The Spirit of Hajj

The Rituals of Hajj small Jamarat, then the middle Jamarat, and finally at the large Jamarat. This is the prescribed method. Upon returning from Muzdalifah, it is recommended that you spend three nights in Mina. However, one may leave Mina on the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah before sunset after spending two nights. Now, you have completed Hajj. For the remaining days in Makkah, perform the Tawaf of the Ka‘bah and supplicate daily. Before departure, perform the Farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-Wada’) before leaving Makkah. Visiting Madinah While visiting Madinah, offering prayers in Masjid alNabawi, and reciting Salat (blessings and peace) at the Prophet’s grave are not obligatory parts of Hajj; they are highly rewarding, and every pilgrim is encouraged to visit. After completing the Farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-Wada’), the pilgrim should depart from Makkah for Madinah. Throughout the journey to Madinah, the pilgrim should continuously send blessings and peace upon the Prophet Muhammad. Upon arrival in Madinah, the pilgrim should perform Ghusl (ritual purification), then enter Masjid alNabawi and offer two Rak‘ahs (units) of prayer, followed by supplication. After the prayer, approach the Noble Rawdah (Rawdah al-Sharifah), a small enclosure, inside the Prophet’s Mosque, where Prophet Muhammad and two of his Companions, Abu Bakr and Umar, are buried, with the utmost respect and recite Salat and Salam (blessings and peace) for the Prophet. During the stay in Madinah, it is