Does Umrah becoming compulsory if one wants to visit Jeddah?
Question: We are planning to visit family in Jeddah. If we stay in Jeddah for 3 weeks, do we have to perform Umrah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. ‘Umrah will only become binding upon a person who enters the mīqāt boundary intending to enter the boundaries of Haram (Makkah […]
Is it permissible to wrap myself with a blanket whilst in the state of Ihram?
Question: Is it permissible to wrap myself with a blanket whilst in the state of Ihram? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is permissible to wrap yourself in a blanket whilst in the state of Ihram. One may cover the whole body except the […]
What are the differences between a male and female when performing Hajj?
Question: What are the differences between a male and female when performing Hajj? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. There are a number of differences between a male and female in Ihram and whilst performing the Hajj and Umrah rites: 1) A woman must not […]
What does Ihraam mean?
Question: Can you please tell me what does Ihraam mean? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Ihraam literally means to declare something unlawful upon oneself. Ihraam is commonly referred to the clothing worn by a person performing Umrah or Hajj. However, Ihraam in the context of […]
Miscellaneous Rulings of Takbirat al-Tashriq
:The Takbir is اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَاَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْد It is wajib upon mature males and females It is wajib to say it once after the fardh salah The Takbeer will be pronounced after every salah from the fajr of 9th of Dhul Hijjah to the the Asr […]
How shall I spend my day in Makkah and Madinah?
Question: How shall I spend my day in Makkah and Madinah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is truly a blessing from Almighty Allah if one gets to present himself in the sacred cities of Makkah al-Mukarramah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. The virtues, station and […]
What is the penalty for carrying a baby with a dirty nappy in Tawaf?
Question: What is the penalty for carrying a baby with a dirty nappy in Tawaf? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, to be free from najāsah hukmiyyah (legal impurity) is a pre-requisite for the validity of ṭawāf. Being in a state of najāsah […]
Can I sit on a wheelchair to do Tawaf?
Question: Can I sit on a wheelchair to do Tawaf? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, it is compulsory (wājib) to walk during tawāf (circumambulation) if one has the capability of walking. However, if one is genuinely incapable of walking or has genuine pain whilst […]
What is the penalty for kissing one’s partner without passion in Ihram?
Question: If the husband kisses the wife without passion during ihram, what penalty must he pay? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Allah Ta`ālā states: “Hajj is [during] well-known months, so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering the state of ihram], […]
Is it compulsory to go for Hajj if someone offers to cover one’s travel expenses?
Question: Is it compulsory to go for Hajj if someone offers to cover one’s travel expenses? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The Answer: Owning sufficient net cash for an average Hajj package is among the conditions for Hajj to be compulsory upon a person. If […]