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The quest of the Pilgrim

From the steppes of Caucasia and the lands of the Moors, from the smallest village in Xinxiang and the farthest in Brazil, from black Africa, brown Asia and white Europe, from all races and languages, millions of people, men and women, old and young, rich and poor, individually and in groups, light and heavy, and using all means of transportation, set.. More

154772 31/10/2009
The meaning and purpose of sacrifice on 'Eed

What is AI-Ud-hiyyah? The Arabic word Ud-hiyyah' comes from the trilateral Arabic root daad • haa • alif, represented here as d • h • aa, signifying mid-morning. The linguistic meaning of al-udhiyyah is the animal that is slaughtered the day of 'Eed-Al-Ad-haa. In Sharee`ah, divinely revealed Law, Udhiyyah means the ritual sacrifice.. More

154770 31/10/2009
The Established Practices of Thul-Hijjah

Thul-Hijjah is the twelfth and last month of the Hijri calendar. It is one of the Sacred Months mentioned in the Quran [Quran 9:36]. These months are specifically: Rajab (7th), Thul-Qa’dah (11th), Thul-Hijjah (12th), and Muharram (1st). Such is the way of Allah in His creation. Of all places, He Almighty chose Makkah and preferred it over others... More

154742 29/10/2009
Menstruation during Tawaaf (circumambulation) for ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)

Question I traveled from the city of Abha intending to perform ‘Umrah and visit my relatives. During performing Tawaaf for ‘Umrah, I got my menstrual period and I stopped my Tawaaf. Is it permissible for me to travel to Jeddah and Taa‘if, then, return to Abha? Or should I wait until I become in a state of Tahaarah (ritual purity)? Fatwa A.. More

154692 26/10/2009
The ruling on Tawaaf (circumambulation) between the Ka‘bah and the Hijr in ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)

Question When I was performing ‘Umrah, I made Tawaaf between the Hijr and the Ka‘bah in the fifth and sixth round out of ignorance. 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

154691 26/10/2009
Ruling on Ihraam (ritual consecration) of the Muslim in the state of Janaabah (post sexual-intercourse impurity)

Question Is it necessary for the validity of Ihraam or for starting the rituals that a pilgrim must be in a state of Tahaarah (ritual purity), perform ablution and Ghusl (ritual bathing), then, pray two Rak‘ahs (units) after the intention? Would Ihraam be valid if a Muslim intended to carry out the rituals of Hajj or ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage).. More

154690 26/10/2009
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 order.. More

154689 26/10/2009
Ruling on underwear during the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration)

Question Is it impermissible for the pilgrim, whether male or female, to wear underwear during 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 Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More

154688 26/10/2009
Ruling on a sacrificial animal bought with money saved for charity

Question I save a small amount of my salary for the purpose of giving it in charity without specifying where it should be given and distributed according to people's need. Is it permissible to use an amount of this money to buy a sacrificial animal to be slaughtered on ‘Eed Al-Adh’aa? May Allah reward you. Fatwa All perfect praise be.. More

154687 26/10/2009
What a pilgrim intending Tamattu‘ Hajj should say

Question I heard a notable Shaykh talking about an issue related to the pilgrim who performs Tamattu‘ Hajj: when the pilgrim intends to perform ‘Umrah, he must say upon assuming the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration) from the Meeqaat (designated place for assuming Ihraam), “O Allah, I am answering your call to perform ‘Umrah.. More

154686 26/10/2009
The ruling on removing skin or nails in the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration in pilgrimage)

Question I read that clipping the nails is one of the violations of Ihraam. If a pilgrim finds that a nail or part of a nail needs to be removed because it hurts or disturbs him, and he removes it, does he incur any sort of compensation? What about removing dead skin which grows besides the fingernails or toenails as well as the dead skin on the heels?.. More

154685 26/10/2009
Traveling for a distance that would allow for shortening prayers after ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) in the Tamattu‘ Hajj

Question A Muslim after finishing his ‘Umrah in the Tamattu‘ Hajj traveled to Taa‘if, Jeddah or Madeenah. Now he wishes to return to Makkah. What is the place where he should assume his state of Ihraam, knowing that he may return to Makkah several days before the day of Tarwiyah (the 8th of Thul-Hijjah)? Should he remain in the state.. More

154684 26/10/2009
Performing Hajj before fulfilling other obligatory duties and Sharee`ah related expenses

Question I broke about thirty oaths and have 3000 Saudi Riyals for Hajj. What should I do? Please advise. May Allah reward you. 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. If the questioner.. More

154683 26/10/2009
Issues related to Hajj on behalf of the deceased

Question Can I perform Hajj this year on behalf of my late friend who did not perform the obligatory Hajj, from my own money? I want to keep his money which he dedicated for this purpose for one of his relatives or his wife whom I know is intending to perform Hajj on his behalf, but she could not this year. Please bear in mind that I have already performed.. More

154682 26/10/2009
The Hady (sacrificial animal) in Hajj

Question How would I slaughter a Hady during my Hajj with my mother? 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. If you are performing a Qiraan or Tamattu‘ Hajj, then you are required.. More

154681 26/10/2009

Articles

There are 902 articles

The quest of the Pilgrim

The meaning and purpose of sacrifice on 'Eed

The Established Practices of Thul-Hijjah

Menstruation during Tawaaf (circumambulation) for ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)

The ruling on Tawaaf (circumambulation) between the Ka‘bah and the Hijr in ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)

Ruling on Ihraam (ritual consecration) of the Muslim in the state of Janaabah (post sexual-intercourse impurity)

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

Ruling on underwear during the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration)

Ruling on a sacrificial animal bought with money saved for charity

What a pilgrim intending Tamattu‘ Hajj should say

The ruling on removing skin or nails in the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration in pilgrimage)

Traveling for a distance that would allow for shortening prayers after ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) in the Tamattu‘ Hajj

Performing Hajj before fulfilling other obligatory duties and Sharee`ah related expenses

Issues related to Hajj on behalf of the deceased

The Hady (sacrificial animal) in Hajj

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