SECTION 4
Departure to Mina & Wuqoof-e-Arafat
1. On the 7th of Zil Hijjah, after Zuhr Salaah, the Imam
will read the Khutbah in Musjid-e-Haraam. Listen to it.
2. ‘Yaum-ut-Tarweeya’ refers to the 8th of Zil Hijjah. One,
who has not as yet put on the Ehraam, should wear it and make one Nafil Tawaaf,
Ramal & Sa’ee just as it has been explained earlier on.
3. When the sun rises, depart for Mina, and if possibledo
this by foot, for as long as you return to Makkah Muazzamah, you will receive 700 good deeds
forevery step. After a complete calculation (of the distance by foot), the
approximate amount of sawaab estimated was 78 billion 40 million good deeds.
The Grace of Almighty Allah upon the Ummah of Our Nabi صلی
اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم is
unlimited.
4. Recite Labaik, Dua and Durood Shareef and Glorification
in abundance throughout this journey.
5. When Mina is in sight say,
Allahumma Haazihi Mina Famnun Alay’ya Fa mananta bihi
Ala Awliya'ika
6. Stay over here at night and from the Zuhr of today day
upto the morning of the 9th, read 5 Namaaz in the Musjid-e-Khaif. Nowadays,
some Matoofs have started a new practice whereby they say that you should not
stay in Mina on the 8th, but you should leave to Arafat immediately (at night).
Do not listen to them and leave out this very virtuous Sunnah. If the group
insists, then the Matoofs too will be compelled to stay over with the group.
7. The eve of Arafat should be spent in Mina, engrossed in
Zikr and other Ibaadaat until morning. There are many days ahead for sleeping.
If one cannot stay awake for the entire night, then at least read the Esha and
the Fajr Salaah with the first Jama’at, so that you may attain the reward of
being awake for the entire night; and sleep with wudu, for the soul will be elevated
up to the Arsh.
8. After reading the Fajr Salaah in the desired time, engross
yourself in Labaik, Zikr and Durood until the sun is upon Mount Thabeer, which
is in front of Musjid-e-Khaif Shareef. Now proceed to Arafat. Remove the
thought of all other obstacles from the heart and mind, as today is the day
when the Hajj of certain people will be accepted, whilst others will be forgiven
on their behalf. Deprived is one, who is deprived today. When disturbed by
‘waswasa’ (shaitaani distraction), do not tussle with it, since the intention
of the enemy is accomplished in this. (In other words ignore all such
distractions) He (shaitaan) wants this, that you must be embroiled in other
things such as fighting distractions etc. to divert your mind. Even then, do
not think about this, and just think that there is some other existing thing that
is causing these thoughts. You should think that, I only have intention to
please my Creator ‘Allah’. Insha Allah, the accursed one will flee without causing
anymore distress to you.
9. Spend the entire journey in Zikr and Durood Shareef. Do
not make unnecessary conversation. Recite Labaik in abundance.
10. When your sight falls upon Jabl-e-Rahmat, then increase
these actions (Zikr and Durood etc.) even more, since Insha Allah, this is a
time of acceptance.
11. In Arafat, carefully disembark near the blessed Mountain,
or anywhere you get space, away from the traffic.
12. During this time, there are hundreds of thousands of
people setting up tents on the Plains of Arafat and after going out and
returning, it becomes difficult to find your camp. Thus it would be preferable
to place a marker there, so that you will remember where your tent is and it
will be visible even from a distance.
13. If you are being accompanied by veiled women, then
attach a brightly coloured piece of material to their Burqa (Head Gear), so
that they can be seen from a distance and so that you may be relieved due to
this. 14. Until noon, spend your time in the remembrance of Almighty Allah,
with total concentration, reverence and dedication. Engross yourself in the
Zikr of Almighty Allah, the recitation of Labaik, recitation of Durood Shareef,
Dua, Istighfar (repentance), recitation of the Kalima Tauheed, and in
distributing Khairaat (optional charity) as per your resources. It has been
mentioned in the Hadith Shareef, that Nabi Muhammad صلی
اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم has
stated that the best of all things which I and all the other Ambia before me
have said on this day is:
La ilaaha Ilal laahu Wahdahu La Shareeka lahu Lahul
Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyi Wa Yumeetu. Wa Huwa Hay'yun La Yamootu Biyadihil
Khair Wa Huwa Alaa Qul'li Shai'in Qadeer
15. Before noon, relieve yourself from eating and drinking
etc, so that the heart may be at ease, and not wonder towards these things. On
this day it is not preferable for a Haji to keep fast, as it will cause weakness
during Dua. Likewise, one should not eat a full stomach or over eat, as this is
like poison and will cause you to become lethargic and oblivious. A person, who
usually eats 3 rotis, should eat only 1 roti. The Holy Prophet صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم always
commanded this until he himself left this world, in a the condition whereby he never
ate a full stomach of Roti (i.e. food) even though Almighty Allah had granted
him the power over everything, and to have whatever he wished. If you wish to
reap the blessings and the Noor, then not just on this day, but for as long as
you live in the Haramain Sharifain, never fill more than one third of the
stomach. It you accept this advice, you will see the benefits, and if you do
not follow this advice, you will see the harmful effects with your own eyes.
