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Afaqi: Afaqi is the person who lives outside Miqat boundaries
such as Indian, Pakistani, Egyption, Syrian, Iraqi, Iranian and
so on.
Ash-hur-E-Hajj: The months of Hajj i.e. complete months of shawwal,
Zi-Qa'da and half of the month of Zilhijja.
Ayyam-e-Tashriq: The days from 9th to 13th Zilhijja wherein Takbir-e-Tashriq
is regularly proclaimed.
Bab-us-Salam: With this name there is a gate of Masjid-ul-Haram
in Mecca. The first entrance to the Sacred Mosque is preferable through
this gate. Another gate with the same name is in Madina. This is the gate
of Masjid-e-Nabawi opening on the side of market.
Batn-e-'Urana: This is a jungle near 'Arafat wherein the observance
of Waqof is not Law-ful, for it is out of 'Arafat
boundaries.
Bab-e-Jibril: Through this gate Hazrat Jibril, the angel, used
to visit the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him). This is the gate Through
which we go to Jannat-ul-Baqi'.
Dam: During Ihram, perpetration of certain prohibited acts causes
the obligation of offering sacrifice of a goat etc. It is called Dam.
Ghar-e-Hira: It is the cave where the first revelation was sent
down to the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him). It is situated in Jabal-e-nor
which is on the roadway to Mina. Its top is visible from far off.
Ghar-e-Thaur: In this cave the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him)
stayed for three days at the time of his migration (Hijrat)
from Mecca.
Hajar-e-Aswad: The black stone. It is a stone from Paradise. It
was white like milk when it came from the Paradise but the sins of the
human beings rendered it black. It is fixed in the wall at about a man's
height in the south eastern corner of Baitullah. It has a silver frame
around it.
Hudaibia: It is the name of a place before the precincts of Haram
on the way from Jedda to Mecca. Nowadays, it is known by the name of Sumaisiya.
A mosque is situated on this very spot. Here, the Holy Prophet entered
into a treaty with the infidels and it is the place where the Holy Prophet
(Peace be upon him) took an oath of allegiance, Bai'at-ur-Ridhwan by name
from his noble companions. It is the starting point of the precincts of
Haram.
Hatim: It is a piece of land surrounded by a wall of man's height
adjacent to Baitullah on the north side. It is called Hatim as well as
Ahjar or Hazira. While observing Tawaf it is Wajib (obligatory) to include
this piece of land. It is a part of Ka'ba. In Pre-Islamic period when
Quraish of Mecca started reconstruction of Ka'ba, they abandoned construction
of this portion due to deficiency in Halal (lawfully acquired) funds.
Haram: Mecca and a small area around it is called the Land of Haram.
Its boundaries have been distinctly marked. Hunting, Cutting trees and
grazing animals in Haram (unlawful) in this area.
Harami or Ahl-e-Haram: The person who lives in the land of Haram;
whether in Mecca or outside Mecca within the precincts of Haram.
Hill: The land beyond the four sides of Haram upto Miqat (i.e.
outside the Haram boundaries but inside the Mawaqit) is called Hill, for
the things prohibited (Haram) in Haram are permissible (Halal) here.
Hilli: The inhabitant of the land of Hill.
Halq: To get the hair of your head shaven or to shave them yourself.
It releases you from the restrictions of Ihram.
Ihram: Means to declare a thing as Haram (Forbidden). When a Hajj
Pilgrim determines his intention for Hajj, Umra or both collectively and
proclaims Talbia, certain Halal (Permissible) things stand for him as
Haram; hence it is called Ihram. This word is used figuratively for those
sheets of cloth as well which are used by Hajj pilgrims in the state of
Ihram.
Istilam: To Kiss as well as to touch Hajare-Aswad with hands or
only to touch it or to touch Rukn-e-Yamani.
Idhtiba: To put the upper cover of Ihram on the left shoulder by
way of taking the cover through the right armpit.
Ifrad: To observe Hajj practices with the Ihram of Hajj only.
Jamarat or Jimar: There are three places in Mina where pillars
of the height of man have been erected. Here, pebbles are thrown. One
of them which is towards the East near Masjid-e-Khaif is called Jamrat-ul'Ola.
The next one to it is named as Jamrat-ul-Wusta and the one subsequent
to it is known as Jamrat-ul-Kubra. The last one is also called as, Jamrat-ul-'Aqaba
or Jamrat-ul-'Ukhra.
Juhfa: It is a place near Rabigh at a distance of three Manzils
(encampment distances) from Mecca. This is the Miqat for those coming
from Syria.
Jannat-ul-Ma'la: It is the graveyard of Mecca where Umm-ul-Mu'minin
(The Mother of the faithful) Hazrat Khadijat-ul-Kubra and the dear son
of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) and some of his faithful companions
have been interred. The grave of Hazrat Haji Imdadullah Muhajir Makki
is also situated here.
