What are the different types of Hajj?

 Are you planning on performing the Hajj this year? First and foremost, it is a tremendous honor to be organizing and implementing the Hajj pilgrimage. Given that it will be one of the most important trips of your life, you should devote time to learning about Hajj, particularly the sort of Hajj you should do.

There are three primary forms of Hajj, as shown below.

1. Hajj-ul-Ifrad
2. Hajj-ul-Qiran
3. Hajj-ul-Tammatu

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Hajj-ul Ifrad?

Hajj-ul-Ifrad, also known as the solitary Hajj, is done by the people of Miqat, haram, and Jeddah. While pilgrims do wear ihram when performing Hajj, they do not do so when performing Umrah. It is this desire that distinguishes Hajj-ul-Ifrad from the other Hajj types, all of which include Umrah. A pilgrim who performs an umrah before performing Hajj ceremonies is no longer considered a Mufrid (a person who performs Hajj-ul-Ifrad). They'll have to complete one of the other two forms of Hajj. Jamarat is a Mufrid. On the day of Eid, the ritual of stoning Jamra-Al Aqabah is practiced. Although animal sacrifice is not compulsory when conducting Hajj-ul-Ifrad, you may do it if you like.

Hajj ul Qiran

For Muslims who live far away from the hallowed Mosque, Masjid-al-Haram, Hajj-ul-Qiran is certainly a blessing. This is because it permits people to conduct both Hajj and Umrah in one trip. The pilgrim must first do Umrah before proceeding to Hajj. The Qarin must undertake Hajj and Umrah in the same ihram, regardless of the time between the two ceremonies. This method is the most practical because you would be in Ihram between Umrah and Hajj. The pilgrim begins Tawaf and Sae, two fundamental Umrah traditions, as they arrive at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. You can cut your hair after Umrah but not shave until you've done Hajj and provided an animal sacrifice. Keep in mind that, unlike Hajj-ul-Ifrad, animal sacrifice is a required practice in Hajj-ul-Qiran.

Hajj ul Tammatu

The third type of Hajj is Hajj-ul-Tammatu, and the person performing it is known as Mutamatti. Once more, the explorer is relied upon to lead Umrah before Hajj, although he isn't needed to do as such in the equivalent ihram. A Mutamatti enters the Ihram state only for the purpose of conducting Umrah.  When they go to Hajj on the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, they will quit the state of Ihram and re-enter a fresh Ihram after performing the Umrah. They are free of the constraints imposed by Ihram during the period between Umrah and Hajj in this way. It is critical to note that Umrah must be undertaken during the Hajj season. Any Umrah conducted before the beginning of Shawwal or on Hajj days is deemed void. 

Furthermore, everyone who conducts Umrah as part of Hajj-ul-Tammatu is obligated to perform Hajj as well. They must complete Hajj before returning to their destinations, no matter what. As a result, even if you live in Saudi Arabia, avoid leaving Makkah if you don't know if you'll be able to return and enter Ihram in time. When conducting Hajj-ul-Tammatu, like with Hajj-ul-Qiran, a pilgrim must provide the animal sacrifice. If you are unable to give animal sacrifice for any reason, you must substitute a 10-day fast. However, do not fast on the day of Eid-ul-Adah; fasting is prohibited on all Eid days.