The Hajj of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh

The Hajj of The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) T he practice of Hajj was instituted by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and Prophet Isma’il (Ishmael). The tradition of performing Hajj had continued despite numerous distortions over time. When the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon them) was born in Makkah, the Hajj, despite the inclusion of pre-Islamic rituals, was still very much alive. How many times did the Prophet Muhammad perform Hajj? This question can be divided into two historical periods: before Hijrah (migration) and after Hijrah. We have complete information regarding the latter period, but there is no definitive information about the former period. After Hijrah, the Prophet Muhammad performed the Hajj only once, commonly known as the Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajjatul Wada). Before the Hijrah, while residing in Makkah, it is established through narrations that the Prophet did perform Hajj, but the exact details are not available. In Sunan al-Tirmidhi (Hadith No. 826) and Sunan Ibn Majah (Hadith No. 3076), it is mentioned that he performed two Hajj before Hijrah. Sahih Muslim (Hadith No. 1253) mentions only one Hajj. Some scholars assert that the Prophet performed Hajj annually according to