Hajj :On day 5

Stoning the Jamrahs

On the 12th of Thul-Hijjah, the same procedures as the 11th take place. The pilgrim stones the The first Jamrah, then the Middle, and finally the Big one in the same consecutive order, after midday on all three days.

Additional Info

Throwing on the 13th of Thul-Hijjah is optional. The pilgrim may return to Makkah after throwing pebbles on the 12th of Thul-Hijjah to perform Tawaf al-Wada (farewell circumambulation).

Throwing at the First Jamrah

Scene from the first stone pillar in the line, also known as the small one.

Additional Info

Each throwing is constituted of 7 pebbles with the pilgrim reciting Allahu Akbar and making Dua.

Throwing at Second Jamrah

Scene from the second stone pillar in the line, also known as the middle one.

Additional Info

Each throwing is constituted of 7 pebbles with the pilgrim reciting Allahu Akbar and making Dua.

Throwing at Third Jamrah

Scene from the third stone pillar in the line, also known as the big one and the al-Aqaba.

Additional Info

This throwing is constituted of 7 pebbles with the pilgrim reciting Allahu Akbar but this time, without making Dua'.

Returning to Makkah

Pilgrims return to Makkah before Maghrib time after completing the stoning to perform Tawaf al-Wada.

Additional Info

At this point, the crowd is very large and pilgrims should not push, but instead be courteous and offer help to those who need it.

Tawaf al-Wada

This is the farewell Tawaf that a pilgrim performs just before leaving Makkah for other destinations. It is the same as other Tawaf, going in 7 circuits, starting from the black stone line. After completing the Tawaf, it is good but not required to pray 2 Rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim, or, if not possible, to pray any other 2 Rak'ahs facing the Kaabah.

Additional Info

Though it is neither obligatory nor related to Hajj, it is recommended for a pilgrim to visit Prophet Muhammad's mosque in Madinah. This could be done before or after performing Hajj.

Departing from Makkah

This completes the Hajj journey. It is recommended to leave Makkah as soon as the pilgrim completes the pilgrimage. The pilgrim also asks Allah to accept the rituals and promises to abide by the divine commands.

Additional Info

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: "Whoever goes to Hajj without obscenity he or she will be forgiven as a new-born."

Another Hadith states:

"A Sound Hajj has no reward except Paradise".