1. Hajj Policy 2026 & Overseas Schemes
Question 1: What are the two operational schemes under which the Hajj system is organized in Pakistan?
Answer: Government Hajj Scheme and Private Hajj Scheme (run by HGOs)
Question 2: What is the minimum validity period required for a pilgrim’s passport under Hajj Policy 2026?
Answer: At least 36 weeks
Question 3: What is the primary requirement for applicants applying under the Hajj Sponsorship Scheme?
Answer: Foreign currency remittance through official banking channels (Remittance Slip / Encashment Certificate)
Question 4: How are successful applicants selected under the Regular Government Hajj Scheme?
Answer: Through a computerized ballot (Qura’andazi)
Question 5: What health document is mandatory for all pilgrims at the time of flight departure?
Answer: Valid Health & Vaccination Certificate (Meningococcal, Polio, and COVID-19 as required by KSA)
Question 6: What is the refund policy of MoRA if an applicant cancels after selection in the computerized ballot?
Answer: Dues are refunded after deducting administrative processing fees according to policy terms
2. Hajj & Umrah Act 2024 & Legal Oversight
Question 7: Which regulatory body is responsible for enforcing rules under the Hajj & Umrah Act 2024?
Answer: Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony (MoRA)
Question 8: What penalty applies to private Hajj Group Organizers (HGOs) for failing to provide agreed facilities?
Answer: Forfeiture of security deposit/performance guarantee, financial fines, and license cancellation/blacklisting
Question 9: What protection does the Hajj & Umrah Act 2024 guarantee to pilgrims?
Answer: Full compensation and legal recourse in case of service defaults by registered service providers
Question 10: What action can MoRA take against an unregistered agent selling illegal Hajj packages?
Answer: Fines, sealing of offices, registration of criminal FIRs, and blacklisting
Question 11: What is the primary role of the Hajj Inspection Committee under the 2024 Act?
Answer: On-site inspection of hotel buildings, transport fleets, and food quality in KSA
3. Mashair Operations & Coordinator Makkah Report
Question 12: Which regions are collectively included in the definition of “Mashair”?
Answer: Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah
Question 13: What strategy is used in Mina camps to help pilgrims and Muavineen identify locations easily?
Answer: Sector-based color-coding, numbered Maktabs, and digital field mapping
Question 14: What is the primary function of the Mashair Railway system during Hajj days?
Answer: Transporting pilgrims rapidly between Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah to avoid traffic jams
Question 15: What is the primary purpose of color-coded wristbands issued to Pakistani Hujjaj?
Answer: Identifying pilgrim Maktabs, building numbers, and emergency contact details rapidly
Question 16: What service operates inside the Jamarat complex to assist disabled and elderly pilgrims?
Answer: Designated wheelchair lanes and authorized helper carts
4. Saudi Taleemat Hajj-2026 & Code of Conduct
Question 17: What is the strict Saudi policy regarding political activities or carrying political flags during Hajj?
Answer: Strictly prohibited; violators face immediate arrest and deportation
Question 18: Why is cooking on open flames or storing gas cylinders forbidden inside tents in Mina?
Answer: It violates safety and fire prevention regulations set by Saudi Civil Defense
Question 19: What is the Saudi penalty for performing Hajj without an official permit (Tasreeh)?
Answer: Heavy monetary fines, detention, deportation, and a 10-year ban from entering KSA
Question 20: What is the emergency hotline number for Saudi Civil Defense during Hajj?
Answer: 911
5. Muavineen Duties & Nazim Responsibilities
Question 21: What is the first duty of a Muavin upon finding a lost, confused pilgrim?
Answer: Calm the pilgrim, check their official wristband/card, and scan details on the Pak Hajj Muavin App
Question 22: What primary duty is assigned to a Building Nazim in Makkah?
Answer: Supervising room distribution, checking daily food quality, maintaining hygiene, and resolving pilgrim complaints
Question 23: Where do Muavineen Hujjaj report for initial duty distribution upon reaching Saudi Arabia?
Answer: MoRA Main Control Desks at Jeddah/Madinah Airport or Makkah Sector Offices
Question 24: How does a Field Muavin handle a lost pilgrim who has lost their wristband and phone?
