Practice · The Fifth Pillar

How to Perform Hajj

الْحَجّ

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam — an obligation upon every Muslim who is physically and financially able, at least once in their lifetime. Select your type of Hajj below to see your personalized step by step guide.

What is Hajj?

Hajj (الحج) is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah — the fifth and final pillar of Islam. It takes place during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah and consists of a series of rituals performed over five days. It is obligatory once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is physically and financially able.

وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا

"And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah — for those who are able to undertake the journey."

Qur'an 3:97

The Prophet ﷺ said: "An accepted Hajj has no reward except Paradise." (Bukhari & Muslim). There are three valid ways to perform Hajj — select yours below to see your complete personalized guide.

Step 1 — Choose your type of Hajj: