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The Goal: Hajj Mabrur
Hajj Mabrur (an accepted Hajj) is:
A Hajj performed with the intention of seeking Allah's
pleasure only (complete sincerity)
A Hajj free of sin; i.e. conducted with full obedience to
Allah ( وتعالى سبحانه )
A Hajj performed in accordance to the Sunnah of the
Prophet ( وسلم عليه هللا صلى )
A Hajj that is not followed by disobedience
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Preparation for Hajj…
• Aspects of Preparation
• Debts
• What to Take
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Preparation for Hajj (1)
Sincerity
Repentance from all past sins
Resolve outstanding differences and seek forgiveness from others
Pay/record all debts
Write/update your will
Make sure the wealth to be used for Hajj is from Halal sources
Choose the company of the righteous
Learn as much as possible about Hajj and Umra
Fiqh and “how to”
Meanings, spiritual and historical aspects
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Preparation for Hajj (2)
Memorize some Du’a from Quran and Sunnah
Learn how to pray Salat al-Janaazah (funeral prayer)
Learn the etiquette of visiting the graves
Learn the rulings of Salat as-Safar (traveler’s prayer), and
wiping over socks in Wudu
Mental and physical preparation
Medical checkup
Makkah Climate
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Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. Temperature (F) 75 76 80 87 94 96 96 96 95 89 83 78
Avg. Max Temperature 87 89 93 101 108 110 109 108 109 103 95 89
Avg. Min Temperature 66 66 68 75 82 83 84 85 84 78 73 68
Avg. Rain Days 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. Temperature (C) 23 24 26 30 34 35 35 35 35 31 28 25
Avg. Max Temperature 30 31 33 38 42 43 42 42 42 39 35 31
Avg. Min Temperature 18 18 20 23 27 28 28 29 28 25 22 20
Avg. Rain Days 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
Because of its relatively low-lying location, Makkah sees seasonal flash floods despite the low amount of annual precipitation. There are less than 5 inches (130 mm) of rainfall during the year, mainly in the winter months. Temperatures are high throughout the year and in summer may reach 113 °F (45 °C).
Madinah Climate
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Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. Temperature (F) 65 68 73 84 91 97 97 99 96 86 75 68
Avg. Max Temperature 76 80 85 96 103 109 108 111 108 99 86 79
Avg. Min Temperature 53 56 61 70 78 82 83 86 82 73 63 57
Avg. Rain Days 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. Temperature (C) 18 20 22 28 32 36 36 37 35 30 23 20
Avg. Max Temperature 24 26 29 35 39 42 42 43 42 37 30 26
Avg. Min Temperature 11 13 16 21 25 27 28 30 27 22 17 13
Avg. Rain Days 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
In general, Madinah’s climate is continental; hot and dry in summer and cold to moderate in winter. Temperatures fall between 40-47 degrees Celsius and sometimes fall below zero in winter. Relative humidity is about 35% throughout the year. Rain is rare and often falls between November and May. Wind movement is relatively calm in winter, while a Northerly, dusty wind is probable in summer.
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What to Take (1)
When packing things for Hajj, keep in mind:
Stay light. Extra items you don't need will just increase the
weight you will have to carry around.
Take necessary items like your prescription medication.
Choose compact and light items. The camping section is a
good place to look in.
Do not take valuables. You run the risk of loosing them,
and it just adds to your worries.
Most items are available in Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah,
and usually more affordable. The advantage is that you
will buy only things that you really need.
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What to Take (2)
All necessary documents. Prepare travel documents
(passport, etc.) well in advance. Make 2 sets of
photocopies. Leave one at home and keep one with
someone traveling in your group.
Medication; especially prescription medication.
Money (bills of $100 get you a better exchange rate).
One credit card for emergencies (don’t keep it with the
money).
A small book of authentic Du’a.
Hajj guide & checklists.
Travel size toiletries, nail clipper, small scissors, comb,
band-aids, baby wipes.
Backpack, pocket knife.
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What to Take (3) Clothing
Comfortable and modest clothes like Indo-
Pak shalwar-qamees as well as the Saudi
thoub (a one-piece head-to-toe garment)
are ideal and are recommended for men.
Women wear their normal comfortable
clothes. Avoid nylon clothing as it tends to
be uncomfortable in hot weather.
Warm jacket, especially for Madinah at Fajr
time.
Slipper socks or rubber soled slippers:
useful for Tawaf and Sa’y, except Tawaf al-
Qudoom (arrival) and its Sa’y (for men)
when you will be in a state of Ihram.
Slippers/sandals/comfortable shoes. Rubber soled slippers for Tawaf
What to Take (4) for Ihram (for men)
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Travel Belt
Safety pins for Your Ihram towels
Unscented Vaseline. Apply between the thighs to prevent skin rash while in Ihram
Ihram Towels
These are OK for Ihram
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What to Take (5) for sleeping
Mainly for the night of Muzdalifah
foam camping mat
fleece blanket/ sleeping bag
Inflatable camping or travel pillow
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What to Take (6) Misc. (1)
Face masks (When not in Ihram)
Eye shades
Colored packing tapes for your baggage
Small MP3 Player preloaded with Quran recitation and your favorite lectures
Ear Plugs
Baggage ID card with plastic ties
What to Take (7) Misc. (2)
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You will get this backpack with your passport. Wear it at the airports so you can be recognized by your group people and leader.
