Hajj-e-Bait Allah

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Hajj Bait Allahswt
This short article on ‘Hajj Bait Allahswt’ has been compiled from the traditions of masomeenas, consulting basic shia books, i.e., Manlah Yazarul Faqih, Al-Kafi, Wasial al Shia and Ilul Sheria1. A brief summary for performing Ummera as well as Hajj is also provided in the end, as a reference to the preceding traditions of masomeenas. An attempt has also been made to focus on the issue related to present-day living and social conditions. First we start with those traditions of masomeenas which emphasis on visiting the ‘Harram’ (buried place) of Masomeenas, followed by Quranic Verses, which refer to the ritual of Hajj, traditions related to its sequence and intricacies.
1. Hajj is incomplete without Ziarat-e-Masomeena.s
• It is compulsory on people to start Hajj from Mecca and end it by performing Ziarat of masomeenas.2
• Hajj all in all depends on meeting with Imamas meaning if a ‘Hajji’ did not try to meet with Imamas (Imam of his time) then his Hajj was a wasteful exercise, it is compulsory upon him to bear hardship of Hajj, perform Taufaw, then present himself to Imamas and renew his oath of ‘Wilayat3’ and alliance.4
• All those who believe in Imamat of Imam Hussainas ‘Minjanib Allah’ (nominated by Allahswt), Ziarat-e-Imam Hussainas is compulsory on him.5
• Hajj is compulsory only once in lifetime, with condition of affordability, but Ziarat Imam Hussainas is wajib everyday, whoever does not do it commits atrocity against Imamas If it is not possible for a person to visit grave of Imam Hussainas everyday, then he should go to roof-top, look at right side then left side and then into sky and say ‘Salam’ to Imam-e-Mazloomas, it is equivalent to visiting grave of Imam Hussainas and sending ‘Salam’ from there.6
• For further traditions on ‘Ziarat and Ziarat etiquettes’, please see Appendix I.
2. Quranic Verses on Hajj
The first House [of worship] set up for mankind was the one at Mecca; it was blessed and a guidance for [everyone in] universe. 7
In it are clear signs [such as] Abraham’s station (Muqam-e-Ibrahim). Anyone who enters it will be secure. Pilgrimage to the House is a duty imposed on mankind by God, for anyone who can afford a way to do so. Anyone who disbelieves [will find] that God is Transcendent/Magnificent, beyond [any need of ] the Universe.8
1 Books from fourth century (Islamic) writes, Sheikh Sadduq, Yaqoob Kulani
2 Manla Yahzar-al-Faqih, Vol.2, Traditions 3138-9.
3 Total discretions over him, his dependents and his belongings.
4 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 213, Traditions 1,2.
5 Manla Yahzar-al-Faqih, Vol.2, Traditions 3177.
6 Manla Yahzar-al-Faqih, Vol.2, Traditions 3203.
7 Chapter 3, The House of Imran, Verse 96
8 Chapter 3, The House of Imran, Verse 97

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You who believe, do not kill any game while you are forbidden [this while on Pilgrimage]. Anyone of you who kills some deliberately may make compensation through the same [type of animal] as he has killed, in livestock, with two fair-minded men from among you judging it, which should be sent as an offering to reach the Kaba; or else exoneration may mean feeding paupers or the equivalent of that in fasting, so that he may taste the effect of his action. God pardons whatever is a thing of the past. God will avenge Himself on anyone who does so over again; God is Powerful, the Wielder of Retribution.9
Have you made those giving pilgrims something to drink and taking care of the ‘Masjid-Al-Haram’ just like someone who believes in God and the Last Day, and struggles on for God’s sake? They [all] are not equal before God; God does not guide such wrongdoing folk!10
Those who disbelieve and obstruct God’s way and [block] the ‘Masjid-Al-Haram’ which We have granted to mankind on the same footing whether the one is its ‘Mujawar’ [care taker] or just visitor We shall let anyone who wants to misuse it wrongfully, taste some painful torment. 11
Thus We settled Abraham at the site of the House [saying]: ‘Do not associate anything with Me, ‘and purify My house for those who walk around it, and those who stand there [praying], and those who bow down on their knees in worship. 12
Proclaim the ‘Pilgrimage’ among mankind: they will come to you on foot and on every lean [beast of burden]: ‘let them come from every deep ravine’. 13
To bear witness to the advantages they have, and to mention God’s name on appointed days over such heads of livestock as He has provided them with. ‘So eat some of it and feed the needy pauper’14.
Then let them attend to their grooming, fulfil their vows, and circle round the Ancient House [Kaabah].15
That is [how it should be], and it will be best with one’s Lord for anyone who emphasizes God’s restrictions. You are permitted livestock except for those, which have been listed for you. Avoid the filth of idols and refrain from deceptive speech. 16
Seeking righteously after God, nor associating anything with Him. Anyonewho associates anything with God [will feel] as if he had fallen out of the sky and the birds has snatched him away, or the wind had blow him to some far-off place.17
9 Chapter 5, The Table, Verse 95
10 Chapter 9, Repentance, Verse 19
11 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 25
12 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 26
13 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 27
14 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 28
15 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 29
16 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 30
17 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 31

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That is [how it is]. Anyone who emphasizes God’s ceremonies should do so from heartfelt heeding;18
You have advantages in them for a fixed period, then their place shall be at the Kaabah.19
To every nation We have granted ritual so they may mention God’s name over any heads of livestock He has provided them with. Your God is God Alone, so commit yourself to Him peacefully and proclaim good news to the meek;20
Whose hearts tremble whenever God is mentioned and are patient with anything that may happen to them, and those who keep up prayer and spend something out of whatever We have provided them with.21
Animals’ bodies [to be sacrificed] We have granted to you as some of God’s symbol (Shair-Allah). They contain good for you, so mention God’s name over them as they are lined up [for slaughter]. Once they slump down on their sides, then east some of them and feed both the [poor man who is] carefree and the one who insists on it. Thus We have subjected them to you so that you may be thankful. 22.
Neither their meat nor their blood ever reaches God, but heedfulness on your part does reach Him. Thus He has subjected them to you, so that you may magnify God because He has guided you , and proclaim good news to those who act kindly.23
(O! Prophet)! They will ask you about the phases of the Moon. SAY: ‘They serve as datelines for mankind as well as the Pilgrimage. It is no virtue for you to go into houses through their backdoors, but virtue lies in doing one’s duty; approach houses through their [front] doors and heed God, so that you may prosper24, 25.
Accomplish the Pilgrimage and the Experience of God’s sake. If you are prevented from doing so, then make some offering available. Do not shave your heads until after the offering has reached its destination. For anyone of you who is ill or has some rash on his head, redemption means fasting, or some other act of charity or devotion. Once you fee safe, anyone who is enjoying the Experience along with the Pilgrimage should [send along] whatever he may make available in the form of an offering. Whoever does not find any should fast three days during the Pilgrimage and seven [more] when you return [home]; those make ten exactly. That is for
18 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 32
19 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 33
20 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 34
21 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 35
22 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 36
23 Chapter 22, Pilgrimage, Verse 37
24 The Cow (Al-Baqara), Verse 189. It is narrated from Imam Mohammed Baqiras. in Tafseer Majjamah al-Bian, that while wearing ‘Ahran’ (Hajj’s outfit), people would not use their front doors and rather come back to your houses through walls using make shift stairs. That’s why Allahswt has forbidden this practice.
25 (‘Faman Tamata’, Hajj Tamata, Hajj and Ummera comes under this term, 1) Hajj-e-Afrad, when Ahram-e-Ummerah is worn separately while Ahram-e-Hajj separately, 2) Hajj-e-Quran, when both Ahram are worn at the same time, 3) Hajj-e-Tamata, when first Ummera is performed and later Hajj-which is for all those who live away from Mecca.)

