Welcome to Road to Hajj, a practical podcast series designed to help pilgrims—especially those travelling from Australia—navigate their journey to the House of Allah. This is not an academic deep dive, but a step-by-step companion for anyone wanting to be better prepared, both spiritually and practically, for the days of Hajj.

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Episode Summary

In this opening episode, Ustadh Azizi breaks down the three types of Hajj that Muslims may perform:

* Hajj Ifrād (إفراد) – “The solo Hajj”

* Intention: Only Hajj.

* Enter Makkah already in Ihrām.

* Perform Hajj without Umrah beforehand.

* No penalty (دم) required.

* Favoured by Shāfiʿī and Mālikī schools for its purity and effort.

* Hajj Tamattuʿ (تمتع) – “The enjoyable Hajj”

* Intention: Umrah first, then Hajj.

* Perform Umrah and exit Ihrām.

* Enjoy normal life until re-entering Ihrām for Hajj on 8th Dhul-Hijjah.

* Most common type among international pilgrims today.

* Encouraged by Hanbalī scholars and also recommended by the Prophet ﷺ.

* Hajj Qirān (قران) – “The combined Hajj”

* Intention: Umrah and Hajj together.

* Perform both acts while remaining continuously in Ihrām.

* Requires more endurance and a sacrificial offering (دم).

* Practised by the Prophet ﷺ during his Farewell Hajj.

* Favoured by the Ḥanafī school.

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Which Hajj Should I Choose?

* Most pilgrims from Australia will perform Tamattuʿ.

* Airlines like Emirates or Qatar will announce the Miqāt (Ihrām entry point) ~40 minutes before Jeddah.

* Be ready to change into Ihrām garments at the airport and make niyyah before crossing Miqāt in the air.

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Scholarly Opinions

* Ḥanafīs: Qirān is superior because the Prophet ﷺ performed it.

* Ḥanbalīs: Tamattuʿ is best—more accessible and encouraged by the Prophet ﷺ.

* Shāfiʿīs & Mālikīs: Ifrād is preferred—pure Hajj with no infringements or penalties.

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