Glossary of Hajj Terms

Halq: The act of shaving the head after performing the sacrificial rites. Taqsir: The Act of trimming the hair after the sacrifice. Hatim: A semi-circular area adjacent to the Ka‘bah that was originally part of the structure but is now outside of it. Hajar al-Aswad: The Black Stone embedded in the southeastern corner of the Ka‘bah, touched or kissed or gestured towards during Tawaf as a symbolic act of devotion. Afaqi: A pilgrim who travels from outside the Miqat boundaries to perform Hajj or Umrah. Ahl al-Hill: Meaning “the people of the permissible area.” It denotes those living in areas outside the Haram boundaries but within the Miqat boundaries. Ahl al-Haram: Meaning “the people of the sacred precinct.” refers to the people who reside within the Haram, the sacred precinct surrounding Makkah. Hadi: An animal brought by a pilgrim for sacrifice as part of the Hajj rituals. Taqleed: The act of placing a rope or collar around the neck of a sacrificial animal to mark it as an offering for Hajj or Umrah. Nahr: The ritual sacrifice performed in Mina after the Rami (stoning of the Jamarat) on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Rafath: Engaging in idle, inappropriate, or offensive talk, which is strictly prohibited during the sacred days of Hajj.