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Overall summary and tips
Hajj has always been referred to as the trip of a life time. I always wondered why this trip to a barren land was so spectacular and such a life altering journey. Alhamdulillaah, I now know. By the grace of Allah Almighty, I was able to visit the holy cities, Makkah and Madeenah during 2006 – 2007 with my beloved wife and was able to perform.. More -
Zamzam Water: The history & significance - I
Introduction Allah has made all living creatures out of water. People require water for almost everything; for agriculture, construction, transportation, and for cooling and heating. But not all water carries the same value and significance? Muslims refer to the water of Zamzam as something revered and unique. They crave this mysterious liquid and.. More -
Helpful advice for Pilgrims
Allah, The Most Exalted, Says (what means): “Hajj is [during] well-known months, so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering the state of Ihraam], there is [to be for him] no sexual relations and no disobedience and no disputing during Hajj.” [Quran 2:197] 1- Consciousness of Allah The best way to please Allah.. More -
Preparing for Hajj & ‘Umrah – I
Every year, millions of Muslims make the journey of their lifetime. They come from all over the world for the sole purpose of fulfilling one of Allah’s greatest commandments to mankind – the Hajj. Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that “The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, was asked, ‘Which is the best.. More -
Preparing for Hajj & ‘Umrah – II
After preparing oneself internally and financially for one of the most important events in the life of a Muslim, the pilgrim must plan and make actual logistic decisions regarding his/her journey. While one can always make the trip by himself or with a small group of individuals close to him, in this modern day this is not always the best choice. It.. More -
Zamzam Water: The history & significance -II
Venerable even before Islam After the rebirth of Zamzam on the hands of Abdul-Muttalib, the Makkans accorded Zamzam the veneration it deserved. They used to drink from Zamzam whenever they were about to engage in matter of grave importance. Al-Haarith Ibn Khaleefah As-Sa'di narrated that Quraysh always commenced their preparation to fend enemies.. More -
Zamzam Water: The history & significance -III
The chemical analysis of Zamzam Water Dr. Ahmad 'Abdul-Qaadir Al-Muhandiss indicates that the results of chemical analyses show that Zamzam Water is pure water, without color or smell, has a distinct taste, and its hydrogen exponent is 7.5, indicating that it is alkaline to some extent. A study conducted in American laboratories showed that traces.. More -
Farewell Tawaf for Hajj
Question: We performed Hajj this year. On the 12 of Dhul Hijjah, we arrived to Mecca to perform Tawaf Alwada'. Right after the end of the Zuhr prayer, and the people in charge of our group told us that the buses will leave right after the 'Asr prayer. So we performed Tawaf Alwada' first and we were finished with it about an hour before 'Asr, so we waited.. More -
Farewell Tawaaf
Question: I went to perform Hajj this year and I was unable to do the last portion which was the farewell due to the menses and my brother has said that it does not really matter if you did it or not. I want to know that my Hajj is complete or not and do I have to do it again? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify.. More -
Rulings of Arafah and Muzdalifah
Question: Asalam Alaikum 1.Inshallah" this year I plan to perform Hajj" with my family. since every year there is a number of pilgrims are increasing so those who are going through Moallims" they are not reaching in Arafat on time or before Zhur Prayers because of increasing pilgrims. what is the ruling of standing in Arafat. 2. Is.. More -
Not going to Hajj due to having a suckling baby
Question: Assalamu ‘Alaikum Wa Rahmatullaah. In The Name of Allah ArRahman ArRaheem. Allhamdulillaah Assalatu Wassalamu ‘Ala Rasoolillaah Wa ‘Ala Aalihi Wa Sahbihi Ajma’een. Insha Allah we plan to go for the coming Hajj.Alhamdulillaah my wife is pregnant now and Insha Allah during the time of Hajj it will be 6 months for.. 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 -
Preventing menses to perform Hajj
Question: I have a sister who is going to perform pligrimage and some people advised her to take something to prevent the monthly habit and she desires to know if it is right or not to do so. 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 is His slave and.. More -
Men and women praying together and making Tawaf during Hajj
Question: 1) Are men and women allowed to pray together during Hajj season? I thought that Men and Women are allowed to perform Tawaf around the Kaba together? 2) Is it true that men cannot pray behind a woman. 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.. More -
Cosmetics during Umrah and Hajj
Question: I am going to Hajj this year and I have white patch on my face. I use cover cream to hide it for long time. It contain no smell, it is natural mineral oil, brown in colour. Is it okay to put it before harm and to do my Umrah and Hajj? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship.. More
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