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Tawaful Ifadah on 7th of Dhul Hajj

Question: What is the Fatwa on doing Tawaful Ifadah on 7th of Dul 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 , is His slave and Messenger. There is a consensus of opinion among scholars of Islam that performing Tawaf al-Ifada on the 7th of Zul-Hijjah.. More

147749 18/10/2009
Celebrating return from Hajj

Question: What is the position of Islam on a celebration being organized after one returns from Hajj. This takes the form of going to the Jummat mosque to announce one's safe return by thanking Allah. After the Jummat prayer people are provided with food and drink at the Hajj's home. Fatwa:All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify.. More

147752 18/10/2009
Prohibitions of Ihraam

Upon making Ihraam for Hajj or ‘Umrah, there are certain things that are forbidden as long as one is in the state of Ihraam. They are designated by Muslim scholars as “Prohibitions of Ihraam” and they form three categories: Prohibitions for both men and women, prohibitions for men only, and prohibitions for women only. Prohibitions.. More

147900 02/12/2008
Ruling on Hajj and Conditions of its Obligation

The obligation of Hajj is one of the best acts of worship that bring one closer to Allah The Almighty. It was Legislated by Allah to complete His religion. Allah The Almighty also Legislated ‘Umrah, which was mentioned in the Noble Quran right after the obligation of Hajj. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And complete the Hajj and ‘Umrah.. More

147896 02/12/2008
How to make your Hajj accepted

Many Hadeeths were narrated to show the great virtue of Hajj and its great reward. Some Hadeeths described the complete Hajj as the accepted Hajj. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “The accepted Hajj has no other reward but Paradise.” [Al-Bukhari] Hence, you are in need, dear pilgrim, to know the signs of the accepted.. More

147898 01/12/2008
Hajj Concessions

Relieving people of difficulty and keeping them from harm is one of the basic purposes of Sharee’ah and the Quran and Sunnah are teeming with proofs of this. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {….Allah Intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship….} [Quran 2:185] {And Allah Wants to lighten for you [your difficulties];&h.. More

147885 01/12/2008
Mawaaqeet (Times and Sites of Ihraam)

Hajj is a main pillar of Islam to which Allah The Almighty Assigned a specific time and place where it should be performed. As such, Hajj takes place during special months as referred to in (what means): {…Hajj is [during] well-known months….} [Quran 2:197]. It also takes place in Holy Makkah, the Sacred City, as referred to in (what means):.. More

147887 01/12/2008
Contemplation – III

If an artist were to draw a very close image of a human, people would be amazed to his ability to imitate, while in reality, all he did was to reflect the human’s image with his hand using some paint; again, is it not appropriate and correct to ponder over how man was created by Allah from this drop and then given the very best form and shape? Anothe.. More

144279 25/05/2008
Women Q & A

Q-Can a woman perform Hajj if her bleeding ceases before the forty-day post-natal period? And if her bleeding does not stop, what should she do if she has already made the intention for Hajj? A-If her post-natal bleeding stops before forty days, she should perform Ghusl (i.e. ritual bath), do her formal prayers and perform all the rites of Hajj, including.. More

141975 09/12/2007

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