Difference Between Hajj and `Umrah

mariam. · **Difference Between Hajj and `Umrah -** 12-21-2007

There are a number of differences between Hajj and `Umrah; let me list the major differences:

1. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, and it is mandatory for everyone who is physically and financially able to perform it once in a lifetime. `Umrah is not a pillar of Islam and it is only recommended and not obligatory.

2. Hajj must be performed in the prescribed time period, namely the months of Hajj, and even more specifically, the major rites are done in the first two weeks of Dhul- Hijjah. `Umrah, however, can be done any time of the year.

3. `Umrah involves only the rites of Tawaf and Sa`i with ihram; whereas Hajj involves staying in Mina, performing the rite of wuquf (standing) in the plains of `Arafat, staying in Muzdalifah, and pelting the stone pillars, as well as sacrifice in some cases. `Umrah, however, does not involve any of these.

amirah_87 · **Re: Difference Between Hajj and `Umrah -** 12-23-2007

*Thread approved*

adeeb · **Re: Difference Between Hajj and `Umrah -** 12-30-2007

yup... May Allah make easy for us to do both...

mariam. · **Re: Difference Between Hajj and `Umrah -** 12-30-2007

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Originally Posted by adeeb

yup... May Allah make easy for us to do both...

Ameen

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mariam. LI Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 506 Reputation: 1406 Rep Power: 10 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: "the land which We have blessed for the nations."(21:71) Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Difference Between Hajj and `Umrah - 12-21-2007 There are a number of differences between Hajj and `Umrah; let me list the major differences: 1. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, and it is mandatory for everyone who is physically and financially able to perform it once in a lifetime. `Umrah is not a pillar of Islam and it is only recommended and not obligatory. 2. Hajj must be performed in the prescribed time period, namely the months of Hajj, and even more specifically, the major rites are done in the first two weeks of Dhul- Hijjah. `Umrah, however, can be done any time of the year. 3. `Umrah involves only the rites of Tawaf and Sa`i with ihram; whereas Hajj involves staying in Mina, performing the rite of wuquf (standing) in the plains of `Arafat, staying in Muzdalifah, and pelting the stone pillars, as well as sacrifice in some cases. `Umrah, however, does not involve any of these. __________________ O' My God I am so proud that I am your slave

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amirah_87 Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 7,314 Reputation: 18127 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 16°53'39.06"N 43°48'5.35"E Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Difference Between Hajj and `Umrah - 12-23-2007 *Thread approved*

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adeeb Way to paradise Status: Offline Posts: 360 Reputation: 616 Rep Power: 12 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indonesia Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Difference Between Hajj and `Umrah - 12-30-2007 yup... May Allah make easy for us to do both...