Who was the Ameer of the first Hajj (9 AH)?

Correct answer: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA). In 9 AH, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) led the Muslims as Ameer-ul-Hajj.

Background: Hazrat Ali (RA) was sent to announce the opening verses of Surah At-Tawbah to the pilgrims.

• Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH): The Prophet (PBUH) performed his own Hajj (the Farewell Hajj) in 10 AH.
• Hazrat Ibrahim (AS): Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) built the Kaaba and called people to Hajj but did not lead this Hajj.
• Hazrat Umar (RA): Hazrat Umar (RA) led the Hajj later, in his own caliphate.

Did you know? The Farewell Hajj of the Prophet (PBUH) took place in 10 AH.

Memory trick: 9 AH: Abu Bakr; 10 AH: the Prophet (PBUH).