SECTION ONE
The Etiquettes of Travelling
& an Introduction to Hajj
ٰ بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم
Below
we are presenting a few words of guidance to the Huj’jaaj. Most of the information
being presented below has been extracted from the distinguished book ‘Jawaahirul Bayaan Shareef’ by Khaatim-ul-Muhaq’qiqeen, Our Leader, Maulana Maulvi
Muhammad Naqi Ali Khan Saheb Qaadiri Barkaati. On the 3rd of Shawwal 1329 Hijri
Janaab Sayyid Muhammad Ahsan Saheb Barelvi mentioned to this humble servant,
Ahmed Raza Qaadiri 
,
that he intended journeying for Hajj on the 10th of Shawwal. He further
mentioned that many people are going for Hajj, and he requested that the laws
and etiquettes pertaining to Hajj should be written and published. On the
command of the respected Sayyid Saheb, I have very speedily written these few
lines. I am hopeful that Almighty Allah will accept this humble effort through
the blessing of the Sadaat-e-Kiraam (Sayyids), and afford the Muslims the
opportunity to benefit from this. Aameen
1. If you owe someone (money etc.) or if you have in your
possession any of their possessions which have been entrusted to you, be sure
to return them. If you have unjustly taken any wealth (etc) belonging to someone
else, then return it to them or have it pardoned. If (the person) cannot be
located, then give the same amount to a poor person.
2. Be sure to discharge all the Namaaz, Fasts and Zakaat
etc; (Those Ibaadat which are obligatory upon you) and repent sincerely for
omitting them.
3. Acquire permission from those without whose permission to
travel is Makruh (disliked), such as ones mother, father and husband. If you
are in debt to someone and you are not presently able to pay him, then attain
his permission as well. However, even if permission is not granted, one is
still allowed to make Hajj. It will not hinder one from performing Hajj if someone
refuses him permission. One should try to the best of ones ability to attain permission,
but if it is not attained, one should still go ahead and perform the Hajj.
4. The intention for this journey should be solely for the
sake of Allah and His Rasool صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم.
5. If a female’s husband or another reliable adult Mahram,
with whom Nikah is forbidden forever, is not present, then it is haraam for her
to journey without the Mahram. If she still goes for Hajj then (the Obligation)
of Hajj will be discharged, but sin will be recorded for every step she has
taken.
6. Provisions for Hajj should be made from Halaal wealth; if
not there is no prospect of the Hajj being accepted, even though the obligation
of Hajj will be discharged.
7. Extra provisions should be carried with, to assist friends,
and to distribute amongst the poor and needy. This is a sign Hajj-e-Mabroor (An
accepted Hajj).
8. Carry a basic book on Fiqh which will suffice in regards
to ones needs. If this is not available, one should go in the company of an
Aalim. If even this is not possible then at least carry this booklet with you.
9. Keep a mirror, surmah, comb and Miswak with you, as to
keep these items on a journey is Sunnah.
10. Do not travel alone as this is disallowed. Your travelling
companion should be a Religious person. However, it is better to travel alone
than to travel in the company of an irreligious person.
11. It has been mentioned in the Hadith that if 3 people go
on a journey, one from amongst them should be appointed as a leader (ref:
Mishkaat). By doing this, everything will be done systematically. The person
appointed as the leader should be of good character, able and Religious
(pious). He should give preference to the comfort of his companions over his own
comfort.
12. When departing on your journey, meet with family and
friends and request them to forgive your shortcomings. It is necessary for them
to forgive you with their hearts. It is mentioned in the Hadith that it is
compulsory to forgive and accept the apology of a Muslim brother who asks for
forgiveness. If one does not forgive him, he will not be permitted to go near Hauz-e-Kauthar.
13. When departing, take the Duas of all those around you,
as you will attain blessing by doing this.
14. When departing, entrust their Deen, lives, children,
wealth and health with Almighty Allah. In other words, leave them totally in
the care of Allah.