Try this for a week, and if it does not make a difference to your condition,
then you have the right to say something! There are many other days in your
life for eating and drinking. Here, you should keep your self empty, so that
you may fill your self with Noor and blessings. ‘What will an already full body be able to accommodate!’
16. When the time of Noon is near, take a bath as it is Sunnat-e-Mu’akkadah
to do so. If this is not possible, then perform Wudu.
17. At Noon, or just before this, enter Musjid-e-Namarah and
find a place next to the Imam. Read the Sunnats and listen to the Khutbah and
then read Zuhr with the Imam. Between these, there should be no Salaam and
Qiyaam; even no Sunnah should be read thereafter, and there is no Nafil
(allowed) after Asr as well. The only time that Zuhr and Asr can be combined
here is if the Sultan personally performs the Namaaz or if someone appointed as
his deputy in Hajj performs it. It is not Halaal for one who has performed his
Zuhr alone or with his own special Jama’at, to perform Asr before the appointed
time of Asr, and the reason for which Shariat has commanded that the Asr and
Zuhr be combined in this condition, (in other words) to give one sufficient
time upto the time of sunset for the purpose of Dua, will no longer be
applicable. (In other words, the law of combining Zuhr and Asr will not be
valid if the conditions as stipulated are not met, so one should thus read the
Zuhr in its appointed time and then Asr in its appointed time).
18. Think about how wrong and disrespectful it would be to
do anything else in this time which the Shariah has prescribed and set aside
for making Dua. I have seen certain disrespectful persons that when the Imam is
in Namaaz or when he has completed his Namaaz and gone to Mu’aqif, they are
wasting their time eating, drinking, smoking Huqqa and making tea. Beware!
never behave in this manner. After performing Namaaz behind the Imam,
immediately go to the ‘Mu’aqif’ (This is the place where one should stand-up
and make Dua from after Namaaz, right upto the time of sunset). If possible do
so, whilst sitting on a camel, since it is Sunnah, and it is one way of being safe
from the stampeding and trampling of the huge crowds.
19. Certain Matoofs prevent people from going into these
congregations, by putting fear into them in different ways. Do not listen to
them. This is a place where special Mercy is descending in abundance. Definitely!
The womenfolk and the weak men should stand where they are, and continue with
their Dua, with the exception of ‘Batan Arafa’ (This is one of the drains from
the Haram, in Arafat which is to the west of Musjid-e-Namarah, in the direction
of Makkah Muazzamah). To make Wuqoof there is not permissible. With the
exception of this, the entire area is Arafat. These people, (women and the
weak) should visualise that they are also in the crowd of people on the Plains
of Arafat and they should not think of themselves as separate. In that
congregation, there are definitely many Awliyah and not only them; but Ambia
such as Hazrat Ilyas and Khidr (علیہم السلام) are present there. You should visualise that the Noor and
Rahmat which is descending on this congregation of people more importantly the
(Ambia) is being bestowed upon us beggars, in their Sadqa. In this way, even
though you are separate from them, but you will still be with them, and for
those who can be present there, this is not something to be missed.
20. Here, it is better to stand near the Imam, close to Jabl-e-Rahmat
where there is a floor of black stone, facing the Qibla; Stand in this manner,
if there is no risk of causing harm or discomfort to anyone. If not, make
Wuqoof (stand in Dua) wherever and however possible. Stand on either the right
or the left of the Imam, as it is better than standing in front of him. It is the
Wuqoof-e-Arafat which is the essence and a great pillar of the Hajj.
21. Certain ignorant people behave in a manner whereby they
climb onto the mountain and wave their handkerchiefs etc. Avoid this action and
to not pay attention to them. However, do not think ill of those who do this as
well. This is not a time to look for the faults of others, but it is the time
to look for your own faults and weaknesses, and to cleanse your self of your
shortcomings and faults, by being ashamed of them and weeping (in repentance).
