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In Islamic terminology, a pilgrim who intends to perform Umrah and Hajj together and enters Ihram at Meeqat is called a Qiran. This type of Hajj is one of the three recognized types in Islam and has specific rules and rituals

In Hajj al-Qiran, the pilgrim performs both Umrah and Hajj in a single Ihram without exiting Ihram in between. All the rituals of Umrah, such as Tawaf (circumambulation) and Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwah), are completed first, followed by Hajj rituals like standing at Arafat, Muzdalifah, and the stoning of Jamaraat.

The term Qiran is derived from Arabic, meaning “combination” or “joining,” reflecting the combination of both rituals. This type differs from Hajj al-Ifrad (where only Hajj is performed) and Hajj al-Tamattu (where Umrah and Hajj are performed separately with a break). Knowledge of Qiran helps pilgrims follow the correct sequence and ensures the pilgrimage is valid according to Islamic law.

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  Qiran refers to performing Umrah and Hajj together in a single Ihram.

  
  


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  The pilgrim does not exit Ihram between Umrah and Hajj.

  
  


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  Qiran is one of the three types of Hajj recognized in Islam.

  
  


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  It involves completing Umrah rituals first, followed by Hajj rituals.

  
  


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  The term comes from Arabic, meaning “combination”.

  
  


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  Knowledge of Qiran ensures correct performance and validity of the pilgrimage.