luggage out of the airport.
Hajj and Umrah pilgrims are allowed to bring and use electrically powered or manually operated wheelchairs inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah through the wheelchair gates.
There are also pushing services available at the Grand Mosque.
Those undertaking the pilgrimage will feel depleted in fluid due to sweating, a cause of sunstroke.
How do I avoid sunlight-induced snowing?
What should I do since someone has a sunstroke?
There are many gateways leading into the courtyard of the Grand Mosque. Each gateway has a number.
The light panel above each gate alerts one entry- or exit-wise, which can be read from a distance.
The five main gates of the Grand Mosque:
Each season, different gates are assigned to Umrah pilgrims, which are used to control their access to the Haram.
They are not the same as those used by visitors to enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Inquire about Umrah gates from the security staff if you are undertaking Umrah.
There are plenty of taxis servicing the Grand Mosque of Makkah outside the airport.
Private taxis are also available in the taxi rental offices in the airport arrival lounge.
The following things are forbidden in the Grand Mosque:
People could keep their belongings in the safe boxes outside the courtyards of the Haram.
The following spaces are mentioned as located in the circumambulation building:
The circumambulation building capacity:
Access on every floor is gained along the prescribed routes laid down by the guards whose instruction should be adhered to by the pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah.
The Sunnah of a male wearing the Ihram garment during Tawaf is called Idtibaa.
Ramal (to walk quickly around the Kaaba).
The Apostle of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) briskly walked around the Kaaba in Tawaf, and it is a Sunnah.
In accordance with the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him), a man is required, whenever possible, to walk fast by taking small steps in the first three rounds of Tawaf, while the remainder of his Tawaf shall be performed more moderately.
It is Sunnah for men to do Ramal (fast circumambulation) but not for women.
Tawaf is an essential aspect of Umrah, simply a ceremony of supplication, whereby humbling oneself and submission of needs to Allah occurs through a point of bodily and spiritual expression focusing on Him. The servant worships the Lord of the House and feasts on His commands while passing sideways around the Kaaba, the House of Allah.
The description of Tawaf
Guidelines for Circumambulation
Advice on Safe and Proper Practices of Circumambulation
During the act of supererogatory circumambulation, all visitors are asked to observe those rules and guidelines for times and conditions of circumambulation, thus giving priority to the Schooled Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
Avoid busy areas when walking around the Kaaba. You will certainly help disperse crowds by praying off the procession route and going in and out of the Mataf area appropriately.
Someone who is unable to walk or ill should circle in a wheelbarrow, but as this is an act of worship, he is required to stay awake and conscious. He should spend his time in the remembrance of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, plea with Him, and should remain busy in the legal act of devotion.
Many varieties of wheelchairs are available to assist with circumambulation around the Haram.
Personal wheelchair of the pilgrim
Wheelchairs available for free
Wheelchair access to
Push service for wheelchairs
Electric wheelchairs
Where is this service available?
For Muslims, the Kaaba is the most important structure, the Sacred House of Allah. It has a glorious past and an unprecedented high degree of status. It was established here by Abraham and his son Ismail, peace upon them both.
At the Kaaba, one could offer voluntary or obligatory prayers.
"It is the first house that Allah has put upon this Earth for the people to worship Him alone and associate no partner with Him. The Almighty declares that it is the first house (of prayer) established for mankind—a blessed place and guidance for the worlds: the one at Bakkah." It is the center of Muslims' hearts and their Qiblah. It is the sole building they walk around in adoration of Allah.
The features surrounding the Kaaba are as follows:
Al Hatim (Ismail Hijr)
The door of the Kaaba
The Multazam
Rooftop Gutter
Shazrawan
The Black Stone
The Corner of Yemen
It is one of the gifts bestowed on Makkah and its visitors. It was revealed from Allah to Ismail, peace be upon him, and his mother Hagar after Abraham, peace be upon him, had left them alone in Makkah at Allah's command. He made a supplication before his Lord when he said:
"Our Lord! I have settled some of my descendants in a barren valley by Thy Sacred House; Our Lord! in order that they might establish prayer, so turn the hearts of some men towards them, and provide them with fruits, that they may be thankful."
As an acknowledgment and tribute to Abraham, his son, and his wife, and to the country of Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him), Allah caused that lovely water to rise from the ground beneath the child's foot, and He endowed its qualities and benefits with a special feature that could not match any water found anywhere in the world.
In the Grand Mosques, there is Zamzam water:
Two Tawaf Rakaah
While performing the Tawaf, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) briefly engaged in some musings. "Take your rites of Hajj from me," he instructed his companions.
Like other rituals of Hajj and Umrah, Tawaf is a major act of devotion that Muslims sincerely attempt to perform upon the invitation of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Allah says: "Say: If you love Allah, then follow me, so that Allah may love you and forgive you your sins." This is a beautiful explanation of the reasons Allah loves His servants. Allah loves His creation and is forgiving and kind.