22. And now those that are here and in the thousands, altogether,
should turn towards the Most Merciful Creator sincerely from their hearts and
think about how they are going to answer to Him on the Maidaane- Hashr (Plains
of Resurrection) for all their deeds. With total dedication, respect and
submission, fearing, trembling and hoping, close your eyes, bow your head and
raise your hands in Dua towards the sky, high above your head. Drown and
engross yourself in Takbeer, Tahleel, Dua, Tasbeeh, Labaik, Humd, Zikr, Dua and
sincere repentance. Try to shed at least one tear as this is a sign of
acceptance and approval. If this is not possible, then keep a sad face, since
the good appearance of a person is also sign of good. When making Dua,
continuously repeat the Labaik. There have been many Duas prescribed for this
day, but the Dua-e-Jaame which has been quoted earlier is enough for this day.
This should be recited a few times, and it is better that you spend your time
in Durood, Zikr and recitation of the Holy Qur’an, since according to the promise
of the Hadith, you will gain more than those who are asking Dua. Firmly grasp
the Daaman of the Prophet صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم. Use the mediation of Hazrat Ghaus-e-Azam رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ. Regarding your
sins, think of the Wrath of Allah and tremble in this thought. Let it be known
that from His Wrath, only with Him is there protection, and you cannot run from
Almighty Allah. With the exception of His Divine Court, there is no other
place. Thus, taking the Daaman of the intercessors (Ambia and Awliyah) in your
hand, ask protection in Him from His punishment, and remain in the condition, that
sometimes, due to his Ghazab (Fear), you tremble and sometimes through his
Mercy, your disillusioned heart blooms again. Remain in this condition until
the sun sets and one magnificent portion of the night appears. To depart from
Arafat before this is not allowed. Certain people hastily depart during the
day.
Do not follow them. If it were meant to leave before the
time of sunset, then why would it be commanded to combine the Zuhr and Asr
Salaah? Who knows when the Mercy of Almighty Allah will be directed towards
you. If (Allah forbid) this Mercy descended after your early departure, it will
be such a great loss. If one leaves the boundaries of Arafat before Maghrib, then
this is an offence and as a penalty for this offence, one will have to
sacrifice an animal (i.e. make a Qurbani). The guides usually tell the people not
to stay overnight since it is not safe. This would only be the case if there
were one or two people staying. Here you find groups upon groups staying, so Insha
Allah, there is no risk of danger.
23. There is an etiquette on this day which is essential to
commit to memory. It is to think and have complete faith in the promise of
Allah Almighty, believing that today I have become so pure from sins, like the moment
I was born from the womb of my mother. After this, you should try not to sin
any more and think that the stain which Almighty Allah has washed out from my
forehead through His Mercy should never appear again.
24. The following actions are Makruh at Arafat:
(a). To suspend the Wuqoof before sunset, that is if you did
not leave the boundary of Arafat before sunset, as it is Haraam to leave the
boundaries before sunset.
(b). to delay going towards the area of Wuqoof after reading
Zuhr and Asr Salaah.
(c). to be engrossed in eating, drinking and anything else
rather than the remembrance of Allah, up to sunset.
(d). to engage oneself in worldly conversation
(e). after confirming the sunset, to delay in departing from
Arafat.
(f). to read Maghrib or Esha in Arafat.
Important Note: Try
to avoid erecting umbrellas or anything for shade when making Wuqoof. However, those
who are helpless in this regard are excused.
An Extremely Important Note: To
look at a female unnecessarily with improper intention is totally Haraam
(Forbidden) at any given time. Neither is this permissible in Ehraam and in
Mu’aqif, nor in front of the Kaaba, or whilst making Tawaaf of the
Bait-ul-Haraam. This is a time of great test for you. Here, the women have been
commanded not to cover their faces and you have been commanded not to look
towards them. You should strongly believe that they are the slaves of the
Greatest King, and both you and they are present in His Court. An example
without comparison is this, that if a cub is beside a lion, who will dare look towards
it. The servants (female) of Almighty Allah Qahaar are in His Court. How severe
and serious is to look at them with evil intention!
Wisely, protect your Imaan and watch your heart and sight.
The Haram is a place where even the intention of committing a sin holds
accountability, and one sin is equivalent to one hundred thousand sins. O’
Allah! Give us the Taufeeq to do good! Aameen
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