Hajj is a pillar of Islam

Muslims perform Hajj to the Sacred House of Allah in obedience to His command, seeking His forgiveness and pleasure, and aspiring to fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam. Allah has designated it as a season for shedding sins and drawing closer to Him through obedience and submission. They stand at Arafat, circumambulate the Ancient House (the Kaaba), and pace between Safa and Marwa, answering the call of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and responding to the invitation of Truth. Allah has exalted the status of Hajj, saying: 'And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way.' Moreover, He has placed within it countless rewards, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever performs Hajj and does not utter any obscenity or commit any sin, will return [as sinless] as the day his mother gave birth to him.'

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It leads to Paradise

In a noble hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: An accepted Hajj will receive no less a reward than Paradise.An accepted pilgrimage means that its expense is from lawfully earned money, that the pilgrim goes to the Sacred House of Allah repenting, shunning immorality, sin, and argument, and that he/she fulfills the pillars and obligatory acts of Hajj.

It expiates sins

In a noble hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Whoever performs Hajj and does not have sexual relations (with his wife), sins, or disputes unjustly (during Hajj), he shall return from Hajj as pure and free from sins as on the day on which his mother gave birth to him

It is a reason for getting rich

In a noble hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Make the Hajj and the Umrah follow one another closely, for they remove poverty and sins as a blacksmith’s bellows remove impurities from iron, gold, and silver

It is a reason for security and Allah’s protection

In a noble hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The safety of three kinds of people is guaranteed by Allah.One of them is: A man who made a journey for Hajj.

Hajj Requirements

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Pillars of Hajj

Ihram

Upon entering the state of Ihram, the intention to perform the ritual begins in the heart. It may be articulated on the tongue, saying: Labbayka Allahumma Hajjan (O Allah, Here I am intending to perform Hajj)

Standing at Arafah

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: There is no day when Allah sets free more servants from Hell than the Day of 'Arafah. He draws near, then praises them to the angels, saying: What do these want?

Tawaf Al-Ifadhah

Allah, the Almighty, said,: Then let them end their untidiness and fulfill their vows and perform Tawaf around the ancient House.

Saa'i

Allah, the Almighty, said,: Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah . So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs 'umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allah is appreciative and Knowing

Miqaats and Types of Rituals

Miqaats is the plural of Miqaat, which is an appointed time for something or the subject matter for which a time is appointed. Allah, the Almighty, said: Indeed, the Day of Judgement is an appointed time [miqaat] - The Miqaat is also the place appointed to do something, such as the Miqaat of Hajj. Miqaats are of two types: Temporal and spatial.

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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provides a range of services to facilitate the performance of the rituals, aiming to serve the Guests of the Most Merciful with high efficiency and quality.