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Glossary of Hajj and Umrah terms
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.. 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 -
The virtue of the Day of ‘Arafah
It was narrated on the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “There is no day when Allah sets free more slaves from Hell than the Day of ‘Arafah. He draws near, then boasts of them to the angels, Saying, ‘What do these [slaves] want [that I may.. More -
The Blessed Days: Day of ‘Arafah
The Day of ‘Arafah (the 9th day of Thul-Hijjah): This day surpasses other days in virtue and merit and therefore it is worth being discussed independently in order to clarify the aspects of its excellence and honor: Firstly: It is the day of Allah The Almighty perfected the religion and completed His favor: It was narrated that the Jews said.. More -
Realizing the Essence and Purpose of Hajj – II
5)Reminding of the Hereafter: Hajj clearly reminds the slave of Allah of the Last Day and the situations and terror it includes, through the following: * Leaving his country and departing from his family. This reminds him of departing his country and family after death. * Taking off form-fitting clothes and other adornments. This reminds him of.. 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 -
Manifestations of Islamic Monotheism in Hajj - IV
Manifestations of Tawheed on the Day of An-Nahr (slaughter of sacrificial animal on Thul-Hijjah 10) Allah The Almighty Says (what means):{And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead}[Quran 37:103]In some traditions, it was said that Ismaa`eel, may Allah exalt his mention, said to his father, Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his.. More -
Manifestations of Islamic Monotheism in Hajj - III
Manifestations of Tawheed in the comprehensiveness of the Mercy and Forbearance of Allah The Almighty: Forbearance and Mercy are attributes of Allah The Almighty, and when you read the authentic Hadeeth, (narration) in which the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Whoever performs Hajj without having sexual relations, and without.. More -
Manifestations of Islamic Monotheism in Hajj - II
Manifestations of Tawheed in Tawaaf (circumambulation around the Ka'bah): When the pilgrim wants to perform Tawaaf, he remembers the Greatness and Might of Allah The Almighty, Who honored the Ka'bah. When one stands in front of the Ka'bah, he remembers the Prophet who built it, the leader of the Muslims and their role model, Ibraaheem (Abraham, may.. More -
Manifestations of Islamic Monotheism in Hajj - I
Allah The Almighty created man and Jinn and commanded them to worship Him, and made the validity of any act of worship contingent upon devotion and monotheism. Islam and all its rites and obligations are closely connected toTawheed (Islamic Monotheism). Hajj is one of those rites. It is one of the greatest Islamic rites that strengthens and enlivens.. More -
Where to assume Ihraam (ritual consecration) for ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) after entering Makkah for business?
Question I entered Makkah on a business trip and I did not assume Ihraam from the Meeqaat (designated point for Ihraam) determined for my country, Egypt. I am in Makkah now and I want to perform ‘Umrah. Should I assume Ihraam from At-Tan‘eem, the Meeqaat of the people of Makkah as well as those who stay in it? Or should I go back to the.. More -
Passing by two Meeqaats (designated points for assuming Ihraam (ritual consecration))
Question We are from Al-Madeenah Al-Munawwarah and we went to Taa’if. Having hired a place for residence in Taa’if, we then wanted to perform ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage). So we went to Makkah without wearing the Ihraam dress. Before reaching At-Tan‘eem, something happened to us and we did not complete the ‘Umrah. Are we.. More -
The rulings of Ishtiraat (stipulation) in Hajj or ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)
Question What is the manner of Talbiyah (the Hajj-related chant) that a pilgrim should say so that in case he is prevented from completing the rituals, he ends his Ihraam (ritual consecration) without having to offer a sacrificial animal? If one is prevented and he ends the state of Ihraam, is he required to make up for Hajj? Is there a certain wording.. More
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