During the last Hajj (Hajj-al-Wada`) of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) he performed `Umra and Hajj. He drove a Hadi along with him from Dhul-Hulaifa. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) started by assuming Ihram for `Umra and Hajj. And the people, too, performed the `Umra and Hajj along with the Prophet. Some of them brought the Hadi and drove it along with them, while the others did not. So, when the Prophet (ﷺ) arrived at Mecca. he said to the people, "Whoever among you has driven the Hadi, should not finish his Ihram till he completes his Hajj. And whoever among you has not (driven) the Hadi with him, should perform Tawaf of the Ka`ba and the Tawaf between Safa and Marwa, then cut short his hair and finish his Ihram, and should later assume Ihram for Hajj; but he must offer a Hadi (sacrifice); and if anyone cannot afford a Hadi, he should fast for three days during the Hajj and seven days when he returns home. The Prophet (ﷺ) performed Tawaf of the Ka`ba on his arrival (at Mecca); he touched the (Black Stone) corner first of all and then did Ramal (fast walking with moving of the shoulders) during the first three rounds round the Ka`ba, and during the last four rounds he walked. After finishing Tawaf of the Ka`ba, he offered a two rak`at prayer at Maqam Ibrahim, and after finishing the prayer he went to Safa and Marwa and performed seven rounds of Tawaf between them and did not do any deed forbidden because of Ihram, till he finished all the ceremonies of his Hajj and sacrificed his Hadi on the day of Nahr (10th day of Dhul-Hijja). He then hastened onwards (to Mecca) and performed Tawaf of the Ka`ba and then everything that was forbidden because of Ihram became permissible. Those who took and drove the Hadi with them did the same as Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) did.
Hajj (Pilgrimage) - Sahih al-Bukhari 1691
This narration from the Farewell Pilgrimage of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrates the practical implementation of combining Umrah and Hajj (Qiran), providing essential guidance on rituals, Ihram regulations, and sacrificial obligations for pilgrims.
Commentary on the Types of Pilgrimage
The Prophet (ﷺ) performed Qiran - combining Umrah and Hajj with one Ihram. This is among the three valid methods of pilgrimage: Ifrad (Hajj only), Qiran (combined), and Tamattu (separate Umrah and Hajj with break in between).
The ruling differs based on whether one brought the sacrificial animal (Hadi). Those with Hadi must maintain Ihram until Hajj completion, while those without must perform Umrah rituals first, exit Ihram, then re-enter for Hajj.
Scholarly Analysis of Rituals
The Tawaf description shows the Sunnah of touching the Black Stone first, performing Ramal (brisk walking) in first three circuits for men, and normal walking in last four. This was specifically for arrival Tawaf (Tawaf al-Qudum).
The two rak'ah prayer after Tawaf at Maqam Ibrahim is established Sunnah, as is the Sa'i between Safa and Marwa. These rituals complete the Umrah for those not having Hadi.
Legal Rulings and Concessions
The requirement of Hadi for those performing Tamattu or Qiran is established here. For those unable to afford sacrifice, fasting three days during Hajj and seven upon return home serves as substitution - demonstrating Islam's consideration for financial capability.
The prohibition ending only after complete Hajj ceremonies and sacrifice on Day of Nahr (10th Dhul-Hijjah) emphasizes the sacred nature of Ihram restrictions and proper sequence of rituals.