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anyone whose family do not reside in the outskirts of Hallowed Mosque (Masjid Al-Haram). Heed God and know that God is firm in retribution26.
Pilgrimage falls during specific months. Anyone who undertakes the Pilgrimage during them should not refrain from approaching their wives, nor any immorality, nor wrangling during the Pilgrimage. God knows about any good you may do. Make provision; yet the best provision is doing your duty. Heed Me, those who are prudent!27
It will not be held against you if you seek bounty from your Lord. When you stream forth from ‘Arafat’, remember God at the Hallowed Monument (Mashayar al-Haram-Mazdalfa). Remember Him just as He has guided you, even if previously you acted like those who are lost.28
Then stream forth from wherever the people stream forth, and seek forgiveness form God. God is Forgiving, Merciful!29
Once you have performed your ceremonies, remember God just as your remember your forefathers, or even more fervently. There is the occasional man who says: ‘Our Lord, give us [such and such] during this world!’ while he will have no share in the hereafter30.
There is another kind who says: ‘Our Lord, give us something fine in this world, as well as something fine in the Hereafter, and shield us from the torment of Fire!’31.
Those will have a portion of anything they have earned: God is Swift in reckoning!’32
Remember God during the calculated days. Anyone who is anxious to leave within two days commits no offence, while anyone who stays on, commits no offence either, provided he does his duty. Heed God, and know that you will be summoned to Him.33
Interpretation of above verse from traditions of Masomeena.s
It is narrated from Imam Jafar-e-Sadiqa.s. in Kafi and Tafseer-e-Aisha that the meaning of ‘Rafce’ meaning having relationship with wife, whereas the meaning of ‘Fasuuq’ is to abuse others and fabricate lies, and the meaning of ‘LaJaddal’ is to swear. It is narrated in Kafi that the person who commits ‘LaJaddal’ should give goat as elms and the one who practises ‘Fasuuq’ who give away a cow but who commits ‘Rafce’ his Hajj becomes invalid.
It is narrated from Imam Jafar-e-Sadiqa.s. that after completing the ritual of Hajj, one is free to shop and sell in the Hajj fair.
The elite Qurash used to go to ‘Mashar Al Haram’ (Muzdalfa) and stay there whereas ordinary people would also go to Arafat but they were not allowed to rest at Muzdalfa. Allahswt pronounced that all have the equal rights and made Muzdalfa the limit of returning back. (as Muzdalfa lies between Mecca and Arafat).
26 The Cow (Al-Baqara), Verse 196.
27 The Cow (Al-Baqara), Verse 197.
28 The Cow (Al-Baqara), Verse 198.
29 The Cow (Al-Baqara), Verse 199.
30 The Cow (Al-Baqara), Verse 200.
31 The Cow (Al-Baqara), Verse 201.
32 The Cow (Al-Baqara), Verse 2002.
33 The Cow (Al-Baqara), Verse 203.

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3. On Hajj Obligation:
• Hajj is obligatory on those who could ‘afford’ (what is involved in performing Hajj) and Affordability is that a Muslim is in good health and has enough resources to bear Hajj expenses as well as leave enough for his dependents’ sustenance and his Hajj route is safe and risk free.34
4. On Hajj Journey:
• The best day to set out for Hajj is Thursday or on Saturday but do not leave on Monday as well as during ‘Qamar dar Aqrab’35 as it would result in a disaster. However, one could leave for Hajj on any day after distributing Elms (Sadaqah).36
• It is recommended for everyone to travel along with those who have similar financial resources, and should not disgrace himself by travelling with those who are better off, it is, however, also the responsibility of rich companion to not spend unnecessarily while in the company of the ones with limited financial resources.37
• It is recommended by Rasool Allahsaww to first choose your companion before setting out for Hajj, while Amir-ul-Momaneenas said do not travel with a person who would not admit that any of your qualities are better than his as you would recognise his qualities superseding yours.38
5. On Hajj of a Person who in debt:
• If a person is capable of paying debt then, there is no harm in taking out a loan to bear Hajj expenses. If a person is already in red and he has a choice to either pay his debt or to go for hajj, he may partially pay off his debt and use the remaining funds for Hajj. But if he has not got enough funds to cover both, however, then he should clear his debt and perform Hajj next year.39
6. On Hajj of Ladies and Children:
• A lady can go for Hajj even if her husband does not permit her, provided it is her first Hajj40. But a wife, who has already performed her obligatory Hajj, should obey her husband if he refuses to give her permission for the second Hajj.41
• It is not necessary that a lady should be accompanied by a ‘Mehhram’42 for Hajj, as she could go in the company of trustworthy and reliable people if peaceful and safe conditions persist. 43
34 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 30, Traditions 2-3.
35 It’s the phase when moon passes through the Scorpio, one should also refrain from holding wedding
36 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Traditions 2391, 2401, 2404.
37 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 46, Traditions 7-8.
38 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 46, Tradition 5.
39 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 40, Traditions 3-4.
40 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 44, Tradition 3.
41 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Traditions 2391, 2401, 2909.
42 A close relative to whom marriage is forbidden,
43 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 44, Traditions 4-5.

