Al-Ifrad

If one intend to perform only Hajj but not Umrah it is called Al-Ifrad. Those who live within the limits of Haram or within Meeqats, can perform Hajj-e-Ifrad. Even those living in Jeddah can also perform Hajj-e-Ifrad. In this category of Hajj one has to enter into Ihram with the intent of Hajj only but without Umrah. They should not perform Umrah during the Hajj season.

 

The Niyah or Intent

The Niyah or intent for Hajj is: -
“O Allah, I intend to perform Hajj. Make thou the same easy for me and accept it from me. I have conceived the Niyyat for Hajj and I have adopted the Ihram sincerely for Allah.”
A pilgrim has to accomplish the following in Hajj-e-Ifrad:

1. Ihram---- a sacred state. Compulsory.
2. Tawaf Qudoom. It is a Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).
3. Waqoof or stay at Arafat ----- An essential (Rukun).
4. Waqoof at Muzdalfa----- Duty or obligatory (Wajib).
5. Stoning of Jamrah-e-Al-Aqabah (The greater Satan) Duty or obligatory.
6. Animal Sacrifice or Immolation----- optional.
7. Shaving of Head----- Duty or obligation (Wajib).
8. Tawaf-e-Ziarat (Ifadah)------ Essential / Fundamental (Rukun).
9. Saee—Walk between Al-Safa and Al-Marwah---- Duty (Wajib).
10. Stoning of all three Jamrahs (Pillars)----- Duty (Wajib).

Tawaf-al-Wida-----Duty or obligatory (Wajib).

 

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How to apply for Hajj

There are two types of Hajj travel facilities available in Pakistan.
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Learn the issues ralated Hajj

Having submitted the application for Hajj an intending Haji should familiarise and try to know each and every thing.
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Duties towards Fellow Humans

Every Haji should know and understand his duties owed to God (Huqooq Allah), his duties and responsibilities towards fellow human beings (Huqooq-ul-Ibad). God forgives things which is owed to him by his servants, if He please, provided the sinner repents and affirms not to repeat such acts..
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Important Things to Know

1. Every pilgrim should have well acquaintance with his group leader and other members of the group.

Essential items to be carried by an Haji are: More...

• Circumambulation  (Tawaf)

• (A) The Excellence of Tawaf
• (B)  Kinds of Tawaf  
• (C)  Rules and Etiquettes of Tawaf
• Meeqat
• Ehram for travelers by air

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