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  • Is it valid to give out the meat of the Udhhiyyah grilled?

    Question Should the meat of the Udhiyyah be distributed uncooked or grilled? 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 ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) is His Slave and Messenger. The one offering Udhhiyyah is commanded to eat from it and give.. More

  • One assumed Ihraam but was prevented from entering Al-Haram

    Question After assuming Ihraam in the plane, I was prevented from entering the sacred lands as I did not have my visa because the officials in the travel agency responsible for the ‘Umrah services forgot my passport. What shall I do? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship.. More

  • In which rituals of Hajj may one authorize a proxy?

    Question What is the ruling on having a proxy in the pillars of Hajj: Tawaaf, Sa‘i, standing on the mount of ‘Arafah and duties like staying the night in Mina and Muzdalifah, farewell Tawaaf, slaughtering sacrifice and throwing pebbles? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of.. More

  • Conditions for performing ‘Umrah on behalf of a relative

    Question Is it permissible for one to perform ‘Umrah on behalf of one of his relatives who is still alive, whether he is sound or ill? 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... More

  • Ruling on slaughtering the sacrifice of Tamattu’ before the day of Nahr

    Question I performed Tamattu‘ Hajj last year with some friends of mine. We gave some money to one of us and deputized him to slaughter on our behalf on the day of Nahr, but he slaughtered before the day of Nahr without informing us. What is the ruling on what he did? Is our Hajj valid? Are we liable to slaughter another sacrifice? If the answer.. More

  • Hijaamah (Cupping) does not affect the validity of Hajj

    Question What is the preponderant opinion concerning the effect of Hijaamah (cupping) on Ihram? 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. Hijaamah (cupping) means making an incision.. More

  • Illnesses that prevent fulfilling the condition of capability in Hajj

    Question What are the conditions and criteria of the illness that prevents from 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. The illnesses and disabilities that prevent the obligation.. 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

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