Jannat-ul-Baqi': It is the Graveyard of Madina where the uncle
the uncle of the Holy Prophet, (Peace be upon him) Hazrat Abbas, Hazrat
Imam Hasan, Hazrat Uthman and thousands of other noble companions of the
Holy Prophet have been interred. In addition to that, among those buried
here are also the son of the Holy Prophet, Hazrat Ibrahim, Hazrat Fatima,
Hazrat Halima Sa'dia and all other Ummahat-ul-Mu'minin (the Mothers of
the faithful) with the exception of Hazrat Maimona as the place of her
burial is Sarif.
Jabal-e-Thabir. It is a hill in Mina.
Jabal-e-Rahmat. It is a hill in 'Arafat.
Jabal-e-Quzah. It is a hill in Muzdalifa.
Jabal-e-'Uhud. It is a hill outside Madina at a distance of nearly
three miles where the battle of 'Uhud was fought. Here are the graves
of the martyrs.
Jabal-e-Abu Qubays. It is the name of a hill in Mecca near Safa.
Here is a mosque called Masjid-e-Bilal. Some of the biographers have stated
that the miracle of Shaqq-ul-Qamar (splitting of the moon in two halves)
was revealed here.
Ka'ba the Sacred. The Ka'ba, which is also known as Baitullah,
is a sacred house in the center of Masjid-e-Haram in Mecca. It is the
first place of worship in the world. It was originally constructed by
angels under the order of Allah the most high even before the birth of
Hazrat Adam. Subsequently on its demolition Hazrat Adam reconstructed
it. Thereafter it was reconstructed by the Holy Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim,
then by Quraish, then by Hazrat Abdullah ibn Zubair (Radhi-Allahu 'anhu)
and then by Abdul Malik. Even in the later ages, certain repairs continued
to be carried out. It is the Qibla of Muslims. All the Muslims in the
world turn their faces towards it while offering their prayers.
Muhrim. One who wears Ihram.
Mufrid. One who were Ibrahim for Hajj only.
Miqat. The place where Ihram wearing is Wjib for those who go to
Mecca.
Miqati. The inhabitant of Miqat.
Mataf. The place around Baitullah in Masjid-e-Haram to perform
Tawaf.
Maqam-e-Ibrahim. It is a stone from Paradise. Standing on it, the
Holy Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim had constructed Baitullah. Nowadays, it is
included in Mataf.
Masjid-e-Haram. The Mosque around Ka'ba.
Multazam. The wall between Hajar-e-Aswad and the gate of Baitullah.
It is Masnon (prescribed as Sunnah of our Prophet) to invoke blessings
of Allah while embracing this wall.
Mina. It is a vast open field between two hills at a distance of
3 miles from Mecca towards the East. Rami and Sacrifice are accomplished
here. It is included in Haram. A stay of three days is observed here.
Masjid-e-Khaif. It is the name of big Mosque in Mina situated adjacent
to the hill on the northern side of Mina.
Masjid-e-Namra. A Mosque on one side of 'Arafat.
Mad'a. The Place of invocation. It means the place which is situated
between Masjid-e-Haram and the graveyard of Mecca and where invoking Allah's
blessing is Mustahab (preferred) at the time of entering Mecca.
Muzdalifa. It is open field between Mina and 'Arafat at a distance
of about three miles from Mina in the East. On having returned from 'Arafat,
the Hajj Pilgrims stay here at night.
Muhassir. It is an open field adjacent to Muzdalifa. The Divine
punishment had descended upon the people of Elephant (Ashab-ul-Fil) here,
who had invaded Baitullah. That is why the pilgrims cross it running.
Marwa. It is a small bill near the north eastern corner of Baitullah.
The Sa'i ends here.
Masjid-ul-Raya. This Mosque is on the way to Jannat-ul-Ma'la. On
the day of the Conquest of Mecca, the Holy Prophet had erected this flag
here.
Masjid-e-Quba. It is a Mosque three miles before the boundaries
of Medina. The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) himself participated in
its construction. It is the first Mosque of Muslims in the vicinity of
Madina. Offering two Raka'at of Nafl (supererogatory) prayer, here is
equivalent to one Umra in reward and it is Mustahab to visit this Mosque
on a Saturday.
Masjid-e-Khandaq. There are some Mosques constructed on the place
where, at the time of the battle of Ahzab, the ditch was dug. One of the
Mosques is called Masjid-e-Ahzab and Masjid-e-Fath. Here, the Holy Prophet
(Peace be upon him) prayed to Allah and Allah granted the prayer ; the
Muslims were victorious. Around this mosque there are several other mosques
attributed to the names of the Companions of the Holy Prophet.
Masjid-e-Qiblatain. It is mosque on the hillock near the valley
of Aqiq in the North West of Medina. It has two arches, one towards Bait-ul-Maqdis
and the other towards the Ka'ba, For, this is the mosque where the event
of the change of Qibla occurred and that is why it is called Masjid-e-Qiblatain.
