Understanding Haji Qiran, Reading Intention, and Its Procedures According to Islamic Teachings

Dream – The implementation of hajj is a very sacred matter and requires thorough preparation. As one of the rituals in a Muslim's life, hajj may be considered a luxurious practice as it requires a considerable amount of money and a long waiting list for hajj registration.

Hajj itself is divided into three types, one of which is haji Qiran. Haji Qiran is performed simultaneously with the umrah pilgrimage. There are several things that differentiate haji Qiran from other types of hajj. Therefore, it is important for you to know about it.

The intention, procedures, requirements, and prohibitions during the haji Qiran must be known by prospective hajj pilgrims. With the hope that when performing this ritual, it can be done smoothly and in accordance with Islamic teachings, and achieve a blessed hajj.

Now, here is a more complete explanation of haji Qiran compiled by Dream from various sources.

Understanding Haji Qiran

Qiran itself comes from the word qaa-rana which means to include and combine. The term haji Qiran is used because this pilgrimage is performed by combining the hajj and umrah rituals in one ihram. This means including the umrah pilgrimage in the hajj pilgrimage by only performing the hajj rituals.

So, after performing the hajj pilgrimage, there is no need to perform the umrah pilgrimage separately because it has been done in one intention at once. However, if you choose to perform the haji Qiran, you will be fined or penalized because you have combined the hajj and umrah rituals at the same time.

The fine or penalty referred to is by sacrificing an animal, such as a goat, or if unable to do so, you can fast for 10 days. For those who perform this haji Qiran, it is recommended to perform the tawaf Qudum when you first arrive in Mecca.

Reading Intention for Haji Qiran

When performing the haji Qiran, do not forget to recite the intention. This is very important and similar to other rituals where reciting the intention is necessary. By reciting the intention, the heart becomes more determined to perform the ritual. Here is the recitation of the intention for haji Qiran that you can memorize:

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ حَجًّا وَعُمْرَةً.

Meaning: “I come to fulfill Your call for hajj and umrah."

Or you can also recite the following intention:

وَيْتُ الحَجَّ وَالعُمْرَةَ وَأَحْرَمْتُ بِهِمَا لِلَّهِ تعَالَى.

Meaning: “I intend for hajj and umrah, by assuming ihram for hajj and umrah for the sake of Allah."

Procedures for Haji Qiran

After knowing the recitation of the intention for haji Qiran, next you need to know the proper procedures for performing haji Qiran. Here are the procedures that you need to pay attention to:

Ihram

The first step is ihram, which includes reciting the intention for hajj and umrah and performed from the designated miqat. The miqat can be done from your home country or from Saudi Arabia. Here are the things you need to prepare:

• Miqat in your home country
• Trimming nails
• Trimming hair
• Performing sunnah ihram bath
• Using fragrance
• Wearing ihram garments
• Miqat in Saudi Arabia

Usually, hajj pilgrims who perform miqat in Saudi Arabia will arrive in the holy land earlier. They will first go to Medina. Then, when approaching the 9th of Zulhijah or the day of Arafah, the hajj pilgrims will go to Mecca. The miqat is performed in the holy land at one of the locations. Here are some things to do when entering the miqat:

• Perform the sunnah ihram prayer, two rak'ahs if possible.
• Intend to perform the hajj by reciting the intention.
• On the way to Mecca, try to recite Talbiyah frequently.

Tawaf Qudum

Next is to perform the tawaf qudum, which is the tawaf performed by hajj pilgrims who have just arrived in Mecca. This tawaf is performed on the first day upon arrival in Mecca. You can also perform other worship in Masjidil Haram.

Sa'i

Next is to perform the sa'i, which is to walk from Safa to Marwah. After performing the sa'i, pilgrims are not allowed to perform tahalul or tahalul tsani.

Wukuf and Lontar Jumrah

Then the pilgrims perform wukuf at Padang Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina. Then they perform the lontar jumrah, just like when performing other hajj rituals.

Return to Mecca

After that, the pilgrims will return to Mecca to perform the tawaf ifadah, which is the tawaf intended for performing hajj and umrah. For pilgrims who have not performed the sa'i, they can perform the sa'i for hajj and umrah between Safa and Marwah.

Tahalul

Then perform tahalul, which is to shave the hair with at least three strands.

Tawaf Wada

Finally, perform the tawaf wada, which is for those who will leave Mecca to return to their home country or to visit Medina.

Principles in Implementing Haji Qiran

Regarding haji Qiran, it is based on the following hadith:

"For those who combine hajj and umrah (Qiran), it is sufficient to perform tawaf only once." (HR. Bukhari and Muslim)

Based on the above hadith, haji Qiran has three principles as follows:

First Principle

This first principle is related to performing two rituals in one procession. In this case, tawaf, sa'i, and tahallul are performed only once even though they serve two rituals. Therefore, hajj pilgrims do not need to be confused about distinguishing which tawaf is for hajj and which is for umrah.

Second Principle

This second principle is related to intention. In this case, it is one intention that covers two rituals. The intention must be recited before starting the hajj and umrah Qiran. By doing so, there is no need to recite the intention during the hajj and umrah process.

Third Principle

This third principle is still debatable. It is about who is allowed to perform haji Qiran. According to the Hanafi school of thought, haji Qiran can only be performed by people from outside Mecca who do not reside in that area.

However, according to the majority of scholars, people from Mecca are allowed to perform haji Qiran without having to pay a fine by sacrificing an animal.