Common Mistakes in Hajj Part 1

By Muhammad Alshareef

In Aqidah (the Muslim's Belief)

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Many Pilgrims when they travel to Medina they pray to the graves. They make Du'a to the prophet of Allah (peace be upon him). This could not only ruin their Hajj, it could nullify their Islam.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not rub graves for Barakah (blessings).

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not make Du'a to anyone except Allah.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif When going to Medina, your initial intention should be to visit Masjid An-Nabawi, the Prophet's Masjid.

In Ihram

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not pass the Miqat without being in the state of Ihram. If you are landing in Jeddah and going to Mecca to perform ‘Umrah directly, you must be in a state of Ihram before you land, as the plane shall enter the Miqat. Jeddah is inside the Miqat.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif If you are landing in Jeddah, you need your Ihram towels with you on the airplane in your carry-on bag.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Women may wear anything Islamically permissible for Ihram.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not take pictures of yourself in Ihram. You came to worship Allah and taking pictures for showing others later may contradict your sincerity of doing this for the sake of Allah.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Women in their menses must be in a state of Ihram when they pass the Miqat. They should shower and do Talbiyah like everyone else.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not uncover your right shoulder until you reach the Ka'bah and begin Tawaf. This is the time that the Messenger uncovered his shoulder and it is an act of Hajj, so we must follow when the Prophet did it.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif You may change your Ihram towels if they get dirty

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif You do not enter into Ihram by just wearing the towels. You must make the intention to begin.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not shave your beard, whether before, during or after Ihram.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif You should wear sandals, but if you do not have sandals, you do not have to walk barefoot. Wear what you have until you find a place to get sandals.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif When beginning your Ihram for Hajj, do it from where you are: in your hotel, on the street, etc. You do not have to go to the Ka'bah to start your Ihram for Hajj.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do pay attention to what you are saying when you are making the Talbiyah: Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif When you hear that you are not allowed to wear stitches in Ihram, know that what is meant is that you cannot wear pieces of cloth that are sewn together to wrap your body, such as a T-Shirt or underwear.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Both men and women may shower with unscented soap. Yes, for women and men, you may comb your hair, as the Prophet's wives used to do when they were in Ihram.

In Tawaf:

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif You do not have to say your intention out loud to begin Tawaf. Saying intentions out loud is something the Prophet (peace be upon him) never did except after Ihram when he said, (Labbayk Allahumma ‘Umrah wa Hajj).

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif You do not have to touch the black stone for your Tawaf to be accepted. If it is crowded you may face your hand toward the stone and say Allahu Akbar.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not kiss the Yemeni corner. You may only touch it.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not worship the black stone. You are glorifying Allah by coming to this house and worshiping Him, following the Sunnah of the prophet of Allah (peace be upon him).

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not follow those Du'a books that make up Du'a for each time you go around the Ka'bah. Read Quran and make Du'a from your heart and glorify Allah.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Make Du'a by yourself, do not do it in a shouting group around the Ka'bah.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not wipe the walls of the Ka'bah during Tawaf. The prophet of Allah did not touch anything other than the black stone and the Yemeni corner.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not hurt anyone to kiss the black stone.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not face your hand to the Yemeni corner and say Allahu Akbar. This is only for the black stone.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not push or hurt anyone during Tawaf.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif The Ka'bah should be to your left. Do not do Tawaf with your back to the Ka'bah.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not stand at the black stone line for a long time. Move on.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not lengthen your 2 Rak'ah of Tawaf.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif There is nothing in the sunnah about: Du'a Maqam Ibrahim. After you pray the 2 Rak'ah of Tawaf move on.

In Sa'i (going between Safa and Marwah)

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Although preferable, you do not have to have Wudu during Sa'i.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif You do not have to climb to the top of Safa or Marwah.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif You can take breaks in Sa'i to drink water or rest.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif You can take a break after Tawaf, before Sa'i.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif You do not have to jog the whole way, from Safa to Marwah. Only within the green lights, the valley of Safa and Marwah.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Women do not have to run between the green lights.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif There is no specific Du'a to say between Safa and Marwah.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not miss the Du'a that the prophet of Allah said when he stood on Safa. Then raise your hands and pray as he did (peace be upon him).

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Do not say your intention out loud before making Sa'i.

When Shaving or Trimming:

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif Shave your complete head, do not leave parts unshaved.

http://www.performhajj.com/images/bullet.gif If you shall trim, take from all sides of your head.

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