Hajj and Umrah GuideTypes of Hajj
The three ways of performing the Hajj, tamattu, qiran and ifrad, how they differ in the Umrah and the sacrifice, and which is most common.
There are three ways to combine the Umrah and the Hajj.
- Tamattu: the pilgrim performs the Umrah first, comes out of ihram, and enters ihram again for the Hajj on the 8th. A sacrifice is required. This is the most common way for those who come from abroad, and it is the easiest for large groups.
- Qiran: the pilgrim combines the Umrah and the Hajj in one ihram and stays in ihram until the 10th. A sacrifice is required.
- Ifrad: the pilgrim performs the Hajj alone, without Umrah, and no sacrifice is required, though many still make one.
Schools of thought differ on which is the best, and the choice is made with the group's scholars.
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