taleemul_haq

On reaching Makkah Mukarramah one should find accommodation and settle first.
Thereafter it is Mustahab (preferable) to perform Ghusl. It this is not possible, Wudhu
will suffice. Do not use soap or shave when bathing.
Thereafter enter the Musjidul Haraam, preferably through Babus Salaam.
It should be remembered that a woman, not in the state of performing Salat, should
NOT enter the Masjid.
Enter with the right foot, with utmost humbleness and respect and recite:
(O Allah, open for us the doors of Your mercies, and make easy for us the means of
livelihood)
The Niyyah for I’tikaaf should also be made
I intend making I’tikaaf for Allah till I remain in the Masjid
and the Talbiyah be recited constantly.
،كْيﱠبَل َكَل َكْيِرَش َلا َكْيﱠبَل ،كْيﱠبَل ﱠمُھﱠللا َكْيﱠبَل
كَل َكْيِرَش َلا ُكْلُمْلا َو َكَل َةَمْعﱢنلا َو َدْمَحْلا ﱠنِإ
Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayk la sharika laka Labbayk,
Innal hamda wanni‘mata laka walmulk La sharika lak
Here I am O Allah, (in response to Your call), here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am.
Indeed all the Praise, Grace and Sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner
(Here I am at YOUR service O Allah, I am present, I am present, You' have no partner, I
am present, All praise and graciousness as well as the entire universe is Yours, You have
no partner).
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