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An Illustrated Guide to

PerformingUmrah

SourcesThe Rites of Hajj

and Umrah, by

shaikh Muham-

mad Nasir-ud-deen

al al-Albani.

The performance

of Hajj and Umrah,

by the Daar of Is-

lamic Heritage inc.

According to the Quran and Sunnah


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First: Ihram and Niyyah (Intention)................... 5

A. Clothing for Ihram ............................................. 5

B. At the Meeqat: Entering the State of Ihraam... 7

Permissible Actions during the State of Ihraam... 10

Prohibited Actions during the State of Ihraam ... 11

Second: At Makkah.............................................. 12

A. Entering the Masjid Al-Haraam ........................ 12

B. The Black Stone ................................................. 13

C. Tawaaf................................................................ 15

Third: Saee between Safa and Marwah............ 20

The Farewell Tawaaf.............................................. 26

Innovations that should be Avoided during Umrah.. 27

Table of Contents


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Allaah said in Surat al-Baqarah [2:196]:

And perform properly (according to the ways of

Prophet Muhammad , the Hajj and Umrah (i.e.

pilgrimage to Makkah) for Allaah.

The Obligation of Performing Umrah and its

SuperiorityIbn Umar said: Hajjand Umrah are obligatory

for everyMuslim.

Ibn Abbas said: Umrah is mentioned in

conjunction with Hajj in the Book of Allaah ,

And perform Hajj and Umrah for Allaah. [2:196]

Abu Hurairah narrated that Allaahs Messenger

said: The performance of Umrah is an expiation for

the sins committed between it and the previous one, and

the reward of Hajj Mabrur (the one accepted by Allaah)

is nothing except Paradise. [Saheeh al-Bukhaari]

The Pillars of Umrah1-Ihraam and Niyyah

2- Kabah circumambulation (Tawaaf)

3- Walking between Safaa and Marwah (Saee)

The Obligatory Acts of Umrah

1-Ihraam at its recognized points (Meeqaat)2- Shaving or trimming of the hair.4


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Ihraam is the state entered into at the Meeqaat,

during which certain acts and types of clothing are

forbidden.

A. Clothing forIhraam

One may put on the clothing ofIhraam before the

Meeqaat, even in his own house, as the Prophet

and his Companions did this. This makes it

easier for those making Hajjby airplane, for whom

it is not possible to put on Ihraam at the Meeqaat.

It is permissible for them to embark on the plane in

Ihraam; however, they do not make the intention for

Ihraam until shortly before theMeeqaatso that they

do not pass theMeeqaatwithoutIhraam.

1It is Mustahabb(desirable) foranyone going for Hajjor Umrah to take Ghusl

(purity bath) for Ihraam,

even if a woman has

her period or parturition

period.

First:Ihraam andNiyyah (Intention)

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2A man may wear whatever clothes hewishes that are not made in the shapeof the body. These clothes are called by theFuqahaa (religious scholars) Ghair al-makheet (unstiched). He can wear a Ridaa(upper garment) andIzaar (lower garment)or something similar, and sandals or anyfootwear that do not cover the ankle-bone.

3He does not wear a hat,Imaamah (turban) oranything like that which fitsonto and covers the head. Thisapplies only to men. As for a woman, shedoes not remove anything of the clothes thatare prescribed for her in the Shariah, exceptthat she should not tie on theNiqaab (face-veil),Burqa,Lithaam (lower face cover, upto the eyes) or handkerchief and she shouldnot wear gloves. It is permissible for thewoman to cover her face with somethinglike a Khimar (headscarf) which she puts onher head and allows to hang down over her face, even if it

touches her face, however she

should not tie it on.

4A man may use body-oil and perfume of anyscent, but with no color;

however, women use that which has color but no scent.This is done before one makes the intention ofIhraam at

theMeeqaat. After that it is forbidden; although there is noharm if any of its scent remains.6


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B. At the Meeqaat: Entering the State of Ihraam

The Meeqaats (places for assuming Ihraam) are five:Dhul Hulaifah, Al-Juhfah, Qarn-ul-Manaazil, Yalamlamand Dhaatu Irq. They are for those who live there andthose who pass by them intending Hajj or Umrah. Ifones house is nearer to the Meeqaats thanMakkah, thenone makesIhraam from ones house, while the people ofMakkah makeIhraam from Makkah.


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1When a person reachestheMeeqaat, it becomesWaajib (obligatory) for himto assumeIhraam by saying:

dLF rNK pOLabbayka-Allaahumma

bi-Umrah.