Answer: Scan facial data or search identity card number on the Pak Hajj Muavin App database
Question 25: What is the primary duty of Muavineen stationed at Jeddah and Madinah Airport terminals?
Answer: Assisting pilgrims with luggage collection, guidance to transport buses, and food packet distribution
6. Maps, Distances & Key Locations
Question 26: On which date of Dhul Hijjah do pilgrims arrive at Mina for the first stay?
Answer: 8th Dhul Hijjah
Question 27: Where do pilgrims stay under the open sky on the night between 9th and 10th Dhul Hijjah?
Answer: Muzdalifah
Question 28: What are the names of the three stone pillars in the Jamarat complex?
Answer: Jamarat al-Sughra (Small), Jamarat al-Wusta (Medium), and Jamarat al-Aqaba (Large)
Question 29: Approximately what is the distance between Makkah (Holy Haram) and Mina?
Answer: Approximately 7 to 8 kilometers
Question 30: What is the distance between Mina and Arafat?
Answer: Approximately 13 kilometers
Question 31: What landmark identifies the boundary where pilgrims perform Waqoof in Arafat?
Answer: Masjid-e-Nimra / Jabal al-Rahmah
7. Draft Agreements of Hajj Arrangements
Question 32: What penalty clause is included in accommodation contracts signed with Makkah hotel owners?
Answer: Financial deductions from payments for breakdown of lifts, lack of air conditioning, or poor sanitation
Question 33: What standard is mandatory for catering providers serving Pakistani pilgrims in Mina and Arafat?
Answer: Provision of 3 hot meals daily adhering to Pakistani culinary tastes and hygiene standards
Question 34: What standard distance from the Haram is mandated for Government Scheme hotel accommodations in Makkah?
Answer: Within specified shuttle transport distance or walking distance as per contract tier
Question 35: What is the contractual requirement for transport companies moving pilgrims from Makkah to Mina?
Answer: Air-conditioned buses with seat-to-pilgrim ratio parity and standby repair vehicles
8. Rehnuma-e-Hajj Booklet (Hanfia & Jafria)
Question 36: According to Hanafi jurisprudence, what penalty (Dam) is required if a pilgrim crosses the Miqat without Ihram?
Answer: Sacrificing a small animal (goat or sheep) within Haram boundaries
Question 37: Which prayer is offered combined at Masjid-e-Nimra in Arafat during Waqoof?
Answer: Dhuhr and Asr prayers
Question 38: According to Jafri jurisprudence, what is the ruling on traveling under a moving shade (Tazleel) during daytime for male pilgrims in Ihram?
Answer: Prohibited under normal conditions and incurs Kaffarah
Question 39: According to Hanafi jurisprudence, what is the status of performing Tawaf al-Wada (Farewell Tawaf)?
Answer: Wajib (Obligatory for non-residents of Makkah)
Question 40: According to Jafri jurisprudence, when can female pilgrims perform Rami of Jamarat al-Aqaba?
Answer: On the night of 10th Dhul Hijjah (exempted from day-time stoning due to crowd safety)
Question 41: What penalty is due if a pilgrim intentionally uses perfume or scented soap while in Ihram?
Answer: Kaffarah / Dam (as specified by Islamic jurisprudence)
9. Hajj Forms, Affidavits & Applications
Question 42: What undertaking does a pilgrim sign regarding airline luggage limits in the Hajj Iqrar Nama?
Answer: Strict adherence to prescribed weight limits (typically 30kg main bag + 7kg hand carry)
Question 43: Which NADRA document is mandatory to confirm a valid Mahram relationship on data forms?
Answer: Family Registration Certificate (FRC) or official Marriage Certificate
Question 44: What affidavit must female applicants submit if traveling in a group without a male Mahram?
Answer: Female Group Affidavit confirming group consent and safe travel undertaking
Question 45: What form must be filled by a pilgrim carrying specialized medical drugs into KSA?
Answer: Official Prescription & Attested Medical Undertaking Form
Question 46: Which mobile application is specifically designed for Muavineen field staff to track lost pilgrims?
Answer: Pak Hajj Muavin App
Question 47: What is the main purpose of the Saudi Nusuk App?