Travel alarm clock Or use cell phone
Compact flashlight
Small drawstring bag for pebbles
Tawaf/Sa'y bead counter
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What to Take (8) for communication
Cell phones can make communication much easier while in
Makkah/Madinah/Mina, especially if traveling with relatives.
Cell phone requirements:
GSM
SIM-Unlocked
Multi-band (tri-band or quad-band) that includes the 900 MHz
band. Currently, this is the only frequency working in Saudi Arabia.
You buy SIM cards (Saudi Telecom, Mobily, Zain, Sawa) from
Saudi Arabia. VIP customer will be provided 1 SIM per
person.
Never buy anything from the airport workers though. Buy your
SIM Card from either a mobile handset seller or from some
pharmacies or money exchangers.
Make sure you turn your phone OFF in the Masjid!
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What to Take (9) Essential
And keep most of it towards the end. That's when you will
need it most.
Do not get angry.
You will see a lot of irritating and misguided behavior. Try to
change it with wisdom and nice words if you can control
yourself; otherwise keep silent.
Ask Allah ( وتعاىل سبحانه ) to give you patience.
Be positive. Hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst.
Have only one concern: will Allah ( وتعاىل سبحانه ) accept my Hajj?
A LOT of PATIENCE!!!
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Day of Departure
Double check necessary items to take. Use a checklist.
Passport. Put a distinctive mark (like a bright tape on the
side) on your passport.
Green Card (if applicable).
Vaccination record. This is usually stapled to your passport.
Bank drafts of the Hajj fees. This is usually stapled to your
passport and provided after Visa processed.
Money / credit card.
Phone numbers and addresses (of your Hajj operator, hotels
in Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah). You will be getting a file
filled with this information along with your passport.
Leave early for the airport as some airlines tend to
overbook during the Hajj season.
Pray two Rak'at at home before you leave.
Recite Du'a for travel once you get in the car…
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The Journey begins…
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Du'a for Travel
Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest,
Allah is the greatest, How perfect He is, The
One Who has placed this (transport) at our
service, and we ourselves would not have
been capable of that, and to our Lord is our
final destiny. O Allah, we ask You for birr and
taqwaa in this journey of ours, and we ask You
for deeds which please You. O Allah, facilitate
our journey and let us cover its distance
quickly. O Allah, You are The Companion on
the journey and The Successor over the
family, O Allah, I take refuge with You from
the difficulties of travel, from having a change
of hearts and being in a bad predicament, and
I take refuge in You from an ill fated outcome
with wealth and family.
[Narrated by Imam Muslim]
عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما، أن رسول الله صلى اهلل عليه وسلم »: كان إذا استروى على بعريه خارجا إيل سفر، كبررر الثالرا، لرال
سررربحان الرررر سرررر ر لنرررا لررررا ونيررررا كنرررا لررره ني رررررن ، وإنرررا إىل ربر نررررا ن لبون
اللهم إنا نسألك يف سفرنا لرا الر والت روى، ونيرن العمر . مل
اللهم لو ن علينا سفرنا لرا واطو عنا برعده، اللهرم أنر . نيا تررضىرررفر واليفرررل يف ا لررر يف يف الس اللهرررم إأ أعررروذ برررك نيرررن . الصرررا
« وعثاء السفر، وكآبل املنظر، وسوء املن ليف يف املال وا ل والولد انيردون »: وإذا رجع لاهلن وزاد فريهن آيبرون تراببون عابردون لربر نرا
» ( رواه نيسلم )
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Jeddah Hajj Terminal. A Trouble Terminal !! (VIP customers going to Madinah inshallah to avoid major crowd)
You will have assumed Ihram before
arriving at Jeddah if Makkah is your
destination. If going to Madinah
No Ehram necessary
First you go through the
Customs/Immigration, and then wait
for a bus (of the Hajj Ministry
Transportation Service) to take you
to Makkah.
Perform your Salat on time and with
the Jama'ah.
Jeddah will be a first test for your
patience. The wait time in the Hajj
Terminal can be 2 to 16 hours or
even more.
Show patience and be nice to the
staff.
This is a good opportunity to get to
know some people in your group.
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Immigration and baggage area
If you lose your baggage, get the baggage claim form and submit to the baggage loss counter.
These lines can take some time several hours !! Then next proceed to baggage area.
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Hajj Terminal Passport handling contractors
Get United with your group and wait for the buss.
They will take your passport. Don’t worry !!. You will get it back when you are about to leave country. They will issue you a card. Keep it save, if possible take picture of it with your camera. This card contains your entire trip information.
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Mina a tent city - Don’t get lost
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Jamrat
Septaco Orange buses runs round the clock in circle from Azizia to Haram free of cost. Buses doesn’t operates first 3 days after manasik starts
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Labaik Tours
www.labaiktours.com
1-866-565-8040