Hajj Tamattu is a form of Hajj worship that allows pilgrims to perform Umrah first before completing the full Hajj rituals. This type of Hajj offers more flexibility for pilgrims, as after performing Umrah, they can rest until the time for Hajj arrives. In this article, the BPKH will discuss in detail the definition, procedures, intentions, and requirements of Hajj Tamattu. Read on below!

Intention of Hajj Tamattu

Intention is one of the essential pillars that must be fulfilled before performing the Hajj worship, including for Hajj Tamattu. Pilgrims who choose this type of Hajj make their intention at the time of entering the state of Ihram at Miqat, the place determined according to the departure location of the pilgrims. When at Miqat, pilgrims must recite the intention of Umrah as part of Hajj Tamattu with the following words:

نَوَيْتُ الْحَجَّ وَأَحْرَمْتُ بِهِ لِلهِ تَعَالَى

Nawaitul hajja wa ahramtu bihi lillahi ta’ala labbaika Allahumma hajjan.

Translation: “I intend to perform Hajj and enter into Ihram for the sake of Allah, the Most High.”

Conditions for Performing Hajj Tamattu

Before starting the Hajj Tamattu worship, pilgrims must meet several important conditions. Here are the key conditions that must be observed:

• Islam: Hajj is only obligatory for those who are Muslim.
• Sound Mind: Pilgrims must have the ability to think clearly and perform the worship properly.
• Puberty: Hajj is obligatory for those who have reached the age of puberty.
• Physical and Financial Ability: Hajj requires adequate physical and financial preparation.

• Safety and Health: Pilgrims must be in good health and ensure their safety during the Hajj journey.

   

Dam (Compensation): One important condition in Hajj Tamattu is the obligation to pay Dam (a penalty), as mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 196: "...If you are in a state of safety, whoever performs Umrah before Hajj (Tamattu’), they must offer a sacrifice (Hadyu) which is easily available."

Pilgrims performing Hajj Tamattu are required to sacrifice an animal (a goat), but if they are unable to do so, it can be replaced with fasting for ten days: three days while performing Hajj and seven days after returning to their home country. This is an important aspect to ensure that the Hajj worship is performed according to Islamic law.

Steps for Performing Hajj Tamattu

Here is the order of procedures for performing Hajj Tamattu, from Umrah worship to the complete Hajj rituals:

1. Entering Ihram at Miqat
   Pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj Tamattu must enter into Ihram at Miqat, the designated location according to their departure point. While in Ihram, pilgrims declare their intention for Umrah as part of Hajj Tamattu.

    

2. Tawaf Qudum
   Upon arriving in Mecca, it is recommended for pilgrims to perform Tawaf Qudum, which is an initial Tawaf to honor the Ka'bah. This Tawaf involves circumambulating the Ka'bah seven times.

    

3. Sa'i
   After Tawaf, pilgrims perform Sa’i, walking seven times back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwah. Sa’i is a required part of Umrah.

    

4. Tahalul
   After completing Sa'i, pilgrims perform Tahalul, which involves cutting hair. It is sufficient to cut at least three strands of hair as a sign that the Umrah worship has been completed.

    

5. Wait for the Time of Hajj
   After performing Umrah, pilgrims wait until the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, the start of Hajj. During this waiting period, pilgrims may remove their Ihram and are free from the prohibitions of Ihram.

    

6. Re-entering Ihram for Hajj
   On the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims re-enter Ihram at their accommodation with the intention of performing Hajj.

    

7. Standing at Arafah (Wukuf)
   On the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims stand at Arafah from midday until sunset. This standing at Arafah is the essence of the Hajj pilgrimage.

    

8. Spending the Night at Muzdalifah
   After Wukuf, pilgrims head to Muzdalifah to spend the night and collect pebbles for the Jamrah ritual.

    

9. Throwing Pebbles at Jamrah Aqabah
   On the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, pilgrims throw seven pebbles at the Jamrah Aqabah, symbolizing their defiance against Satan.

    

10. Tahalul Awal
    After throwing pebbles at Jamrah Aqabah, pilgrims perform the first Tahalul, which involves cutting their hair as a sign of partial release from the prohibitions of Ihram.

     

11. Spending the Night at Mina
    Pilgrims then spend the nights at Mina during the days of Tashriq (11th-13th of Dhul-Hijjah).

     

12. Throwing Pebbles at the Three Jamrahs (Ula, Wustho, and Aqabah)
    During the Tashriq days, pilgrims throw seven pebbles at each of the three Jamrahs (Jamrah Ula, Jamrah Wustho, and Jamrah Aqabah).

     

13. Tawaf Ifadah

    Pilgrims then perform Tawaf Ifadah around the Ka'bah as part of the essential rites of Hajj. This Tawaf is recommended to be done after the Tashriq days.

     

14. Sa'i
    After Tawaf Ifadah, pilgrims again perform Sa’i between the hills of Safa and Marwah.

     

15. Tahalul Tsani
    Tahalul Tsani is the second hair cutting, symbolizing full release from the prohibitions of Ihram.

     

16. Tawaf Wada
    As the final step of Hajj, pilgrims perform Tawaf Wada, the farewell Tawaf before leaving Mecca. After this, pilgrims usually return home or continue their journey to Medina for visitation.