8th Dhul-Hijjah
يَوْمُ التَّرْوِيَة

Day of Tarwiyah (Quenching)

⛺ The Journey to Mina Begins
Page 6 of 13 • Book 14: Hajj and Umrah

📍 Overview

📍 Location: MINA

The name "Tarwiyah" means "quenching" - historically, pilgrims would fill their water containers on this day for the journey ahead. This is the first day of Hajj rituals, a day of preparation, prayer, and spiritual readiness.

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Enter Ihram

Make intention for Hajj from your accommodation

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Travel to Mina

Arrive before Dhuhr prayer

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5 Daily Prayers

Pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, Fajr

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Overnight Stay

Spend the night in tents (Sunnah)

⏰ Day Schedule

Morning

🚿 Prepare for Ihram

Perform Ghusl (ritual bath) at your hotel in Makkah. Put on Ihram garments.

Before Dhuhr

🎯 Make Intention for Hajj

Recite: "Labbayk Allahumma bi-Hajjah" (Here I am O Allah, for Hajj). Begin reciting the Talbiyah frequently.

Dhuhr

🚌 Depart for Mina

Travel to Mina via bus or metro. Aim to reach before Dhuhr prayer.

Afternoon

🕌 Pray in Mina

Perform Dhuhr, Asr prayers (shortened to 2 Rak'ahs but at their normal times, not combined).

Evening

🌅 Maghrib & Isha

Pray Maghrib (3 Rak'ahs) and Isha (shortened to 2 Rak'ahs) in your tent.

Night

🌙 Rest & Reflect

Spend the night in Mina. Engage in Dhikr, Dua, and prepare mentally for the Day of Arafat.

🎵 Talbiyah for Hajj

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ بِحَجَّةٍ
Labbayk Allahumma bi-Hajjah
"Here I am O Allah, for Hajj"

Then continue with the full Talbiyah:

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
📢 Keep reciting the Talbiyah throughout the day, after prayers, when ascending or descending, and when meeting other pilgrims. You will stop reciting at the first stone throw on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah.

⚖️ Fiqh Notes

🕌 Shortening Prayers (Qasr)

In Mina, prayers are shortened but NOT combined:

  • Dhuhr: 2 Rak'ahs (instead of 4)
  • Asr: 2 Rak'ahs (instead of 4)
  • Maghrib: 3 Rak'ahs (remains the same)
  • Isha: 2 Rak'ahs (instead of 4)
  • Fajr: 2 Rak'ahs (remains the same)

⛺ Staying in Mina (Sunnah)

Staying overnight in Mina on the 8th is a Sunnah, not obligatory. However, it is highly recommended as it prepares the pilgrim spiritually and physically for the intense Day of Arafat ahead.

💡 Practical Tips