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People Who Pass Away While on Hajj and ‘Umrah - I
Abu Hurayrah
reported that the Prophet 
was asked, "Which is the best deed?" The Prophet said: "To believe in Allah and His Messenger." He was then asked, "Which is the next (in goodness)?&q.. More
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Rulings and Etiquettes of 'Eed Al-Adh-ha - II
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrated that he said, “‘Umar bought a (silk) cloak from the market, took it to the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and said, 'O Messenger of Allah! Take it and adorn yourself with it during the ‘Eed and when the delegations meet you.' The Messenger.. More -
Rulings and Etiquettes of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha - I
'Eed Al-Adh-ha is one of festivals of the Muslims. It occurs during the first ten days of the month of Thul-Hijjah, which are the very best days of the year, according to some scholars. Jaabir, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “The best days ever of this worldly life are the.. More -
Rites of the Day of Nahr
The Day of Nahr is the day of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha, the Day of the Great Hajj and the best day of the entire year, according to scholars. These great virtues and merits are due to the fact that it coincides with great rites of the Hajj that are carried out by the pilgrims and acts of worship that are carried out by non- pilgrims. The pilgrims perform.. More -
Recommendations to Pilgrims and Visitors of the Holy Mosque - III
1) I recommend all pilgrims and visitors to the Holy Mosque to pay Zakah if they have money for which Zakah has become obligatory. Zakah is one of the greatest duties of religion and it is the third pillar of Islam. Allah The Almighty Legislated it to purify the Muslim, bless his money, and as means of helping the poor and the other people and purposes.. More -
Recommendations to Pilgrims and Visitors of the Holy Mosque - II
The most important pillar of prayer that the Muslim has to take care of is tranquility and submissiveness in the Rukoo’, Sujood, standing and sitting postures. Unfortunately, many people perform the prayer absently, forgetting that contemplation and tranquility in prayer are essential and their absence invalidates the prayer. When the Prophet,.. More -
Recommendations to Pilgrims and Visitors of the Holy Mosque - I
We would like to offer certain recommendations to the pilgrims and visitors of the Holy Mosque in implementation of the Quranic verse in which Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {…And cooperate in righteousness and piety….} [Quran 5:2] These recommendations are also in line with the Prophetic Hadeeth in which the Prophet, sallallaahu.. More -
All About Udh-hiyah
This is a Brief Account on the Udh-hiyah (sacrificial animal offered in ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha): * The Udh-hiyah refers to animals classified as Al-An‘aam (camels, cattle, sheep or goats) that are slaughtered during the days of Nahr as an act of worship, with the intention of drawing closer to Allah The Almighty. * The Udh-hiyah is one of the.. More -
13 Miscellaneous Rulings of Hajj - III
The eighth ruling: Ending Ihraam When a pilgrim throws the pebbles of Jamrah Al-‘Aqabah on the Day of ‘Eed and then shaves or trims his hair, this is the first state of ending Ihraam (sacral state). Thereafter, all the restrictions of Ihraam become permissible for him, including perfume, clothes, shaving or trimming hair, cutting nails,.. More -
13 Miscellaneous Rulings of Hajj - II
The sixth ruling: Departing Muzdalifah A healthy person is not permitted to depart Muzdalifah unless he has performed the Fajr Prayer on the Day of ‘Eed. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, spent the night of ‘Eed there and did not depart until he had performed the Fajr Prayer, saying: "Learn your rituals (of Hajj) from.. More -
13 Miscellaneous Rulings of Hajj - I
The first ruling: Changing the Ihraam clothes When a man or woman is in the state of Ihraam (sacral state), whether for Hajj or ‘Umrah (minor pilgrimage), it is permissible to change the clothes with which he/she started the state of Ihraam and to wear other clothes, provided that they are permissible to be worn during Ihraam. One is also permitted.. More -
The Fiqh of ‘Eed Rites
There they are … the pilgrims who come to Makkah in groups and individually from all parts of the world by land, air and sea. They come seeking the mercy and pardon of Allah The Almighty. They come asking Allah The Almighty to grant them more of His bounties. They come supplicating Him and calling upon Him for all their needs. They come.. More -
Questions on the Rites of Hajj - III
What is the ruling on the woman who travels a distance equals to the distance that allows shortening prayer to perform Hajj without accompanying a Mahram (non-marriageable) man: Question What is the ruling on the Hajj of a housemaid, who does not have a Mahram? Is the employer of this housemaid considered Mahram to her?.. More -
Questions on the Rites of Hajj - II
Emancipating the pilgrims from Hell on the Day of 'Arafah: Question Is the virtue of the Day of ‘Arafah regarding forgiveness of the sins and emancipation form Hell confined to the pilgrims or it is for all people, especially the Muslims who adhere to the teachings of their religion? Answer The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,.. More -
Questions on the Rites of Hajj - I
The role of the monotheists in fighting religious innovations: Question Some pilgrims in Makkah and Al-Madeenah commit some religious innovations and acts of polytheism corrupting their creed with fables and superstitions. What is the role of the true monotheists and what is your advice? Answer Allah The Almighty honored and blessed the Two.. More
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