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• A divorced or a widow can go for Hajj during her Time of ‘Iddat’ (waiting time).44
• A child can perform Hajj after losing his/her primary/milk45 teeth but can perform obligatory Hajj upon reaching adulthood.46
• If a youth has not got his own sacrifice (animal) then his guardian should observe fast instead.47
• When a person performs Hajj with his young ones, he should guide him for the recitation of ‘Talbih’ and ‘Niah’ (intention of Hajj), if youth cannot recite ‘Talbih’ properly then he should recite on his/her behalf and perform ‘Tuwaf’ along with him and offer salat on his behalf. And if the guardian is unable to afford sacrifice for both, then he should offer sacrifice on young one’s behalf and make up his sacrifice with observing a fast. The youth should refrain from all those which are forbidden during Hajj, i.e., wearing perfume, cloth restrictions etc., and if youth has killed a bird/animal (what is lawful under ordinary conditions), then his guardian should offer the (corresponding) compensation.48
7. On Hajj-e-Badal (On Behalf of Someone Else):
• If a wealthy person become ill near the Hajj time or has a disability (which would not enable him to perform Hajj rituals) he should then send, on his behalf, a poor person for Hajj.49
• If a person passes away without performing his obligatory Hajj and does not leave a ‘Will’ for ‘Hajj-e-Badal’, even then Hajj should be performed on his behalf.50
• A man on behalf of a woman and a woman on behalf of a man can perform Hajj.51
• A person’s own Hajj is also accomplished when he performs Hajj on behalf of someone else. If a person was poor and someone else has performed his obligatory Hajj, he should set out for obligatory Hajj upon becoming wealthy.52
• The deeds of a Hajji who is performing Hajj, on behalf of someone else, will be equally shared until the end of obligatory Tauwaf and those deeds performed afterwards will only belong to the performer.53
• If a person is given resources to perform ‘Hajj-e-Mufrad’ it is permissible for him to carry out ‘Hajj-e-Tumattu’ instead, although it would be better to do what he has been asked for.54
44 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Traditions 2913-2914.
45 Deciduous teeth.
46 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Traditions 2898-2899.
47 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Tradition 3102.
48 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Tradition 2893.
49 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 37, Tradition 5.
50 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 38, Tradition 16.
51 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 59, Traditions 1-3.
52 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 38, Traditions 1,4.
53 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Tradition 2240.
54 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 60, Tradition 1.

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• If a person losses funds given to him for Hajj-e-Badal but if a third person gives him, again, Hajj expenses, a Hajj performed, subsequently, will be sufficient for the both of the contributors.55
• A well-off person who has not completed his own obligatory Hajj cannot perform Hajj on behalf of a deceased person until he carries out a Hajj from his own wealth. However, a person with limited resources may do so on behalf a dead person.56
• Hajj-e-Badal cannot be performed on behalf of a ‘Nasabi’57 unless he happens to be his/her real father.58
• If a ‘Nasabi’ is enlightened and corrects his beliefs, he should go for an obligatory Hajj even if he has already performed one (in Nasabi faith).59
• If a person who has been given funds for ‘Hajj-e-Badal’ passes away prior to performing Hajj and does not leave behind any amount (from what he was given) then the Hajj of the person is accepted who gave him monies.60
• A person who would carry out Hajj from his own resources, on behalf of someone else, gets the reward equivalent to 10 Hajj.61
• A Hajji may perform Hajj, on behalf of as many as he wants, reaching over 1,000 so that each will get the full reward without any deduction in his own. Upon starting the ‘Tauwaf’ he can recite, ‘O! Allahswt, accept Tauwaf on behalf of such and such….. 62
• It would be highly rewarding if a Hajji would carry out Hajj and Tauwaf for 14 masomeenas , on one by one basis.63
8. Orders Regarding Hair Cut Prior to Ummera or Hajj:
• It is narrated from Imam Abu Abdullahas that a person who intends to perform Hajj, should neither get a haircut nor trim beard upon citing the new moon of Ziqqad.64 For Ummera, one should stop cutting hair and beard one month in advance.65
9. Name and Shape of Kaabah:
• Prophet Mohammedsaww said, ‘The name of ‘Kaabah’ was given to Kaabah due to its central position on earth. It is also narrated that the name of Kaabah was given Kaabah as it is square and was transformed into this shape as it is directly underneath the ‘Bait-ul-Mahmoore66’ which is square and the reason behind the square shape of Bait-ul-Mahmoore is that it is exactly under ‘Arsh’ which is square. The Arsh is square as four basic Divine words are written on
55 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Tradition 2869.
56 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Tradition 2872.
57 A person who carries grudges against either Ahlul Bait a.s. and/or their Shias.
58 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 63, Traditions 1-2.
59 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, Tradition 2867.
60 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 66, Tradition 3.
61 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 67, Tradition 2.
62 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 71, Traditions 1, 9, 10.
63 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 70, Tradition 2.
64 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 72, Tradition 3.
65 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 72, Tradition 4.
66 Allah’s house in Heavens.

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it, ‘SubhanAllah, WalHamduAllah, Wla a la ha Allah and Wa Allah Akbr. And the name of Bait Allah is ‘Harram’ due to the fact that the non-beliver’s entry is ‘Harram’ (forbidden) therein. And Bait Allah is also called ‘Ateeq’ since it was being saved from flooding.67
• Only that person who recognises the ‘Rights and Attributes’ of Ahlul Bait a.s. knows the ‘Haq and Hurmat68’ of Kaabah, his all sin are erased by Allahswt upon looking at Kaabah. In addition, he will be assisted by Allahswt in both this World as well as in the hereafter.
10. Orders Regarding Earth, Stones and Found Items in Kaabah:
• One should not pick stone or soil from or around Kaabah, these should be returned if taken out unknowingly.69
• An item found in Kaabah should be announced for a year and if still unclaimed it should be given out in charity. However, if an item was found outside Kaabah and remains unclaimed after being displayed for a year, then the founder can keep it.70
11. Hajj Hazrat Adama.s. 71
It has been narrated from Imam Alia.s. ‘when Adama.s. and Eves.a were sent down to earth in lieu of eating wheat, Adama.s. landed at the mountain of ‘Safah’ whereas Eve sa. descended at the mountain of ‘Marwah’. The name ‘Safah’ is due to the fact as it derived from ‘Adam Mustafah’ as Allahswt Says: Innallah Istifah Adam o Nuh….’ and the ‘Marwah’ name became famous due to the fact that it has originated from the word ‘Marah’, meaning ‘woman’. Adama.s. assumed, Hazrat Evea.s. was made forbidden for him (as a wife) otherwise they would have both descend on the mountain of Safah. Initially, Hazrat Adama.s., due to this assumption, stayed away from Hazrat Evesa. but afterward started meeting with her but only during the day time. At night, Hazrat Adama.s. would go back and sleep at the mountain of Safah in order to avoid being taken over by emotions. Adama.s. has no ‘Ouns’ (attachment) to anyone else but Evesa and Evesa also had only love for Adama.s. and this is the reason why women were given the name ‘Nisaw’ (woman). During this time Allahswt. did not communicate with them directly or through an angel. However, after some time, Allahswt took pity on them and taught them some ‘Kalimat’ (prayers), upon reciting these Kalimat they were pardoned and blessed with His bounties. Then Hazrat Jabraela.s was sent to them who greeted them with ‘Salam’ and said I have been sent to you by Allahswt, O! the seekers of forgiveness and the observers of patience! I have been sent down to teach you how to perform ‘Hajj’ so that you become clean and pure. Thus Hazrat Jabraela.s grabbed them by their hands and brought them to ‘Kaabah’. Thus clouds suddenly appeared and produced a shade on the area where ‘Kaabah’ is today, and Jabraela.s asked Adama.s to draw a line with foot around the shade and this area will be the ‘Qiblah’ for you and your children until the day of Judgement. Adama.s marked that area and then Jabraela.s brought Adama.s to the Mosque of ‘Minah’ and similarly marked that area and then brought him to ‘Arfat’
67 Manlah Yahzer Faqih, vol. 2, pp. 116.
68 Respect and Privileges.
69 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 17, Traditions 1-2.
70 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapt. 22, Tradition 1.
71 Farooh-e-Kafi, vol. 4, chapter 4, Tradition 4.