Answer: Issuing official permits for Umrah and offering prayers at Rawdah Rasool (SAW)
Question 48: Which app is used by Pakistani applicants for biometric registration before receiving a Hajj visa?
Answer: Saudi Visa Bio App
Question 49: Which digital feature in the Pak Hajj Muavin App helps locate specific tent numbers in Mina?
Answer: GIS Map Navigation & Sector Directory
10. Hajj Rituals & Islamic Knowledge
Question 50: What is the core obligatory pillar (Farz) of Hajj without which Hajj is incomplete?
Answer: Waqoof-e-Arafat (Standing at Arafat on 9th Dhul Hijjah)
Question 51: What is the designated Miqat for pilgrims traveling by air from Pakistan?
Answer: Yalamlam
Question 52: What is the sequence of rituals performed on 10th Dhul Hijjah (Yawm-un-Nahr)?
Answer: Rami at Jamarat al-Aqaba \rightarrow Qurbani (Sacrifice) \rightarrow Halq/Taqseer (Hair trimming/shaving) \rightarrow Tawaf al-Ziyarah
Question 53: What are the days of 11th, 12th, and 13th Dhul Hijjah called?
Answer: Ayyam-at-Tashreeq
Question 54: What is the difference between Hajj al-Tamattu and Hajj al-Ifrad?
Answer: Tamattu combines Umrah and Hajj in the same travel season with separate Ihrams; Ifrad is performing Hajj alone without Umrah
Question 55: What is the green-lit area between Safa and Marwah called where male pilgrims jog?
Answer: Mailain Akhdarain
Question 56: What is the name of the Miqat designated for pilgrims coming from Madinah?
Answer: Dhul Hulaifah (Abyar Ali)
Question 57: What is the name of the Miqat for pilgrims coming from Najd / Riyadh?
Answer: Qarn al-Manazil
Question 58: What is the ritual of shortening hair equally all over the head called?
Answer: Taqseer
Question 59: What is the ritual of shaving the head completely called?
Answer: Halq
Question 60: What is the term for animal sacrifice performed during Hajj?
Answer: Nahr / Qurbani
Question 61: What is Tawaf al-Qudum?
Answer: The arrival Tawaf performed upon first entering Makkah for Hajj al-Ifrad or Qiran
Question 62: What is Tawaf al-Ziyarah / Ifadah?
Answer: The core obligatory Tawaf of Hajj performed on or after 10th Dhul Hijjah
11. Conversational Basic Arabic for Field Staff
Question 63: Translate into English: “Ayna al-Mukhayyam?”
Answer: Where is the camp/tent?
Question 64: Translate into English: “Ayna al-Hafileh?”
Answer: Where is the bus?
Question 65: How do you say “Please help me” in Arabic?
Answer: Sa’idni min fadlik
Question 66: What do the words “Yameen” and “Yasar” mean in Arabic?
Answer: Right and Left
Question 67: Translate into English: “Ayna Maktab al-Ba’tha?”
Answer: Where is the Hajj Mission office?
Question 68: Translate into English: “Ana Mureed Al-Musa’adah.”
Answer: I need help / assistance.
Question 69: Translate into Arabic: “Where is the hotel?”
Answer: Ayna al-Funduq?
Question 70: Translate into Arabic: “Thank you.”
Answer: Shukran
Question 71: What is the rule regarding children under 12 years of age accompanying pilgrims under official Hajj Policy 2026?
Answer: Generally restricted or subjected to special Ministry approval based on Saudi Ministry guidelines
Question 72: What is the status of a pilgrim who falls ill in Pakistan before departure and cannot travel?
Answer: Allowed full refund or substitution as per the specified MoRA illness cancellation guidelines
Question 73: What is the primary function of the MoRA Helpline operating 24/7 during the Hajj season?
Answer: Providing real-time inquiry support, handling grievances, and guiding pilgrims’ families in Pakistan
2. Hajj & Umrah Act Provisions & Legal Remedies
Question 74: What legal remedy is available to a pilgrim whose baggage is permanently lost by a HGO?
Answer: Filing a claim before the Hajj Grievances Redressal Committee for monetary compensation
Question 75: What is the legal requirement for all tour operators regarding medical emergency coverage for pilgrims?
