How Many Modes Of Performing Hajj Are There? Islamic Fiqh

 How many modes of performing Hajj are there?

                                  Answer:

 There are three kinds of Hajj:

(1) If one performs Hajj only and does not join "Umrah" (lesser Hajj) with it, it is called "Ifraad". The pilgrim who performs it is called "Mufarid",

(2) If one puts on Ehraam with the intention of 'Umrah alone at “Meeqaat” and after having observed rites and ceremonies of 'Umrah puts it off and redons it for the second time in Makkah for Hajj, it is called "Tamattu". The pilgrim who performs it is called "Mutamata'a" and

(3) If one adopts Ehraam with the intention of Hajj and 'Umrah at his homeland during the Hajj time and performs Hajj and 'Umrah in the same state of Ehraam, it is called "Qiraan". This is the best kind, mode of Hajj. The pilgrim who performs it is called "Qaarin".