أَنْوَاعُ الحَجّ

The Three Types of Hajj

Understanding Tamattu, Qiran, and Ifrad
Page 2 of 13 • Book 14: Hajj and Umrah

🎯 Choosing Your Nusuk (Type)

Before entering the state of Ihram, a pilgrim must form a specific intention (Niyyah) for one of three types of Hajj. For the majority of international pilgrims, Hajj al-Tamattu is the prescribed and most practical method.

✓ RECOMMENDED FOR INTERNATIONAL PILGRIMS
حَجّ التَّمَتُّع

1. Hajj al-Tamattu (The Interrupted Hajj)

Meaning: "To enjoy" - the pilgrim enjoys the relaxation of normal dress between Umrah and Hajj.

  1. 1 Enter Ihram for Umrah only during Hajj months
  2. 2 Perform complete Umrah (Tawaf, Sa'i, Hair cut)
  3. 3 Exit Ihram and remain in Makkah in normal clothes
  4. 4 On 8th Dhul-Hijjah, enter new Ihram for Hajj
  5. 5 Complete all Hajj rituals

⚠️ Requirements:

• Sacrificial animal (Hady) is obligatory
• If unable to afford, fast 3 days during Hajj + 7 days after returning home

FOR RESIDENTS OR EARLY ARRIVALS
حَجّ القِرَان

2. Hajj al-Qiran (The Combined Hajj)

Meaning: "To join" - the pilgrim combines Umrah and Hajj in one continuous state of Ihram.

  1. 1 Enter Ihram for both Umrah AND Hajj simultaneously
  2. 2 Perform Umrah upon arrival (Tawaf, Sa'i)
  3. 3 Do NOT cut hair or exit Ihram
  4. 4 Remain in Ihram until Hajj is complete (10th Dhul-Hijjah)
  5. 5 One Tawaf and one Sa'i serve for both (Hanafi view)

⚠️ Requirements:

• Sacrificial animal (Hady) is obligatory
• More spiritually rigorous due to extended Ihram restrictions

FOR MAKKAH RESIDENTS
حَجّ الإِفْرَاد

3. Hajj al-Ifrad (The Isolated Hajj)

Meaning: "To single out" - the pilgrim performs Hajj only, without Umrah.

  1. 1 Enter Ihram for Hajj only
  2. 2 Perform optional Tawaf al-Qudum (arrival Tawaf)
  3. 3 Remain in Ihram until Hajj completion
  4. 4 Perform Umrah separately after Hajj (optional)

✓ Advantage:

• NO sacrificial animal required
• Often chosen by Makkah residents or late arrivals

📊 Quick Comparison Table

Feature Tamattu Qiran Ifrad
Umrah included? ✓ Yes (separate) ✓ Yes (combined) ✗ No
Exit Ihram between? ✓ Yes ✗ No N/A
Sacrifice required? ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✗ No
Physical difficulty Moderate High (long Ihram) Moderate
Recommended for International pilgrims Residents, early arrivals Makkah locals

📖 The Prophet's Guidance

The Prophet ﷺ said to his companions: "Had I not brought the sacrificial animal, I would have exited Ihram (done Tamattu)." He instructed those without animals to perform Tamattu. This indicates the ease and preference of Tamattu for those coming from afar.

— Sahih Bukhari & Muslim