Answer: Mandatory comprehensive travel and emergency medical insurance coverage
3. Mashair Logistics & Sector Management
Question 76: What specific service is provided at the “Lost and Found” counters in Mina and Arafat?
Answer: Registration of missing belongings, safekeeping of recovered items, and reunited pilgrim tracking
Question 77: What transportation method is primarily utilized for moving pilgrims between Makkah and Madinah?
Answer: Inter-city luxury buses and the Haramain High-Speed Railway
4. Saudi Security & Health Guidelines
Question 78: What health measure is taken at Saudi ports of entry regarding infectious diseases?
Answer: Mandatory thermal screening, health clearance checks, and administration of booster drops if needed
Question 79: What is the regulation concerning photographing or filming inside the Holy Haram and Rowdah Rasool?
Answer: Strictly restricted; commercial filming without permits or disturbing fellow worshippers is illegal
5. Muavineen Field Operations & Lost Pilgrim Handling
Question 80: What step must a Muavin take if an elderly pilgrim suffers from heat exhaustion in Mina?
Answer: Move them to a shaded/air-conditioned area, provide oral rehydration solution (ORS), and notify the Pak Hajj Medical Mission immediately
Question 81: What is the responsibility of Muavineen deployed at the Jamarat complex during peak stoning hours?
Answer: Maintaining queue flow, preventing pilgrims from carrying heavy luggage, and assisting fallen/struggling individuals
6. Sacred Geography & Historical Landmarks
Question 82: What is the historical significance of Masjid-e-Khif in Mina?
Answer: It is the historic mosque in Mina where numerous prophets, including Prophet Muhammad (SAW), prayed
Question 83: What is the significance of Masjid-e-Nimra in Arafat?
Answer: It is the mosque where the Hajj Khutbah (sermon) is delivered and Dhuhr/Asr prayers are combined on 9th Dhul Hijjah
7. Vendor Contracts & Facility Standards
Question 84: What is the standard meal requirement for pilgrims staying in Madinah hotels under MoRA arrangements?
Answer: Buffet or packed meals providing balanced nutrition adhering to approved dietary standards
Question 85: What penalty is enforced if a transport company delays pilgrim movement to Arafat beyond scheduled hours?
Answer: Contractual financial fine per bus/hour delay deducted from the vendor’s security deposit
8. Comparative Jurisprudence (Hanfia & Jafria)
Question 86: According to Hanafi jurisprudence, what is the ruling on shaving or cutting hair before performing Qurbani on 10th Dhul Hijjah?
Answer: It is required to follow the sequence: Rami $\rightarrow$ Qurbani $\rightarrow$ Halq/Taqseer (doing Halq before Qurbani incurs a penalty for Tamattu/Qiran)
Question 87: According to Jafri jurisprudence, what is the obligation regarding the stay (Waqoof) at Muzdalifah?
Answer: Staying from dawn (Fajr) until sunrise on 10th Dhul Hijjah is an essential pillar (Rukn)
9. Specialized Digital Tools & App Features
Question 88: What feature in the Pak Hajj Muavin App allows field officers to track the movement of emergency ambulances?
Answer: Live GPS Ambulance Tracking & Medical Dispatch System
Question 89: Which digital service is used by pilgrims to schedule specific time slots for visiting Rowdah Rasool (SAW)?
Answer: Nusuk App (formerly Eatmarna)
10. Core Ritual Definitions & Key Jurisprudence
Question 90: What is Tawaf al-Umrah?
Answer: The initial Tawaf performed as an essential pillar (Rukn) of Umrah upon entering Makkah
Question 91: What is Idtiba?
Answer: Uncovering the right shoulder during Tawaf by male pilgrims wearing Ihram
Question 92: What is Raml?
Answer: Walking briskly with short steps and chest puffed out during the first three circuits of Tawaf al-Qudum/Umrah for men
Question 93: What is the ruling if a female pilgrim enters her menstrual cycle before performing Tawaf al-Ziyarah?
Answer: She delays Tawaf al-Ziyarah until she becomes pure, then performs ghusl and completes the Tawaf before leaving Makkah
Question 94: What is the Miqat for residents living inside Makkah who wish to enter Ihram for Umrah?
