
14- Whoever travels to Jeddah without prior intention of performing ‘Umrah or was hesitant about the matter and then, while in the city, decided on doing it, is required to start Ihraam from his current location, because that is where he made the intention. Therefore, he becomes like the inhab... More
72- According to the preponderant view, the rulings regarding the Sutrah are the same whether in Al-Masjid Al-Haraam or any other place. If passing before a praying person in other places is forbidden, then the prohibition is worthier to be applied in this holy mosque. It has also been proven that u... More
Many people are confused about, and ask many questions regarding, the rituals of Hajj (major pilgrimage) and ‘Umrah (minor pilgrimage). They also commit many violations of the Sharee’ah (Islamic jurisprudence) while performing these rites or during their stay in Makkah. This series of ar... More

Abtah: A place formed after flood, which is usually level and containing no pebbles or stones. The term is given to every place that becomes leveled by a water stream. It is also Al-Abtah, Al-Bat-haa’ and Al-Bat-h. Bat-haa’ refers to a place between Makkah and Mina, which is called as such due to its level wide valley. It is also called Al-Muhassib and Al-Mu‘arris Ihraam: ......
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