HAJJ: Merits and Precepts-Definition of the Terms used in Connection with Hajj-5

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.