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Rulings Regarding Sacrificial Animals - II
6- A Sacrificial animal to be offered as a penalty for killing a game This is due on he who, during the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration), kills or helps, by beckoning or handing, or any such action, to kill a hunted animal. Here, offering a sacrificial animal equivalent to what he killed is due, to be slaughtered and distributed among the poor.. More -
Rulings Regarding Sacrificial Animals - I
The term ‘Sacrificial Animals’ refers to the animals to be delivered to the Ka’bah as an offering and as a means to draw close to Allah The Almighty. He Says (what means): {And the camels and cattle We have appointed for you as among the symbols of Allah; for you therein is good. So mention the name of Allah upon them when lined up.. More -
The Archers’ Mountain
This is a small mountain to the north of the Mosque of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, at a three-kilometer distance outside Madeenah. This is the mountain that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ordered the archers to remain on during the Battle of Uhud. The number of archers was fifty men who were in charge of protecting.. More -
Types of Hajj Rites
Allah The Almighty has made matters easy for His slaves as He has legislated Hajj to be carried out in three possible ways. These three ways are known to scholars as "Types of Rites". If the pilgrim reaches the Meeqaat [designated points for beginning Ihraam (ritual consecration)] during the months of Hajj, which are Shawwaal, Thul-Qi‘dah.. More -
Rulings of Fidyah (Expiation)
It is out of the Mercy of Allah The Almighty bestowed upon this Ummah (nation) that He removed from its people the chains and yokes that were upon the previous nations before them: He lightened for them the burdens that were heavy on the others and made easy for them the matter of worship. He The Exalted, The Almighty Says (what means): * {And Allah.. More -
Rulings and Etiquettes of ‘Eed
‘Eed in Islam is an example of delight with the Mercy and Favor of Allah The Almighty and a great opportunity for purity of souls, unanimity of opinion, and rejuvenation of life itself. At the same time, it should never mean laxity in obligations and dissolution from manners and etiquettes; on the contrary, it is necessary on ‘Eed to be.. More -
Mount Uhud
Mount Uhud is the largest mountain in Madeenah. It is located in the north of Madeenah and it consists of a group of mountains that extends from the east to the west with a length of seven kilometers. Its width is almost three kilometers, and it is at a distance of five kilometers from the mosque of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam... More -
The quest of the Pilgrim
From the steppes of Caucasia and the lands of the Moors, from the smallest village in Xinxiang and the farthest in Brazil, from black Africa, brown Asia and white Europe, from all races and languages, millions of people, men and women, old and young, rich and poor, individually and in groups, light and heavy, and using all means of transportation, set.. More -
The meaning and purpose of sacrifice on 'Eed
What is AI-Ud-hiyyah? The Arabic word Ud-hiyyah' comes from the trilateral Arabic root daad • haa • alif, represented here as d • h • aa, signifying mid-morning. The linguistic meaning of al-udhiyyah is the animal that is slaughtered the day of 'Eed-Al-Ad-haa. In Sharee`ah, divinely revealed Law, Udhiyyah means the ritual sacrifice.. More -
The Established Practices of Thul-Hijjah
Thul-Hijjah is the twelfth and last month of the Hijri calendar. It is one of the Sacred Months mentioned in the Quran [Quran 9:36]. These months are specifically: Rajab (7th), Thul-Qa’dah (11th), Thul-Hijjah (12th), and Muharram (1st). Such is the way of Allah in His creation. Of all places, He Almighty chose Makkah and preferred it over others... 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 -
The ruling on Tawaaf (circumambulation) between the Ka‘bah and the Hijr in ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)
Question When I was performing ‘Umrah, I made Tawaaf between the Hijr and the Ka‘bah in the fifth and sixth round out of ignorance. What should 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 wa sallam, is His.. More -
Ruling on Ihraam (ritual consecration) of the Muslim in the state of Janaabah (post sexual-intercourse impurity)
Question Is it necessary for the validity of Ihraam or for starting the rituals that a pilgrim must be in a state of Tahaarah (ritual purity), perform ablution and Ghusl (ritual bathing), then, pray two Rak‘ahs (units) after the intention? Would Ihraam be valid if a Muslim intended to carry out the rituals of Hajj or ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage).. More -
Forsaking an opportunity for Hajj in order that another person may do it instead
Question I live with my wife in Riyadh and I have obtained a visa for my mother to visit us, which is valid for one month after Hajj season. My mother wants to perform Hajj, and as long as nobody can perform Hajj except with a permit, I have obtained Hajj permits for me and my wife. Is it permissible for my wife to gift her permit to my mother in order.. More -
Ruling on underwear during the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration)
Question Is it impermissible for the pilgrim, whether male or female, to wear underwear during Hajj? 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 Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More
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