2. Hajj Q and A:

 السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاتة 

  بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِٱلرَّحِيمِ

2. What is (are)

a. The four Holy months

b. Thalbia

c.  Miqat

d. Day of Tharwiyah

e. Day of nahr

f. Days of Tashriq:

g. Hady

a. The four Holy months:

"Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred.  [Rajab, Dhu'l-Qadah, Dhu'l-Hijjah and Muharram]." (9:36).

Injustice, disobedience and fighting in these four Sacred Months is the greatest sin.  During these months its punishment is more severe and greater. Allah says: “They ask you about the sacred month – about fighting therein. Say, “Fighting therein is great [sin], but averting [people] from the way of Allah and disbelief in Him are greater [sins]…” (2:217).

In Arabia this practice was implemented before Islam because during these months, pilgrims and merchants, could perform their worship and trade peacefully and could return home safely. But as Allah says in Quran: "Those who disbelieve are led astray, violating it one year and keeping it sacred another, that they may agree in the number (of months) that Allah has made sacred, and thus violate what Allah has made sacred; the evil of their doings is made fair seeming to them" (9:37). Islam made this to follow as a strict rule.

By understanding and appreciating the importance and significance of these four sacred months, we can better our lives by renewing our faith and commitment to Allah.

b. Thalbia:

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar (RA) : The Talbiya of Allah's Apostle ﷺ was : 'Labbaika Allahumma labbaik, Labbaika la sharika Laka labbaik, Inna-l-hamda wan-ni'mata Laka walmu Lk, La sharika Laka'

"I respond to Your call, O Allah, I respond to Your call, and I am obedient to Your orders, You have no partner, I respond to Your call All the praises and blessings are for You, All the sovereignty is for You, And You have no partners with you". [Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 26, Number 621].

It is the devotional prayer of those who perform Hajj and Umrah. They start reciting this prayer as soon the wear ihram, men loudly and women softly. Reciting frequently throughout the journey is Sunna.

By reciting this prayer, the Muslims are praising and thanking Allah all along their journey and proclaiming the great truth of Allah's Oneness throughout their worship of Hajj. This prayer keeps the pilgrims in a state of purity and get rid of unnecessary worldly affairs.

Thalbia is the practical evidence to the ayath of Allah: "Those who believe and do not mix up their faith with iniquity, those are they who shall have the security and they are those who go aright." (6:82)

c. Miqat:

Miqat means "a stated place", where the pilgrims pray, intend to do Hajj or Umra and wear ihram. It marks the boundary points for pilgrims permissible to pass in the state of Ihram.

Narrated Ibn `Abbas (RA): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had fixed Dhul Hulaifa as the Miqat for the people of Madhina; Al-Juhfa for the people of Sham; and Qarn Ul-Manazil for the people of Najd; and Yalamlam for the people of Yemen. So, these (above mentioned) are the Mawaqit for all those living at those places, and besides them for those who come through those places with the intention of performing Hajj and `Umra and whoever lives within these places should assume Ihram from his dwelling place, and similarly the people of Mecca can assume lhram from Makka." (Sahih al-Bukhari 1526).

As Muslim realm expanded during the Califathae Umar (RA), Dhat  lrq was added later for those coming in the direction of Iran, Iraq..

 Masjid Aisha, also known as Masjid Taneem, located about 8 km from the Kaaba and 5 km away from Makkah, in the direction of Madinah is the Miqat for the residence of Makka.

                        

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As Muslim realm expanded during the Califathae Umar (RA), Dhat  lrq was added later. Masjid Aisha, also known as Masjid Taneem, located about 8 km from the Kaaba and 5 km away from Makkah, in the direction of Madinah is the Miqat for the residence of Makka.

d.Day of Tharwiyah:

It is the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah. Abu Ishaq reported from Wabarah from Ibn Umar who said, "One fasts one day before the day of Tarwiyah, the day of Tarwiyah (eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah) and then Arafah day (the ninth day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah).'' 

e. Day of Nahr:

The 10th of Dhul Hijjah is also called the Yawm al-Nahr. The Day of Nahr is the day of 'Eid AlAdh-ha', the Day of the Great Hajj and the best day of the entire year. Both pilgrims and non-pilgrims perform prayer, Takbeer (saying Allahu- Akbar), slaughtering the sacrificial animals.

Allah says, "And (as for) the camels, We have made them of the signs of the religion of Allah for you; for you therein is much good; therefore mention the name of Allah on them as they stand in a row, then when they fall down eat of them and feed the poor man who is contented and the beggar; thus have We made them subservient to you, that you may be grateful." (22:36).

"Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and give good tidings to the doers of good." (22:37)

f. Days of Tashriq:

The 11-12-13th day of Dhul-Hijjah are called as the Tashriq days -  three days after to the Day of Nahr. According to Ibn ‘Abbaas they are the days meant in the verse of Allah: "Celebrate the praises of Allah during the Appointed Days. But if anyone hastens to leave in two days, there is no blame on him, and if anyone stays on, there is no blame on him, if his aim is to do right. Then fear Allah, and know that ye will surely be gathered unto Him." (2:203)

These days are considered days of celebration and worship. It is not recommended for the pilgrims to fast on these days.The Prophet said: “Do not fast on these days, for they are the days of eating, drinking and remembering Allah.” [Ahamad, 10286]

g. Hady:

It is the animal sacrifice done as an expression of gratitude by Muslims (both pilgtoms and non-pilgrims) on the day of Nahr. Hady is carried out in remembrance of the prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS).

The obligation of having to perform the sacrifice during Hajj is stipulated in the following verse: "And whosoever performs the Umrah in the months of Hajj, before (performing) the Hajj, (i.e. Hajj al-Tamattu and Hajj al-Qiran), must sacrifice a Hady such as is easy (i.e. that you can afford)" [Surah al-Baqarah, 2:196]

Ayesha (RA) narrates: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: ‘A human does no action from the actions on the day of Nahr more beloved to Allah than spilling blood. On the Day of Judgement, it will appear with its horns, and hair, and hooves, and indeed the blood will be accepted by Allah from where it is received before it even falls upon earth, so let your heart delight in it.’ [Sunan al-Tirmidhi]

Ibn Abbas (RA) said: "The Hady includes eight (including male and female) types of animals:

• camels,

• cows,

• goats and

• sheep.''

For sacrifice a sheep or goat or alternatively seven can share if it is a camel or a cow can be used. For non-pilgrims one for one family is enough.

Abdur-Razzaq reported that Ibn Abbas (RA) said: "As much as one could afford.'' Al-Awfi said that Ibn Abbas said, "If one can afford it, then camels, otherwise cows, or sheep.'' `Depending on the price.'

The sacrificing animal should be healthy and free of any defects. Lame, disabled, visibly sick. emaciated, infirm and injured (broken horns or teeth) animals are avoided. 

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