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and made him stand at the ‘place of Mouroof’. After sunset, Hazrat Adama.s repented on his ‘act’ seven times at this point and that’s why it is called ‘Mouroof’. That’s why this place was dedicated for the children of Adama.s to repent and ask for forgiveness to Allahswt. Then Jabraela.s took him to ‘Arafat’ while passing across the seven mountains and ask him to recite four time ‘Takbeer’ and Adama.s acted accordingly and upon arrival at ‘place of Jammrah’, ¼ of the night had already passed and Adama.s offered his ‘Magrib and Ishah’ prayers. Then Jabraela.s asked Hazrat Adama.s to lie down on ‘pebbles’ in order to show respect to Allahswt in the most humble way. Then asked hima.s to climb the mountain of ‘Jammrah’, upon sunrise, Adama.s was asked to beg for forgiveness and repent to Allahswt for seven times and offer repentance prayers for seven time and Adama.s asked for forgiveness once again and since then those who would not be able to reach ‘Arafat’ and arrive at ‘’Jammrah’ would follow this tradition of Hazrat Adama.s to complete their ‘Hajj’. Then they left ‘Jammrah’ and arrived at ‘Minah’ late morning, and recite ‘two-part’ salat and then Adama.s was asked to offer sacrifice while repenting so that he may be forgiven. Thus offering a sacrifice has been observed as a tradition of Harrat Adama.s by his children. Allahswt accepted the offered sacrifice by sending a fire from the skies, a sign of Divine approval. Upon this, Hazrat Jabraela.s said ‘O! Adam, Allahswt has been very kind to you and taught you the ritual of Hajj and accepted your repentance and sacrifice, you should now, out of respect, shave your head’.
Hazrat Jabraela.s then held Adama.s’s hand and took him towards ‘Kaabah’, on their way to ‘Kaabah’ Satan interrupted them near the place ‘Jammrah’, and asked Adama.s ‘ O! Adam what are you up to’? Hazrat Jabraela.s said, ‘O! Adam pick up seven stones and threw at Satan while reciting ‘Allah-ho-Akbar’ Hazrat Adama.s followed these instructions and acted upon them and they moved ahead, but Satan came around again at the ‘Jammrah II’ and asked, ‘O! Adam where are you going’, Hazrat Jabrael asked Adama.s to hurl seven stone at Satan while reciting ‘Allah-ho-Akbar’ each time, Adama.s acted upon it but Satan followed him and confront him again at ‘Jammrah III’ and asked, ‘where are you heading to?’ Jabraela.s told Hazrat Adama.s to toss seven stone at him again while recite ‘Allah-ho-Akbar’ each time. After doing so, Satan ran away. Hazrat Jabraela.s said you will not see him again, and took Hazrat Adama.s to ‘Kaabah’, upon arrival there asked him to complete walking around (circumambulate) ‘Kaabah’ seven times, after completing these, Hazrat Jabraela.s told Adama.s, ‘Allahswt has forgiven you, accepted your repentance, and has made permissible for you to live with your wife’.
Someone asked from Imama.s how did Hazrat Adama.s shaved his head, Imama.s replied Hazrat Jabraela.s brought a ‘Yaqut’ stone from heavens and rubbed it on Adama.s’s head and hair were removed.
A companion saw Imama.s reciting ‘two-part’ salat after ‘Tuwaf’ between ‘Bab’ and ‘Hajjar-e-Aswad’ and asked I have never seen anyone reciting salat at this place, Imama.s replied, this is the place where Adama.s’s repentance was accepted.
12. Supplications prior to or during Hajj:
• It is narrated from Imam Musa ibn Jafara.s that Rasool Allahsaww said, when one of you intends to leave his home for Hajj, a person should recite, at the front door, while facing him, ‘Sura-e-Fatiha’ on his front, right-hand side and left-hand side

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and similarly ‘Ait-tu-Kursee’ should be recited on his three sides. Then the person should say, O! Allahswt, please protect him and all that accompanying him and keep him well and alive along with his belongings. And let him reach his destination along with his belongings. Imama.s then said, O Sabah! (the narrator), have you ever noticed that a person has come back after performing Hajj and his belongs went missing? Or he survived and his luggage got lost? Or he returned back but his belongings did not? I replied this is true, may I be your sacrifice72.
• I was travelling with Imam Jafar-e-Sadiqa.s towards Mecca, Imama.s after offering prayers, prayed to Allahswt, O! Allah make our way empty and make our journey easy and let us reach there with safety, make climbing of mountains easier for us, All distinctions belong to You73.
• Hazrat Abu Abdullaha.s said there is a Satan at the top of every peak, thus when you reach there you should say, ‘Bismillah Yahal Anak’ (Name of Allahswt which helped me coming over)- meaning Ya Alia.s madad74!
13. Hajj or Ummera?
• Imama.s said: ‘We do not recommend any other type of Hajj except ;Hajj-e-Tamatu, we greet Allahswt by saying this, O! Lord, we acted upon the words of Quran and traditions of Rasool Allahsaww, whereas Muslims says we have acted upon our best guess. Thus Allahswt will do justice between our deeds and theirs, as per His judgement 75.
14. Ritual of Ummera and Hajj-e-Tumatah!
• Imama.s. said, The Ummera and Hajj-e-Tumatah has three sets of ‘Tuwaf-e-Kaabah’ and two times the act of ‘Sahi’, when you arrive at Mecca do ‘Tuwaf of Kaabah’, recite two-rakat ‘salat’ at ‘Place of Ibrahim’ then do ‘Sahi’ between ‘Safa and Marwa’, that’s all in the Ummera of ‘Hajj-e-Tumatah’. Then there are two ‘Tuwaf-e-Kaabah’ in Hajj and a single ‘Sahi’ between ‘Safa and Marwa’ and offering prayers during the Tuwaf and two-rakat salat at the ‘place of Ibrahim’76.
15. Months for Hajj!
• Imam Jafar-e-Sadiqa.s said: the known months of Hajj are ‘Shawal, Ziqad, and Zilhajj’ it is not permissible for anyone to wear ‘Ahram’ in any other time other than those which have been fixed by Rasool Allahsaww, nor any other place but ‘nominated Miqad’ otherwise it would be similar to reciting ‘four rakat’ instead of two during the state of travelling77
• Imam Jafar-e-Sadiqa.s said: Whoever puts on ‘Ahram’ in other than the months which are nominated for Hajj, his Hajj will be invalid and similarly who puts on
72 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 45, Tradition 1
73 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 47, Tradition 1
74 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 47, Tradition 2
75 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 50, Tradition 4
76 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 51, Tradition 1
77 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 74, Tradition 2

