About Hajj

Hajj is one of the 5 pillars of Islam and is a physical and financial worship. It is obligatory for those who are financially and physically fit to perform Hajj once in their lifetime. Hajj is the most spiritual journey a person can undertake in the world. A Muslim who has performed Hajj is called "Hajji". Hajj is obligatory for every Muslim who has reached puberty and is financially sufficient.

Yes, if a person is not fit for travel and physical worship, is too old, or cannot go on a pilgrimage due to other force majeure reasons, he/she can send a representative instead. Likewise, a person can go on a pilgrimage with someone else's proxy and perform the pilgrimage instead. Thus, the person who sends a representative fulfills the pilgrimage and receives his reward.

A person who cannot perform the pilgrimage and cannot send a representative can make a will when he dies. Later, his heirs can send someone from his inheritance to perform the pilgrimage by proxy. Even if a person does not make a will, his heirs can perform or have someone perform a pilgrimage on his behalf. Thus, the deceased person's pilgrimage debt is paid.

It is recommended to seek forgiveness from your loved ones, spouses and friends before going on a pilgrimage. Before going to Hajj, Istighfar and Salavat Sharifa should be recited a lot. Spiritual preparations such as the Rosary Prayer, Evvabin Prayer and Duha Prayer are also recommended before the pilgrimage.
In addition, it would be beneficial to make some financial preparations. The most important of these is health check-up. Apart from that; Be sure to take items such as slippers, ihram and waist belt with you. Medications and personal products, if any, should also be taken in sufficient quantities. You must have your passport, visa, ID card and other official documents with you. It is also important to arrive at the airport on time for luggage delivery and other procedures before the flight time.

The documents that need to be prepared before going on a pilgrimage are as follows:
Agency registration certificate issued by Diyanet, passport with chip and valid for at least 8 months from the date of flight, back and front photocopy of the ID card with TR ID Number, 2 passport size photographs (White Background), Meningitis Vaccination Card (issued at Provincial and District Health Centers).

The clothes worn by men and women during the Hajj, Umrah and Kiri Hajj pilgrimages are called ihram. The ihram worn by men consists of two parts called rida and izar. For women, the ihram is normal dress. Ihram is also the name given to making certain situations haram during the pilgrimage. Ihram is a must for Hajj and Umrah. To fulfill it, it is necessary to enter ihram.

A person who will enter Ihram must first cut his nails and shave. Where necessary (including underarm and special shaving); Attention should also be paid to trimming hair, beard and moustache. Before entering Ihram, one should perform a ghusl if possible, or a normal ablution if not. The head is left uncovered and the feet bare. However, she wears heels and open-top slippers on her feet. After dressing in Izar and Rida, he performs a 2-rakat prayer: In the first rakat, he recites the Surah al-Kafirun after Fatiha-i Sharifa, and in the second rakat, he recites the Surah Ikhlas after Fatiha-i Sharifa. After the prayer, he turns to the qibla and makes his intention for Hajj or Umrah. (The deputy says on behalf of such and such a person) 3 times without a break: "Labbayk, Allahumme lebbeyk, lebbeyke la şerike lek lebbeyk. Innel-hamde ve'n-ni'mete lek ve'l-mülk. La şerike Lek." He recites the talbiyah and then recites the takbir and Salavat-i sharif. In this way, ihram is entered.

Hajj is an act of worship that begins with intention. One sets out with the intention of "performing a pilgrimage for the sake of Allah." When one reaches the place called Miqat, one puts on ihram. For journeys where the flight is direct to Mecca, you must enter at Ihrama airport.
When you reach the Kaaba, you perform the Umrah of Hajj and then take off the Ihram.
Until the day of Terviye, which is the 8th day of the Month of Dhul-Hijjah; Supererogatory acts of worship such as prayer, supplication, circumambulation and umrah are performed abundantly.
Early on the day of Terviye, ablutions are performed in Mecca-i Mukarreme (hotel) and the Hajj Ihram is entered. If it is not possible to go to Mina, we will move to Arafat. It is sunnah to stay in Mina on the day of Terviye and perform 5 daily prayers.
On the morning of Arafah, we depart from Mina to Arafat. That day, you will stay in Arafat until the sun sets. After the noon and afternoon prayers are performed together at noon, the foundation prayer is made. That day, prayers, supplications and requests continue until the evening.
On the day of Arafa, at sunset, we depart for Muzdalifah. That night is spent in Muzdalifah. As soon as you arrive in Muzdalifah, Maghrib and Isha prayers are performed with the congregation. After the morning prayer, the foundation prayer is made and we depart for Mina before sunrise.
In Mina, 2 stones are thrown at the great devil. From there, we return to the resting place.
The sacrifice is expected to be sacrificed. (You cannot leave ihram until the sacrifice is made.)
When the news comes that the sacrifice has been made, one shaves his hair and comes out of ihram.
Within three days of Eid, the obligatory "Tawaf of Ifaza" is performed by going to the Kaaba.
On the 2nd and 3rd days of the Eid, people go to Mina and throw 7 stones at 3 devils each.
Hajj is completed by performing the farewell tawaf. After that the return journey begins.

On the day the Hajj registration officially begins, an application must be made to obtain a "Drawing Certificate" via the "E-GOVERNMENT" system. Then, by obtaining the "Can Register with the Agency" document, one can register to "Alkış Turizm" in order to go on a pilgrimage. Thus, you can start the process to fulfill the obligation of Hajj within Alkış Turizm with its 32 years of experience.

After the above transactions are completed, the payment phase for the pilgrimage begins. First of all, payments are made from the bank account with the Turkish ID number. Then, pre-registration, via E-Government; It is done by following the steps on the Religious Affairs/Hajj Procedures pages. After this stage; Those who wish can choose "room preferred" or "hotel preferred". It is known that registration with room preference is more economical. In hotel preferential registrations; They can benefit from programs with different price options consisting of 4-star or 5-star hotels. Hotel prices are higher than room price packages.

After Hajj registration is completed, processes such as passport and information begin. First of all, the passport must be issued. After this process, official procedures are completed. After this process, informational seminars and meetings about pilgrimage and travel are held. After attending these seminars and meetings, pilgrim candidates can make material and spiritual preparations for their pilgrimage in their remaining time. With patience, excitement and happiness; You can start counting the days for this great journey to become a pilgrim. As Alkış Turizm family, we congratulate you in advance for your Hajj pilgrimage and hope it will be a blessing.

Those who registered for the Hajj draw can inquire about the draw results online at the following address: https://hac.gov.tr/HacDurumSorgulama/HacDurumSorgulama.aspx
People whose names are on the inquiry screen in the link above and who are eligible to go on pilgrimage; People can go on a pilgrimage through authorized private agencies such as "Presidency of Religious Affairs Hajj Organization" or "Alkış Turizm".
In Türkiye, Religious Affairs Hajj Organization and Hajj Distribution System of Specially Authorized Agencies: 60% Presidency of Religious Affairs, 40% Other Private Agencies.
Every year, out of 100 pilgrims from our country, 60 go on pilgrimage through the Religious Affairs Hajj Organization and 40 through approximately 220 authorized agencies.

In order to go on Hajj from Türkiye, you must first register to the "Hajj Lottery System". The draws are made online (on a computer) by the "Presidency of Religious Affairs". Every year, out of an average of 2.5 million pilgrim candidates, 1 per thousand of the country's population is eligible to go on pilgrimage. This number may vary based on the total number announced. In 2022, 37,700 pilgrimage quotas have been allocated to our country.