Going for Hajj in 2025? Do These 10 Things Before You Leave
The opportunity to perform Hajj is a divine invitation an experience that transforms the heart, mind, and soul. If you’re
As pilgrims prepare for the Tamattu form of Hajj, the period between completing Umrah and the beginning of Hajj offers a spiritual window where they may choose to perform additional Umrahs to make the most of their time in Makkah. When the 8th day of Dhul-Hijjah arrives—known as Yawm at-Tarwiyah, or the Day of Quenching Thirst—pilgrims begin their formal entry into the sacred days of Hajj. After performing the Fajr prayer, they take a ritual bath (Ghusl), apply perfume, and once again wear the Ihram garments, this time with the specific intention of performing Hajj. The state of Ihram marks a renewed spiritual commitment and readiness to follow in the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).
Before noon, pilgrims embark on their journey from Makkah to Mina, a tent city where they will spend the rest of the day and night in worship and reflection. While in Mina, they observe the prescribed prayers: Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, shortening the four-unit prayers to two units each, in accordance with the Sunnah for travelers. The night is spent in Mina, where pilgrims rest and spiritually prepare for the most significant day of the pilgrimage—the Day of Arafah.
On the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, after performing the Fajr prayer in Mina, pilgrims proceed to the plain of Arafah. This day marks the pinnacle of Hajj, a day of deep supplication, standing in prayer, and seeking forgiveness. It is essential to note that the actions performed in Mina on the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah—such as donning the Ihram, making the Niyyah, and spending the night in Mina—are considered Sunnah. These are highly recommended practices modeled after the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and while missing them does not invalidate one’s Hajj, performing them brings great spiritual reward.
It is also important to distinguish between the types of Hajj. While those performing Tamattu enter into Ihram specifically for Hajj on the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims performing Ifrad or Qiran remain in their state of Ihram from earlier and proceed directly to Mina without interruption. Each path in Hajj has its own rites and sequence, yet all converge in purpose—to fulfill the sacred journey as commanded by Allah.
The opportunity to perform Hajj is a divine invitation an experience that transforms the heart, mind, and soul. If you’re
As the Hajj season approaches, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has introduced stringent measures aimed at safeguarding the sanctity and
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