The Pillars of Hajj, Its Obligatory Acts, and the Difference Between Them

Question:
It appears that this is the last question in this episode. The questioner says: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Hajj is ‘Arafah.” But some people are negligent regarding what comes after ‘Arafah. Perhaps you could speak about what the pillars of Hajj are, what its obligatory acts are, and what the difference is between a pillar and an obligatory act?

Answer:
The pillars of Hajj are four: entering the state of ihram, standing at ‘Arafah, circumambulation of the Ka'bah (tawaf), and walking between al-Safa and al-Marwah (sa’y). These are the pillars of Hajj: entering the state of ihram, standing at ‘Arafah, tawaf, and sa’y. As for the obligatory acts of Hajj, there are eight, including the farewell tawaf at the end. Yes.

The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you, reward you, and grant you the best of reward, and place that in your scales of good deeds.