Answer: Masjid Ayesha (Tan’im) or Al-Ji’ranah
Question 95: What is Istilam?
Answer: Kissing, touching, or pointing towards Hajar-e-Aswad (the Black Stone) at the beginning of each circuit of Tawaf
11. Conversational Arabic for Emergency & Field Guidance
Question 96: Translate into English: “Ayna al-Mukhayyam Al-Pakistani?”
Answer: Where is the Pakistani camp?
Question 97: Translate into English: “Ittasil bil-Is’af!”
Answer: Call the ambulance!
Question 98: Translate into Arabic: “Where is the main road?”
Answer: Ayna al-Tariq al-Ra’isi?
Question 99: Translate into Arabic: “Do you have your wristband?”
Answer: Hal ladayka iswaratuk?
Question 100: Translate into English: “La takhaf, ana huna li-musa’adatik.”
Answer: Do not fear, I am here to help you.
HAJJ RELATED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. Advanced Policy, Management & Logistics
Question 101: What is the maximum permitted weight for individual hand luggage onboard Hajj flights?
Answer: Usually 7 kilograms
Question 102: What is the main objective of establishing Sector Control Offices in Makkah and Madinah?
Answer: Direct field supervision, swift grievance redressal, and localized operational management
Question 103: What document is issued to a pilgrim by the Pakistan Hajj Mission if they lose their passport in KSA?
Answer: Emergency Travel Document (ETD)
2. Specialized Legal & Administrative Rules
Question 104: What authority hears formal appeals against decisions made by the Hajj Grievance Committee?
Answer: The Appellate Authority / Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs
Question 105: What is the mandatory contractual clause regarding medical staff presence in pilgrim accommodation buildings?
Answer: Availability of round-the-clock medical dispensaries or designated first-aid rooms
3. Deep-Dive Mashair & Mina Operations
Question 106: What is the main purpose of the pedestrian tunnels (Anfaq) connecting Makkah to the Holy Sites?
Answer: Safe, shaded, and direct walking routes for pilgrims moving on foot
Question 107: What specialized team manages heat-stroke patients inside the Mashair medical centers?
Answer: Pak Hajj Medical Mission (PHMM) Rapid Response Teams
4. Saudi Security Protocols & Public Safety
Question 108: What is the penalty for unauthorized commercial transport drivers operating inside Mashair without a permit?
Answer: Vehicle impoundment, heavy financial fines, and driver prosecution
Question 109: What is the primary safety rule enforced at train stations in Mina and Arafat?
Answer: Strict batching and queue control to prevent platform overcrowding
5. Field Duties & Lost Belongings Protocols
Question 110: What is the procedure when a deceased pilgrim’s body needs to be buried in Makkah or Madinah?
Answer: Obtaining official consent from next-of-kin, obtaining death certificate from Saudi health authorities, and arrangements through the Pakistan Hajj Mission
Question 111: What primary duty is performed by Muavineen at the Makkah Bus Terminals?
Answer: Managing orderly queues and guiding pilgrims to their specific building shuttle routes
6. Sacred Geography & Historical Knowledge
Question 112: Where is the cave of Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) located?
Answer: Jabal al-Nour (Mountain of Light) near Makkah
Question 113: Where is the cave of Thawr (Ghar-e-Thawr) located?
Answer: Jabal Thawr, south of Makkah
Question 114: What is the boundary surrounding Makkah where non-Muslims are not permitted to enter?
Answer: The Haram Boundary (Hudood-e-Haram)
7. Catering, Sanitation & Hotel Inspection Standards
Question 115: What standard of water supply is required in all pilgrim residential buildings in KSA?
Answer: Continuous supply of clean, drinkable water and Zamzam water provisions
Question 116: How frequently are food quality inspections conducted at catering kitchens in Makkah?
Answer: Daily surprise inspections by the MoRA Food Inspection Team and Saudi Municipality inspectors
8. Fiqh & Jurisprudential Nuances
Question 117: What is Tawaf al-Umrah’s status in Hajj al-Tamattu?
Answer: Rukn (Essential Obligatory Pillar of Umrah)
Question 118: What is the legal ruling if a pilgrim forgets to perform Sa’i between Safa and Marwah during Umrah?
