Hajj 101:

All praise is due to Allah (SWT), the Creator and Sustainer of the entire universe. May peace and blessings be upon Muhammad ﷺ, the final Prophet and Messenger to all of mankind.

Out of millions of Muslims around the world, Allah (SWT) has chosen you, the reader, and honored you with the opportunity to fulfill the sacred obligation of Hajj as mandated by Allah (SWT) in the Qur'an:

وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا
Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by all who can manage to undertake it. (c3:v97)

This concise yet comprehensive guide has been specifically compiled for Hujjaj traveling from Western countries, particularly those utilizing the Nusuk platform. Hajj is a profound spiritual and pysical  journey involving multiple rituals over several days. Throughout history, scholars from Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah have held valid and legitimate differences of opinion in interpreting aspects of these rituals based on their understanding of the Qur'an and Sunnah.

As a result, many pilgrims—while preparing through books or lectures—often encounter varying rulings and perspectives, leading to confusion. This guide aims to simplify the process by presenting the rites of Hajj as agreed upon by the majority of scholars, drawn from years of practical experience in Hajj and Umrah, and grounded in the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.

It is my sincere hope and prayer that Allah (SWT) accepts this humble effort. May it serve as a source of clarity, confidence, and reward for you on your journey. I ask that you remember the author in your du‘as during your blessed days of Hajj. May your pilgrimage be accepted and counted among the Hajj Mabroor—a Hajj that is sincere, complete, and rewarded by Allah.

Syed M. Haqqani (Omer)

Chicago, Illinois

United States of America