Passing Miqat without Ihram

Passing the Miqat border without entering the state of Ihram is a major mistake; Ihram must be initiated at the designated Miqat.

Forgetting Niyyah at Miqat

Failing to declare or formulate the intention in the heart before crossing Miqat.

Crowding at the Black Stone

Harming oneself and others to kiss the Black Stone instead of gracefully pointing at it from afar.

Excessive photography during rituals

Being preoccupied with excessive photography and selfies instead of reverence and supplication.

Mixing and crowding of genders

Lack of consideration for personal space resulting in severe crowding between men and women.

Tawaf inside Hijr Ismail

Performing Tawaf inside Hijr Ismail invalidates the round as the Hijr is part of the Kaaba.

Raml (walking briskly) is prescribed for men in the first three rounds of Tawaf al-Qudum only.

Sa'i 14 rounds instead of 7

Considering going and returning as one round; correctly, going is one round and returning is another.

Throwing pebbles all at once

Throwing all seven pebbles at once counts as one pebble; they must be thrown individually.

Leaving Arafah before sunset

Leaving the boundaries of Arafah before sunset is a serious mistake, as remaining until sunset is obligatory.

Shaving outside designated areas

Shaving or discarding hair in public places which displeases others and breaches hygiene rules.

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Landmarks and Visits

Explore the history of Islam in Makkah and Madinah.

Grand Mosque

The Holy Kaaba

The Qibla of Muslims and the center of Tawaf, located in the heart of the Grand Mosque and contains the Black Stone and the Station of Ibrahim.

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Jabal an-Nour

Cave of Hira

The place where the first revelation came to the Prophet ﷺ, overlooking Makkah from the top of Jabal an-Nour.

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Al-Taneem

Aisha Mosque

The closest boundary (Hill) to the Grand Mosque, visited by pilgrims residing in Makkah to renew their Ihram.

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Your Spiritual Provision

Selected Supplications & Adhkar

A collection of authentic supplications to accompany you in every step of your journey.

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