Glossary of Hajj Terms

Glossary of Hajj Terms Jamarat: The three pillars used in the stoning ritual during Hajj, symbolizing the rejection of evil. They are: Jamarat al-Ula (the first pillar), Jamarat al-Wusta (the middle pillar), and Jamarat al-Aqabah (the last pillar), Note: They are located near Masjid al-Khaif in Mina. Multazam: The area between the Black Stone and the door of the Ka‘bah, where pilgrims make heartfelt supplications and special prayers. Rukn al-Aswad: The corner of the Ka‘bah where the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad) is located. Tawaf begins by touching or gesturing towards this corner. Maqam Ibrahim: The stone upon which Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) stood while constructing the Ka‘bah. Kaffarah: An expiation for mistakes made during Hajj rituals. It involves offering a sacrifice, fasting, or giving charity to compensate for the error.