Tahallul Akbar

What Does Tahallul Akbar Mean in Detail?

Tahallul Akbar represents the complete and final release from all ইহরাম restrictions during হজ্জ. While the first Tahallul (Tahallul Asghar) lifts most prohibitions after stoning and shaving, the restriction on sexual relations with one's spouse remains until Tahallul Akbar is achieved. This occurs upon completing তাওয়াফ al-Ifadah (also called তাওয়াফ al-Ziyarah or তাওয়াফ al-হজ্জ) and the সাঈ of হজ্জ for those who haven't already performed it. তাওয়াফ al-Ifadah is a Rukn (pillar) of হজ্জ — without it, the হজ্জ is incomplete. While it is best performed on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, it can be delayed to the Days of Tashreeq or even later according to most scholars, though delaying it excessively without excuse is disliked. Once Tahallul Akbar is achieved, the হাজী is fully released from the sacred state: all aspects of normal life resume, and no ইহরাম-related restrictions remain. The হাজী has now completed the core of their হজ্জ obligations.