What are the etiquettes that a pilgrim should adopt while performing the rites of Hajj?

Allah Almighty says, “Hajj is [during] well-known months; so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein, then there is no sexual relations, no disobedience, and no disputing during Hajj” (Quran, 2:197). This means that whoever enters the state of ihram during Hajj should avoid all words and actions that depart from Islamic etiquette or that lead to dispute with others. Since all pilgrims on Hajj gather as recipients of the mercy and hospitality of the Most Merciful, they are required to cooperate in righteousness and piety, and not in sin and transgression. Abu Huraira narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said, “Whoever performs Hajj for Allah and does not engage in sexual misconduct or wrongdoing returns as on the day his mother gave birth to him” (Bukhari and Muslim).

Allah Almighty describes the months of Hajj as ‘well-known’ because the Arabs in the pre-Islamic period were already familiar with them; these months are: Shawwal, Dhul Qa‘dah, and the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah. Islamic law confirmed what they already knew, while directing them to pursue good deeds and abandon wrongdoing; Allah Almighty says,
“And whatever good you do—Allah knows it. And take provision, but indeed the best provision is piety. And fear Me, O people of understanding” (Quran, 2: 197). Clarifying that spiritual provision does not contradict material provision when piety is present, Allah Almighty says: ‘There is no blame upon you that you seek bounty from your Lord’ (Qur’an 2:198). The verse, revealed in response to some people’s reluctance to engage in trade during the days of Hajj, indicates that there is no sin in engaging in lawful earning through trade during Hajj, with the express aim of avoiding the humiliation of begging, provided that such activity does not preclude the performance of the rites of Hajj.

Allah Almighty further guides the pilgrims to proceed in their departure from ‘Arafat to Muzdalifah, in accordance with the common path of the pilgrims, and from Muzdalifah to Mina. He emphasizes that this movement should be accompanied by repentance, for He forgives abundantly and shows vast mercy, “Then depart from where the people depart and seek forgiveness of Allah; indeed Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful” (Quran, 2:199).

And Allah Almighty knows best.