الاِسْتِعْدَاد لِلحَجّ

Pre-Departure Preparation

Physical, Spiritual, Financial & Logistical Readiness
Page 3 of 13 • Book 14: Hajj and Umrah

🎯 The Five Dimensions of Readiness

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Knowledge (Ilm)

Learn the Fiqh of rituals, types of Hajj, and what invalidates worship

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Physical (Jism)

Walk 5-7km daily for 2 months before departure in your pilgrimage footwear

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Spiritual (Ruh)

Sincere repentance (Tawbah), clearing debts, purifying intentions

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Financial (Maal)

Ensure funds are Halal, debts settled or arranged, write a will

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Logistics (Nusuk)

Visa, Nusuk app registration, vaccinations, SIM card, accommodations

💉 Health & Vaccination Requirements

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Meningitis (ACWY)

MANDATORY
10 days - 3 years before arrival

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COVID-19

Check current requirements
Carry digital proof

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Seasonal Flu

RECOMMENDED
Prevents "Hajj Cough"

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Pneumonia

RECOMMENDED
For elderly pilgrims

⚠️ Physical Reality Check

Hajj is an endurance event. You may walk 10-20 kilometers daily in temperatures exceeding 45°C (113°F). Pilgrims who don't prepare physically often struggle with exhaustion, blisters, and dehydration that can derail their spiritual experience.

✅ Pre-Departure Checklist

📋 Spiritual Preparation

📱 Digital & Documents

🧳 Packing Essentials

👔 Clothing & Ihram

🏳️ 2 sets of Ihram garments (men)
👗 Loose modest clothing (women)
🩴 Comfortable sandals (broken in)
☂️ White umbrella
🧢 Sun hat (for non-Ihram days)
🧦 Comfortable socks

💊 Health & Hygiene

🧴 UNSCENTED soap, shampoo, wipes
💊 Personal medications
🩹 First aid kit, bandages
💧 ORS packets (rehydration)
😷 N95 masks (Hajj cough)
🍬 Throat lozenges, Vitamin C

📱 Electronics & Essentials

🔋 Power bank (20,000mAh+)
📱 Saudi SIM card (STC/Mobily)
🔌 Universal adapter
📖 Dua book or app
👜 Secure waist pouch
🎒 Small daypack

💡 Pro Tips