Then one says the Talbiyyah:

pd pO pO rNK pOp WLFM bL( pO p

p p d pK* Labbayk-Al laahumma

labbayk, Labbayka laa

shareeka laka labbayk, Innal-

hamda wan-nimata laka wal-

mulk, Laa shareeka lak.

Here I am at Your serviceO Allaah. Here I am. There

is no partner for You. Here

I am. Truly, all praise and

the favor is Yours, and the

dominion is Yours. Theres

no partner for You. One

repeats this loudly andfrequently.

2One does not sayanything more thanthe Talbiyyah.

Note: One may state acondition when makingTalbiyyah, fearing thatwhich may prevent himfrom completing the Hajj

or Umrah, whether illnessor fear, by saying as theProphet taught:

wM YO wK rNKAllaahumma mahallee

haithu habastaneeO Allaah my place iswherever you prevent me.

If one says this and is thenprevented or becomesill, then one may leave

the Ihraam of the Hajjor Umrah without anycompensatory sacrificedue upon him/her. Theperson does not have to dothe Hajjor Umrah again,unless it was his/her first

Hajj. In this case, he/shehas to repeat it.

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3There is no specialprayer for Ihraam;however, if it is the time for

prayer, then he should pray

and then put on Ihraam,

following the example of

the Prophet who put

on Ihraam after praying

Dhuhur.

4One is ordered toraise his voice whensaying the Talbiyyah.

5Women should alsoraise their voiceswhen saying the Talbiyyahas long as there is no fearofFitnah.

6One continuallyrepeats the Talbiyyahuntil one reaches theHaram

(sanctuary) of Makkah andsees the houses of Makkah.Then one stops sayingthe Talbiyyah in order toconcentrate on the Hajj orUmrah rituals.

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Permissible actions during

the state ofIhraam:i. Bathing, even without a direct

need such as wet dreams andeven if it involves rubbing thehead.

ii. Scratching the head, even if some

hair falls out.iii.Cupping/blood-letting (Ihtijaam),

even if some of the hair is shavedoff in the place required.1

iv. Smelling sweet-smelling plantsand pulling off broken nails.

v. Shading oneself in a tent, with anupheld garment (as done by theProphet , an umbrella or acar (by sitting inside it), etc.

vi. Wearing a belt around the Izaarand tying it when necessary,

and wearing rings as occursin some narrations. Similarly,wearing a watch or spectaclesand a money-pouch around theneck.

vii. Changing clothes as well as

washing the hair and body withunperfumed soap.


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Prohibited actions during the state ofIhraam:

i. One has to avoid what Allaah has prohibited, such as anywrongdoing, quarreling shameful speech and committing sins.

ii. One has to guard against injuring the Muslims by actionor tongue.

iii. One has to abstain from:

a. Cutting the nails or pulling out hairdeliberately or without need.

b. Using scent, whether on the clothesor on the body.

c. Killing or assisting in hunting anyland game.

d. Cutting trees, plucking vegetables,or picking up a lost property.

e. Proposing to a woman or signinga contract for a marriage. Sexualintercourse is strictly prohibited.

f. Putting any covering on the head (for menonly). However, the shade of an umbrella

or the roof of a car is permissible.

g. Wearing a shirt or anything else which

is sewn to fit the body (for men only).All the above is prohibited during the periodofIhraam. If any ifthese prohibitionsare violated dueto forgetfulness orignorance, then there is

no expiation (Fidya).


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Second: At Makkah

A. Entering the Masjid Al-Haraam

1- Upon arrival in Makkah, one goes to the Holy Mosque(Al-Masjid al-Haraam).

Note: It is Sunnah to hasten to the Masjid Al-Haraam toperform Umrah as soon as one reaches Makkah, becausethis is the purpose behind his coming.


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2- One enters the Masjid withthe right foot and says,

rK bL vK q rNKpL u w rNK

Allaahumma Salli alaaMuhammadin wa Sallim.

Allaahummaf-tah lee abwaabarahmatika.

O Allaah! Send yourPeace and Blessings uponMuhammad . O Allaah!Open for me the gates of Your

Mercy.

B. The Black Stone

1- Then one should go straightto the Black Stone and, facingit, make Takbeer (say Allaahu-

Akbar). One may also say,

Bismillaah before saying theTakbeer.2

2- Then one touches the BlackStone with his hand, kisses it,and makes Sajdah upon it asRasoolullah did that, as well

as Umar and Ibn Abbaas .


