Procedure for 'Arafah
 

1-Hajj has three faraa-id (fards): (compulsory items)

       1. Niyyah for the Ihraam of Hajj.         2. Wuquuf of 'Arafah.            3. Tawaafuz Ziyaarah.
 

 2-Hajj has six waajibaat (waajibs):
          1. Wuqoof of Muzdalifah.          2 pelting Jimaar.
          3. qurbani                                 4. Shaving the head
          5. Sa'ee of Hajj.                         6. Tawaaful Widaa'.
 
  3-talbih  (slogan of haj):

     Transliteration Labbayk Allaahumma Labbayk. Labbayka laa shareeka laka Labbayk. Inna
                                al-Hamda Wa al-Ni’imata Laka Wa al-Mulka, Laa shareeka Laka

    The most important rukn of Hajj is the Wuquuf of 'Arafah. It is sunnah to reach Arafah  before
    zawaal and have a bath. This niyyah for the wuquuf is mustahab. The proper period for the
    wuquuf begins from zawaal till sunset. It is best that a person stands facing the Qiblah till
    Maghrib whilst making Wuquuf. If one cannot stand all the time then stand as much as one
    possibly can. Stand for a while then sit. When strength is gained stand again. During this period
    engage in Dhikr, Tilaawah (recital) of the Qur’aan, Salawaat (Duruud), Istighfaar and Taubah
    (repentence). In between repeat the Talbiyah (Labbayk) audibly. Cry and make Du'aa
    (supplicate) for one's self; parents; relatives; asaatidhah (teachers); friends; fellow countrymen
    and the Muslim Ummah. These are special moments of acceptance. During wuquuf it is sunnah
    to lift the hands while making Du'aa as is the method with normal Du'aa. When one tires lower
    the hands and continue Du'aa. When courage is gained raise the hands again. Sayyidina
    Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) lifted his Mubaarak hands after the 'Asr salaah and
    said this Du'aa:
 
 

Transliteration:   Allaahu Akbar Wa Lillaahi al-Hamd, Allaahu Akbar Wa Lillaahi al-Hamd,
                      Allaahu Akbar Wa Lillaahi al-Hamd. Laa Ilaaha illa Allaahu Wahdahuu Laa shareeka lahu.
                  Lahu al-Mulk Wa Lahu al-Hamd. Allaahumma ihdinii bi al-Hudaa Wa Naqqinii bi al-Taqwaa,
                   Wa-ghfirlii fi al-Aakhirat wa al-Uulaa
 

    Then he would lower his hands so that Surah Faatihah (Al-hamdu) could be recited. Thereafter
    he raised his hands and repeated the same words (Du'aa). He then again lowered his hands so
    that the Surah Faatihah could be recited. He did the same for a third time. It has been
    ascetained from the Hadiith that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) spent all
    the time during the wuquuf in Du'aa and Dhikr. Besides this it is recommended that all the
    Du'aas of the Munaajaati Maqbuul, be recited with understanding and humility. Sayyidina
    Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "The Haajii who on the Day of 'Arafah, on the
    plains of 'Arafah facing the Qiblah recites:
 

 Transliteration:     Bismillaahi al-Rahmaan al-Raheem. Qul Huwa Allaahu Ahad. Allaahu
                            al-Samad. Lam Yalid Wa Lam Yuuwlad. Wa Lam Yakun Lahuu Kufuwan Ahad

                             hundred times, and:
 
 

Transliteration:         Laa ilaaha Illa Allaahu Wahdahuu Laa shareeka Lahu, Lahu al-Mulk Wa
                                         lahu al-Ham, Wa Huwa Alaa kulli Shay-in Qadeer

                                hundred times, and:
 
 

Transliteration:       Allaahumma salli Alaa Muhammad-in Wa alaa Aali Muhammad-in kamaa
                                         sallayta Alaa Aali Ibraahiima Innaka hamiidun majeed

                           hundred times

    Allah Ta'aala says to his Malaa-ikah (angels), "O My Malaa-ikah, what reward is there for this
    bondsman. He uttered my tasbih, tahliil,. takbiir, ta'ziim, thanaa, praises and conferred Duruud
    on my beloved Rasul. O My Malaa-ikah bear witness that I have forgiven him and have accepted
    his intercession. If he had interceded on behalf of all those present at 'Arafah, I would have
    accepted". - Durri Manthuur. In the Hizbul Aa'zam this is also added:
 
 

Transliteration:        Subhaana Allaahu Wa al-Hamd lillaahi Wa Laa Ilaaha illa Allaahu Wa
                              Allaahu Akbar. Wa laa hawla Wa Laa Quwwata illaa bill  Allaahi al-Aliyy al
                               al-Adheem. Astaghfir  Allaaha Rabii min kulli Dhan-bin Wa Atuubu ilayhi

                                hundred times.

    Laxity on this day cannot ever be compensated for. Strive to perform 'Ibaadah as much as
    possible. No moment must be wasted. Maghrib salaah must not be performed in 'Arafah. One
    must leave for Muzdalifah at sunset. The talbiyah (Labbayk) should be repeated on the way.
    May Allah Ta'aala make the Hajj easy and accept it, and grant sincerity and Ihsaan, Aa-miin.

    Note: It is advisable for the Hujjaaj (haajis) to perform the zuhr and 'asr salaah in their tents.
    Zuhr salaah at its stipulated time and 'asr at its stipulated time. The zuhr and 'asr must not be
    combined. Do not attempt to go to the Jabal Rahmah. The sun and heat are severe, and there
    is a great chance of not knowing where one's tent is situated when returning, hence getting lost.
    This will cause anxiety to one's companions. May Allah Ta'aala protect us. Aa-miin.
 
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