Mina, Arafah & Muzdalifah - The Hajj Days
The Hajj rites move through three stations: a day of preparation in Mina, the standing of Arafah (the Hajj itself), and the night of Muzdalifah gathering pebbles.
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How to
Steps in order
- 18th: enter Hajj ihram, spend the day and night in Mina.
- 29th: stand at Arafah from noon to sunset in dua - the essence of Hajj.
- 3After sunset go to Muzdalifah; combine Maghrib-Isha and rest.
- 4Gather pebbles, pray Fajr early, make dua, leave before sunrise.
8th (Tarwiyah) to 9th (Arafah)
On the 8th, enter Hajj ihram and spend the day and night in Mina praying each prayer on time (shortened, not combined). On the 9th, proceed to Arafah after sunrise and stand from noon to sunset in dua - “Hajj is Arafah.” Missing this standing invalidates the Hajj.
Arafah’s sermon and combined Zuhr-Asr precede hours of dua; the best dua is La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah - the Arafah supplication on our dua pages.
Muzdalifah night
After sunset leave calmly for Muzdalifah (no Maghrib on the way), pray Maghrib and Isha combined on arrival, rest under the sky, and gather pebbles for the stoning. Fajr is prayed early, followed by dua at Mash’ar al-Haram, then departure before sunrise.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (Hajj of the Prophet ﷺ, Arafah standing, Muzdalifah)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What if I miss the Arafah standing?
Missing Arafah from noon to Fajr invalidates that year’s Hajj - it must be repeated another year.
How many pebbles do I collect?
At least 49 (7 for the 10th + 21 each for the 11th and 12th), plus extras if staying the 13th - gather 70 to be safe.
Can the elderly skip Muzdalifah night?
The weak, elderly and their helpers may leave after midnight - an established concession.
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