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A Muhrim wearing a cloth to which a deodorant is applied
Question: I'm expected to leave for my 1st Umrah in 40 days time InshAllah. Please provide an an urgent answer to the following question: I wish to know that if there is any substance which would be permissible to apply during Ihram in order to prevent the foul odour caused by sweating ? As per my understanding, deodorant sprays would be Haraam ........... More -
The ruling on shortening some parts of the pilgrim's hair
Question: I performed Hajj and when I arrived at Al-Haram (the Sacred Mosque). I performed ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) and after making Tawaaf and Sa‘ee between Mounts As-Safa and Al-Marwah, I lost my companion to whom I had given all my belongings out of fear of it being damaged. The last ritual remaining was to shorten my hair, as they.. More -
Missing Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah due to ignorance
Question: Allah Blessed me with Hajj two years ago. It was the first time I performed Hajj. After I threw the pebbles forAl-‘Aqabah Al-Kubra, I shaved my hair, terminated the state of Ihraam, and spent the night of the 11 and 12 days of Thul-Hijaah in Mina. Whilst there, I threw the pebbles (of the 11th and 12th) then I went to Makkah to perform.. More -
She had her menses and assumed Ihraam in Makkah after becoming pure
Question: I was on my way to perform ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) and I passed by the Meeqaat (designated point for donning Ihraam) while I was menstruating, so I did not assume the state of Ihraam and remained in Makkah until I attained purity, then I assumed the state of Ihraam in Makkah. Is this permissible or what should I do? Answer: All.. More -
Going to Hajj without the husband’s permission
Question: What is the ruling on a woman who has three children and decides to go for Hajj without having permission from her husband? When I advised her and told her she is not allowed to do that, she objected by saying that Allah made things easy for her and summoned her for Hajj and thus she can do nothing but obey Him. In addition, she says that.. More -
An indebted person offering a sacrifice on ‘Eed Al-Adhha
Question: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Most Beneficient. Assalam-O-Alaikum, I had borrowed some money from someone and I am also willing to do a sacrifice of an animal this Eid-Al-Adha 2009. My question is that whether the sacrifice, I will make, be accepted according to Shariyah, as I already owe to that person. Because some people.. More -
The two Rak‘ahs of Ihraam and ruling on applying Vaseline in Ihraam
Question: I have a question about Ihraam. Should I perform two Rak‘ahs after entering the state of Ihraam or are these two Rak‘ahs simply recommended and not obligatory? One more question, if I apply Vaseline before entering the state of Ihraam so as to prevent inflammation, will this invalidate Ihraam, given that theVaseline remains.. More -
Making ‘Umrah on behalf of the living and the deceased
Question: Allah The Almighty blessed me with a ‘Umrah that I will perform in the last ten days of Ramadan. When I perform ‘Umrah, will I get the reward for the number of ‘Umrahs I make? I mean if I stay in Makkah for six days and make ‘Umrah every day and thus make ‘Umrah six times, will I gain the reward for six ‘Umrah.. More -
The rationale behind Ramal being impermissible for women during Sa‘y
Question: The Sa‘y between As-Safa and Al-Marwah is done in compliance with the practice of Haajar the wife of Prophet Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention. My question is, why are men, but not women, required to do Ramal between the two green marks during Sa‘y when they do that in compliance with a woman’s practice? Answer:.. More -
Traveling for a distance that would allow for shortening prayers after ‘Umrah in the Tamattu‘ Hajj
Question: A Muslim after finishing his ‘Umrah in the Tamattu‘ Hajj traveled to Taa‘if, Jeddah or Madeenah. Now he wishes to return to Makkah. What is the place where he should assume his state of Ihraam, knowing that he may return to Makkah several days before the day of Tarwiyah (the 8th of Thul-Hijjah)? Should he remain in the.. More -
The rituals and rulings of Hady for a Tamattu‘ Hajj
Question: I intend to perform the obligatory Hajj, if Allah wills, with my mother and wife this year. I have read that the best kind of Hajj is Tamattu’. So, what should I do? I live in the city of Jeddah and I wish that you instruct me about the best way to perform the Tamattu’ Hajj and whether or not I have to slaughter a Hady (sacrificial.. More -
The rationale behind brisk walking being impermissible for women during Sa‘y (between Safa and Marwah)
Question: The Sa‘y between As-Safa and Al-Marwah is done in compliance with the practice of Haajar the wife of Prophet Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention. My question is, why are men, but not women, required to do Ramal between the two green marks during Sa‘y when they do that in compliance with a woman’s practice? Answer:.. More -
Does one seventh of a sacrificial cow free the liability of a mother and her son for their Udh’hiyah?
Question Is it possible for a son and his mother to offer one seventh of a big sacrificial calf as an Udh’hiyah that is shared by seven people? The son has a job and he lives with his mother. 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.. More -
Making ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) on behalf of the living and the
Question Allah The Almighty blessed me with a ‘Umrah that I will perform in the last ten days of Ramadan. When I perform ‘Umrah, will I get the reward for the number of ‘Umrahs I make? I mean if I stay in Makkah for six days and make ‘Umrah every day and thus make ‘Umrah six times, will I gain the reward for six ‘Umrahs.. More -
Traveling for Hajj at a very high cost
Question A sister wants some explanation on an issue related to Hajj. In our country, some people travel to Hajj as organized by the state which may take years of waiting. Other people travel for Hajj through travel agencies that charge them very high costs compared to the state-sponsored method. Someone told her that paying such high costs is extravagance.. More
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