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PRACTICAL TIPS

1- Money:

Do not worry about exchanging money.  You can do that very easily anywhere in Saudi Arabia.  

2- Small Groups:

Close observation shows that people who move in large groups are prone to having either one or someone get lost, and/or missing some rituals or to perform them late which  may require a compensation either by slaughtering an animal, by fasting or something else.  

3- Good Company:

Be sure to choose good company during your entire journey, because they can help you avoid arguments and help you perform your Hajj correctly.  

4- To Avoid Getting Lost:

It is recommended to arrange with your group in advance exactly where and when to meet and what to do in cases of being late, and what to do if someone gets lost. Following these procedures may help:

1. Arrange to meet in plain sight where there is a clear, colored sign or landmark.

2. Specify a range of time to meet for those who may be late for some reason, provided that this time does not affect the ritual to follow.

3. Be sure that everyone in your group is properly instructed and notified.

 
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Allah said: “Perform the pilgrimage and the visit (to Mecca) for Allah. And if ye are prevented, then send such gifts as can be obtained with ease.” (Qur’an  2:195)

Allah said: “The pilgrimage is (in) the well known months, and whoever is minded to perform the pilgrimage therein (let him remember that) there is (to be) no lewdness nor abuse nor angry conversation on the pilgrimage.” (Qur’an  2:196)

Allah said: “And pilgrimage to the House is a duty unto Allah for mankind, for him who can find a way thither.” (Qur’an  3:96)

Allah said: “Allah hath appointed the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, a standard for mankind, and the Sacred Month and the offerings and the garlands.” (Qur’an  5:96)

Allah said: “And proclaim unto mankind the Pilgrimage. They will come unto thee on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every deep ravine.” (Qur’an  22:26)

The Prophet was asked, "Which is the best deed?" He said, "To believe in Allah and His Apostle." He was then asked, "Which is the next (in goodness)?" He said, "To participate in Jihad in Allah's Cause." He was then asked, "Which is the next?" He said, "To perform Hajj-Mabrur." (Bukhari)

The Prophet said, "Whoever performs Hajj for Allah's pleasure and does not have sexual relations with his wife, and does not do evil or sins then he will return (after Hajj free from all sins) as if he were born anew." (Bukhari)

Allah's Apostle said, "(The performance of) 'Umra is an expiation for the sins committed (between it and the previous one). And the reward of Hajj Mabrur (the one accepted by Allah) is nothing except Paradise." (Bukhari)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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