how to perform Umra by Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat

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And complete the Hajj and Umrah for Allah onlyQuraan 2:96

How to PerformUmrah

The rituals ofperforming umrah

explained insimple English

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Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat

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Contents

Contents ............................................................................. i

Introduction ...................................................................... iiImportant Instructions .................................................... 1Umrah ............................................................................... 3

Virtues of Umrah .................................................. 3Necessary acts of Umrah ..................................... 3

Departure .......................................................................... 4

Ihraam ............................................................................... 5Things prohibited in Ihraam ............................... 7Things permissible in Ihraam ............................. 8

In Makkah Mukarramah ................................................ 9Tawaaf ............................................................................. 11Saee ................................................................................. 16Halaq ............................................................................... 18While in Makkah Mukarramah ................................... 19Glossary .......................................................................... 21


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INTRODUCTION

This brief but comprehensive book is presented toyou to outline the rituals ofUmrah. It is only through theInfinite Mercy of Allah taaalaa that I have been able tocontribute this humble work for the cause of Islaam.

It was in 1987, when I was recovering from mychronic illness, that my brother, (Maulana) Haafiz Ismail,

directed my attention towards the need for a short andcomprehensive book on Umrah in English. He repeatedlyreminded me of his desire and insisted that I proceedwith it. Inspite of my weakness, both spiritual andphysical, I also had the great desire to do so, thus I firmlyresolved and commenced the work in the name of Allahtaaalaa.

This book contains all the necessary informationregarding the method, rites and formalities ofUmrah,with diagrams and sketches where appropriate.Inshaaallah, you will find in it answers to many of yourquestions.

May Allah taaalaa through His Mercy and Kindnesspardon me for any errors herein, and abundantly rewardall for their effort in making this publication possible.

I earnestly request the readers to remember me, myteachers, family and friends and all those who havecontributed in the publication of this book in their duaa.

Muhammad Saleem Dhorat

Leicester, EnglandRajab 1407/March 1987ii


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How to Perform Umrah

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. It must be stressed at the very outset that thereshould be a sincere intention to perform Umrah,

for all actions are judged by intentions. The holyProphet sallallahu alayhi wasallam said:

The reward of deeds depends on the intentions.Bukhaari

The intention must be to please Allah taaalaa

exclusively, hopeful of earning rewards only fromAllah taaalaa, the Creator, believing in what hasbeen promised by Allah taaalaa through ourbeloved Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam andperforming the act according to the way shownby him. Hence, this must always be borne in ourminds.

2. Do not let the thought enter your mind that youare going on a trip or a holiday. No! You are goingto fulfil one of the greatest Sunnah of the holyProphet sallallahu alayhi wasallam. You are goingto Makkah where our beloved Prophet sallallahualayhi wasallam was born and to Madeenah wherehe is resting. You are going to visit the house ofAllah taaalaa Kabah, which is surrounded byangels on all sides, and upon which continuouslydescend the Mercy and Blessings of Allah taaalaa.

3. As regards to your visit to the holy places, it mustbe borne in mind that Allah taaalaa does not grant

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such blessed opportunities to all, and for thosewhom He has blessed with the opportunity, it willbe very unfortunate to have spent time and wealth,

and gain no benefit and reward. Generally, the lossand ruin is brought by Shaytaanand nafs (basedesires). Therefore, be conscious of their deceptionand wickedness.

4. It is advisable to study this book prior to yourdeparture for Umrah, preferably with an aalim of

your locality, seeking his explanations on whatyou do not understand. Thus you will be able tofollow the instructions laid down in this book withease.

5. If you have any queries concerning religiousmatters or concerning the Umrah, consult an aalim

or a knowledgeable person and seek his advice.

Important Instructions

Abdullah Ibne Masood radhiyallahu anhureports that Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhiwasallam said, Perform Hajj and Umrah oneafter the other for surely they (Hajj and Umrah)remove poverty and sins just as the furnaceremoves the dirt of iron, gold and silver.

Tirmizi, Nasaee


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UMRAH

Umrah is also known as the minorHajj. It is a Sunnahand can be performed anytime during the year except

for the five days ofHajj, i.e. from 9th Zul Hijjah to 13thZul Hijjah. In these five days, it is makrooh tahreemi toperform Umrah.

Virtues of Umrah

1. One Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed

between it and another Umrah.Bukhaari, Muslim

2. To perform one Umrah in Ramadhaanis equivalentto aHajj. In another narration, ... equivalent toHajjwith me.

Muslim

3. The performers of Hajj and Umrah are deputationsof Allah taaalaa. If they call Him, He answers themand if they seek His Forgiveness, He forgives them.

Ibne Maajah

Necessary acts of Umrah

Thefardh ofUmrah are:1. Ihraam (i.e. special dressing, niyyah and talbiyah).

2. Tawaaf(with niyyah).

The waajib ofUmrah are:

1. Saee between Safaa and Marwah.

2. Halaq or Qasr.

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DEPARTURE

1. Before departure, perform two rakaatnafl inyour house. On completing the two rakaat,

firstly thank Allah taaalaa for the favourwhich He has bestowed upon you by giving youthe understanding and the blessed opportunityto go on this holy mission.

2. Thereafter, make duaa to Allah taaalaa. Ask Himto make the journey easy for you and to make itfull of blessings and gains. Also that He safeguardsyou from the evil of Shaytaan and nafs. Furtherthat He gives you the opportunity to utilise yourtime in those actions which will bring His Pleasureand that He accepts your Umrah.

3. Now start your journey. Throughout your journeyyou must perform the daily five fardh Salaatregularly and punctually. You must not be a causeof harm to anyone. On the contrary, you should beof assistance to anyone who needs help. Do notwaste your time. Engage yourself in learning,teaching, preaching and remembrance of Allah

taaalaa.

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Ihraam

IHRAAM

1. On (or prior to) reachingMeeqaat, performghusl ifpossible, otherwise wudhoo. Thereafter, put on the

clothes of ihraam, preferably of a white colour -two sheets, one to cover the lower part of the bodyand the other for the upper part of the body. Atthis moment, men folk may apply itr (perfume).The women should keep all their body covered intheir normal clothing, except the face.

2. Perform two rakaat nafl with the intention ofihraam(with your head covered). Recite Qul yaa ayyuhalkaafiroonin the first rakaat and Qul huwallaahuahadin the second rakaat.

3. On completing the two rakaat, sitting bareheadedon the prayer mat, make the niyyah ofUmrah saying:

allaahumma innee ureedul umrata fayassirhaalee wataqabbalhaa minnee

O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah. Make it

easy for me and accept it from me.Then read the following duaa (known as talbiyah)three times:


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Ihraam

5. It is prohibited to shave or clip hair from any partof the body or to clip the nails.

6. It is prohibited for men to use stitched clothes.

7. It is prohibited for men to wear footwear of anykind that will cover the central bone of the upperpart of the feet.

8. Men must not cover their heads and faces.

9. Women should not cover their faces. However, in

the presence of men, the face will have to be coveredin such a manner that the covering does not touchthe face.

10. Do not cause harm to any Muslim be it verbal orphysical.

Things permissible in ihraam

1. It is permissible to use an umbrella or shadow ofany object such as a car roof, as long as it does nottouch the head.

2. It is permissible to put on a ring, a pair of glasses,a hearing aid, a wrist watch and a belt or girdlewhich protects ones money and documents.

3. It is permissible to change ones garments and towash them as well as to wash ones hair and bodywithout removing dirt by the means of using soap.

4. It does not matter if some hair come off bythemselves during washing without you intending

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5. It is permissible to cover the body, including thefeet with blanket, quilt, sleeping bag, etc. Do notcover the head and the face.

6. It is permissible to use miswaakto clean the teeth.

7. There is no harm in carrying something on the head.

Ihraam

Sahl Ibne Sad radhiyallahu anhu relates that

Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said,When a Muslim recites talbiyah, then verilyevery stone, tree and all the ground to his rightand left recites the talbiyah with him to the endof the earth.

Tirmizi

Ibne Abbaas radhiyallahu anhumaa relates fromRasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam that hesaid, One hundred and twenty mercies from

Allah descend upon the Kabah every day andnight; sixty for those performing tawaaf, forty

for those who are engaged in Salaat and twentyfor those who are merely looking at the Kabah.

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In Makkah Mukarramah

IN MAKKAH MUKARRAMAH

After putting on ihraam, you should engage yourselfin the remembrance of Allah taaalaa, istighfaarand recite

the talbiyah as much as possible until you reach Makkah.

1. Enter the sacred city of Makkah with utmost respectand humility reciting talbiyah.

2. Make your arrangements and immediately go tothe sacred Masjid which is known as Al Masjidul

Haraam. You must enter the Masjid with utmosthumility and a sense of the Greatness of Allahtaaalaa and sacredness of the place.

3. When entering the Masjid, put your right foot inthe Masjid and say:

bismillaahi wassalaatu wassalaamu alaarasoolillaah. Allaahummaftah lee abwaabarahmatik

In the name of Allah. May the Peace andSalutations (of Allah) be upon the Messengerof Allah. O Allah, open for me the doors of YourMercies.


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4. When you see Kabah, say three times:

allaahu akbar. Laa ilaaha illallaah

Allah is the greatest. There is no deity exceptAllah.

Thereafter, read durood shareef and make duaawhile standing, facing Kabah.

NOTE: This moment is very precious, for whateverduaa is made is most certainly accepted by Allah. Makeduaa as much as you can. One must not forget to makethis duaa:

O Allah, when you take me away from this world,take me in the state ofImaan. O Allah, enter me into

Jannah without any account. O Allah, accept all my duaaand keep me steadfast on Deen.

Do remember this humble writer in your duaa also.

Masalah: A woman in the state ofhaydh (menstruation)or nifaas (period after childbirth) must not enter theMasjid.

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Tawaaf

TAWAAF

Now you must perform tawaaf which is fardh inUmrah. During tawaaf, engage yourself in duaa and

remembrance of Allah taaalaa. The recital of the holyQuraan is also permissible. Be mindful that you do notraise your voice as this will cause disturbance to othersperforming tawaaf.

1. Proceed towards the corner of the Kabah in whichlies Al Hajarul Aswad.

2. Looking from the Kabah around the arched wallsof Al Masjidul Haraam, you will see a green lightdirectly opposite one of the four corners of Kabah.In this corner (of Kabah) lies Al Hajarul Aswad.Another clue for locating Al Hajarul Aswad is thatat present it is located in the corner of Kabah facing

the corner with only one minaret; (the rest of thethree corners have two minarets each).

3. On (or prior to) reaching this corner, make idhtibaaand stand facing the Kabah, such that the wholeof Al Hajarul Aswad lies to the right of your rightshoulder. (The floor is marked with a black/brown

line which stretches from Al Hajarul Aswad).4. Stop reciting talbiyah and make niyyah (which isfardh) to perform tawaaf.

5. Move slightly to your right, keeping the face andchest towards Kabah, and stand on the black linewhich indicates that you are directly in line with

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Tawaaf

6. Raise your hands upto the ears (palms facing AlHajarul Aswad) saying:

bismillaahi allaahu akbar walillaahil hamd

In the Name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest,and all Praise is for Allah.

7. Place both palms on Al Hajarul Aswad and kiss itgently without a smack. If kissing is not possible,then merely touch it with one hand or both handsor raise your hands (palms facing Al HajarulAswad) saying:

bismillaahi allaahu akbar

In the Name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest.

and kiss them. This is known as istilaam. It shouldbe performed at the end of every round standingon the black/brown line facing Al Hajarul Aswad.

8. Now move towards the right, keeping the Kabah

on your left and walk around Kabah (anti-clockwise) until you return to Al Hajarul Aswad.Here, perform istilaam. You have now completedone round. You must complete seven rounds inthis manner to complete the tawaaf.

9. On completing the seventh round, perform istilaamand go to Maqaami Ibraaheem and offer two rakaatwaajib. It is Sunnah to recite Qul yaa ayyuhalkaafiroon in the first rakaat and Qul huwallaahu


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Tawaaf

ahad in the second rakaat. Thereafter engageyourself in duaa.

NOTE: If you cannot find a place at Maqaami

Ibraaheem, it is sufficient to perform the two rakaatanywhere within the sacred Masjid.

10. You should now proceed to the well of Zamzamand facing the direction of Kabah, drink its wateras much as you are able to. Also pour it over thebody.

11. Returning from Zamzam, go to Multazam and clingto the wall of Kabah, with arms stretched abovethe head placing on it your right cheek and at timesthe left and engage in duaa, for whatever you askis certainly granted by Allah taaalaa.

NOTE: If you wish, you can go to Multazam priorto going to the well of Zamzam.

12. Return to Al Hajarul Aswad once again andperform istilaam. This istilaam before saee ismustahab.

Masalah: The kissing of Al Hajarul Aswad is a Sunnah,

while safeguarding the dignity of Muslims isfardh. Afardh cannot be sacrificed for a Sunnah, because Allahtaaalaa does not accept a Sunnah which violates a fardh.Some pilgrims ignore this fact when they harm othersin their zeal to kiss Al Hajarul Aswad, which is merelya Sunnah. To harm any believer in performing thisSunnah is haraam (prohibited). How is it possible to carry

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deed? Therefore, when the area is crowded it is sufficientto raise the hands saying Bismillaahi allaahu akbarand to continue to move into the flow of the people.

Inshaaallah, Allah will grant you His Mercy and willincrease your reward.

Masalah: There are no prescribed duaa for tawaaf. Oneshould rather make duaa for the fulfilment of ones needsof both this world and the hereafter.

Masalah: Hateem is part of Kabah. Therefore, one must

go around the Hateem to complete the tawaaf.

Masalah: It is Sunnah for men to perform the first threerounds with ramal.

Masalah: Idhtibaa is for men only, and it is Sunnah ONLYduring tawaaf. Discontinue the idhtibaa after completing

the seven rounds oftawaaf

.Masalah:During tawaaf when you come to Al RuknulYamaani, merely touch it with both hands or the righthand. It is not Sunnah to kiss or raise hands at this corner.

Masalah: Between Al Ruknul Yamaani and Al HajarulAswad it is Sunnah to recite:

Rabbanaa aatinaa fid dunyaa hasanatawwafil aakhirati hasanataw waqinaa azaabannaar

O Allah, grant us goodness in this world, and

goodness in the hereafter, and save us from thepunishment of the fire.

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Masalah: The Kabah should at all times be on onesleft side during the tawaaf. Do not keep your back, chestor right arm towards the Kabah.

Tawaaf

Ibne Umar radhiyallahu anhu relates that heheard Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamsay, The touching (of Al Hajarul Aswad)removes sins and whoever performs the tawaaf

properly (according to rule) the reward (is like)that of the freeing of a slave and one does not

place ones foot on the ground nor raises it (intawaaf) except that Allah removes a sin (fromhis deeds) and orders for him one good deed.

Tirmizi

Jaabir radhiyallahu anhu relates from

Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam that,The water of Zamzam is for that (intention) forwhich it is drunk (i.e., whatever intention onemakes while drinking the water, one will achievethat intention, e.g. for thirst, food, medicine, etc.)

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Saee

SAEE

1. After the istilaam proceed to Safaa - again in thedirection of the green light on the wall.

2. Climb Safaa until you reach the place from whereKabah is visible between the pillars of Al MasjidulHaraam and make niyyah for saee.

3. Facing Kabah, raise both hands up to the shouldersin the way in which hands are raised while making

duaa. Then say three times:

allaahu akbar laa ilaaha illallaah

Allah is the Greatest, there is no deity exceptAllah.

4. Read durood shareef and make duaa for thefulfilment of your good wishes and others also.Remain engaged in duaa for quite a long time, forthis is a place where duaa is accepted.

5. You must now walk (at normal pace) towardsMarwah (the other side). While walking between

Safaa and Marwah you should engage yourself inremembrance of Allah taaalaa and making duaa.

6. When you reach the green lights, you must quickenyour pace and run slowly until you reach the otherset of green lights. Thereafter, you should resumethe normal speed of walking till you reach Marwah.

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Saee

7. On Marwah too, you should go upto such a placefrom where the Kabah is visible. The same actionsmust be performed as on Safaa. This is one round.

NOTE: Kabah is not visible from Marwah,therefore climb Marwah and estimate the direction ofKabah.

8. From Marwah proceed towards Safaa in the samemanner as described above. On reaching Safaa youhave completed the second round.

9. Complete seven rounds in this manner. The finalround will end at Marwah.

10. At this stage it is mustahab to perform two rakaat inAl Masjidul Haraam.

Masalah: During saee you are not restricted to any

specific duaa. You may make any duaa you wish.However, it is Sunnah to recite:

rabbighfir warham antal aazzul akram.

O my Lord, forgive and have mercy. You are

the most Majestic, the most Generous.

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Halaq

HALAQ

After completing the saee, you must shave your heador trim the hair of the entire head in such a manner that

you trim at least one inch of each hair. Shaving the headis more virtuous.

The women should trim slightly more than one inchfrom the end of their plait.

After shaving or trimming the hair, the rituals of

Umrah have ended and all restrictions imposed due tothe ihraam will be lifted.

May Allah taaalaa accept your Umrah and bestowyou with its blessings.

Yahyaa Ibne Husayn reported on the authorityof his grandfather that Rasoolullah sallallahualayhi wasallam on the occasion of the Farewell

Hajj made duaa thrice for those who shave theirheads and once only for those who trim their hair.

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While in Makkah Mukarramah

WHILE IN MAKKAH MUKARRAMAH

1. You should remain busy in Salaat, duaa andrecitation of the holy Quraan. You should complete

the recitation of the holy Quraan at least once.

