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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Hajj the Duties and Rulings Ram'y Or Stoning of the Jimaar ================================== It is obligatory upon the HAAJJ to stone the JIMAAR (the three obelisks) during the days of the nights that ththhe stays in MINA, i.e. the 11 , and the 12 day as thwell as the 13 day if applicable.

S/he should stone the first JAMARAH (obelisk) with seven stones or pebbles, and the intermediate with seven pebbles, and the last JAMARAH, known as the JAMARATAL- AQABAH with seven stones. With this stoning ends the HAJJ program. The MUFRADAH Umrah If one wanted to do the MUFRADAH Umrah, then one should do the same as for the Umrah of TAMATTU', but with addition of TAWAAF AL-NISAA', and the SALA (prayers) of TAWAAF AL-NISAA'.

TAWAAF AL-NISAA' is the same as the TAWAAF of Umrah, but the NEYYAH would be: "I do the TAWAAF AL-NISAA' seeking nearness to Allah Almighty" The NEYYAH for the SALA of this TAWAAF would be "I pray two Rak'ats SALA of TAWAAF AL-NISAA', seeking nearness to Allah Almighty" The Rulings of Hajj It is compulsory upon every Muslim to perform, at least once in a lifetime, the Hajj pilgrimage [Hajjat-al-Islam].

If one meets all the criteria for the Hajj and is able to perform it, then s/he may not delay performing this obligation. Hajjat-al-Islam becomes compulsory if one meets four criteria: A. To be adolescent. The person must have reached the age of adolescence. It is not compulsory upon a person who has not reached adolescence, but it is desirable for him/her to go to the Hajj, given the parent/guardian permission. B. To be of sound mind. The Hajj is not compulsory upon the insane. C. To be free.

The Hajj is not compulsory upon the slave, although it is desirable for him/her to perform the Hajj given the permission of his/her master. D. To be able. The ability is defined as follows: i. To be financially able to go to the Hajj pilgrimage and come back home. To be physically (health wise) able to go to Hajj and perform the various prayers and practices. That there is no hindrance or obstacle to prevent him from going to Hajj. iv. That there is adequate time to perform the Hajj program.

It is desirable to perform the Hajj, if one is not financially sound. If one performs the Hajj pilgrimage while s/he does not meet the criteria for performing the Hajj, the obligation and duty of Hajjat-al-Islam is not discharged for him/her, and therefore s/he must perform the Hajj when s/he meet the criteria.