The Rituals of Hajj

On the morning of the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, after this, pilgrims should proceed to Mina, aiming to arrive before noon to perform the Dhuhr prayer there. Pilgrims are to stay in Mina for five days in total. In Mina, it is recommended that five prayers be offered from the Dhuhr of the 8th to the Fajr of the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, preferably in Masjid Khaif. On the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims proceed to Arafat, where they will perform the standing (Wuquf) at Arafat, the most essential pillar of Hajj. The Dhuhr and Asr prayers are combined and offered together at Arafat. After returning from Arafat on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims stay overnight in Muzdalifah. On the morning of the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, before sunrise, pilgrims leave Muzdalifah and return to Mina. Throughout this period, the Talbiyah and supplications should continue. One such supplication is: “La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahu almulku wa lahu al-hamdu, yuhyi wa yumitu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.” ‘‘There is no deity but Allah, alone, without any partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty, and to Him belongs all praise. He gives life and causes death, and He has power over all things.” It is recommended that you remain in the plain of Arafat until sunset. On the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, after performing the Maghrib prayer in Arafat, pilgrims head to Muzdalifah, where they combine the Maghrib and Isha prayers. This journey allows for rest at every place except the valley of Muhassir. On the 10th