Surah al-Imran contains the command for Hajj. It links pilgrimage with monotheism and Ibrahim’s legacy. This reinforces the Qur’an’s guidance on worship.

During Hajj, a single khutba (sermon) is delivered on the Day of Arafah. The Prophet ﷺ gave his Farewell Sermon here in 10 A.H. It emphasized justice, equality, and the finality of revelation.

Yawm al-Arafah falls on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah. It is the most important day of Hajj. Standing in Arafat is the essence of pilgrimage. For non-pilgrims, fasting this day expiates two years of sins.

Yawm al-Nahr is the Day of Sacrifice, on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah. Pilgrims slaughter animals as part of Hajj rites. Muslims worldwide also perform sacrifice on this day during Eid al-Adha.

The very first structure of the Kaaba was built by Prophet Adam. Later, Ibrahim and Ismail rebuilt it around 4500 years ago. The Kaaba thus connects human history back to the earliest prophets.

After leaving Arafat on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, pilgrims go to Muzdalifah. There they collect pebbles for stoning. They also pray and spend the night under the open sky.

The day of Hajj when pilgrims stand in Arafat is called Yawm al-Afra. It falls on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah. Standing at Arafat is the central pillar of Hajj. Without it, Hajj is invalid.

At Muzdalifah, pilgrims combine Maghrib and Isha on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah. They spend the night there in worship and rest. This practice emphasizes unity and simplicity during Hajj.

Pebbles are thrown at the Jamarat on 10th, 11th, 12th, and optionally 13th Dhul Hijjah. This ritual symbolizes rejecting Shaytan. It is a reenactment of Ibrahim’s steadfastness.

Pilgrims recite Kalima Tauheed (La ilaha illa Allah) during Hajj. It emphasizes pure monotheism. The declaration connects Hajj to the essence of Islam.