Scholar review pendingThis page follows the mainstream position and notes where the schools of thought differ. Before launch it will be reviewed by a qualified scholar. Always follow your group's scholar on the day.
- Stone the large Jamarah with seven pebbles.
- Sacrifice (hady): for Tamattu' and Qiran. Most UK pilgrims pay through the official programme, and the confirmation may come by message.
- Shave or trim. Men shaving the whole head is better; women trim a little from the end of their hair.
- Tawaf al-Ifadah (a pillar of Hajj) and then Sa'i for Tamattu'. You can do this on the 10th or later, during the days of Tashreeq.
Coming out of ihram
| Stage | When | What becomes allowed |
|---|---|---|
| First release | After stoning and shaving (many scholars say any two of stoning, shaving and Tawaf) | Normal clothes, perfume, cutting hair and nails: everything except marital relations |
| Full release | After Tawaf al-Ifadah (and Sa'i if due) | Everything |
Eid prayer is not prayed by pilgrims in Mina; this day's acts take its place.
Common mistakes
- Thinking Hajj is finished after Eid: Tawaf al-Ifadah and the days in Mina remain.
- Women delaying their whole return because of periods without asking the group scholar how to plan Tawaf al-Ifadah.
Evidence and references
- No harm in changing the order of the acts on the 10th: Sahih al-Bukhari 1736
- The same, in Sahih Muslim: Sahih Muslim 1306
- The sacrifice (hady) for Tamattu': Qur'an 2:196
- Shaving, and the prayer for those who shave: Sahih al-Bukhari 1727
- Women trim, they do not shave: Sunan Abi Dawud 1984 (sahih)
Common questions
Can Tawaf al-Ifadah be done later?
Yes. Most scholars allow it during the days of Tashreeq or later, but it must be done: Hajj is not complete without it.
Does the Qurbani at home count as my hady?
No. The hady is part of your Hajj and is slaughtered in the Haram area. Any Qurbani for your family at home is separate.
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