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‘Ahram’ from places other than ‘nominated Miqad’ his ‘Ahram’ will be inappropriate78.
16. Orders Regarding Ahram and Putting on Ahram79!
• It is better that an Ahram should only consist of two cotton sheets80, however, a third sheet/outfit could also be used for protection against cold.81
• It is narrated from Imam Abu Abdullaha.s that when you arrive at the place of ‘Yakeeq’ from Iraq or any place of ‘Miqaat’ (among many ‘Miqaat’ places) and have the intention of wearing ‘Ahram’ then you should, first clean yourself by removing your underarm hair, manicure you nails, remove hair around your private parts, trim your moustaches, and somehow clean your teeth and take a shower, and wear both cloths of ‘Ahram’ and its better to perform all these before the Sun starts to decedent. However, if you cannot then there is no harm in doing these afterwards (afternoon time)82.
• Someone asked, how long one should wait to cut hair, again, near the private parts, after removing hair prior to putting on the first ‘Ahram’, Imama.s replied after two-Fridays (gap).83
• It is narrated from Imam Abu Abdullaha.s that it does not matter if you wear ‘Ahram’ during the day or in the night but it is better to put it on in the afternoon84.
• A button or kind of hook is not allowed in any form of Ahram cloths.85
• One should not look into mirror while in Ahram as it comes under self-importance/vanity.86 However, wearing a ring is permitted provided it is not with the intention of pride.87
• It is permissible to wear a belt on waist for the purpose of securing money and other valuables.88
• An Ahram in black colour is forbidden, but is allowed in strips provided no silk thread is used in the stitching/weaving.89
• Ahram sheet should not be impregnated with scent; such sheets could only be used after elimination of the fragrance.90
17. Orders for Women Regarding Ahram
• A ‘Muharra’mah’91 may wear any kind of outfit for Hajj, but should be fragrance free, should not wear gloves, it would not matter if she wears striped cloths.92 But she should not wear pure silk cloths.93
78Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 74, Tradition 4
79 For men, two un-switched while sheets, for women switched white cloths.
80 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 76, Tradition 1
81 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 82, Tradition 11
82 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 76, Tradition 1
83 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 76, Tradition 3
84 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 79, Tradition 1
85 Manla Yahzar-ul-Faqih, vol 2. hadith no. 2617.
86 Manla Yahzar-ul-Faqih, vol 2. hadith no. 2649.
87 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 82, Tradition 22
88 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 83, Tradition 1-2
89 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 82, Tradition 16
90 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 82, Tradition 19
91 Female Hajji

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• A ‘Muharra’mah’ should not cover her face, as a lady’s Ahram is her face, whereas, it is in two-sheets for a man. It is also inappropriate to cover her face with something else (i.e., fan/pankgha).94
• A ‘Muharra’mah’ can wear those ornaments, which she usually puts on at home, e.g., earrings, foot/hand bands, but with the condition that she should not display them to others.95
• A Muharra’mah96 should not do the following (as men are asked to do): recite ‘Talbih’ aloud, perform ‘Istilam’ (to kiss Hajr-e-Aswat), enter into Kabah and do ‘Harwala’ during Saiy between Safa and Marwah.97
18. Obligations after Wearting Ahram
• It is prohibited for a ‘Muharram98’ to indulge in conflicts, tell lies, use of abusive language and to sleep with his wife.99
• A ‘Muharram’100 should be careful regarding the following: (a) refrain from scratching his head with nails but should rather use fingers; (b) upon taking ‘Ghusal-e-Janabat’ he should touch his head with fingers in order to make water reach his head skin; (C) he should not recite ‘Talbih’ until his Ahram is complete; (d) he should not wrestle with others so that he does not get an injury or drops hair.101
• A ‘Muharram’ may clean his teeth, use floss, and scratch his skin even if blood comes out as a result.102
• If two ‘Mohharam’ end up fighting, they should seek forgiveness, but upon fighting again, the one who was just should offer a goat for sacrifice whereas the unjust ‘Mohharam’ should offer a cow.103
• If a ‘Muharram’ swears three times, he commits ‘Ja’dal’ (even if he was right) he should sacrifice a goat but if a person wrongly swears, even once, needs to offer a goat, as compensation.104
• Also in another tradition, it is narrated that upon committing ‘Ja’dal’ a ‘Muharram’ has to sacrifice a goat, and/or a cow (depending on the swear-word) as well as committing a minor sin but Hajj becomes invalid if he sleeps with his wife.105
• A ‘Mohharm’ should not use a shade while riding but can use his own body to guard against sun, i.e., use of hand to cover his face. However, he can sit in a tent or in the shade of a wall.106
• A lady can stay under shade in the state of Ahram.107
92 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 84, Tradition 2.
93 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 84, Tradition 8.
94 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 84, Traditions 7,9.
95 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 84, Tradition 4.
96 A female in Ahram
97 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 121, Tradition 8
98 A male in Ahram.
99 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 81, Tradition 3.
100 A male hajji/in Ahram
101 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 98, Traditions 1,3,4,10.
102 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 98, Traditions 5,6,12.
103 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 81, Tradition 1.
104 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 81, Tradition 4
105 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 81, Tradition 6.
106 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 89, Tradition 1

