How to Perform the Rituals of Hajj and Umrah

Praise is to Allah, Lord of the Universe. May peace and blessings be upon Muhammad, the last of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and messenger, and his family esteemed companions? Hajj is one of the best forms of worship and is one of the most sublime deeds because it is one of the pillars of Islam that Allah sends Muhammad (SAW). A servant’s religion is incomplete with out it. A form of worship is only acceptable when the following is true.
One devotes it to Allah alone with a desire for the here after. It can not be done with the intention of being seen among people or for worldly gain. One follows the Prophet example in words and deeds. This can not be accomplished except by gaining knowledge of the sunnah.
Kinds of Hajj
There are three kind of Hajj.

1)      Hajj-e-Tamattu

2)      Hajj-e-Ifraad

3)      Hajj-e-Qiran

Hajj-e-Tamattu
A pilgrim wears Ihram for Umrah only during the month of Hajj, which means when a pilgrim reaches Makkah, makes Tawaf and sa’yi for Umrah. Then shaves or clips the hair. On the day of Tarwiya which is the 8^th of Dhul Hajj. A pilgrim puts on his Ihram for Hajj only and carries out all of its requirements.
Hajj-e-Ifraad
A pilgrim wears Ihram for Hajj only. When does he reaches Makkah. He performs Tawaf for his arrival and sa’yi for Hajj. He does not shave or clip his hair as he does not disengage from Ihram. Instead, he remains in Ihram till after he stones Jamrah Al-Aqaba on the EID day. It is permissible for him to postpone his Sa’yi for hajj until after his Tawaf for Hajj.
Hajj-e-Qiran
Qiran stands for combining two items i.e.click this link for Umrah and Hajj in one Ihram. The two are undertaken together. One will have to perform Tawaf-al-Qudoom before Waqoof-e-Arafat. It is a Sunnaht as was practiced by the Holy Prophet (PBUH). It is to be kept in mind that Tawaf-al-Qudoom is different from Tawaf-e-Umrah. One can not substitute one with other.After Tawaf-al-Qudoom the pilgrim has to walk in Saee between As-Safa and Al-Marwah. In case Saee after Tawaf-al-Qudoom is missed due to any reason one will have to perform this after Tawaf-e-Ifadah (Ziarat).
Hajj-e-Qiran is more suitable for people coming form outside. Those living within the boundaries of Haram are not entitled for Hajj-e-Qiran. In case one does this, he will be sinner and shall have to sacrifice an animal as atonement.
Saee after Tawaf-al-Qudoom is more preferable for one performing Hajj-e-Qiran. In case he puts off the Saee to be after Tawaf-e-Ifada (Ziarat) he should not observe Ramal and Iztiba during Tawaf-e-Qudoom.
One who intended to perform Tawaf-al-Qadoom in Hajj-e-Ifrad followed by Saee, he should observe Ramal and Iztiba in Tawaf. However it is preferable to perform Saee after Tawaf-e-Ifada.