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Six days, from the 8th to the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, and four places: Mina, 'Arafah, Muzdalifah and Makkah.

The whole journey at a glance

Before the 8th'Umrah stage

Miqat, 'Umrah, then out of ihram (Tamattu').

8thMina

Ihram for Hajj, five prayers at Mina.

9th'Arafah, then Muzdalifah

The standing until sunset; the night at Muzdalifah.

10th ('Eid)Mina and Makkah

Stoning, sacrifice, shaving, Tawaf al-Ifadah. Ihram partly, then fully removed.

11th-12thMina

Stoning three jamarat each afternoon; may leave on the 12th.

13thMina (optional)

For those who stay; then Tawaf al-Wada'.

Following the route map from the class slides

The pillars and obligations

Pillars (arkan)

Ihram
Standing at 'Arafah
Tawaf al-Ifadah
Sa'y

Missing one: the Hajj is not complete, and no sacrifice replaces it.

Obligations (wajibat)

Ihram from the miqat
Staying at 'Arafah until sunset (if there by day)
The night at Muzdalifah
The nights of Mina (11th-12th)
Stoning the jamarat
Shaving or shortening
Tawaf al-Wada'

Missing one: made up with a sacrifice.

Class slides; Risalah. The water carriers and herders were excused from the nights.

Day 8: Yawm at-Tarwiyah, at Mina

MorningBathe where you stay, put on ihram

Intend"Labbayka Hajjan", then the Talbiyah

Go to MinaPray Dhuhr, 'Asr, Maghrib, 'Isha and Fajr

At Mina each four-rak'ah prayer is shortened to two, but each is prayed in its own time without combining. Staying at Mina on the 8th is a Sunnah: no expiation if missed (Ibn 'Uthaymeen).

Day 9: 'Arafah

After sunriseGo to 'Arafah

Dhuhr timeDhuhr and 'Asr combined and shortened, at Namirah if possible

AfternoonDhikr and du'a facing the qiblah

SunsetLeave for Muzdalifah, not before

لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ"There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His the praise, and He is able to do all things."The du'a of the Prophet ﷺ at 'Arafah; Ibn 'Uthaymeen

The best du'a is the du'a of the day of 'Arafah, so spend the end of the day deep in supplication. If tired, talk with companions about something beneficial or read about Allah's grace, to strengthen hope, then return to du'a (Ibn 'Uthaymeen).

"Allah boasts of the people of 'Arafah to the people of the heavens, saying: Look at My servants, they have come to Me dishevelled and dusty."Cited by an-Nawawi; Women and Hajj

All of 'Arafah is a place of standing, except the valley of 'Uranah. Climbing the Mount of Mercy is not required (Risalah).
Do not fast on this day, to be strong in worship (Risalah).

The pillar of standing in the Maliki school is being present in 'Arafah for part of the night after sunset; standing after midday is obligatory and is made up with a sacrifice if missed (Risalah).

Key points

Four pillars: ihram, 'Arafah, Tawaf al-Ifadah, Sa'y. Seven obligations, made up with a sacrifice.
8th: ihram for Hajj, five prayers at Mina, shortened but not combined.
9th: 'Arafah after sunrise; Dhuhr and 'Asr combined and shortened; du'a until sunset.
The best du'a is on the day of 'Arafah.

Video Lesson

The Map of Hajj; Mina and 'Arafah