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5- This is done in every circuit of the Tawaaf.6- One should not push through the crowd to reach it.3

7- There is a great excellence in touching the BlackStone.4

C. Tawaaf

Certain conditions must be satisfied in Tawaaf:a. Making the intention in the heart.b. Performing Wudoo beforehand.c. Concealment of the private parts.d. Completion of seven rounds.e. One must be beyond Ismaels stone (Hijr) since it is part

ofKabah.

f. And it is forbidden for a naked person or a menstruatingwoman to make Tawaafaround the House (Kabah).5

3- If one is unable tokiss it, then one touchesit with his hand, thenkisses his hand.

4- If one cannot touch it, thenit is enough to make a gesturein its direction with his righthand only when passing infront of it and say, Allaahu

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1- It is preferred that during the Tawaaf,men wear the Ihraam under their rightarmpits and over the left shoulder, i.e.exposing their right shoulders. This iscalledIdtibaa.

2- Make Tawaaf around thet Kabah seven times. Starteach round at the Black Stone and end at the Stone movingcounter clockwise.


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3- The walking pace should be short and quick steps (Raml)during the first three rounds, and then at a normal pace forthe remaining rounds.

4- There is no specific supplication (Duaa) to be saidduring Tawaaf. One may recite verses of the Quran or sayany words ofDhikr (remembrance).

5- One touches theYemeni corner with

his hand each time onepasses but does notkiss it. If one is unableto touch it, then oneshould not make anysign towards it with hishand.

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6- Between the two corners [i.e. the Yemeni Corner andthe Black Stone], one should say:

Rabbanaa aatinaa fid-dunyaa hasanatan wa fil aakhiratihasanatan wa qinaa adhaaban-naar.

Our Lord! Give us good in this life and good in theHereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.

7- One does not touch the two Shaami corners at all, as thiswas not the Sunnah of the Prophet .

8- When one finishes the seventh Tawaaf, he covers hisright shoulder and moves toMaqaam Ibrahim (Ibrahims

Station).

YemeniCorner

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9- When going to Ibrahims Station (Maqaam Ibrahim)one should say:

Wattakhithu mim-Maqaami Ibrahima musalla

which means: ...and take the station of Ibrahim as a

place of prayer, (after finishing the Tawaaf).

10- Then one performs a two-Rakah prayer keeping the

Maqaam Ibrahim between himself and the Kabah. One

recites in the firstRakah, Surat Al-Kaafiroon (Chapter 69)

and in the secondRakah, Surat Al-Ikhlaas (Chapter 112).

11- It is preferred to drink someZamzam water at this timeand makeDuaa.

12- Then one returns to the Back Stone saying Takbeer and

touches it as before.

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Third: Saee Between Safaa and Marwah

1- Then one goes off for Saee between Safaa and Marwah

(two small hills). When one reaches the foot of Safaa, one

reads Allaah s saying:

Innas-safaa wal marwata min shaaairillaahi famanhajjal baita awitamara falaa junaaha alaihi ay-yattawwafabihimaa wa man tatawwaa khairan fainnallaaha Shaakirun

Aleem.

Verily! Safaa and Marwah are among the Symbols

of Allaah. So whoever makes Hajj (Pilgrimage) to the

House or performs Umrah - there is no blame upon

him for walking between them, and whoever does good

voluntarily, then verily, Allaah is All-Appreciative, All-

Knower. [Surat al-Baqarah 2:158]


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And then one says:

t tK b U 0 bNabdau bimaa badaAllaahu bihi.

We begin with what Allaah began with.

2- Then one starts at Safaa climbing upon it until one can

see the Kabah.

3- Then one faces the Kabah and declares the Tawheedof

Allaah and Takbeer, saying:

pK* t t pd b tK t d tK d tK d tK b tK t db w q vK u XO1 wO bL( t

b e_ e b dB b e$ t pd

Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar Laailaaha illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu lahul mulku20


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wa lahul hamdu yuhyee wa yumeet wa huwa alaa kullishayin qadeer laa ilaaha illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka

lahu anjaza wadahu wa nasara abdahu wa hazamalahzaaba wahdahu.

Allaah is the Greatest, Allaah is the Greatest, Allaah is

the Greatest - There is no diety worthy of worship except

Allaah Alone, no partner has He - to Him belongs all the

Dominions and to Him belongs all the Praise - He gives

life and He gives death, and He is able to do all things -there is no diety worthy of worship except Allaah Alone, no

partner has he - He fulfilled His Promise and gave victory

to His slave and defeated the confederates Alone.

ThisDhikr is said three times along with makingDuaa in

between them (Tahleels).

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4- Then one descends for Saee between Safaa and

Marwah.6

5- One is to walk till he reaches the green signposts on the

right and left. Then he walks at a fast pace between the two

green signposts and then at a normal pace after that.

Then one walks towards Marwah, ascends it and does the

same upon it as he did on Safaa facing the Qiblah, saying

Takbeerand Tahleeland making Duaa. This then forms

one complete circuit.

