Types of Hajj


There are three types of Hajj:
1. Qiran
2. Tamattu’
3. Ifrad

Qiran
It is the most preferred type of Hajj. The performer of this Hajj is called a Qarin. For this Hajj, the intention of both Hajj and ‘Umrah is made together after Ihram has been put on.

After performing ‘Umrah, a Qarin cannot get halq or Qasr done; rather, he will remain in the state of Ihram as usual. On the 10th, 11th or 12th of Zul-Hijjah, after having halq or Qasr done and offering sacrifice (Qurbani), he will remove his Ihram.

Hajj Qiran Consist of the Following:

- Hajj combined with Umrah without coming out of Ihraam.
- The person is called a Qaarin.
- Enter into Ihraam with neeyah for 'Umrah and Hajj.

Regulations:

* Animal sacrifice is compulsory
* Some scholars rule that it is a pre-requisite for the pilgrim to have the sacrificial animal with him. Meaning that if he did not have the animal with him he must perform the Tamattu method instead.
* Hence, the pilgrim who has the animal with him cannot change his Neeyah. However, the Qaarin who did not bring the animal with him should change his Neeyah to Tamattu. Some scholars say it is a must!
* Upon arrival in Makkah the pilgrim performs Tawaaf-ul-Qudoom (welcome Tawaaf). This is optional, as the pilgrim may go directly to Mina on the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah from his Meeqaat.
* The Sa’ee for Hajj may also be performed with this Tawaaf (recommended).
* The Qaarin must remain in Ihraam no matter how long the period between his arrival in Makkah and Hajj may be.
* The pilgrim is allowed to change his/her (Ihraam) clothes with clean ones (not normal clothes for men, but another Ihram).
* Those living in Makkah cannot perform this method of Hajj.

Tamattu’
The performer of this type of Hajj is called a Mutamatte’. Those coming from outside Miqat in the months of Hajj can perform this Hajj. For example, the people from Indo-Pak usually perform Tamattu’. The convenience that lies in it is that a Mutamatte’, after performing ‘Umrah, can get Halq or Qasr done and remove his Ihram. Then, on the 8th of Zul-Hijjah or before it, Ihram of Hajj is put on.

Hajj Tamattu Consist of the Following:

- Hajj combined with 'Umrah with 'two' Neeyah
- The person is called a Mutamatti.
- Enter into the state of Ihraam with a Neeyah for 'Umrah (the first Neeyah)

Regulations:

* Perform 'Umrah during the months of Hajj of the same year, and this must be completed before beginning the rites of Hajj.
* The first Tawaaf made, is that of 'Umrah and the Tawaaf-ul-Qudoom (Tawaaf upon arrival in Makkah) is not required.
* The performance of the Sa’ee is a must. This is Sa’ee for 'Umrah and not for Hajj. The Sa’ee for Hajj must be performed with Tawaaf-ul-Ifaadah
* The Mutamatti should clip his hair after 'Umrah instead of shaving it to come out of the state of Ihraam after the Sa’ee for 'Umrah (if he has time before Hajj to re-grow his hair, then he should shave it after completing his 'Umrah.
* The Mutamatti must come out of the state of Ihraam after the 'Umrah (all the Ihraam restrictions are lifted for the Mutamatti).
* Animal sacrifice is compulsory for the Mutamatti. This applies to the Qaarin also.
* The Mutamatti enters back into the state of Ihraam with the Neeyah for Hajj (the second neeyah), from wherever he is on the morning of the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah. Thereafter he / she depart Makkah to Mina.
* The pilgrim is allowed to change his/her (Ihraam) clothes for clean ones.
* Those living in Makkah cannot perform this method of Hajj.
“…This is for him whose family is not present at Al-Masjid-al-haram (i.e. non resident of Makkah…”remain

Ifrad
The performer of this type of Hajj is called a Mufrid. This type of Hajj does not include ‘Umrah. Only the Ihram for Hajj is put on. The residents of Makkah and Hilli (This is the area beyond the limits of Haram but within the limits of Miqat. Certain acts which are Haram within Haram are Halal here. The people who live in this area are called Hilli.), i.e. those living between Haram area and Miqat (e.g. the people of Jeddah) perform Hajj Ifrad.

Hajj Ifrad Consist of the Following:

- Hajj without umrah.
- Person is called a Mufrid.
- Enter into Ihram with niyah for Hajj only.

Regulations:
* Animal sacrifice is optional.
* Not to perform umrah during the Hajj months of the same year.
* On arrival in Makkah the pilgrim performs Tawaaf-al-Qudoom (welcome tawaaf). This is optional, as the pilgrim may go direstly to mina on the 8th of Dhul-Hijja from his meqaat.
* The sa’ee for the Hajj may also be performed with this tawaaf. If it is done here, it places the pilgrim in the same position as the qariin, with regards to the order of changing his niyah to tamattu.
* The mufrid must remain in the state of Ihram no matter how long the period between his arrival Makkah and Hajj may be.
* The pilgrim is alloweed to change his/her Ihram with clothes that are clean ( not normal clothes for men, but another ihram)
* This Hajj is for those living in Makkah or those within the meqaat area.(see surah 2:196)
* If circumstances permit ( time and one chooses to sacrifice), the Mufrid can change his niyah from Ifrad to Qiran or Tamattu. If he does this, then he should follow the rules accordingly, as described previously. Residents of Makkah cannot change their niyah.

There is the same manner of putting on Ihram for both Hajj and ‘Umrah. However, there is a slight difference in intention and its wording.