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CEREMONIES OF THE HAGG AND THE 'UMRA

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Certain prescriptions concerning the Pilgrimage and the restricted pilgrimage are followed by all Muslims. 1) Ihrám:  As we  Cheap Umrah Deals UK have already explained, the Ihrám is the taking of possession of a state, physical, and spiritual sacral. In practice, man should perform his ablutions before going to the meeting place (miqát) or to the station itself; he should perfumed himself, and make his prayer by carrying out two prostations (rak'a). Ibn 'Abbas tells that when he reached Dhu'l Hulayfa, which was reserved for the inhabitants of Madina, the Messenger of God made his Ihram, two prostrations, and reassembled on his camel. As for women subject to blood flow prior to childbirth, or during menstruation, they may perform the Ihrám and all other rites, except the circumambulation of the Ka'ba. In the state of Ihrám, the pilgrim is called, muhrim. She wears the dress, from Ihrám, which is a simple tunic without sewing, throws, gives through the body, whi...
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3) Tawáf (circumambulation of the Ka'ba).

Before entering Mecca, the muhrim must make his ablutions, and may then go to the Sacred Shrine, and when his eyes fall on this Mosque, he should say: "My God, You are peace, and peace comes from You, Receive us, Lord, with peace." Upon entering the Mosque, you must go to the Black Stone, which is to kiss, and, if the crowd prevents it, you should only touch it. If he can not touch it, he will raise his hand and shout "God is great" (takbír) whenever he is in front of one of its corners. Starting from the Black Stone and leaving the building on his left, he turns seven voices, the first three quickly and the other four at a normal pace. Certain prayers are repeatedly said, and, at the end of each ring, you must kiss, or touch, the Black Stone. Women during their menstruation and blood flow prior to delivery, should not do the bypass. It is said that 'Aisha, wife of the Prophet, complained bitterly when she was forbidden to perform this rite. The Prophet rem...
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4) The race between As Safa and Al Marwa.

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The next rite is the race between the two hills, of As Safa and Al Marwa. Upon arriving at As Safa, he recites the following divine words: "As Safa and Al Marwa are among the sacred symbols."  Climb up to Al Safa, look at the Ka'ba and raise your hands in gratitude  Cheapest Umrah Packages UK . Then it descends at a normal pace until it reaches the valley between As Safa and Al Marwa; at this moment, it accelerates its passage. To reach Al Marwa, climb up to the Stone and carry out the same rite that has taken place in As Safa.  This going up and down between As Safa and Al Marwa is done seven times, and it is said that it is in memory of Hagar, who, on this same land, was looking for water for his son Ishmael.  
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5) Shaving head or haircut.

After the ceremonies of As Safa and Al Marwa, the muhrim who wishes to simply fulfill the Hagg, or the 'Umra and the Hagg combined, retains its sacred status But if it is a mutamatti', that is to say if it wishes to fulfill the 'Umra followed by the Hagg, you can leave the Ihrám, now that the 'Umra is over. You can have your head shaved or your hair cut. As for women, they need to shorten their hair and not shave, as the Prophet recommends. The mutamatti 'must conform to the divine words that say: "to whomever, who makes use of' Umra until the Pilgrimage, It will be incumbent on what is comfortable (sacrificed) as an offering". This offering can go from a ram to a cow, and even a camel.  6) The fact of leaving Mecca to go towards the water points (Al Tarwiya)  The eighth day of Dhu'l Hiyyá is called Al Tarwiya, because during this day the pilgrims are supplied with water for the following days. The mutamatti 'enters the state of Ihrám agai...
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7) The stop on Mount 'Arafat.

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After dawn, on the ninth day of Dhu'l Hiyyá, the pilgrims start walking towards Mount Arafat, shouting all together: labbayka labbayka and Allah Akbar (God is Great). Then, they wait from noon until sunset and do the midday and afternoon prayers Umrah Tour packages Uk . They raise their hands as a sign of prayer and thanksgiving, repeating the words of the Prophet: "There is no other God but God, He has no associates, He is the authority and the prayer, Good comes from Him and has power over everything."  The height of 'Arafat is one of the major rites of the Pilgrimage. He who does not comply can not be called a pilgrim.  Those who, taking into account the circumstances, can not reach the mountain before nightfall, can do so after the sun's fall and even, until the dawn of the day of sacrifice, which is the tenth of Dhu'l Hiyyá. Regarding this, the Prophet said: "He who witnessed our prayer - that of the dawn of the Day of Sacrifice - and remain...
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8) The night of Muzdalifa.

After sunset, the march towards Muzdalifa begins. The flags mark the limits of the Haram, which are surpassed. The darkness of night falls and the torches are lit. In this way, Muzdalifa is achieved. The prayer of the Magrib (sunset) and the prayer of the Ishá (of the evening) are made; Then, he stays overnight. At dawn, the morning prayers are made.  According to the Traditions, the Prophet fulfilled his morning prayers at Muzdalifa; Then he rode a camel until he reached the sacred monument that faces the Qibla and remained standing up until the light shone brightly in the sky. Just before the sun came out, he offered a camel as a sacrifice. Here, it is necessary to quote the terms of the Koran, which say: '' when you depart from 'Arafat, invoke God, in the sacred Sanctuary. Invoke him for the reward He has given you, although before that, in truth, you have been with certainty among the Deceived. "  Spending the night in Muzdalifa is considered an obligation ...
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9) The Day of Sacrifice.

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It falls on the tenth day of Dhu'l Hiyyá and it is necessary to follow certain rules: Cheap Umrah Package UK  a) the throwing of stones.  The Prophet, having praised God on the Sacred Mountain, came to the raised stones, known by the name of Jamrat al 'Aqab, and threw seven stones towards them, one after the other, shouting with each of them: '' Labbayka labbayka Al-lah Akbar! "  Once this ritual was over, he stopped throwing stones and said: "May God bless this Pilgrimage and forgive us our sins."  The time reserved for the throwing of stones begins, generally, on the morning of the Day of Sacrifice, following the habit of the Prophet; however, it can be carried out until the afternoon. As for the stoning before sunrise, it is reserved for children, women and the weak.  The stoning is symbolic, as it recalls the throwing of stones against Satan, who, they say, was expelled in this way by Abraham.      b) The Sacrifice....
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