15. Before departing, wear the clothing which you intend to
use on this journey. Thereafter perform 4 Raka’ats of Nafil Namaaz in your home
before leaving. Recite Surah Faateha and Surah Ikhlas (Alhumdu and Qulhuwallah)
in each Raka’at. These 4 Raka’ats will protect your family and belongings until
your return.
16. Always try to travel on a Thursday, Saturday or a Monday,
and it is more virtuous to travel in the morning. For those upon whom there is
Jummah Salaah, it is not preferable for them to travel on a Friday before
Jummah Salaah.
17. When leaving your home first read:
Bismillahi Wa Aamantu Bil’lahi Wa Tawakaltu alal laahi
Wa La Hawla Wa La Quw’wata iI'la Bil’lahi. Allahumma In'na Na’oozubika Min An
Nazil'la Aw Nadil’la Aw Nudal’la Aw Nazlima Aw Nuzlama Aw Najhala Aw Yajhila
Alaina Ahadun (Also recite Durood Shareef in Abundance)
18. After departing from everyone, finally depart from your
local Musjid, and if time permits, then perform 2 Raka’ats Nafil Namaaz there.
19. When finally departing, read:
Allahuma In'na Na’oozubika miw Wa'shaa'is Safari Wa
Kaabatil Munqalabi Wa Soo'il Manzari Fil Maali wal Ahli wal waladi - By
reciting this, your relatives, children, friends and belongings will be safe
until your return.
20. At this time also recite from Surah Qul Ya Ayuhal Kaafiroon
upto Surah Naas, (i.e. 5 Surahs) excluding Surah Tabat Yada. Read Bismillah
before each, and finally end by reciting one Bismillah Shareef. Insha Allah the
entire journey will go smoothly.
21. Also at this time recite:
In’nal lazee Farada alaikal Qur’aana larad'duka ila Ma’adin.
(This should be recited once. The reciter will return home safely)
22. When boarding a train etc; say Bismillah; Allahu Akbar
and Subhaan’Allah, thrice each. Thereafter say; La ilaaha ilal laa once. After
this, say;
Subhanal lazi Sakharalana haaza wa maa kun'na lahu Muqrineen.
Wa in'na ila Rab'bina Munqaliboon (The reciter will be protected from all
calamities and dangers therein)
23. When ascending any height, say Allahu Akbar and when
descending say, Subhaan’Allah.
24. When disembarking at any stop or station (airport etc),
read:
Aoozu bi kalimaatil’lahit Taam'maati Kul’liha min Shar'ri
Ma Khalaq (This will serve as a protection against any misfortune)
25. When you are able to see that town or city wherein you
are about to stopover or to visit, recite
Allahum’ma in'na Nas'aluka Khaira Haazihil Qaryati wa
Khaira Ahliha Wa Khaira Ma fi haa wa Na’oozubika min Shar'ri Haazihil Qaryati
Wa Shar'ri Ahliha Wa Shar'ri ma fi haa. (This will serve as protection against
all evil)
26. When visiting any city, sit with respect before the Sunni
Ulama and true Faqeers of that city. Visit the Mazaars there, and do not waste
any time walking around aimlessly.
27. When visiting any Aalim there, do not call him out of
his house but wait for him to come out (of his home). Do not speak without
reason in his presence. Do not ask any question without permission. If you feel
that one of his actions seems not to be in accordance with the Shariat, then do
not object. Think positively. This is applicable when visiting a Sunni Aalim.
This does not apply to an Aalim who is misled and a deviant. You should even
flee the shadow of such people.
28. Provide tranquillity to the heart through the remembrance
of Allah, for an Angel will be with you. Do not pass time singing songs and
saying poetry which is baseless, for then shaitaan will be with you. Travel
more at night, since the journey is covered faster.
29. When disembarking anywhere, always disembark away from
the road, with caution, so as to avoid any harm from snakes and other dangerous
creatures which pass there.
30. Urinating on a pathway or road is an accursed act.
31. Do not disembark separately at ones destination. Try to
disembark together (i.e. in a group).
