Leave a comment The Book of Hajj Questions & Answers - Chapter 03 What is the timing for Hajj? The months of Hajj start from the month of Shawwal, Dhul Qaidah and the month of Dhul Hijjah. However, the actual Hajj starts from the 8th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. The months of Hajj start from the month of Ramadan, Shawal, Dhul Qaidah and the month of Dhul Hijjah. However, the actual Hajj starts from the 8th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. Where is Hajj performed? Hajj is performed in Makkah & Arafa. Hajj is performed in Makkah & Madinah. What does Miqat mean? They are the fixed spots from where pilgrims enter the state of Ihram. The Miqat is the principal boundary where Muslim pilgrims intending to perform Ḥajj or Umrah must enter the state of Iḥrām (prohibition), a state of consecration, in which certain permitted activities are made prohibited. It is the fixed check points before entering Makkah. What is your Miqat if you are travelling by plane from Canada/North America and are landing in the Jeddah Airport? It is considered the Miqat of Rabigh. Therefore, it will be reached about 10-15 minutes before the plane lands in Jeddah. But pilgrims must be ready for their Ihram earlier. It is considered the Miqat of Al-Madinah; Therefore, it will be reached about 10-15 minutes before the plane lands in Jeddah. What is your Miqat if you are travelling by plane and are landing in the Madinah Airport? Your Miqat is the Miqat of the people of Madinah which is Dhul Hulayfah Your Miqat is the Miqat of the people of Madinah which is Abiar Ali. Both above are the Miqat of the people of Madinah (both names are for the same location) What is your Miqat if you are travelling by plane and are landing in the east of Hajjaz such as Gulf countries? Your Miqat will be called Qarnoo al-Manazil which is also known as Sail Al Kabeer. Your Miqat will be called Qarnoo al-Manazil which is also known as Dhul Hulayfah. Both of the above are right. If a pilgrim did not wear their (put the cloth of) Ihram (on) and passed (his) the Miqat, what must be done to fix this? If he can go back to his/her Miqat and assume Ihram, he should do that, otherwise he must sacrifice a sheep/goat. He must return to his Miqat and start his Ihram again. He should not return, and he can pay charity for seven poor Muslims in Makkah. If a person is visiting Jeddah for a short period of time for business or a family visit, and he intends to do Umrah, where will their Miqat be? He can assume his Ihram from wherever he is staying in Jeddah, as he will be considered a Jeddah resident. He must return to his original Miqat and start his Ihram again. He must return to his Miqat of Madinah and start his Ihram again. What is the Haram zone? The Haram zone is the sacred district of Makkah within which certain acts are considered unlawful which may be lawful elsewhere. The Haram zone is the same as Miqat zone, within which certain acts are considered unlawful which may be lawful elsewhere. The Haram zone is the sacred check points of Makkah within which certain acts are considered unlawful which may be lawful elsewhere. What are the prohibited actions within the Haram boundary? It is prohibited to hunt wild animals, damage any plant or tree, graze animals, carry weapons, fight, argument, or behave in a manner that will violate the sanctity of Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām. It is prohibited to hunt domestic animals, damage any plant or tree, graze animals, carry weapons, fight, or behave in a manner that will violate the sanctity of Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām. It is prohibited to get married, damage any plant or tree, kill or graze animals, carry weapons, fight, or behave in a manner that will violate the sanctity of Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām. What is the Fidyah (expiation) for committing forbidden actions in the haram zone? If a violation is carried out within the precinct of the Haram, an animal sacrifice or gift of charity (ṣadaqah) is required as expiation. If a violation is carried out within the precinct of the Miqats, an animal sacrifice or gift of charity (ṣadaqah) is required as expiation. If a violation is carried out within the precinct of the Haram, an animal sacrifice is required as expiation. 1 out of 11 Your Name(Optional) Your Email(Optional) Time's up
