Making the intention to perform Qiran Hajj and being unaware that Qiran means the combination of Hajj and `Umrah

Q 1: I went to perform the obligatory Hajj. Upon my arrival at the Miqat (site for entering the ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah), I made the intention to perform Qiran Hajj (combining Hajj and `Umrah without a break in between). I was unaware that Qiran means the combination of both Hajj and `Umrah. I just said Qiran. Is my Hajj valid? Please keep into consideration that I read about Hajj, but I did not pay attention to this point.

A: The `Umrah which a Qarin (pilgrim combining Hajj and `Umrah without a break in between) performs is included in their Hajj, and thus, it is sufficient to perform one Tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka`bah) and one Sa`y (going between Safa and Marwah during Hajj and `Umrah) for both Hajj and `Umrah along with offering the Fidyah (ransom, i.e., sacrificial animal). Accordingly, if you did that, your Qiran would be valid. It must be clarified that Qiran does not mean that `Umrah is independent from Hajj as understood from your question. However, if you did not make the intention of performing `Umrah along with Hajj, and you intended only to perform Hajj, then you need to perform `Umrah whenever Allah makes it possible for you, provided that you have not performed `Umrah before.