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Glossary

Essential Arabic terms related to Hajj and Umrah, listed alphabetically for quick reference.


Plain near Makkah where pilgrims perform the most critical rite of Hajj — standing (wuquf) on 9th Dhul Hijjah.


A compensatory animal sacrifice required if certain rituals are missed or done incorrectly.


12th month of the Islamic calendar in which Hajj is performed.


Shaving the entire head after completing Hajj or Umrah. Preferred for men.


The major pilgrimage to Makkah, obligatory once in a lifetime for all able Muslims.


The sacred sanctuary around Makkah where specific actions are prohibited (e.g., hunting, uprooting plants).


State of consecration with specific clothing and rules. Begins at the Miqat.


Three stone pillars in Mina symbolizing Shaytan, stoned during the days of Tashreeq.


Sacred cube-shaped structure in Masjid al-Haram. Muslims face it in prayer and circle it during Tawaf.


The stone on which Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام stood while building the Ka’bah. Located near it.


Designated points where pilgrims must enter into Ihram before approaching Makkah:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index="1"}.


Tent city near Makkah where pilgrims stay during Hajj and perform Rami.


Open plain between Arafah and Mina where pilgrims spend the night and collect pebbles.


The act of animal sacrifice performed on 10th Dhul Hijjah during Hajj:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index="2"}.


Hajj type where Umrah and Hajj are performed together under a single Ihram.


The sacrifice of an animal as part of Hajj rituals, obligatory for Tamattu’ and Qiran pilgrims.


Stoning of the Jamaraat in Mina over several days, commemorating Ibrahim عليه السلام rejecting Shaytan.


Walking 7 times between Safa and Marwah, recalling Hajar’s search for water for Isma’il.


Satan. The symbolic act of stoning Shaytan occurs at the Jamaraat.


Chant recited upon entering Ihram and throughout Hajj:

“Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk…”


Hajj type where Umrah is performed first, followed by Hajj with a break in Ihram between them.


Trimming of hair as an alternative to shaving. Required after Hajj or Umrah.


The 11th to 13th of Dhul Hijjah; days of Rami and dhikr in Mina.


Circling the Ka’bah seven times counter-clockwise. Done multiple times during Hajj/Umrah.


A pillar of Hajj performed after stoning and sacrifice on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah.


The farewell Tawaf, obligatory for pilgrims before leaving Makkah.


The minor pilgrimage consisting of Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’ee, and shaving/trimming hair.


The standing at Arafah — the core of Hajj. Without it, Hajj is invalid:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index="3"}.


Blessed water from the well near the Ka’bah. Drinking it is Sunnah during Hajj and Umrah.


📚 Reference: Content adapted from Kitab ul Hajj by Mission Islam.