The 8th of Dhul-Hijjah (the Day of Tarwiyah): entering the pilgrim's state (ihram) for Hajj and going to Mina

Permissible Actions in the State of Ihram

Method of Performing Hajj

If someone from outside the Haram (Afaqi) intends to perform only Hajj, then he should wear the Ihram as mentioned above. If, due to some necessity or without necessity, he proceeds directly to Arafat, then the Tawaf al-Qudum (the arrival tawaf), which is recommended like the Tawaf al-Tahiyyat, will be waived. However, he will be sinful for doing so without necessity, as it leads to the abandonment of many Sunnahs, as will be explained later. If he does not go directly to Arafat, then he should perform the Tawaf al-Qudum, as described in the section on Umrah [i.e., he should perform the Tawaf in the same way it was mentioned in the section on Umrah; this does not mean that he should perform the same Tawaf of Qudum as in Umrah, because the Tawaf of Qudum does not exist in Umrah].

If after this Tawaf, the Saʿi (walk) between Safa and Marwah is not required, then after the Tawaf al-Ziyarah, the Saʿi that is recommended at that time will be performed. In this Tawaf, he should not perform the acts of Iztibah or Ramal. However, if the reason is that performing many other rites after the Tawaf al-Ziyarah would be difficult, then performing Saʿi right after the Tawaf is permitted, and Iztibah and Ramal may be done in that case, as was mentioned earlier. In conclusion, whatever Tawaf is followed by Saʿi, Iztibah and Ramal should also be done, as mentioned in the Tawaf of Umrah.

In performing Tawaf al-Qudum, the act of Saying "Labbaik" should not be stopped, as is done during the first Tawaf of Umrah. However, the pilgrim who performs Saʿi after the Tawaf al-Ziyarah should not say "Labbaik" between Safa and Marwah, rather, he should stop it before performing the Rami of Jamarat al-Aqaba. After Tawaf al-Qudum or Tawaf and Saʿi, the pilgrim may stay in Makkah but must remain in the state of Ihram and avoid what is prohibited in Ihram. This same rule applies to both the Qarin and the Mutamatti’ who have a sacrificial animal. During this time, whenever he wants, he may perform voluntary Tawafs without Iztibah and Ramal. However, he should not perform Umrah during the months of Hajj, as after his stay in Makkah, he is considered a resident of Makkah.

On the 7th of Dhul-Hijjah, after the Dhuhr prayer, the Imam of Masjid al-Haram gives a sermon in which he explains the rituals of Hajj. It is necessary for pilgrims to listen to it.

On the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, known as the day of Tarwiyah, the pilgrim, whether from the local area or from outside, should enter the state of Ihram after the Fajr prayer, and proceed to Mina along with the Imam and all others. [Mina is a place located three miles east of Makkah. There are houses and shops built there, and during the Hajj season, the market is elegantly decorated. The name "Mina" is derived from the Arabic root meaning "to estimate" or "to desire," which is associated with the practice of estimating sacrificial rites. Another reason it is named "Mina" is that when the Angel Jibreel (salutations upon him) was about to depart from Adam (salutations upon him) at this location, he said: "Tamannay," meaning "Wish." Adam (salutations upon him) replied, "I wish for Paradise." Thus, the place was named Mina because it is where Adam's wish (Tamanna) took place.]

It is better to enter Ihram after performing a Nafl Tawaf of Makkah. If Saʿi is to follow after that, it should include Iztibah and Ramal. However, if the intention is to perform Saʿi after Tawaf al-Ziyarah, the pilgrim should not engage in either of these actions during that Tawaf.

Upon arriving at Mina, if possible, one should stay near Masjid al-Khayf. [Al-Khayf is named after a slope because this mosque is located at the edge of Mina or the foot of a mountain.] Otherwise, the pilgrim may camp anywhere on the route or wherever they find space and offer the five prayers from Dhuhr to Fajr at that location. They should spend the entire night engaged in the recitation of the Talbiyah, supplications, and seeking forgiveness.

It has been narrated by Tabarani and Baihaqi from Abdullah ibn Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: "Whoever among men and women recites this supplication a thousand times on the night of Arafah in Mina, whatever they ask for, they will certainly receive." The supplication is as follows:

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي فِي السَّمَآءِ عَرْشُهٗ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي فِي الْأَرْضِ مَوْطِئُهٗ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي فِي الْبَحْرِ سَبِيلُهٗ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي فِي النَّارِ سُلْطَانُهٗ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي فِي الْجَنَّةِ رَحْمَتُهٗ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي فِي الْقَبْرِ قَضَاؤُهٗ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي فِي الْهَوَاءِ رَوْحُهٗ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي رَفَعَ السَّمَاءَ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِى وَضَعَ الْأَرْضَ لَا مَلْجَأَ وَلَا مَنْجَا مِنْهُ إِلَّا إِلَيْهِ

"Glory be to the One whose Throne is in the heavens. Glory be to the One whose resting place is on earth. Glory be to the One whose path is in the sea. Glory be to the One whose authority is in the fire. Glory be to the One whose mercy is in Paradise. Glory be to the One whose decree is in the grave. Glory be to the One whose mercy is in the air. Glory be to the One who raised the heavens. Glory be to the One who laid the earth. There is no refuge or escape from Him except to Him."