Hajj is mentioned in the Hadith as one of the Pillars of Islam. Hajj is an imperative duty (Fardh) for all Muslims who have the resources to carry it out. It is to be performed during the days of Hajj, once in a lifetime. However, one may perform it more than once. Hajj is an ibadah in which money is spent in Allah's way and strength is sacrificed for the pleasure of Allah. At the same time it is a test of patience. Hajj also provides Muslims from all parts of the world the opportunity of meeting at a central venue to strengthen the bonds of Muslim Brotherhood.

Umrah can be performed anytime during the year. It is comprised of Tawaf of the Kaba and Sa’ai of the Safa and Marwah hills enclosed in a long gallery.

There are three ways of performing the Hajj:

Hajj al-Tamatt'u (Interrupted) This means entering into ihram for the Umrah, taking off after performing the Umrah, and then entering into ihram again for the Hajj. People who come from other countries usually perform Hajj al-Tamatt'u.

Hajj al-Qiran (Combined) This means entering into ihram for both the Umrah and the Hajj at the same time, not taking off for the ihram until the day of sacrifice at Mina.

Hajj al-Ifrad (Single) This means entering into ihram only for the Haj.