Many Muslims come to Hajj and make mistakes. Is there any guidance for them?

Question:
Shaykh Salih, many of our Muslim brothers come to Hajj and make certain mistakes, even though it is possible for them to read something about Hajj. Do you direct Muslims to anything specific? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Yes. In the questioner's case, we say that since he shaved his head, stoned the pillars, and took off his ihram garments inside the Haram, he started with a mistake. However, due to his ignorance, he is excused for it. Praise be to Allah. So he owes no fidyah (ransom payment). He owes no fidyah because he did not do it intentionally. Good. May Allah reward you with good. And it is not a matter of precaution either. No, it is not required, meaning this is not a case of destruction. In matters that do not involve destruction, people and the ignorant are excused. Good.
As for what you mentioned regarding the pilgrim or the one performing 'Umrah who wants to perform the rites, it is obligatory for him to learn the rulings of the rites before he begins them, and to ask the people of knowledge. Yes, this is obligatory for him, so that he does not fall into such mistakes. He must read, if he is able to read, as there are many books on the rites, praise be to Allah, and they are simplified, easy, and clear as well. Whatever is unclear to him, he asks the people of knowledge about it. Also, if, for example, his arrival in Makkah is his first time for Hajj or 'Umrah, he must stay with one of the groups with him who have knowledge of the rites of Hajj, and do as they do, following their example in this matter, because they help him to hit the truth in performing the rites. May Allah reward you with good.