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THE HAJJ

Dear Brothers and sisters, Assalamu Alaikkum Wa Rahmathullahi Wa Barakkathuhu.       The Hajj is on our door steps, still many of us do not really know the rites of the Hajj. I just compiled from different sources the step-by-step rites of performing Hajj. Trust, this is useful for atleast some of you. Kindly confirm each step with learned people too. Anything which I have left out or deviated is purely unintentional and may Allah forgive me for the same; He who knows my intentions.   DAY-1 (Day of Tarwiyah ) Proclaiming the Niyyah for Hajj : Before the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah , Niyyah for Hajj: O Allah! I intend to perform Hajj. Make it easy for me and accept it from me. I make the niyyah for Hajj and enter into the state of Ihram for the sake of Allah alone, the Most High. The pilgrim has to decide among the 3 types of Hajj: 1)    Tamattu'. This is the most common form of pilgrimage and the one recommended by the pro...