The walking fast area

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Note: The scholars are in concensus that there is no Raml

(running or walking quickly) for the women around the

Kabah or between Safaa and Marwah, nor uncoveringthe right shoulder (Idtibaa). [Al-Mughni of Ibn Qudamah] The

scholars agree that she should not run at all, but walk,

whether it is night or day. [Al-Majmoo of an-Nawawi]

6- Then he returns till he ascends Safaa, walking in the

place for walking, and running in the place for running.This then completes the second circuit.

7- Then one returns to Marwah, and so on, till he completes

seven circuits, finishing upon Marwah.

8- It is also permissible for one to go between Safaa and

Marwah while riding. However, the Prophet preferredto walk.

9- One can makeDuaa in Saee, saying:

d_ e_ X p r dH

Rabbighfir warham innaka antal aizzul akram.

O Lord forgive and have mercy, verily You are the Most

Mighty, Most Noble.

There is no harm in saying this as it is authentically reported

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10- After finishing the seventh

circuit on Marwah, one shortens

or in the case if men, shaves the

hair of the head.

Women should cut a fingertips

length from their hair, thus ending

the Umrah. Everything that

became forbidden to the pilgrim

upon entering Ihraam now

becomes permissible again.

Note: It is not required to to

shorten the hair on Marwah as

many people (esp. women) do. It

can be done in the hotel or at the

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When one intends to leave Makkah, it is Sunnah to perform

the Farewell Tawaaf.

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The Prophet said: ...every newly invented matter is an

innovation, and every innovation is misguidance and everymisguidance leads to Hell-Fire.[Tirmidhee Saheeh]

Innovations before Ihraam:

1. Abstaining from travel during the month ofSafar, andabstaining from starting any action such as marriage orconstruction.

2. Abstaining from cleaning or sweeping the house becausea traveler is about to leave.

3. Praying fourRakahs before leaving.

4. Traveling alone taking only Allaah as a Companion assome of the Sufis claim!

5. Traveling without provisions, claiming that this isTawakkul (depending upon Allaah)!

6. Traveling in order to visit the grave of the Prophetand the pious people.

7. A woman taking a non-related man as her brother sothat he can be aMahram for her, and then treating him

as aMahram.8. A woman traveling together with a group of trustworthy

women without aMahram, and similarly traveling alongwith a man who is aMahram for one of them, claimingthat he isMahram for all of them!

Innovations ofIhraam and Talbiyyah, etc.

1. Saying something other than the Talbiyyah like: OAllaah, I intend to make Hajj or Umrah so make it easy26

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for me and accept it from me...

2. Entering the state ofIhraam (not merely putting on the

clothing) beforeMeeqaat.

3. Wearing theIhraam under the right armpit and over theleft shoulder upon assumingIhraam.

4. Making intention by saying the words.

5. Making Talbiyyah in a group in unison.

6. Saying Takbeer in a group in unison.

7. Saying Takbeer and Tahleel instead ofTalbiyyah whenassumingIhraam.

8. Going to the hills and places around Makkah, like theMountain of Hiraa, and the Mountain at Minaa, whichis said to have contained the sacrifice, etc.

9. Going to perform the prayer in the Mosque ofAaishah

at Taneem.10. Making the sign of the cross in front of the sacred House.

Innovations ofTawaaf:

1. Bathing for Tawaaf.

2. Wearing socks or similar footwear in order not to stepupon bird excretement and covering ones hands so as

to not touch women.3. The pilgrims praying Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid when entering

Masjid ul-Haraam.

4. Saying: I intend by my Tawaafthese seven times suchand such...

5. Raising up the two hands when touching the Black Stone

as they are raised at the beginning of prayer.6. Calling out when kissing the Black Stone.

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7. Crowding in order to kiss the Black Stone, and preceding

the Imams saying Salaam at the end of the prayer in

order to reach it before others.8. Holding up the lower end of ones garment when

touching the Black Stone or the Yemeni corner.

9. Saying, when touching the Black Stone: O Allaah! Out

of belief in You and attesting to Your Book.

10. Saying, when touching the Black Stone: O Allaah! I

seek Your refuge from pride and poverty and the gradeof disgrace in this world and the Hereafter.

11. Placing the right hand upon the left while making Tawaaf.

12. MakingDuaa at the Iraaqi corner saying: O Allaah!

I seek Your refuge from doubt and shirk, and from

hostility and hypocrisy, and bad manners, and loss in

money and family and children.13. Making Duaa beneath the waterspout, saying: O

Allaah! Shade me under Your Shade on the Day that

there is no shade except Your Shade.

