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  • He did not perform Hajj because he is prevented from travel

    Question: Assalaamu alaykum respected scholars: What is the ruling on the Muslimeen who are under the 'no fly and international no fly list, created by the West; whereas cannot travel to Hajj? You have no possible way of clearing your name and are deemed a terrorist by the West. Since the listings have surpassed 1 million Muslimeen who are hampered.. More

  • Can a woman who will offer a sacrifice on ‘Eed Al-Adhha take from her hair?

    Question: assalamalaikum sheikh. i recently read in one of the articles on your website that hair/nails should not be trimmed/cut in the first 10 days of dhul hijjah for persons intending to sacrifice.my question to you is abt some women who have problems related to excessive facial hair...like if there upper lip is not threaded..it looks very.. More

  • She became pure but had blood again during Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah

    Question: A woman traveled to perform Hajj and menstruated five days after her journey began. After reaching the Meeqaat (designated zone to don Ihraam), she performed Ghusl and assumed the state of Ihraam while she had not yet attained purity from menstruation. When she reached Makkah, she remained outside the Holy Mosque and did not do any of the.. More

  • Forsaking an opportunity for Hajj in order that another person may do it instead

    Question: I live with my wife in Riyadh and I have obtained a visa for my mother to visit us, which is valid for one month after Hajj season. My mother wants to perform Hajj, and as long as nobody can perform Hajj except with a permit, I have obtained Hajj permits for me and my wife. Is it permissible for my wife to gift her permit to my mother in.. More

  • Performing voluntary Hajj on behalf of her mother

    Question: My mother-in-law died eight years ago without performing Hajj though she was well-off. Owing to the Grace of Allah, her old son performed Hajj on her behalf the year before last year. Can my wife perform Hajj this year on her behalf as well? Actually, we read many contradictory opinions in this regard: 1- The daughter is not allowed to perform.. More

  • A loan guarantor may perform Hajj

    Question: Next year (Allah Willing) I intend to perform Hajj and my husband will be with me and perform Hajj on behalf of my deceased father from my own money. I helped my brother to take a loan to buy a flat and I guaranteed the loan because his financial conditions do not allow him to take the loan according to the requirements of the bank in Sweden... More

  • Ruling on underwear during the state of Ihraam

    Question: Is it impermissible for the pilgrim, whether male or female, to wear underwear during Hajj? Answer: 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 Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alay.. More

  • Ruling on thin thread of vaginal blood after circumambulation

    Question: My wife and I performed Hajj the year before last. She was menstruating and after she had become pure on the fifth day, we performed Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah and Sa‘y. However, she found a thin thread of blood, but no more blood flowed. Are the Tawaaf and Sa‘y valid? Please comfort us, may Allah comfort you. Answer: All perfect.. More

  • Had sexual intercourse before terminating Ihraam

    Question: I will travel for Hajj this year, so when should I assume Ihraam? Does sexual intercourse invalidate Ihraam? Thanks. Answer: 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. It.. More

  • Ruling on taking Hajj expenses from the family of the deceased to perform Hajj on his behalf

    Question: I performed Hajj on behalf of the deceased father of one of my friends. His family insisted that they give me the expenses that I had during Hajj. I took them upon their insistence but I do not want the money because I feel that I took the reward of Hajj from people while in fact I want the reward from Allah. Should I give out that money.. More

  • Ruling on taking Hajj expenses from the family of the deceased to perform Hajj on his behalf

    Question: I performed Hajj on behalf of the deceased father of one of my friends. His family insisted that they give me the expenses that I had during Hajj. I took them upon their insistence but I do not want the money because I feel that I took the reward of Hajj from people while in fact I want the reward from Allah. Should I give out that money.. More

  • She did not complete the rituals of ‘Umrah because of heavy rain

    Question: Assalam alaykum,I wanted to perform umra and entered into the state of ihram,but could once I started from house(jeddah) there was heavy rain so I did not go to Makkah to complete the umra.What is the expiation? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except.. More

  • Delaying Hajj to help the wife after childbirth

    Question: A man owes money to others and wants to fulfill the obligation of Hajj. Which is preferable, to perform Hajj or settle his debts? If the creditors accept receiving their money later on, should he perform Hajj first? Also, is it a valid excuse to delay Hajj in order to help the wife after childbirth? The childbirth is expected one week before.. More

  • Minor termination of Ihraam

    Question: When can a pilgrim terminate the state of Ihraam? We will return home after staying the night in Muzdalifah and before throwing the pebbles. Our home lies outside the boundaries of the Sacred Precincts. Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and.. More

  • She had her menses and returned home before performing Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah

    Question: I performed Hajj last year and performed all its rites except Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah (the Hajj circumambulation) and the Farewell Tawaaf as I was menstruating. After that, I returned to my home at Madeenah and intended to return one day to perform Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah and the Farewell Tawaaf. Because of my ignorance in matters of religion, I ended.. More