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Performing Hajj with money whose Zakah not paid
Question I performed Hajj last year, praise be to Allah The Almighty. Please note that the Zakah of the money I used for Hajj was not paid although more than one lunar year had passed on it. The money was not with me for more than seven months out of the full lunar year as it was lent out to others. What is the ruling on my Hajj in such a case? Fatwa All.. More -
Performing a Tamattu‘ Hajj on the eighth of Thu'l-Hijjah
Question Can one begin a Tamattu` Hajj on the eighth of Thu'l-Hijjah, or must it begin before the eighth of Thu'l-Hijjah? What is the proof for this? 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. A.. More -
Hasten to Hajj
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Hasten to perform Hajj (meaning the obligatory Hajj)- for verily you do not know what will happen to you." [Ahmad and others] In this Hadeeth (narration), the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, urges his nation to hasten to perform Hajj out of fear of impediments and obstacles.. More -
Performing a Hajj paid for by a disbeliever
Question Is it permissible to perform Hajj if its expenses are gifted by the owner of the company I work for? Please note that he is a Moroccan Jew. 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. It.. More -
Performed ‘Umrah during the months of Hajj, then wanted to perform Hajj without travelling
Question A person was on a visit to Saudi Arabia and performed ‘Umrah in Ramadan. This person stayed in Jeddah during his stay there and performed another ‘Umrah in Shawwaal. Is he required to offer a Hadyy (i.e. sacrificial animal) if he performs Hajj this year? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify.. More -
How to calculate the expenses of a Hajj by proxy?
Question How can we calculate the costs of performing Hajj on behalf of someone else? Is it permissible to add the value representing a 50% deduction of my salary which my company will deduct in return for the leave I will take in order to travel for Hajj? I hope you can benefit me with this information. May Allah reward you. Fatwa All perfect praise.. More -
The ‘Umrah of Ramadan starts at the sunset of the last day of Sha‘baan
Question I want to travel to perform ‘Umrah. Is it valid to perform it after 12:00 midnight of the last night of Sha'baan? 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 month of Sha‘ba.. More -
The actions forbidden in Ihraam have not and will not change
Question What are the actions forbidden in Ihraam which have emerged lately in association with modern inventions? 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 actions forbidden in Ihraam.. More -
When Hajj becomes obligatory upon a blind person
Question Is Hajj obligatory upon a blind person who can afford its expenses? Is he considered able to perform 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. If a blind person is physically.. More -
Ruling on applying Vicks in Ihraam
Question Is it permissible for someone in a state of Ihraam to use Vicks and the like (i.e. medical substances with a strong odor) to relieve cold symptoms? 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.. More -
Assuming Ihraam before reaching the Meeqaat is valid but disliked
Question We went to perform ‘Umrah this year. We passed by the Meeqaat but didn't stop there to perform prayer because we did not know how to access it. We entered the state of Ihraam about ten kilometers before the Meeqaat. What are we required to do now? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there.. More -
Which is better, charity or ‘Umrah?
Question Which is better, performing ‘Umrah or giving charity to the poor and needy when it is difficult to do both actions? 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 mean the.. More -
Who bears the expenses of the Mahram accompanying a female pilgrim?
Question My paternal aunt inherited a large sum of money from her deceased husband. She wants to perform ‘Umrah because she has grown elderly. The problem is that none of her Mahrams can go with her due to a number of reasons. Is it permissible for her to perform ‘Umrah with a group of casual acquaintances, including a woman who is used.. More -
Permissibility of using umbrellas in Ihraam
Question Is it permissible for someone in the state of Ihraam to use an umbrella to protect his head from the heat of the sun? 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. It is permissible.. More -
The rationale behind banning form-fitting clothing in Ihraam
Question What is the rationale for forbidding form-fitting clothing for a person while in the state of Ihraam? 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. It is impermissible for a person.. More
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