Among the prescribed forms of Tawaf are:
Takbir:
Supplication:
Idtibaa
Al Ramal
Two Rakaat prayers after Tawaf
The Circumambulation Courtyard
The circumambulation area is a white marble-tiled courtyard surrounding the Noble Kaaba, also referred to as the KaBox. It is now known as The Courtyard, the area where Muslims circle around the Kaaba in devotion.
Some important aspects of the circumambulation courtyard:
"In it are clear signs: the standing-place of Abraham." (Quran 3:97)
Around the Grand Mosque, there are numerous authorized barbershops where pilgrims performing the Hajj and 'Umrah can have their head hair shaved. These stores provide everything you need for a healthy, safe shave.
Make sure there is a barber at the barbershop.
Just as the person in Ihram used to worship Allah by not shaving his hair, it is prescribed to shave or shorten the head's hair in the worship of Allah when the pilgrimage procedures are finished. In any scenario, the person is a worshipper of Allah and submits to Him.
During the Hajj, shaving and hair trimming
During Umrah, shaving and hair trimming
Shaving and Trimming in Men
Women must cut only a small portion of each hair
Note
Sa'i can be performed on behalf of a person who cannot walk due to disability, exhaustion, illness, or advanced age. This should, however, be done in conscious worship, and for each station of the Sa'i, that is, upon reaching Safa or Marwa, supplications, in the form of Takbir, must be offered to Allah.
There are different types of wheelchairs available for circumambulation.
Pilgrims' wheelchairs:
Wheelchairs on free basis:
The following terminal points will grant access to these wheelchairs:
Progressive Wheelchair Help:
Service Areas:
Electric Wheelchairs:
Service Access Points:
Safa and Marwa - What are they?
Safa
Marwa
Sa'i is one of the most important rituals.
The starting and ending point of Sa'i
A prayer at the commencement of Safa and Marwa
The two green signs
During Sa'i, prayers
The invocation of the Prophet during Sa'
The Sa'i does not stop at a distance ahead too long to say prayers in a place clear of pedestrians and not formed into a barricade.Rather, the orders issued by the security personnel in the holy sanctuary must be strictly conformed to.
Safa and Marwa, what are they?
Below are the changes brought in by Al Masaa
Al Masaa floors
Al Masaa spreads across a floorspace of 87,000 square meters spread over several floors.
The floors are:
Praying in the Grand Mosque at Makkah, among its many benefits, is equal to 100,000 prayers in any other mosque. It has been informed by the Prophet that a prayer in the Sacred Mosque is better than a hundred thousand prayers elsewhere.
All of the mosques and Makkah-related buildings that are situated inside the Haram's borders fall under this virtue. There also is a reward for supererogatory and required prayers.
During the height of the busy hours, devotees can pray anywhere in the Masjid al-Haram and, hence, when performed in the Masjid al-Haram will receive immense rewards.
The following are prohibited in the Grand Mosque:
A few things that you need to have before going to the Haram are as follows:
Warning and Instructions:
One of the finest and greatest prayers that take place is on Fridays, being better at the Grand Mosque due to the bundling of time, place, and worship.
Its priority would suggest: Friday is "the best day on which the sun ever rose" according to the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him). The Prophet has introduced a multitude of recommended behaviors and virtues specific to Friday, including bathing (ghusl), dressing in their finest clothes, wearing perfume, arriving at the mosque early, reciting Surat Al-Kahf, sending prayers and supplications upon the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), and waiting for the hour when prayers are answered.
Overcrowding at the Haram during prayer on Fridays:
It is but natural for tourists to wish to attend Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque, but this leads to excessive crowding during the Hajj season. Here are some handy tips:
Children of all ages can be taken by their parents to pray at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The parents must obtain an Umrah permit for every child above five.
Parents must take care that the child wears a bracelet or a card stating his/her name and phone number. The child should never be out of the sight of his/her parents; he/she must hold the parent's hand at all times so that they do not get lost. The child is also expected not to hinder the pilgrims.
Care Center for Stray Children: Lost children in the Grand Mosque are taken to the Care Center for Stray Children, where they are returned to their families. It is run under the surveillance of the Grand Mosque of Makkah security team.
The Grand Mosque of Makkah contains a total of 68 prayer spaces for women. They are distributed in the following manner:
Provisions given at women's prayer halls by duly qualified female staff include:
When a Muslim travels to Madinah, it is advisable to go to the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) grave, greet him, and make the prayer.
Formalities involved in visiting the tomb of the Prophet
Guidelines for visiting the tomb of the Prophet
Some places are elevated by Allah over others. Honorable Raudh is like a garden of Paradise among the most elevated and appreciated locations which Allah Almighty adored.
The Highest Rawdah
How to pray in Rawdah Shareefah?
The virtue of Friday prayer.
Avoid knotted crowd during Friday prayers.
On any other occasion, the tourists will eagerly wait and pray in the Grand Mosque, but in summer, this makes the crowd tighter in Haram and makes it somewhat suffocating. For that reason, here are some important pieces of advice:
Women pray in two big spaces.
Hon. Rawdah's visit with the women
Women's Restrooms and Ablution Stations
Numbers indicate WCs: