سُوْرَةُ البَقَرَةِ
Surah Al-Baqara (2) — Ayah 197
ٱلْحَجُّ أَشْهُرٌ مَّعْلُومَـٰتٌ ۚ فَمَن فَرَضَ فِيهِنَّ ٱلْحَجَّ فَلَا رَفَثَ وَلَا فُسُوقَ وَلَا جِدَالَ فِى ٱلْحَجِّ ۗ وَمَا تَفْعَلُوا۟ مِنْ خَيْرٍ يَعْلَمْهُ ٱللَّهُ ۗ وَتَزَوَّدُوا۟ فَإِنَّ خَيْرَ ٱلزَّادِ ٱلتَّقْوَىٰ ۚ وَٱتَّقُونِ يَـٰٓأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ ﴿197﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
The Hajj (pilgrimage) is (in) the well-known (lunar year) months (i.e. the 10th month, the 11th month and the first ten days of the 12th month of the Islâmic calendar, i.e. two months and ten days). So whosoever intends to perform Hajj therein (by assuming Ihrâm), then he should not have sexual relations (with his wife), nor commit sin, nor dispute unjustly during the Hajj. And whatever good you do, (be sure) Allâh knows it. And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best provision is At-Taqwa (piety, righteousness). So fear Me, O men of understanding!
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
ٱلْحَجُّ
al-ḥaju
(For) the Hajj
أَشْهُرٌۭ
ashhurun
(are) months
مَّعْلُومَـٰتٌۭ ۚ
maʿlūmātun
well known
فَمَن
faman
then whoever
فَرَضَ
faraḍa
undertakes
فِيهِنَّ
fīhinna
therein
ٱلْحَجَّ
l-ḥaja
the Hajj
فَلَا
falā
then no
رَفَثَ
rafatha
sexual relations
وَلَا
walā
and no
فُسُوقَ
fusūqa
wickedness
وَلَا
walā
and no
جِدَالَ
jidāla
quarrelling
فِى
fī
during
ٱلْحَجِّ ۗ
l-ḥaji
the Hajj
وَمَا
wamā
And whatever
تَفْعَلُوا۟
tafʿalū
you do
مِنْ
min
of
خَيْرٍۢ
khayrin
good
يَعْلَمْهُ
yaʿlamhu
knows it
ٱللَّهُ ۗ
l-lahu
Allah
وَتَزَوَّدُوا۟
watazawwadū
And take provision
فَإِنَّ
fa-inna
(but) indeed
خَيْرَ
khayra
(the) best
ٱلزَّادِ
l-zādi
provision
ٱلتَّقْوَىٰ ۚ
l-taqwā
(is) righteousness
وَٱتَّقُونِ
wa-ittaqūni
And fear Me
يَـٰٓأُو۟لِى
yāulī
O men
ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ
l-albābi
(of) understanding
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197. The months of Hajj [264] are well known. So whoever intends to perform Hajj in these months, let him remember that during Hajj there is to be no sexual approach [265], no misconduct, and no quarrelling. And whatever good you do, Allah knows it. And take provisions [266] with you, but the best provision is righteousness. So fear Me, O people of understanding!
[263]
The Rulings of Hajj Tamattu':
In the Age of Ignorance, it was thought that it was necessary to undertake a separate journey for ‘Umrah and a separate journey for Hajj. Allah Almighty abolished this restriction and granted this concession to those coming from outside that they may combine both Hajj and ‘Umrah in a single journey. However, those who live in Makkah or its surroundings within the boundaries of the Miqat are excluded from this concession, because for them, undertaking separate journeys for ‘Umrah and Hajj is not difficult. The following rulings are derived from this verse:
Types and Rulings of Hajj:
Those coming from outside the Miqat can perform both ‘Umrah and Hajj in a single journey, and there are two ways to do this. One is to enter into Ihram and perform ‘Umrah, then not exit Ihram (not shave the head) until the rites of Hajj are also completed. This is called Qiran. And if one performs ‘Umrah, shaves the head, exits Ihram, and then enters into a new Ihram for Hajj, this is called Hajj Tamattu‘, and this is the Hajj preferred by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. For those performing Qiran and Tamattu‘, sacrifice is obligatory, i.e., one goat, or a cow or camel in which seven people can share. If someone is unable to find a sacrificial animal, then he should fast for ten days: three days by the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah (the Day of 'Arafah), and the remaining seven days after completing Hajj, upon returning home. Those who live within the boundaries of the Miqat will perform Hajj by entering into Ihram for Hajj only, which is called Hajj Ifrad, and for them, sacrifice is not obligatory.
[264] That is, the period from the first of Shawwal to the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah is called the months of Hajj. Ihram for Hajj can only be entered into during this period. If someone enters into Ihram before this, it is impermissible or disliked, although Ihram for ‘Umrah can be entered into. The following ahadith are related to entering into Ihram.
1.
Rulings Regarding Entering into Ihram:
Hazrat Abdullah bin ‘Umar ؓ says that a man stood in the mosque and asked, “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ! From where should we enter into Ihram?” He ﷺ replied: “The people of Madinah should enter into Ihram from Dhu’l-Hulayfah, the people of Syria from Juhfah, the people of Najd from Qarn (al-Manazil), and the people of Yemen from Yalamlam.” [بخاري، كتاب العلم، باب ذكر العلم و الفتيا فى المسجد]
2. Hazrat Abdullah bin ‘Umar ؓ says that a man asked the Prophet ﷺ: “What should a Muhrim wear?” He ﷺ replied: “He should not wear a shirt, nor a turban, nor a cap, nor any garment dyed with wars or saffron. And if he does not find sandals, then he should wear socks after cutting them below the ankles.” [بخاري۔ كتاب العلم۔ من اجاب السائل باكثر مما سأله]
[265]
The Virtue of an Accepted Hajj:
Every action or speech that incites lust is called rafath, and this includes sexual intercourse. Fusuq and jidal and other acts of disobedience are, in themselves, impermissible, but in the state of Ihram, their sin becomes even more severe. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of Allah and during it neither engages in indecent talk nor commits any sin, he returns as (pure) as the day his mother gave birth to him.” [بخاري، كتاب المناسك، باب فضل الحج المبرور]
[266]
The Disapproval of Begging:
Hazrat Ibn ‘Abbas ؓ says: “The people of Yemen used to come for Hajj without bringing provisions and would say, ‘We put our trust in Allah.’ Then, upon reaching Makkah, they would start begging from people. On this occasion, this verse was revealed.” [بخاري، كتاب المناسك، باب قول الله تعالىٰ آيت و تزودوا فان خير الزاد التقوٰي] Also, although asking in times of need is not impermissible, Islam does not consider begging to be good. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The giving hand is better than the receiving hand.” [ بخاري، كتاب الزكوٰة باب لا صدقه الا عن ظهر غني] And begging without necessity and making it a profession is the worst crime. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever makes begging a habit will rise on the Day of Resurrection in such a state that there will not be a piece of flesh on his face.” [بخاري۔ كتاب الزكوٰة۔ باب من سال الناس تكثرا For refraining from begging, see the notes on verse 273 of this Surah and verse 101 of Surah Ma'idah.]
[263]
The Rulings of Hajj Tamattu':
In the Age of Ignorance, it was thought that it was necessary to undertake a separate journey for ‘Umrah and a separate journey for Hajj. Allah Almighty abolished this restriction and granted this concession to those coming from outside that they may combine both Hajj and ‘Umrah in a single journey. However, those who live in Makkah or its surroundings within the boundaries of the Miqat are excluded from this concession, because for them, undertaking separate journeys for ‘Umrah and Hajj is not difficult. The following rulings are derived from this verse:
Types and Rulings of Hajj:
Those coming from outside the Miqat can perform both ‘Umrah and Hajj in a single journey, and there are two ways to do this. One is to enter into Ihram and perform ‘Umrah, then not exit Ihram (not shave the head) until the rites of Hajj are also completed. This is called Qiran. And if one performs ‘Umrah, shaves the head, exits Ihram, and then enters into a new Ihram for Hajj, this is called Hajj Tamattu‘, and this is the Hajj preferred by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. For those performing Qiran and Tamattu‘, sacrifice is obligatory, i.e., one goat, or a cow or camel in which seven people can share. If someone is unable to find a sacrificial animal, then he should fast for ten days: three days by the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah (the Day of 'Arafah), and the remaining seven days after completing Hajj, upon returning home. Those who live within the boundaries of the Miqat will perform Hajj by entering into Ihram for Hajj only, which is called Hajj Ifrad, and for them, sacrifice is not obligatory.
[264] That is, the period from the first of Shawwal to the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah is called the months of Hajj. Ihram for Hajj can only be entered into during this period. If someone enters into Ihram before this, it is impermissible or disliked, although Ihram for ‘Umrah can be entered into. The following ahadith are related to entering into Ihram.
1.
Rulings Regarding Entering into Ihram:
Hazrat Abdullah bin ‘Umar ؓ says that a man stood in the mosque and asked, “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ! From where should we enter into Ihram?” He ﷺ replied: “The people of Madinah should enter into Ihram from Dhu’l-Hulayfah, the people of Syria from Juhfah, the people of Najd from Qarn (al-Manazil), and the people of Yemen from Yalamlam.” [بخاري، كتاب العلم، باب ذكر العلم و الفتيا فى المسجد]
2. Hazrat Abdullah bin ‘Umar ؓ says that a man asked the Prophet ﷺ: “What should a Muhrim wear?” He ﷺ replied: “He should not wear a shirt, nor a turban, nor a cap, nor any garment dyed with wars or saffron. And if he does not find sandals, then he should wear socks after cutting them below the ankles.” [بخاري۔ كتاب العلم۔ من اجاب السائل باكثر مما سأله]
[265]
The Virtue of an Accepted Hajj:
Every action or speech that incites lust is called rafath, and this includes sexual intercourse. Fusuq and jidal and other acts of disobedience are, in themselves, impermissible, but in the state of Ihram, their sin becomes even more severe. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of Allah and during it neither engages in indecent talk nor commits any sin, he returns as (pure) as the day his mother gave birth to him.” [بخاري، كتاب المناسك، باب فضل الحج المبرور]
[266]
The Disapproval of Begging:
Hazrat Ibn ‘Abbas ؓ says: “The people of Yemen used to come for Hajj without bringing provisions and would say, ‘We put our trust in Allah.’ Then, upon reaching Makkah, they would start begging from people. On this occasion, this verse was revealed.” [بخاري، كتاب المناسك، باب قول الله تعالىٰ آيت و تزودوا فان خير الزاد التقوٰي] Also, although asking in times of need is not impermissible, Islam does not consider begging to be good. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The giving hand is better than the receiving hand.” [ بخاري، كتاب الزكوٰة باب لا صدقه الا عن ظهر غني] And begging without necessity and making it a profession is the worst crime. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever makes begging a habit will rise on the Day of Resurrection in such a state that there will not be a piece of flesh on his face.” [بخاري۔ كتاب الزكوٰة۔ باب من سال الناس تكثرا For refraining from begging, see the notes on verse 273 of this Surah and verse 101 of Surah Ma'idah.]
