Hajj — The Fifth Pillar

INTENSITY MARKERS:
[M] = Fard / Wajib (Obligatory — must do) | [1] = Sunnah Mu'akkadah / Highly Recommended | [2] = Sunnah / Recommended | [3] = Mustahab / Virtuous / Commendable | [H] = Haram (Forbidden — must not do) | [h] = Makruh (Discouraged — should not do) | [P] = Mubah (Permissible — neutral)

✅ What to Do

[M]Perform Hajj once in a lifetime if physically and financially able.

[1]Perform it as early as possible when you have the means. (Bukhari 1781)

[1]Enter ihram with intention and talbiyah.

[1]Perform the pillars: ihram, staying at Arafah, tawaf al-ifadah, sa'i.

[2]Perform the wajibat: Muzdalifah, stoning, shaving/trimming, tawaf al-wada'.

[1]Learn the rulings thoroughly before going.

[2]Make abundant du'a at Arafah. (Tirmidhi 3585)

(extra):

[2]Make abundant talbiyah throughout Hajj. (Bukhari 1549)

[1]Bring enough halal funds — do not burden others.

[2]Take a Mahram for women. (Bukhari 1862)

[2]Do raml (quick pace) and idtiba' for men in first 3 rounds of tawaf. (Bukhari 1593)

[3]Kiss the Black Stone if possible without harming others. (Bukhari 1611)

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[H]Have sexual intercourse while in ihram. (Qur'an 2:197)

[H]Hunt or kill animals while in ihram.

[h]Use perfume, cut nails/hair, wear stitched clothing (men) in ihram.

[h]Argue or use foul language during Hajj. (Qur'an 2:197)

[h]Perform Hajj with haram money.

(extra):

[h]Push, shove, or harm others while touching the Black Stone or during stoning.

[h]Waste money on luxury while in the sacred land.

[h]Take photos/videos excessively that distract from worship.

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

— Tamattu', Ifrad, or Qiran — all 3 types are valid.

(extra):

— Stay in Mina for all days of Tashriq or just 2 days. (Qur'an 2:203)

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