Answer: Sa’i is a Wajib/Rukn requirement; it must be completed, or a penalty (Dam) is incurred as per jurisprudential school
Question 119: According to Hanafi jurisprudence, what is the consequence of shaving the head outside the Haram boundary?
Answer: Dam (penalty sacrifice) becomes obligatory
Question 120: According to Jafri jurisprudence, what is the ruling regarding performing Sa’i on the upper levels of the Mas’a?
Answer: It must be performed between the actual heights of Safa and Marwah as specified by jurisprudential guidelines
9. Advanced Digital Systems & Application Features
Question 121: Which portal is used by Hajj Group Organizers (HGOs) to register pilgrim details with Saudi authorities?
Answer: Saudi E-Hajj Portal (Masaar)
Question 122: What feature in the Pak Hajj Guide App allows relatives in Pakistan to check a pilgrim’s location?
Answer: Pilgrim Live Tracking & Status Check
10. Practical Terms & Classical Concepts
Question 123: What is Mutawwif?
Answer: A licensed Saudi establishment/guide responsible for managing pilgrim affairs in KSA
Question 124: What is Maktab?
Answer: An operational branch office under a Mutawwif handling specific groups of pilgrims in Mina and Arafat
Question 125: What is the meaning of “Muallim”?
Answer: Official guide/administrator appointed to oversee pilgrim welfare and logistics
Question 126: What is “Miqat”?
Answer: Designated geographical boundary lines beyond which a pilgrim cannot pass without entering Ihram
Question 127: What is “Shawt”?
Answer: One single circuit around the Kaaba or one single lap between Safa and Marwah (7 Shawts complete Tawaf or Sa’i)
Question 128: What is “Izti’bad” or “Idtiba”?
Answer: Draping the Ihram sheet under the right armpit and over the left shoulder
Question 129: What is “Meezab-e-Rahmat”?
Answer: The golden rain spout on the roof of the Holy Kaaba discharging water into Hateem
Question 130: What is “Multazam”?
Answer: The area of the Kaaba wall between the Black Stone (Hajar-e-Aswad) and the door of the Kaaba
11. Conversational Arabic for Field Operations
Question 131: Translate into English: “Ayna Maktab Al-Siha?”
Answer: Where is the health office / medical clinic?
Question 132: Translate into English: “Hatha Marid Jiddan.”
Answer: This person is very sick.
Question 133: Translate into Arabic: “Where is the main gate?”
Answer: Ayna al-Bawwabah al-Ra’isiyyah?
Question 134: Translate into Arabic: “Please give me water.”
Answer: A’tini ma’an min fadlik
Question 135: Translate into English: “Irkab al-Hafileh sur’atan.”
Answer: Board the bus quickly.
Question 136: Which organ of the United Nations is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
Answer: The UN Security Council (UNSC)
Question 137: Which is the longest river in Pakistan?
Answer: Indus River (Sinthu)
Question 138: Where is the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) located?
Answer: Rabat, Morocco
Question 139: Which pass connects Pakistan with China?
Answer: Khunjerab Pass
Question 140: What is the official currency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
Answer: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
2. Basic Computer Skills & MS Office
Question 141: What is the shortcut key to undo the last action in Microsoft Word?
Answer: Ctrl + Z
Question 142: In Microsoft Excel, which function is used to calculate the total sum of a range of cells?
Answer: =SUM()
Question 143: What does the abbreviation “URL” stand for in web navigation?
Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
Question 144: Which feature in MS Word allows you to send personalized letters or emails to a large group of people simultaneously?
Answer: Mail Merge
Question 145: What is the main purpose of an Operating System (OS)?
Answer: Managing computer hardware, executing applications, and providing a user interface
3. Verbal & Analytical Reasoning
Question 146: Select the correct synonym for “Benevolent”:
Answer: Kind / Charitable
Question 147: Complete the analogy: Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to:
Answer: School
Question 148: What is the next number in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, …?
Answer: 64 (multiplying by 2)
Question 149: If ALLAH is coded as 1-12-12-1-8 based on alphabet positions, how is MAKKAH coded?
Answer: 13-1-11-11-1-8
Question 150: Select the correct antonym for “Fragile”:
Answer: Strong / Durable
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