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  • Hajj: expenses versus hardships

    Question My cousin, who lived in Egypt, died before performing Hajj. His children asked me to perform Hajj on his behalf since I live in Jeddah. The costs of Hajj here start from 2,500 and go up to 4,000 Riyals. Should I choose the service that costs less with some hardship involved, or that which costs more but is more comfortable? Fatwa All.. More

  • The offering of the Hadyy (sacrificial animal) is the only difference between the Qiraan and Ifraad types of Hajj

    Question When I was in the Meeqaat (designated point of entering the Hajj rituals), I intended to perform a Qiraan Hajj while those who were with me intended to perform an Ifraad Hajj. I did so out of ignorance as I should have done as they did. I did not discover this mistake until the days of casting the pebbles. I thus performed the obligation of.. More

  • Attend to a disabled husband or perform Hajj?

    Question I am a disabled person in a wheelchair. I can't dispense with my wife's attendance to me regardless of whether she goes to a near or far place. Does refraining from going to Hajj on account of my condition incur sin on her part? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship.. More

  • Build a house or perform Hajj?

    Question I am a married man and have three children. My mother also lives with me. I have gone through great difficulty to collect the amount needed to buy a piece of land that I wish to build a house upon to shelter me and my family and relieve me from the rent I have to pay for my shop and home. Is it permissible for me to postpone the performance.. More

  • The ruling on wearing Niqaab during the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration)

    Question A woman went to perform ‘Umrah and wore a Niqaab while performing it. Is she required to do anything, noting that she is in another city now? 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.. More

  • The ruling on having sexual intercourse with one's wife before she shortens her hair

    Question My wife forgot to shorten her hair after having performed ‘Umrah (lesser-Hajj) and we had sexual intercourse. Afterwards, she remembered that she had not shortened her hair. What is the ruling? 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

  • Sexual intercourse after Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah but before casting the pebbles

    Question A man had sexual intercourse with his wife after performing Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah but before casting the pebbles. 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. If the questioner is referring.. More

  • No problem If someone in the state of Ihraam shaves the head of someone not in the state of Ihraam

    Question During Hajj of the year before last, I shaved the head of my father before I ended my own state of Ihraam. Am I required to do anything? 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. When.. More

  • Removing Ihraam clothes before shaving or shortening ones hair due to ignorance

    Question I performed the rituals of ‘Umrah and, upon ending my state of Ihraam, I clipped my nails but did not shorten my hair. This happened in my first and second ‘Umrahs but in the third, I shortened my hair upon ending my state of Ihraam. What is the ruling on my first two ‘Umrahs? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The.. More

  • A child falling into actions prohibited in the state of Ihraam

    Question I went to Hajj and intended to have my young son, who is eight months old, to perform Hajj as well. I forgot to dress him in the Ihraam and no one with me brought this to my attention until when we were in Mina and after me having told them about my intention for his Hajj and (after) we had performed all the actions (thus far). What is the.. More

  • Dedicating the intention of Hajj to one person and that of ‘Umrah to another in a Tamattu’ Hajj

    Question When one is performing a Tamattu‘ Hajj, can he perform ‘Umrah on behalf of one person and Hajj on behalf of someone else? 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. There.. More

  • Which type of Hajj to perform on behalf of another person

    Question When someone performs Hajj on behalf of another person, should he perform a Qiraan, Ifraad or Tamattu' 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. There is no blame on someone.. More

  • Is it permissible to limit the numbers of pilgrims?

    Question What is the ruling on the limiting of the number of pilgrims by the authorities? What is the ruling on performing Hajj by drawing lots? What are the justifications for all 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.. More

  • The Journey of a Pilgrim

    He leaves his house happy and contented. He has pledged to his Lord to try hard to make his Hajj Mabroor (i.e., accepted by Allah The Almighty, performed with the intention of seeking His pleasure only and not to show off, without committing a sin and in accordance with the traditions of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). He dreams of.. More

  • An ‎Admonishment to the Ummah of Islam‎

    During this great season, as Muslims around the world prepare to perform the Hajj, an act of worship that entails multiple obligations, we would like to address and admonish the pilgrims. Will they return as they were before Hajj, without reforming their relationship with Allah The Almighty in all their affairs, without adhering to the rulings of.. More