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• A Mohharm who is elderly or ill can come under shade but would need to give away 0.75 kg grains but if he comes under shade due to either rain or sun then he would have to sacrifice a goat in Minnah.108
• Another person can perform ‘Tauwaf’ and ‘Rami Jamarat’ on behalf of a person (man or woman), who is not well, disabled, or mentally unfit or frequently needs to drink water.109
• A husband may help his wife, who cannot stand on her feet, in a carrier (i.e., wheel chair) to perform compulsory Tauwaf of Kabah and Saiy between Safa and Marwa. By doing so his own Tauwaf is also accomplished and he does not need to perform it later.110
• A Mohharm should not dive in deep water and he should neither sniff a scant nor an odour. If he has to open something containing fragrance, he should cover his nose up with a cloth. But if his cloths come in contact with fragrance then he should wash them up.111
• A Mohharm should neither use a yellow coloured bed nor a pillow.112
• A Mohharm can eat apple, lemon, ‘Bair’ or any fruit with good smell but should avoid inhaling aroma.113
• A Mohharm should neither wear ‘kajal’ (Surma) with the intention of make up nor use ‘Kajal’ containing fragrance, he should not stare at a women but if it happens by chance then he should recite Talbih.114, however if Mohharm’s eyes are sore and putting Kajal will help him then he may use it or even use cloth/cotton balls on his eyes.115
• If a Mohharm falls ill or suffers from headache or gets fleas then it is permissible for him to get his head shaved but offer ‘Fidia’, either keep three fasts or offer food to six poor folks (circa 9 kg) or sacrifice a goat.116
• A Mohharm may use oil/butter to cure his dried/torn skin or use other medicine based on halal ingredient for any other disease.117
• A Mohharm may make use of ‘bandage/dressing’ to stop bleeding from a wound but should refrain from using a medicine containing excessive amount of fragrance.118
• A Mohharm may use cotton in ears (as ear-plugs) in order to relieve pain from the wind.119
• If a Mohharm cuts his nail then he would need to give out a handful of grains for each nail but if he exceeds cutting four nails, then he should offer a sacrifice but if he cuts more than ten nails in total, then he should offer another sacrifice.120
107 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 89, Tradition 4
108 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 89, Tradition 4-9
109 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 135, Traditions 2,4.
110 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 138, Tradition 9
111 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 90, Traditions 1-2 and Chp 91, Traditions 4-5, 8.
112 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 91, Tradition 11.
113 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 91, Tradition 16-17.
114 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 92, Traditions 1-5.
115 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 93, Tradition 3.
116 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 93, Tradition 2
117 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 93, Tradition 4.
118 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 93, Traditions 5,6,8.
119 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 93, Tradition 9
120 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 94, Tradition 4

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• If a Mohharm cuts nails at one place then he should offer a sacrifice but if he cuts nails at two different places then he should repeat sacrifice twice.121
• If a Mohharm pulls out hair from his head or beard then he should give away food to a poor, but if he carried out unintentionally, then he should give away two whole breads or barely.122
• A Mohharm should not kill fleas but there is no ‘Kufara’ (penalty) on doing so.123 But if he picks up fleas from his body or cloths and throws away, on purpose, then he should give away a handful of grains.124
• A Mohharm should not kill any creepy/crawly species with the exception of snake, scorpion and mouse.125
• A Mohharm may kill, if being threatened by an animal of any kind, i.e., crow, giant hornet/bee, eagle, wolf, and mad dog.126
• There is no harm in killing a mosquito or a bedbug in the ‘Harram’.127
• A Mohharm can sacrifice four animals and those birds which do not fly (i.e, chicken), anywhere, including the Harram.128
• If a Mohram’s leg is broken then all the restrictions are lifted, i.e., his wife, cloths, fragrance, but he will have to come back again for Hajj next year.129
• A Mohram can neither get married, nor anyone can read his ‘Nikah’, nor can recite the sermon of ‘Nikah’ nor becomes witness to someone else’s ‘Nikah’. If a Mohharm marries a lady then they should be separated from each other and can never marry again.130 However, a Mohram can divorce his wife.131
• If a Mohram cannot find a camel, which was due on him as ‘Kufara’ then he may sacrifice 7 goats.132
• A Mohram has an option to get a painful tooth taken out.133
• A Mohram may put on a medicine with fragrance if under unbearable pain.134
• A Mohram may cover his nose to avoid a sweet smell but should not do so for a bad odour.135
• A Mohram is not restricted from buying or selling goods.136
• Upon death of a Mohram, he may be given ‘Ghusal and Kafan’ and his face may be covered but he may not be given ‘Hanut’ or any kind of fragrance, regardless of being man or woman.137
19. Recitation of ‘Talbih’ after putting on Ahram at Miqaat:
121 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 94, Tradition 5
122 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 94, Traditions 9,11
123 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 95, Tradition 2
124 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 95, Tradition 3
125 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 96, Tradition 2
126 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 96, Traditions 4,10
127 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 96, Tradition 11
128 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 97, Tradition 1
129 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 100, Tradition 2
130 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 101, Traditions 1,3
131 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 101, Tradition 6
132 Manla Yahzar-ul-Faqih, vol 2. Tradition no., 2591
133 Manla Yahzar-ul-Faqih, vol 2. Tradition no., 2653
134 Manla Yahzar-ul-Faqih, vol 2. Tradition no., 2668
135 Manla Yahzar-ul-Faqih, vol 2. Tradition no., 2670
136 Manla Yahzar-ul-Faqih, vol 2. Tradition no., 3118
137 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 99, Tradition 1,3

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• Upon asking about the ‘Talbih’, Imama.s said, it is: ‘Labbak Allah Huma Labbak La Shareek laka Labbak Innal Hamda Walnamata laka walmulka la Shareek laka Labbak…….’ And recite this after offering prayers whether prayers are compulsory or recommended, when you start your journey, when you reach a crest or settle in a valley, upon greeting another passenger or upon waking up, and during the morning and pronounce them as loud as possible, if a portion of them you cannot recite, it is still acceptable but reciting them in full is better. But be aware! The first four ‘Talbihat’ are very essential.138
138 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 80, Tradition 3

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• The Talbiyah of Imam Sadiqa.s was as follows:
لَبَّيْكَ اللّهُمَّ لَبّيكَ، لَبّيكَ لا شريكَ لكَ لبّيكَ، إنّ الحَمدَ والنّعمَةَ لكَ والمُلكَ، لا شَريكَ ل كَ
لَبّيكَ، ذا المَعارِجِ لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ، داعِياً إلى دارِ السّلامِ لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ، غَفَّارَ الذّنوبِ لَبَّيْ كَ
لَبَّيْكَ، أهلَ التّلبِيةِ لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ، ذا الجَلالِ والإآْرامِ لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ، مرهوباً ومرغوباً إليك
لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ، تُبدئُ والمَعادُ إليكَ لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ، آَشّافَ الكُرَبِ العِظامِ لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ، عبدُكَ وابن
عَبدَيكَ لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْك
“Yes, here I am, O Lord, here I am. Here I am, there is no partner for You, here I am. Surely, praise and blessings belong to You and the kingdom, too. There is no partner for You, here I am. The Lord of the ways of Ascent, her I am, here I am. You call to the dwelling of peace, here I am, here I am. O Forgiver of sins, here I am, here I am. You are the worthiest of being answered, here I am, here I am. Lord of Glory and Honour, here I am, her I am. I am coming towards You fearfully and willingly, here I am, here I am. You are the Beginner and all the returns are towards You, here I am, here I am. Remover of all sorrows, here I am, here I am. I am Your servant and the son of Your two servants, here I am, her I am. O Generous One, here I am.” • A male should recite ‘Talbih’ as loud as possible whereas it is not appropriate for a female to pronounce it aloud.139
• Talbih of a dumb person are by uttering with the movement of tongue and pointing out with his finger.140
• Talbih may be pronounced while being impure, i.e. in state of ‘Janabat’.141
20. Covering Face or Ears while in Ahram!
• I asked if flies are irritating me should I cover up my face? Imama.s replied, yes, but do not cover-up your head. However, there is no harm if ladies cover their faces as well as head (under these circumstances)142.
• I asked, can a ‘Mohharam143’ cover up his ears due to feeling cold? Imama.s replied, he may do so144.
21. Circumambulation (Tuaf) and Greeting (Istalam145)
• Imama.s said146, circumambulate ‘Kaabah’ seven times (one time would be to walk between the Hajar-e-Aswad and Muqam-e-Ibrahima.s, anticlockwise and then come back in front of Hajar-e-Aswad147) and recite, O Allah! I beg to You through Your special name, for its sake we sail on the water and walk on uneven paths, I beg to you through the ‘name’ which makes the skies to move and skies
139 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 80, Tradition 7
140 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 80, Tradition 2.
141 Manla Yahzar-ul-Faqih, vol 2. hadith no. 2581.
142 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 88, Tradition 1
143 The one who wears Ahram
144 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 88, Tradition 4
145 To kiss or touch the stone with right hand out of respect
146 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 122, Tradition 1
147 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 132, Tradition 2 