Masjid-e-Bani-Zafar. It is also called Masjid-e-Baghla. It is situated
towards the East of Jannat-ul-Baqi'. The tribe of Bani Zafar used to live
here. Once the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) honoured this place with
his presence and at his desire, one of his Companions recited Sura-e-Nisa
to him. Near the Mosque there is a hoof-mark of the mule of the Holy Prophet
(Peace be upon him) and that is why it is also called Masjid-ul-Baghla.
Masjid-ul-Ijaba. This mosque is in the northern side of Jannat-ul-Baqi'.
The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) had prayed here.
Mash'ar-e-Haram. It is a mosque in Muzdalifa but a hill of Muzdalifa,
Jabal-e-Quzah by name is also called Mash'ar-e- Haram.
Mas'a. The place for performing Sa'r (running between Safa and
Marwah.)
Mauqif. The place for having a stay. It means the place of stay
in the open field of 'Arafat or in Muzdalifa.
Mizab-e-Rahmat. The water-outleft of the roof of Ka'ba falling
in Hatim. One should pray to Allah while standing beneath it as the invocations
offered here are accorded approval.
Qiran. To Perform Umra and Hajj successively after wearing Ihram
collectively for Hajj and Umra both.
Qarin. One who performs Qiran.
Qarn. It is a hill at a distance of about forty two miles from
Mecca. It is the Miqat for those coming from Najd-e-Yemen, Najd-e-Hijaz
and Najd-e-Tihama.
Qasr. To have your hair cut or to cut them yourself in order to
be out of Ihram.
Rukn-e-Iraqi. The north eastern corner of Baitullah towards Iraq.
Rukn-e-Yamani. The south western corner of Baitullah towards Yemen.
Rukn-e-Shami. The north western corner of Baitullah towards Syria.
Ramal. To walk a bit fast in the first three rounds of Tawaf with
steps close to each other shaking shoulders struttingly.
Rami. To throw pebbles on Jamarat.
Sa'i. To have seven rounds in a defined mode between Safa and Marwa.
Shaut. We complete seven circuits around Baitullah. Every circuit
is called Shaut. At the time of Sa'i between Safa and Marwa the round
made from Safa to Marwa is also known as shout. Similarly the back round
from Marwa to Safa is the 2nd Shaut and so on upto the seventh Shaut.
Safa. A hill near Ka'ba towards the south werefrom the Sa'i takes
a start.
Tamattu'. To observe 'Umra in the months of Hajj in the first instance
and then to perform Hajj in the same year with the Ihram of Hajj.
Takbir. To proclaim Allah-o-Akbar.
Talbiyya. To proclaim Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik.......etc.
Tahlil. To proclaim La Ilaha Illallah.
Tan'im. It is a place where, at the time of their stay at Mecca,
people wear Ihram for Umra. It is at a distance of 3 miles from Mecca
and is the nearest place from the precincts of Haram. Here is a Mosque
named Masjid-e-Aisha.
Tawaf. Circumambulation of the Ka'ba.
Tawaf-e-Qudom. The first Tawaf, observed by Hajj pilgrims immediately
after reaching Mecca, is called Tawaf-e-Qudom or Tawaf-e-Tahiyya. It is
Sunnat for a Qarin and a Mufrid Afaqi.
Tawaf-e-Ziyarat. The Tawaf performed after Waqof-e-Arafat. It is
also known as Tawaf-e-Rukn for it is Fardh (Divine obligation) in Hajj.
Tawaf-e-Sadr. The Tawaf performed at the time of departure from
Mecca is called Tawaf-e-Sadr or Tawaf-e-Wida.
Umra. To perform Tawaf of Baitullah alongwith Sa'i between Safa
and Marwa after wearing Ihram from Hill or Miqat.
Yaum-e-Arafa. The ninth Zilhajja, the day when Hajj is performed
and the pilgrims have to stay at 'Arafat.
Yaum-ut-Tarviya. The eighth Zilhijja.
Yalamlam. It is a hill at a distance of two Manzils (encampment
distances) from Mecca towards the south. It is also known as Sa'diya nowadays.
The sea traveling pilgrims from our country wear Ihram at this place when
they reach the point confronting to it.
Zulhulaifa. It is the name of a place situated at a distance of
about six miles on the way from Madina to Mecca. It is the Miqat for those
who come from Madina and is known nowadays by the name of Bir-e-'Ali.
Zat-u-'Irq. It is the name of place which is desolate nowadays.
It is as a distance of about three days journey towards Iraq from Mecca.
It is the Miqat for those coming from Iraq.
Zamzam. In Masjid-e-Haram near Baitullah, it is a well to which
Almighty Allah, out of his Devine power, made a spring of water to flow
for the sake of His Prophet Hazrat Isma'il and his mother (peace be upon
him). It has been running for thousands of years till now.
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