2. Perform each and every fardh Salaat withcongregation in Al Masjidul Haraam. One suchSalaat is equal to two million and five hundredthousand Salaat performed elsewhere.

3. Perform virtuous deeds as much as you can becauseevery virtuous act in Makkah is equivalent to onehundred thousand virtuous acts. The holy Prophetsallallahu alayhi wasallam said,

Besides Makkah there is no city on the surface ofthe earth where Allah multiplies one virtue by a

hundred thousand times.4. You should avoid all prohibited and execrable acts

and things. Hadhrat Umar and Hadhrat IbneAbbaas radhiyallahu anhum said,

I would much rather prefer to commit seventysins at Rukyah than to commit one sin in Makkah.

NOTE: Rukyah is a place outside Makkah.5. Perform as many tawaafas possible because a nafl

tawaafis superior to a nafl Salaat.

NOTE: The offering of two rakaat at MaqaamiIbraaheemis essential even after nafl tawaaf.

6. Perform Salaat in the Hateem whenever you havethe chance.


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GLOSSARY

Al Hajarul Aswad The stone set in the southeast cornerof the Kabah. It is set about 4.5 feet from the ground in

a silver casing.Al Masjidul Haraam The sacred Masjid in Makkah.

Al Ruknul Yamaani The corner of the Kabah precedingthe corner in which lies Al Hajarul Aswad

Baytullaah See Kabah.

Deen The religion Islaam.Duaa Supplication, prayer.

Durood Shareef Salutations upon the holy Prophetsallallahu alayhi wasallam.

Fardh Obligatory.

Ghusl Bath.

Halaq To have the head shaved.

Haraam Forbidden.

Hateem The semi-circle outside Kabah.

Idhtibaa To put one end of your cloth (covering thetop part of your body) on the left shoulder, and take the

other end from below the right armpit, throwing it overthe chest onto the left shoulder, thus leaving the rightarm and shoulder entirely exposed.

Ihraam To put on the special dress (i.e. two unsewn sheetsof cloth, preferably new and of white colour). Thereafter,to make the niyyah ofUmrah and recite talbiyah. It has been

named ihraambecause after performing these three actions,certain permissible acts become prohibited (haraam).

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Women enter into the state ofihraam without putting onthe special clothing. It is for men only.

Istighfaar To ask forgiveness from Allah taaalaa.

Istilaam See Page 12.

Kabah The Sacred House of Allah taaalaa whichstands in the centre of the sacred Mosque of Makkah.

Makrooh Tahreemi Prohibited.

Maqaami Ibraaheem A few meters away from the door

of Kabah stands a small kiosk (gold in colour) whichcontains a stone with a figurative indentation of a footprintof Prophet Ibraaheem alayhis salaam. This footprint wasimpressed into the stone during the building of Kabah.

Marwah See Safaa.

Masaa See Safaa and Marwah.

Meeqaat It is the place which is fixed for putting on ihraamor in other words, it is the boundary beyond which a personintending to go to Makkah cannot go without ihraam.(Jeddah is beyond this boundary, therefore one must puton ihraambefore reaching Jeddah).

Miswaak A stick used for cleaning teeth.

Multazam It is the part of the Kabah situated betweenAl Hajarul Aswad and the door of the Kabah. It comesfrom the Arabic word meaning to become attached, andperhaps it is so called because this is the section of theKabah where a person should attach his body.

Mustahab Desirable.

Nafl Optional.

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Niyyah Intention.

Ramal To walk with quick short steps; lifting the legsforcefully; chest out; and moving the shoulders

simultaneously.Saee To walk between Safaa and Marwah seven times. Itis performed walking, except for a portion in the middle,today marked by green lights, where the pace is quickened.

Safaa and Marwah Two small hills, in Makkah. Theremains of both hills are enclosed within the sacredMosque. The two hills are separated by a distance of394m/1247ft which is called Masaa. This distance iswalked, and in part run, seven times by thoseperforming Hajj or Umrah.

Sunnah The way shown by the holy Prophet sallallahualayhi wasallam - physically or verbally.

Talbiyah See Pages 5 & 6.

Tawaaf The ritual circumambulation of the Kabah,starting from Al Hajarul Aswad. This is done anti-clockwise with the Kabah on the left hand side, seventimes.

Umrah To enter into ihraam from Meeqaat or (for thosepeople already in Makkah) from Masjid Taneem, performtawaafof Kabah, walk between Safaa and Marwah andshave the head. Its rituals take place entirely in Makkah.

Waajib Incumbent, less than fardh.

Wudhoo Ablution.

Zamzam The blessed water in Makkah.

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