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Labbayka La Shareeka Lak… - II
If we wanted to describe the religion of Islam in one word, we would say that it is the religion of Tawheed (Monotheism). The basic rule of this religion is to worship Allah The Almighty Alone, direct oneself towards Him and fight all types of Shirk (associationism) so that worship would be acknowledged for Allah Alone and the earth would be purified.. More -
Returning to ones country after 'Umrah for one performing Tamattu' type of Hajj
Question I am an Egyptian living in Riyadh. I was honored to make ‘Umrah during the month of Shawwaal. Thus, I am in the state of Tamattu‘ and will go for Hajj this year, Allah Willing. I intend to perform another ‘Umrah before Hajj. Hence, will I have to offer one or two sacrificial animals because I am in the state of Tamattu‘.. More -
Sacrificing a sheep whose horns bled
Question I have a sacrificial ram whose horns dipped in the flesh, which made him bleed. Is it permissible to slaughter it? Thanks. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. The majority.. More -
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)? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave.. More -
Dividing the sacrifice into three shares
Question Is it a must to divide what is extracted from the sacrifice such as its liver, heart, lungs, intestines and the like as three shares like one does with its meat, or can those who offered the sacrifice keep it? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that.. More -
Had sexual intercourse before terminating Ihraam
Question I will travel for Hajj this year, so when should I assume Ihraam? Does sexual intercourse invalidate Ihraam? Thanks. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. It is better for.. More -
Permissibility of clipping nails and shaving hair Ihraam
Question I intended to fulfill the obligation of Hajj and want to clip nails and shave my hair before I set out, but the month of Thul-Hijjah has already started. Would I be sinning if I do? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. 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 -
Tawaaf without ablution
Question A woman performed Tawaaf without ablution and forgot to repeat it during the month of Hajj. What is she required to do? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. This case is.. More -
Did the Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, supplicate at the Multazam
Question Is it established that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, supplicated [to Allah The Almighty] at the Multazam during ‘Umrah (minor pilgrimage), or was that reported about one of the Companions? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except.. 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 -
Intending Hajj but dying before performing it
Question If a person intended to perform the obligation of Hajj and died before Hajj was due, will the reward for his intention be recorded for him? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. A.. More
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