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bow down to kiss the ‘name’, I beg to your ‘name148’ which is recited by angels to elevate their status, I pray to you with the name which Mosesa.s used for ‘Wasila’ (Intercession) at the mountain of ‘Toor’ and You accepted his prayers and bless him…..
• In another tradition, a narrator told Imama.s. that I did not recited any other supplications except for sending ‘Darrood’ on Mohammedsaww O Alay Mohammeda.s, Imama.s replied you will get the best reward for what you have recited149.
• A slave of Bani Ummiad l.a., Ibn-e-Ibi Aouwana, used to live in Mecca and would argue with Imam Jafar-e-Sadiqa.s or notables of Alay Mohammeda.s. Once he approached Imam Jafar-e-Sadiqa.s while Imama.s was performing circumambulation and asked, O Abu Abdullaha.s, what do you say regarding the ‘Istalam Hajar-e-Aswad’ Imama.s replied, Rasool Allahsaww used to perform its ‘Istalam’, he said, but I have not seen you performing it. Imama.s replied, I did not feel like pushing off weak or hurting other’s feet, he reiterated, but Rasool Allahsaww used to perform ‘Istalam’, Imama.s replied yes, people used to recognise ‘Rights’ of Rasool Allahsaww (to make a way for him) but they do not give any preference to me150.
• Compulsory Tauwaf may be performed using a ride, i.e, wheel chair.151 Water may
22. Rukan-e-Yamni
• It is narrated from masooma.s that Allahswt has nominated an angel at ‘Rukan-e-Yamni’ (see Appendix I) who is affixed to it and says ‘Ameen!152’ to your prayers. In another tradition, Imama.s said, Rukan-e-Yamni is one of the gates of paradise and is open only for the followers of Alay153 Mohammeda.s and there is nothing for others, when a momin prayers here, his prayers arrive at the ‘Arsh154’ and there remains no veil between him and his Lordswt 155.
23. What Should be Preferred the Circumambulation (Twaf) or the Salat?
• Imama.s said, Circumambulation is preferable for those who do not reside in Mecca whereas Salat gets priority over Circumambulation for the residents of Mecca156.
• It is also narrated that Circumambulation prior to performing Hajj is better than 70 Twaf performed after completing Haj157.
• One may drink water if thirsty, during Tauwaf.158
148 (The name of Ali a.s),
149 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 122, Tradition 3
150 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 122, Tradition 17.
151 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 138, Tradition 16
152 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 122, Tradition 11
153 Progeny
154 The seventh sky.
155 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 122, Tradition 15.
156 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 125, Tradition 2.
157 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 125, Tradition 3.
158 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 138, Tradition 15

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24. Hajar-e-Aswat is Allahswt’s Symbol:
• Zarahra says, I was with Imam Mohammed Baqira.s, whoa.s narrated an incident, that I was with Imam Hussaina.s in Majid Al-Harram, and flood-water started gusted into the ‘Harram’, people who were taking refuge on Kaabah were in serious distress. Some of them who climbed down, after some relief, were saying it has been washed away but some were saying the stone is still there. Imam Hussaina.s asked what are they saying? I replied people are afraid that flood-water will eventually take it away. Imama.s said, tell people to stay where they are and since Allahswt has nominated it as a ‘Symbol’ it will not be washed away.
25. ‘Muqam-e-Ibrahim’ is not where it should have been:
• Imama.s then added, Hazrat Ibrahima.s placed it very close to the wall of Kaabah (since it was used to built Kaabah), and it stayed there for a very long time. However, people during the era of ignorance, removed it from its original place. Upon the fall down of Mecca, it was placed back to its original place (by Rasool Allahsaww) where it was placed by Hazrat Ibrahima.s. It stayed there until the time of Ummer l.a., he asked people to tell him its original place (its location as per people of ignorance, since he was one of them), a man came forward and said he has noted down that distance from the wall of Kaabah. Ummer la. asked him to fetch that measure. Thus the ‘Place of Ibrahim’ was removed from that place to its existing location159.
• In a Sermon, Amir-ul-momaneena.s said, if I would insist on restoring the status of Islam to the time of Rasool Allahsaww, then all my soldiers would depart from me except for a limited number of Shias. The later ones are those who have recognised my status and Imamat in the light of Book of Allahswt and traditions of Rasool Allahsaww, Do you want to see what happens if I order to relocate ‘Moqam-e-Ibrahim’ back to the place where it was installed by Rasool Allahsaww and Fadak may be given…..(Sermon continues, see, Ahtjaj-e-Tabrasy160)…….
26. The Boundaries of Twaf:
• Upon asking from Imama.s regarding the boundaries of Twaf and who moves out of these boundaries, Imama.s replied, during the time of Rasool Allahsaww, people used to perform Twaf of ‘Bait’ (Qabah) and the ‘Muqam-e- Ibrahim’ (since Place of Ibrahim was very close to the wall of Qabah) but now you perform Twaf while walking between the ‘Place’ and ‘Qabah’ (due to Ummer’s act). Thus this is the boundary and whoever exceeds this limit he Hajj becomes invalid. This limit has always been there but now its boundaries are between the ‘Qabah’ and ‘Place’. Therefore anyone who performed Twaf outside these limits, he will be performing the Twaf of Qabah but instead will be doing Twaf of Mosque of Alharam (Masjid Alharam). This Twaf will be outside the limits so this will not be a valid Twaf161.
159 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 10, Tradition 3.
160 Ahjul Asrar, vol.2, pp. 86.
161 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 126, Tradition 1.

