Hajj: A Journey of a Lifetime – Session 3 – The Days of Hajj

Session 3 guides learners through the most sacred and transformative days of ḥajj, the 8th and 9th of Dhul Ḥijjah, culminating in the night of Muzdalifah under an open sky. This session invites learners to stand on the plains of ʿArafah with a fully present heart, understanding why our beloved Prophet ﷺ declared with such urgency: “The ḥajj is ʿArafah!” Learners are taken step by step through the Day of Tarwiyah, the awe-inspiring Day of ʿArafah, and the tranquil night in Muzdalifah, each moment illuminated by Quranic verses, authentic Hadith, and the lived example of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. They will discover how these days hold the greatest concentration of mercy, forgiveness, and divine closeness that a believer can ever hope to experience. This session does not simply explain what happens; it prepares the heart to truly feel it.

In Session 3, learners will:

• Explore the secrets of the Day of Tarwiyah, connecting the journey to Minā with remembrance of the Day of Judgement, generosity towards the ummah, and preparation for the greatest day ahead.
• Stand spiritually at ʿArafah, understanding why this day is the heart of ḥajj and how Allah boasts to His angels about the pilgrims who gather in love, humility, and sincerity.
• Reflect on the Farewell Sermon of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, drawing timeless lessons on human dignity, equality, and steadfastness upon the Qur’an and Sunnah.
• Learn how to make duʿa on the Day of ʿArafah, including the ingredients of a heart-felt supplication and how to sustain hours of duʿa with presence, hope, and certainty.
• Uncover the secrets of ʿArafah, from its reminder of the Hereafter and the seven categories of people granted shade, to the extraordinary promise of freedom from the Hell-fire.
• Spend the night in Muzdalifah, following the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet ﷺ and discovering how dhikr, gratitude, and rest beneath the stars prepare the soul for what lies ahead.
• Reflect on the duty to the ummah, including the liberation of al-Masjid al-Aqsa and the responsibility every pilgrim carries as a representative of a united global community.