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Should he perform Hajj or care for his ailing father?
Question: I live in USA, I am 33 years old and I’m the only son for my parents (I have one sister). I have made the intension to do Hajj this year but I just found out that my father who lives in Egypt has a heart problem which may require a surgery or at least close care from our family. Will this be OK if I decided to postpone the Hajj till.. More -
Fulfilling a Hajj obligation
Question: A man will perform Hajj on behalf of someone and all the expenses will be met by the other person. He was told that he must do Hajj Al-Qiraan and must keep on his Ihraam until he has completed his Hajj. He will be arriving in Makkah 40 days before Hajj commences. Is he compelled to do this? Can he not remove his Ihraam and perform other.. More -
Deciding who gets to use the life support machine
Question: If there is a critical patient in a hospital, hooked on a life supporting machine, and the doctors said his chances of living are very slim. At the same time another patient is checked in and is also in need of the same machine (it happens to be the only one). This patient has a bigger chance of surviving according to the doctors. Is it.. More -
Acceptable Hajj
Question: What are the conditions for an acceptable Hajj according to Sunnah? 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, may Allah exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. The Prophet,.. More -
Performing Hajj
Question: This question is on behalf of my spouse. As we are aware that one woman during her menstruating period cannot do Tawaaf of Ka'bah. We are intending to go Hajj this year. Our route plan as decided by the tour manager is via Medina. On reaching the Meeqaat if she happens to come across her periods then she believes she has to take Ghusl and.. More -
Wore a watch partly made of cloth and had stitches during Hajj
Question: A person performed Hajj and while in Ihraam, wore a wristwatch whose band (strap) is partly made of cloth with some stitches in it. Is this watch considered Makheet for a Muhrim and does he have to make any corrections in case it was wrong for him to wear it? Please also provide evidence for whatever answer you give, Inshaa Allah. Fatwa:.. More -
Made a mistake during Hajj last year
Question: I perform Hajj last year with my wife, unfortunately we committed a mistake and from then we are worried about it, I hope you will guide me to the right way. The day of sacrifice (10th Thul-Hijjah) we perform Tawaaf-e-Ziara and due to illness of my wife we delayed Sa'i and returned back to Mina there we stayed till 12th, as soon as we came.. More -
Does Hajj excuse missed fasting and prayers?
Question: It is believed that a person becomes pure as a new born baby after performing Hajj so it is compulsory to offer the missed fasting and prayers which were missed before 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,.. More -
Shaving the hair for Hajj
Question: I want perform Hajj. So, I can make shaving after 1st of Thul-Hijjah? 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, may Allah exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. Shaving the.. More -
Using toothpaste during Hajj
Question: I am intending to do Hajj this year. I have a doubt as to whether toothpastes can be used as they have fragrance. Please clarify. 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, may Allah exalt his mention as well as.. More -
During Hajj after leaving Arafah, stopped in Mina before going on to Muzdalifah
Question: Last year, I went for Hajj and when we left Arafat for Muzdalifah, we passed via Mina. We stopped for a while in our tent and we headed for Muzdalifah. Is this practice correct or should we go directly to Muzdalifah? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah,.. More -
Did not remain in Mina during Hajj due to work
Question: I did Hajj but I did not stay in Mina on 10, 11, and 12 due to night duty. Do I have to pay penalty for not staying during the night in Mina? 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, may Allah exalt his mention.. More -
After completing the obligatory Hajj should Hajj be repeated or Umrah only?
Question: I want to know that if I have done the obligatory Hajj and Umrah, then is it recommended to go for Hajj again, or should I prefer to go for Umrah? 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, may Allah exalt his.. More -
Doubtful completion of Hajj
Question: Last year I performed Hajj with my parents and wife. My parents are very old they cannot even walk properly. Al-hamdulillah, we completed all rights. But in Jamrath I hit the Shytan on behalf of my parents and wife. But on third day I could not complete this act due to too much rush. I hit only the first Shytan only but it did not fell in.. More -
Failure to make the farewell Tawaaf for Hajj
Question: What is the ruling of somebody that went for Hajj and did not perform Tawaaf Al-Wadaa'? 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, may Allah exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. .. More
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