MATTERS RECOMMENDED ON ENTRY INTO HARAM

(1) On reaching the Haram, one must dismount and perform a ghusl to enter it.

(2) The pilgrim must remove his shoes on entry into the Haram and hold them in his hands in humility to Allah, the High.

(3) At the time of entering the Haram, the following supplication be recited:

(Translation: O Allah, You have stated in Your Book, and Your word is true, "And proclaim among men the Hajj: they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path" (Ch. 22 v.30). O Allah, it is my fervent hope that I be among those who responded to Your call. I have come from far with difficulties and from a remote path, listening to Your call, responding to it and obeying Your command. All this became possible because of Your generosity and favour to me. I praise and thank You for granting me the grace and by this advance towards You, I seek nearness to You, a place with You, forgiveness of my sins and acceptance of my repentance, by Your grace. O Allah, bless Muhammad and his progeny and out of Your mercy forbid the fire of Hell for my body and save me from Your punishment and penalties, O most merciful of the merciful.)

(4) To chew a little of Edhkher (which is a well known herb) at the time of entry.