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• I asked should we move fast or walk slowly during the Twaf, Imama.s replied, walk gently (neither too fast nor too slow)162.
• One should not perform Taufaw outside ‘Moqam-e-Ibrahim’, unless one is forced to do so.163
27. What Happens if Twaf is Interrupted?
• Upon asking regarding the status of Twaf of a person who could not complete (7 circles) due to some reason and had to abandon it, Imama.s replied, if he was performing a obligatory Twaf then he has to start all over again if he was carrying out a non-obligatory then he can complete the remaining rounds upon returning164.
• Someone asked what shall one do if someone’s Ablution is broken165 while in the process of Twaf? Imama.s replied, he should immediately come out, perform Ablution and if he had performed more than half of Twaf (4 or more) then just carry on and complete the remaining ones if not then start all over again166.
• I asked if someone is performing Twaf and gets tired, is it permissible to take some rest. Imama.s replied, yes, he may take some rest and then start again from where he has left his Twaf, regardless of obligatory or non-obligatory Twaf. The same is true for ‘Sahy’ and other rituals of Hajj167.
28. What Happens if Salat time Occurs during?
• I asked from Imam Abu Abdullaha.s while a person was carrying out ‘Tauf-e-fariza’ (compulsory), ‘Aqamah’ was being recited for congregational prayers, Imama.s replied he should offer his prayers with them and then continue with Tauf from where he had left it. Similarly, Sahy as well as all Hajj rituals should be suspended during the congregational Salat168.
29. Forgot Number of Performed Circumambulations?
• I told Imama.s that a person completed Twaf and then got confused if he had performed 6 or 7 circles in his Twaf., Imama.s said, he should perform Twaf again, I said if he had completed it (assuming correct), Imama.s said, then there is nothing on him but I would prefer to repeat Twaf under these conditions169.
• I asked if someone, while performing Twaf, cannot remember if he has compelted 6 or 7 circumambulations, Imama.s replied he should consider that
162 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 127, Tradition 1.
163 Manla Yahzar-ul-Faqih, vol 2. hadith no. 2809.
164 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 128, Tradition 1.
165 Hadas Sadar, to break wind.
166 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 128, Tradition 2.
167 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 129, Tradition 4.
168 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 129, Tradition 3, 1.
169 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 130, Tradition 1.

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number 6 and perform another one (7th). I said if he had gone after completing, Imama.s replied then there is noting on him170.
• I asked someone has completed 6 rounds in a Twaf, Imama.s replied, he should perform another one (round), I said, he has gone home afterwards, Imama.s replied he should ask someone to perform one on his behalf171.
• I asked about a person who got mixed up regarding his 3rd or 4th round during Twaf, Imama.s asked was he performing obligatory or non-obligatory Twaf? Imama.s then said, if he was carrying out obligatory Twaf then he should abandon the existing one and repeat his Twaf from scratch but if he was doing a non-obligatory Twaf then he should consider the last one as number 3 and go ahead to finish his Twaf172.
• I asked, ‘Is it in order if my companion keep counting the number of circles around Kaabah?’ Imama.s replied, yes173.
• Imama.s advised to abandon Tawaf if you are unable to continue due to over crowdedness174.
• A companion asked from Amir-ul-momaneena.s regarding a woman who committed to carry out 4 circles around Kaabah (as a nazr), Imama.s replied she should perform 7 for the sake of her feet and 7 for the sake of her hands175.
30. Offer Two-Rakat Salat after Completing Tauwaf (after 7 Circles)!
• It is also recommended not to combine two compulsory Twafs without offering two-Rakat Salat between the two176.
31. Offer Two-Rakat Salat after Twaf Near the Place of Ibrahima.s
• Imama.s said, offer two-rakat salat after carrying out the compulsory Twaf near the palace of Ibrahima.s, however, you have an option to reciting two-rakat prayers in any mosque subsequent to non-obligatory Twaf177.
• I asked from Imam Jafar-e-Sadiqa.s that after performing Twaf, I forgot to offer two-rakat salat at the ‘Muqam-e-Ibrahim’ and did not recalled until reaching Mecca, Imama.s replied in this case (Sahu/mistake), recite salat wherever you are, however, if you are not gone far away then offer salat prior to going any further178.
170 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 130, Tradition 3.
171 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 130, Tradition 9.
172 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 130, Tradition 7.
173 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 138, Tradition 2.
174 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 138, Tradition 10.
175 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 138, Tradition 18.
176 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 131, Tradition 1.
177 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 136, Tradition 8.
178 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 137, Tradition 2.

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• One cannot offer the complete salat-e-Toufaw in ‘sitting-posture’.179
32. Ablution ‘Wazu’ is only Compulsory in Twaf/Salat!
A companion asked, ‘Can one perform rituals of Hajj without performing Ablution, yes, with the exception of Twafs, as Salat is part of it180.
179 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 136, Tradition 1
180 Farro-e-Kafi, Vol.4 Kitab-ul-Hajj, Chp. 133, Tradition 2.

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33. ‘SAEE’ (Walking between Safa and Merwa –
7 times, (i.e., Safa to Merwa will count 1):
• It is narrated from Imam Jafar-e-Sadiqa.s that after offering two-part Salat, subsequent to Twaf, come close to ‘Hajar-e-Aswat’, kiss and embrace it however, if it is not possible (due to over crowding) make a gesture towards it, this is essential, then drink ‘Zam Zam’ before going to ‘Safa’ hill and say, O Allah swt!, through it, let me benefit from knowledge, increase my sustenance, heal and protect me from disease and hardships181. In another hadith, it is recommended to take ‘Zam Zam’ after offering two-part salat, drink it, pour it on your head, at back of neck and at chest, and make the above prayer and then return to ‘Hajjar-e-Aswad’ (if possible)182.
• Rasool Allahsaww , upon finishing the Twaf and two-rakat salat, said, now I start from hills of ‘Safa and Marwa’ to which Allahswt refers as ‘Shair Allah’ (Signs of Allah), Imam AbuAbdullaha.s said walk gently and gracefully through the valley towards Safa and enter into (Safa) through the gate which Rasool Allahsaww used to enter, this gate is opposite to the ‘Hajr-e-Aswat’, claimb Safa until you can see Kaabah and acknowledge, with respect, ‘Hajr-e-Aswad’. Praise Allahswt, remember for His bounties, His checks (for your guidance) and His favours which were extended onto you. As per your strength, keep on mentioning Him, then say 7 ‘Takbir’ (Allah ho Akbar), 7 times ‘Alhamdolillah’, 7 times (‘La a La Ha Illillah, Waha La Shariq la, La Almulk wala Alhamd Yehy wa Yameet wa ho Hai-la Yamot wa Ho Ala Kul She-in-Qadir, then send ‘Salawat/Salute’ on Mohammed and his pure progeny…(Hadith continues with more supplications)183.
• It is also narrated from Imama.s that there is no specific supplications for the the ‘Saee’ ritual at Safa184.
• A companion asked from Imam AbuAbdullaha.s that I walk 14 times between Safa and Marwah (means took 7 circles), Imama.s replied, ignore the excess 8 and count 7 valid ones185.
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