## 6 Months Before: Foundations
Finalize حج package booking. Begin visa process. Schedule vaccinations. Set up savings for remaining expenses.
## 4-5 Months Before: Body and Mind
Begin physical preparation with daily walks. Medical check-up for chronic conditions. Start learning حج rituals through guides and seminars.
## 3 Months Before: Spiritual Preparation
Intensify voluntary نمازs and قرآن. Learn essential دعائیں. Memorize the تلبیہ. Settle debts, resolve conflicts, write your will. Attend حج preparation courses.
## 2 Months Before: Practical Details
Create packing list and acquire items. Arrange care for dependents. Set up auto-pay for bills. Arrange leave. Purchase travel insurance. Download احرامOS.
## 1 Month Before: Intensive Review
Review all rituals. Practice putting on احرام. Review madhab-specific rulings. Memorize key دعائیں for عرفات. Finalize packing. Confirm all booking details. Begin farewell visits.
## Final Week
Download all احرامOS offline content. Complete packing. Copy all documents. Distribute house keys. Perform غسل on departure day.
## Departure Day
Carry احرام in hand luggage. Arrive early. Say travel دعا. Begin with bismillah and anticipation.