14. Saying in the last four rounds ofTawaaf: O Allaah!

Forgive and have mercy and forgive what You know,

verily You are the Most Mighty, the Most Generous.15. Kissing the Yemeni corner.

16. Kissing the two Shaami corners and touching them.

17. Wiping the walls of the Kabah and the Station of

Ibraheem.

18. Seeking blessings from what they call Al-Urwat-

ul-Wuthqaa, which is a high place jutting out fromthe wall of the Kabah opposite to the Door; people

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commonly claim that one who touches it with his handhas clung on to the most Trustworthy Hand-Hold.

19. Seeking to perform Tawaaf because it is raining,claiming that the one who does this has all of hisprevious sins forgiven.

20. Seeking blessings from the rainwater which descendsfrom Mizab ar-Rahman (the waterspout of mercy) on the

Kabah.

21. Bathing inZamzan.22. Ensuring drenching of the beard with Zamzam water,

and also money and clothes, in order to bless them.

Innovation ofSaee between Safaa and Marwah

1. Making Wudoo (ablution) in order to walk between

Safaa and Marwah with the claim that he who does so

has 70,000 ranks written for him for every step he takes.

2. Climbing right up Safaa until reaching the wall.

3. Making fourteen circuits and thus finishing upon Safaa.

4. Praying twoRakahs after completing the Saee.

5. Continuing to perform the Saee between Safaa and

Marwah after the Iqaamah has been given for prayer,

thus missing the prayer in congregation.

Other innovations:

1. Journeying to visit the Prophets grave. 7

2. Sending requests with the pilgrims and those visiting

the Prophet and asking them to convey their Salaamsto him.

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1. The Prophet had cupping done on the centre ofhis head while inIhraam, which is not possible without

shaving some of the hair (according to the saying of Ibn

Taymiyyah).

2. It is authentically reported from Ibn Umar, although

not from the Prophet .

3. According to the Prophets (r) saying: O Umar, you

are a strong man so do not harm the weak, and when

you wish to touch it when it becomes free, then touch it,

and if not, then face it and say the Takbeer. [Ahmad]

4. The Prophet said: Allaah will raise up the Stone

on the Day of Judgment, and it will have two eyeswith which it will see, and a tongue with which it will

talk and it will give witness in favor of everyone who

touched it in truth with sincerity. [At-Tirmidhi] And

He said: Touching the Black Stone and the Yemeni

corner removes sins. [At-Tirmidhi] The Black Stone

is from Paradise, and it used to be whiter than snow, but

the sins of the idolaters turned it black. [At-Tirmidhi]

5. The Prophet said: A naked person may not make

Tawaaf of the House. [Agreed Upon] He said to Aishah

when she came to make Umrah in the finalHajj

while she was menstruating: Do as anyone making

Hajj does, except do not make Tawaaf of the House anddo not pray until you become clean. [Agreed Upon]30

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6. The Messenger of Allaah said: Make Saee as

Allaah has prescribed Saee for you.

7. One shouldnt undertake a journey to visit the Prophets

grave, but it is Sunnah to visit the mosque of the

Prophet , so when one reaches it and prays upon

entering it, he may go to the grave. And it is correct

is to say: Assalaamu alayka yaa Rasoolullaahi waRahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu; Assalaamu alayka

yaa Abaa Bakr; Assalaamu alayka yaa Umar, as Ibn

Umar used to do so. And if he adds something slight

whatever he feels at the time not always doing it

then it is permissible inshaaAllaah.

In addition, undertaking a journey to visit the Prophets

grave is an innovation and exaggeration in religion, and

in contradiction to the Prophets saying: Do not

take my grave as a festival, and send blessings upon

me from wherever you are for verily your blessings will

reach me.

It is a reason for many Sunnahs and benefits to be lost

that is theDhikr after the prayer after giving Tasleem

for they leave all of these and hurry to this innovation.

So may Allaah have mercy upon the one who said: No

innovation is brought to life except that a Sunnah iskilled off.

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Abbreviation

(Azza wa Jall) : Mighty and Magestic is He

(Subhaanahu wa Taaala) : Glorious and Exalted is He

(Salla-Allaahu alayhi wasallam) : May Allaah praise him and

grant him peace

(Radia-Allaahu anhu) : May Allaah be pleased with

him

(Radia-Allaahu anha) : May Allaah be pleased with

her

(Radia-Allaahu anhuma) : May Allaah be pleased

with them - both Males or

females

(Radia-Allaahu anhum) : May Allaah be pleased with

them - all male

(Alayhissalam) : Peace be upon him

(Rahimahullaah) : May Allaah have Mercy on

him

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