Among the four basic pillars of Islam,
one is Hajj that is very important to perform for Muslims who afford it.
Holy Prophet (PBUH) described Islam in the following words:
“Islam means that you openly state that there is no god except Allah, and Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah; establish the prayer, pay Zaka’at; fast during the month of Ramadan and offer the Hajj of the House of Allah if you are able to afford journey to it. (Muslim, No: 8)”
All Muslims are aware of the significance of Hajj but still many people have many misconceptions about the procedure of Hajj. We are providing Hajj guide that explains how to perform Hajj in Urdu. This is going to be a series of articles that will cover almost all the major aspects of Hajj and its elements.
Process of Applying for Hajj:
Two kinds of schemes are offered for the people who want to perform Hajj. One is Government scheme and the other one is the private one. Every year, few months before Zil-Hajj, Ministry of Hajj & Aukaf of Pakistan invites applications from the people who desire to perform Hajj. This is because of the limited amount of people are allowed to go for pilgrimage every year. Then Ministry of Hajj sorts out the applications and divides the eligible applicants into groups. Further facilities are provided as per the demands of the applicants. Pilgrims are strictly instructed to follow Saudi customs and policies. They are not allowed to take any dangerous weapon with them and the restricted edibles include sweets, biscuits, sugar, flour, video or audio cassettes etc. In addition, the pilgrims are not allowed to work there.
There is always a number of Hajjis who do not wish to go with government plans and want better privileges. For this they have to travel through private agencies and Hajj planners. These travel planners are also registered from the Government of Pakistan. These private agencies offer different packages of Hajj varying in facilities and make all the required arrangements. Nevertheless, compared to the government plan, it is more expensive and also unreliable is some cases.
Do keep a look a look out for the advertisements of inviting Hajj applications in news channels and newspapers.
“Islam means that you openly state that there is no god except Allah, and Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah; establish the prayer, pay Zaka’at; fast during the month of Ramadan and offer the Hajj of the House of Allah if you are able to afford journey to it. (Muslim, No: 8)”
All Muslims are aware of the significance of Hajj but still many people have many misconceptions about the procedure of Hajj. We are providing Hajj guide that explains how to perform Hajj in Urdu. This is going to be a series of articles that will cover almost all the major aspects of Hajj and its elements.
Process of Applying for Hajj:
Two kinds of schemes are offered for the people who want to perform Hajj. One is Government scheme and the other one is the private one. Every year, few months before Zil-Hajj, Ministry of Hajj & Aukaf of Pakistan invites applications from the people who desire to perform Hajj. This is because of the limited amount of people are allowed to go for pilgrimage every year. Then Ministry of Hajj sorts out the applications and divides the eligible applicants into groups. Further facilities are provided as per the demands of the applicants. Pilgrims are strictly instructed to follow Saudi customs and policies. They are not allowed to take any dangerous weapon with them and the restricted edibles include sweets, biscuits, sugar, flour, video or audio cassettes etc. In addition, the pilgrims are not allowed to work there.
There is always a number of Hajjis who do not wish to go with government plans and want better privileges. For this they have to travel through private agencies and Hajj planners. These travel planners are also registered from the Government of Pakistan. These private agencies offer different packages of Hajj varying in facilities and make all the required arrangements. Nevertheless, compared to the government plan, it is more expensive and also unreliable is some cases.
Do keep a look a look out for the advertisements of inviting Hajj applications in news channels and newspapers.
Essentials of Hajj:
Following procedures and important points that are compulsory for you to know before going for Hajj.
Following procedures and important points that are compulsory for you to know before going for Hajj.
- Ablution and its procedure
- Azan and how to perform prayer
- Short way of performing prayer, called Qasar
- Important Surahs in the Holy Quran
Things you must have with you while going on Hajj:
Before pilgrims are sent for hajj, detailed guidelines are provided to them along with the training that they need. Pilgrims should pay their all attention to the instructions that are given in training camps so that they can stay away from the problems. During these training camps, pilgrims are also told about the important things that should be taken while going on Hajj. Those things are listed below:
Before pilgrims are sent for hajj, detailed guidelines are provided to them along with the training that they need. Pilgrims should pay their all attention to the instructions that are given in training camps so that they can stay away from the problems. During these training camps, pilgrims are also told about the important things that should be taken while going on Hajj. Those things are listed below:
- Ahraam and Ahram belt
- Sandals
- Fragrance free Soap
- Scarf for women
- Towel, miswak and comb
- Marker, nail cutter and scissor
- Safety pins, mirror
Hajj policy 2012:
Hajj policy of 2012 was announced on 20th April and applications were invited from 2nd may through designated banks. Following are its some important points.
Hajj policy of 2012 was announced on 20th April and applications were invited from 2nd may through designated banks. Following are its some important points.
- The banks are serving on “first come first serve” basis.
- Hajj applications are divided in three categories; white, blue and green.
- Blue category is for the Hajjis who want to get the package of Rs. 3, 30, 000. These Hajjis will be provided residential facility within 900 meters area from the holy mosques in Makkah-tul-Mukarramah and Madinah Munawarrah.
- Green category offers package of Rs. 2, 75, 000 and the distance limit in both the boly places will be from 900 to 2000 meters.
- Last category is white, which is available for Rs. 2, 30, 000. In this package, the Hajjis will stay at residential places beyond 2000 meters from the holy mosques.
- Computerized ID card is compulsory to take with you for the identification.
- This year the set limit for the number of pilgrims is 179, 210 with 50% arranged by the Ministry of Hajj and the other 50% by Private Hajj Organizers.
- You should make a list of the compulsory things that are required to take on Hajj so that you may not forget anything important to take with you. Except these things, you should have extra money with you because there can be other expenses that you may have to bear.
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