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‘Arafaat
Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass -that they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the Name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. So eat of them and.. More -
The Day of ‘Arafah
The blessed ten days of Thul-Hijjah are honored and distinguished with the Day of ‘Arafah. Indeed the Day of ‘Arafah is one of the greatest days in the sight of Allah The Exalted, a day when Allah The Almighty forgives sins and wrongdoings, fulfills supplications and boasts of His slaves to the inhabitants of Heaven. Additionally, the blessed.. More -
Hajj: A Crash Course in Discipline
Discipline is the set of practical behavior that one practices during one's daily routine. Islamic rulings in essence are disciplinary in nature, since they all aim at disciplining the human being according to a divine method that befits his nature and makes him acquainted with the Rights of Allah over him, the rights of himself, the rights of others.. More -
Entering Makkah intending to perform `Umrah (lesser-Hajj) takes the same ruling as that of the Makkans
Question I live in Jeddah and have daughters who live in Makkah. Sometimes I visit them and stay in Makkah for a week or two. I am now in Makkah and want to perform ‘Umrah so should I return to Jeddah to assume Ihraam or just do the same as the people of Makkah? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there.. More -
Performing Hajj with money donated by western countries
Question I am studying in a western country at the expense of my home country and my family lives with me. The country where I study offers financial aid to us because we have children. Is it permissible for me and my wife to perform Hajj with this money noting that I fulfill all the needs of my family because the financial grant secures an acceptable.. More -
Performing Hajj or In-Vitro fertilization first?
Question My husband and I have been married for four years but we do not have any children. We went to a doctor and she told us that we need to perform an In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedure if we are to have a child. We have not yet performed Hajj and only have enough money to cover the costs of either the IVF, which is very expensive, or our obligation.. More -
A Hajj funded by the contributions of Muslim and non-Muslim staff
Question What is the ruling of a Hajj where the expenses are funded by the company in which a person works? Please note that the expenses are collected by deducting shares from staff that includes Muslim and Christian members. I have paid shares of my salary to this fund and many employees have performed Hajj from its money before. Fatwa All perfect.. More -
Visiting Al-Masjid Al-Haraam every five years
Question Is it due on a Muslim to visit Al-Masjid Al-Haraam at least every five years? 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 Muslim is not required to visit Al-Masjid Al-Haraam (i.e... More -
Husband swears to divorce her if she performs Hajj
Question My husband swore to divorce me if I leave for Hajj. Please note that I am over sixty and have not previously performed Hajj. Should I obey him? 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 -
Performing Hajj with money whose Zakah not paid
Question I performed Hajj last year, praise be to Allah The Almighty. Please note that the Zakah of the money I used for Hajj was not paid although more than one lunar year had passed on it. The money was not with me for more than seven months out of the full lunar year as it was lent out to others. What is the ruling on my Hajj in such a case? Fatwa All.. More -
Performing a Tamattu‘ Hajj on the eighth of Thu'l-Hijjah
Question Can one begin a Tamattu` Hajj on the eighth of Thu'l-Hijjah, or must it begin before the eighth of Thu'l-Hijjah? What is the proof for this? 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 -
Hasten to Hajj
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Hasten to perform Hajj (meaning the obligatory Hajj)- for verily you do not know what will happen to you." [Ahmad and others] In this Hadeeth (narration), the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, urges his nation to hasten to perform Hajj out of fear of impediments and obstacles.. More -
Performing a Hajj paid for by a disbeliever
Question Is it permissible to perform Hajj if its expenses are gifted by the owner of the company I work for? Please note that he is a Moroccan Jew. 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.. More -
Performed ‘Umrah during the months of Hajj, then wanted to perform Hajj without travelling
Question A person was on a visit to Saudi Arabia and performed ‘Umrah in Ramadan. This person stayed in Jeddah during his stay there and performed another ‘Umrah in Shawwaal. Is he required to offer a Hadyy (i.e. sacrificial animal) if he performs Hajj this year? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify.. More -
How to calculate the expenses of a Hajj by proxy?
Question How can we calculate the costs of performing Hajj on behalf of someone else? Is it permissible to add the value representing a 50% deduction of my salary which my company will deduct in return for the leave I will take in order to travel for Hajj? I hope you can benefit me with this information. May Allah reward you. Fatwa All perfect praise.. More
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