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Hajj Glossary

Glossary of Hajj and Umrah terms

Abtah: A place formed after flood, which is usually level and containing no pebbles or stones. The term is given to every place that becomes leveled by a water stream. It is also Al-Abtah, Al-Bat-haa... More

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Safety: A Miraculous Aspect of Hajj

The topic of Hajj safety is an inspiring and soul-stirring subject. Why would it not be when it addresses one of the great signs: The House of Allaah. It is a perpetual miracle which calls people to reflect and thus find their way to the Truth and firmly believe that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa...... More

Offering Udh-hiyah on Behalf of the Deceased

Types of Udh-hiyah:An Udh-hiyah (sacrificial animal) that is offered on behalf of the deceased is divided into the following three types: The first type: For the deceased to be part of an Udh-hiyah being offered on behalf of living people. This is like when one offers an animal for himself and on ...... More

The Caravans of Pilgrims - I

In a few days, the caravans of pilgrims will head to the Sacred House, leaving their homeland for a distant country, in order to descend as guests on their Lord The Almighty in His ancient House. He is The Most Munificent, The Most Generous, Who approves for His guests no hospitality other than Para...... More

State of the Righteous Predecessors in Hajj - I

Just a few days are left till the Hajj season. The pilgrims compete in preparing themselves properly to perform this great pillar of Islam. Wealth is one of the basic necessities of Hajj; but people are different in choosing the type of wealth which will be their sustenance for Hajj. Some c...... More

Hajj and The Four Types of People - III

b- A man from the Thaqeef came to the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, to ask him about Hajj, and what (reward) he could expect from it. On that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said to him: "If you come out from your house, setting out towards Al-Bayt Al-Haraam, ...... More

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Hajj Teaches Us to Discipline the Soul - III

… Continued 12- Being accustomed to order and discipline: There is a certain arrangement and order for the rituals of Hajj and a pilgrim is not permitted to violate them. Many people suffer from following inclination and disorder and this is disciplined only by Hajj. 13- Spiritual discipline: During Hajj, one is trained to avoid acts of disobedience and sins. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {Hajj is [during] well-known months ...} [Quran 2: 197] One is also trained to do his best in doing acts of obedience and utilizing time properly. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {And whatever good you do - Allaah knows it.}[Quran 2: 197] One is trained to s...More

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General Fataawa

Wearing shoes whilst in the state of Ihraam

Question: Is it permissible for a person who has an allergy in his feet and wants to perform Hajj to wear shoes and slaughter a sacrificial animal (as Fidyah)? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. It is forbidden for the person who is in the state of Ihraam to wear shoes because they fit the...More

Women related Fataawa

Menstruation during Tawaaf for ‘Umrah

Question: I traveled from the city of Abha intending to perform ‘Umrah and visit my relatives. During performing Tawaaf for ‘Umrah, I got my menstrual period and I stopped my Tawaaf. Is it permissible for me to travel to Jeddah and Taa‘if, then, return to Abha? Or should I wait until I become in a state of Tahaarah (ritual purity)? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except...More

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Common Mistakes

Errors and Innovations in Hajj – II

… Continued · Supplicating after stoning the big Jamarah. · Some people think that they are actually stoning Satan and that he is there physically, and start giving Satanic names to each of the three Jamaraat. This is incorrect and is not permitted. · ...More

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