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Performed Hajj but did not stand at ‘Arafah and authorized someone to stand there on his behalf
Question: A man authorized another man to stand at ‘Arafah on his behalf with the excuse that he could not reach it because he is paralyzed, and he had come to Hajj from Algeria. He performed Tawaaf (circumambulation) and Sa‘y (walking between Mounts Safa and Marwah) on a stretcher and also authorized someone to throw the pebbles on his.. More -
Performing Hajj or ‘Umrah during postpartum-bleeding
Question: I am in the postpartum period and it will terminate on the seventh day of Thul-Hijjah. I have intended to perform Hajj and will travel on the fourth day of Thul-Hijjah. Although I have attained purity, I still have some brown vaginal discharge. I want to know how to perform Hajj and when should I assume Ihraam. Will my Hajj be valid although.. More -
She had her menses and assumed Ihraam in Makkah after becoming pure
Question: I was on my way to perform ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) and I passed by the Meeqaat (designated point for donning Ihraam) while I was menstruating, so I did not assume the state of Ihraam and remained in Makkah until I attained purity, then I assumed the state of Ihraam in Makkah. Is this permissible or what should I do? Answer: All.. More -
Going to Hajj without the husband’s permission
Question: What is the ruling on a woman who has three children and decides to go for Hajj without having permission from her husband? When I advised her and told her she is not allowed to do that, she objected by saying that Allah made things easy for her and summoned her for Hajj and thus she can do nothing but obey Him. In addition, she says that.. More -
The rationale behind Ramal being impermissible for women during Sa‘y
Question: The Sa‘y between As-Safa and Al-Marwah is done in compliance with the practice of Haajar the wife of Prophet Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention. My question is, why are men, but not women, required to do Ramal between the two green marks during Sa‘y when they do that in compliance with a woman’s practice? Answer:.. More -
The rationale behind brisk walking being impermissible for women during Sa‘y (between Safa and Marwah)
Question: The Sa‘y between As-Safa and Al-Marwah is done in compliance with the practice of Haajar the wife of Prophet Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention. My question is, why are men, but not women, required to do Ramal between the two green marks during Sa‘y when they do that in compliance with a woman’s practice? Answer:.. More -
Ruling on thin thread of vaginal blood after circumambulation
Question My wife and I performed Hajj the year before last. She was menstruating and after she had become pure on the fifth day, we performed Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah and Sa‘y. However, she found a thin thread of blood, but no more blood flowed. Are the Tawaaf and Sa‘y valid? Please comfort us, may Allah comfort you. Fatwa All perfect praise.. More -
The ruling of Hajj on behalf of a deceased who performed it in life
Question Is it permissible to do Hajj (major pilgrimage) on behalf of a person who had performed it before he passed away? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Him and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. Scholars have different.. More -
Permissibility of performing ‘Umrah and Hajj in the same year
Question Is it permissible for one who did ‘Umrah (minor pilgrimage) to go for Hajj (major pilgrimage) in the same year? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Him and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. It is allowed for.. More -
Validity of Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah prior to a post-menstrual brownish discharge
Question I went on pilgrimage in 2002; on the day of ‘Arafah, I started to menstruate. I performed all the rites of Hajj (major pilgrimage), except for the Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah (circumambulation upon returning from Mina). I waited for my menses to cease, but, even though my group delayed our return home, it did not stop. On the night we were to.. More -
Performing Hajj or ‘Umrah during postpartum-bleeding
Question I am in the postpartum period and it will terminate on the seventh day of Thul-Hijjah. I have intended to perform Hajj and will travel on the fourth day of Thul-Hijjah. Although I have attained purity, I still have some brown vaginal discharge. I want to know how to perform Hajj and when should I assume Ihraam. Will my Hajj be valid although.. More -
Going to Hajj without the husband’s permission
Question What is the ruling on a woman who has three children and decides to go for Hajj without having permission from her husband? When I advised her and told her she is not allowed to do that, she objected by saying that Allah made things easy for her and summoned her for Hajj and thus she can do nothing but obey Him. In addition, she says that.. More -
Offering Udh-hiyah and fasting the first nine days of Thul-Hijjah
Question A woman wants to offer a sacrificial animal as Udh-hiyah but she cannot fast the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah fully. However, she can fast the last three days. Will her sacrifice be acceptable without fasting all the ten days? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except.. More -
Menstruation during Tawaaf (circumambulation) for ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)
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)? Fatwa A.. More -
Going for Hajj, leaving son of 1 year, 4 months
Question: Regarding Hajj: My son is 1 year and 4 month and is being breast fed. I will leave him with my relative but this will make him suffer because he will be without my milk for 4 days. Should I postpone my Hajj or stop my breast feeding (by the way he is eating now many kinds of food)? But I don't know if it is Haram to stop breast feeding him,.. More
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