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Prohibiting nail clipping in the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration) does not mean the permissibility of growing long nails

Question One assumes that in the state of Ihraam he is not permitted to clip his nails, but long nails may prevent water from reaching the part that is under them when performing ablution or Ghusl (ritual bathing). Will such ablution or Ghusl be valid? Some people say that as long as the one in the state of Ihraam does not clip his nails and his ablution.. More

161967 28/10/2010
Ruling on leaving ‘Arafah then returning to it again

Question What is the ruling on leaving ‘Arafah during the Day of ‘Arafah to buy some items and then returning to it after ten minutes? Is it permissible to leave ‘Arafah again to pray at the Namirah Mosque and return to ‘Arafah after praying? Please advise. Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify.. More

161965 28/10/2010
Ruling on a woman delaying Hajj to take care of her pregnant daughter

Question My mother intended to perform Hajj this year, but my sister became pregnant and my mother will postpone Hajj to the next year to stay with her as she will deliver a baby during the time of Hajj and no one else would be with her. I live in Saudi Arabia and my mother was intending to stay with me for four months to perform Hajj, leaving my sister.. More

161963 28/10/2010
Hajj Rulings for Women

The following are some important Fataawa (rulings) that all pilgrims need to know so as to perform Hajj with foresight. These Fataawa are collected and chosen from the Fataawa of Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Baaz, may Allah have mercy upon him, so that they would have a general benefit andbe a clear guide for anyone who has not had the chance.. More

161649 26/10/2010
‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) in a period of purity between two menstruations

Question I was at the end of my menstruation period and I thought that I had become pure. My menstruation period usually lasts for six or seven days. I became pure on the sixth day because the discharge stopped. Therefore, I started to perform ‘Umrah. After finishing the rituals, I discovered that I had discharged a small quantity of blood. On.. More

162015 19/10/2010
Imperfection in ‘Umrah’s (lesser pilgrimage’s) recommended acts does not invalidate it

Question After Tawaaf (circumambulation of the Ka’bah), I performed two Rak‘ahs (units of prayer) at the Standing Place of Ibraaheem (Abraham), may Allah exalt his mention, but with my right shoulder uncovered. Is my ‘Umrah valid? Also, at the first round of Sa`y (walking between Mounts As-Safa and Al-Marwah) while on As-Safa mount,.. More

162013 19/10/2010
The liability to make up fasting does not prevent ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)

Question I am required to make up fasting for five days that I did not fast during Ramadan. Is it permissible for me to perform ‘Umrah? Should I make up these days before going to ‘Umrah or can I do that when I return? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah,.. More

162011 19/10/2010
Sexual intercourse with his wife who will travel to him for ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)

Question I am in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and my wife will come from my country (to visit me). Is it permissible for me to have sexual intercourse with her before going to ‘Umrah and visiting Al-Madeenah Al-Munawwarah, noting that I have not seen her for six months? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify.. More

162009 19/10/2010
Hajj on behalf of his disabled grandmother and father

Question I have already performed the obligation of Hajj. My grandmother has asked me to perform Hajj on her behalf because she is physically and financially unable to do so. Is it permissible to perform Hajj on her behalf? What are the conditions that I am required to fulfill towards her? Please note that my father is also physically unable to perform.. More

162007 19/10/2010
Passing the Meeqaat (designated point for assuming Ihraam) without Ihraam (ritual consecration) intending to return to a farther Meeqaat

Question I was born in Taa’if and am working in Jeddah. I want to go to Taa’if and accompany my family in order to perform ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage), knowing that I will go on Wednesday and I want to perform ‘Umrah on Thursday. Should I assume Ihraam from Jeddah or Taa’if? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the.. More

162005 18/10/2010
She forgetfully wore Niqaab and remembered during Tawaaf (circumambulation)

Question My wife and I performed ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage). While she was in the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration), she covered her face with a Niqaab, forgetting that this is forbidden. She remembered the ruling while she was in Tawaaf but we could not change it, so we completed the rituals of ‘Umrah. Is she required to do anything,.. More

162003 18/10/2010
A pilgrim is forbidden to wear clothing dyed with saffron

Question What is the meaning of the Hadeeth which says that it is forbidden to wear clothing dyed with saffron? What is meant by “dyed with saffron?" 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.. More

162001 18/10/2010
Reward of obligatory Hajj is greater than that of voluntary Hajj

Question I have performed Hajj five times. Are they equal in reward? 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. We ask Allah to grant you further success to do righteous deeds and increase.. More

161999 18/10/2010
‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) in Ramadan versus Hajj

Question In Morocco, due to the large number of those who want to perform Hajj, pilgrims are chosen by lottery. Every year, more than 4,000 register in each governorate while only 98 persons are admitted. My wife and I registered for the third time and neither of us was chosen. We are very sad and weep profusely for this. I know that in a Hadeeth.. More

161997 18/10/2010
Performing voluntary Hajj or giving the money to another one to perform obligatory Hajj

Question After performing the obligatory Hajj, is it better to perform Hajj once more or give the money to someone who is healthy, but does not have the money to perform Hajj? Answer 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.. More

161995 18/10/2010

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There are 365 articles

Prohibiting nail clipping in the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration) does not mean the permissibility of growing long nails

Ruling on leaving ‘Arafah then returning to it again

Ruling on a woman delaying Hajj to take care of her pregnant daughter

Hajj Rulings for Women

‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) in a period of purity between two menstruations

Imperfection in ‘Umrah’s (lesser pilgrimage’s) recommended acts does not invalidate it

The liability to make up fasting does not prevent ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)

Sexual intercourse with his wife who will travel to him for ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)

Hajj on behalf of his disabled grandmother and father

Passing the Meeqaat (designated point for assuming Ihraam) without Ihraam (ritual consecration) intending to return to a farther Meeqaat

She forgetfully wore Niqaab and remembered during Tawaaf (circumambulation)

A pilgrim is forbidden to wear clothing dyed with saffron

Reward of obligatory Hajj is greater than that of voluntary Hajj

‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) in Ramadan versus Hajj

Performing voluntary Hajj or giving the money to another one to perform obligatory Hajj

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