32. On every journey, more significantly during Hajj, do not
be heedless in regards to making Dua for your elders and friends since the Dua
of a Musafir (traveller) is accepted
33. When journeying by sea, one should read:
Bismillahi Majriha Wa Mursaaha in'na Rab'bi la Ghafoorur
Rahim. Wa Ma Qadarul’laaha Haq’qa Qadrihi Wal Arda Jami'an Qabdatuhu Yaumal Qiyaamati
Was Samawaati Matwiy'yaatun Biyameenihi Subhaanahu wa ta'aala Am'ma Yushrikoon.
(The reciter will be protected from drowning)
When faced with any difficulty or unforeseen circumstance
wherein you require assistance, say the following thrice:
Ya Ibaadal’laahi A'inooni
O Allah's servants assist me.
(Insha Allah! One will receive assistance from the unseen.
This is the directive of the Hadith)
34. Ya Samadu should be read 134 times daily. One who reads this will be
protected from hunger and thirst.
35. If one fears being harmed by enemies or looters, one
should recite Surah Quraish “li' ilaaf” The reciter will be protected from all
calamities.
36. Always recite Ayatul Kursi once before sleeping. This
protects one from shaitaan and thieves.
37. If you lose something (on your journey), read:
Yaa Jaami'an Naasi li Yaumil laa raiba Fihi. In’nal laaha
laa Yukhliful mi'aad. Ijma Baini wa Baina Dal'lati (Insha Allah the lost item
will be found)
38. When hiring a camel etc. to travel on, show the owner
your possessions before loading it on. Do not load more than the prescribed
limit without his permission.
39. Be kind to the animals. Do not work them more than their
ability. Do not hit the animal without reason and do not hit it on its face,
and try not to sleep on it. The reason for this is that when sleeping, the
weight is doubled. When stopping to make conversation with anyone, dismount the
animal.
40. To dismount and go on foot in the morning and afternoon
for a short while is good and beneficial to ones Deen and Duniya.
41. Be gentle (i.e. pleasant) to the Bedouins and all Arabs.
If they are harsh, oblige with respect. Intercession has been promised for
this. This, especially refers to the Ahle Haramain and Ahle Madina. Do not
object to the actions of the Ahle Arab. Do not keep any ill-feeling in the
heart in regards to them. This will be beneficial to one in both worlds.
42. The camel bearers should not be treated like the (taxi
drivers) etc. in your own country. Treat them as your elders and do not be
miserly with them in regards to food etc. as this annoys them. Any little good gesture
pleases them immensely. They can be of more help than one would think.
43. When journeying to Madina Tayyibah, due to the caravan
not stopping, one is compelled to sometimes combine Zuhr and Asr Salaah. When
doing this, it is necessary before completing the Fard of Zuhr, to make
intention that I will read my Asr Namaaz immediately after the Zuhr. Asr should
thus be read immediately after the Fard of Zuhr. Actually, even the Sunnats of
Zuhr should not be read between both (the Salaahs).
Similarly, the combining of Maghrib and Esha with the same
conditions is also permissible. If one is faced with a situation whereby he
needs to read Asr in the time of Zuhr, or Maghrib in the time of Esha then the condition
is only this, that the Niyyat must be made before the time of Zuhr ends, or the
time of Maghrib ends, and one must make intention that I am combining it (Zuhr)
with Asr, and (Maghrib) with Esha.
44. On ones return journey, one may also use the same method
which has been explained above.
45. Always inform those at home of your arrival in advance.
Never return home without informing your family, especially at night.
46. On returning, first go to your local Musjid and perform
2 Raka’ats of Nafil Namaaz.
47. Read another 2 Raka’ats of Nafil at home and meet with
everybody in a pleasant and loving manner.
48. Be sure to at least bring some gifts for your friends and
what better gift can a Haji bring, than the Tabarukaat of Haramain Sharifain.
Another gift is Dua, which you should make for all well-wishers and friends before
entering your home, as the Dua at this time is accepted.
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