Is ‘Umrah obligatory or Sunnah?
Is ‘Umrah obligatory or Sunnah?. Answer Praise be to Allah. The scholars are agreed that ‘Umrah is prescribed in Islam and is an act of virtue. They differed as to whether it is obligatory. Imam Abu Haneefah and Imam Maalik were of the view that it is Sunnah and mustahabb, but not obligatory; this was […]
She entered ihraam for ‘umrah but was afraid of the locusts in the haram so she did not complete it
She entered ihraam for ‘umrah but was afraid of the locusts in the haram so she did not complete it 101688 Publication : 03-07-2007 Views : 13384 Question I intended to start Umrah and I went to Mecca to start performing it. The locusts were many there and I was too scared of them so […]
Does he have to do ‘umrah if he has money but he needs to complete his studies?
Does he have to do ‘umrah if he has money but he needs to complete his studies? 191751 Publication : 09-03-2016 Views : 11290 Question I saved some money and set it aside for doing ‘umrah, then I decided to study for a certificate in my field so that I can improve my income and […]
She tried to work out where tawaaf ended, but she is not sure precisely where the Black Stone is, and she is asking whether her tawaaf was valid
She tried to work out where tawaaf ended, but she is not sure precisely where the Black Stone is, and she is asking whether her tawaaf was valid 176850 Publication : 29-06-2014 Views : 4677 Question I visited Makkah in Ramadan and I have some questions that have been on my mind concerning the validity […]
How is ‘Umrah in Ramadan Equivalent to Hajj?
How is ‘Umrah in Ramadan Equivalent to Hajj? 104926 Publication : 23-09-2008 Views : 87557 Question ‘Umrah in the month of Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj. What is meant by that? I would like a detailed explanation. Summary of answer 1- The virtue of doing ‘Umrah in Ramadan is general in meaning and is attained […]
How can someone who is non-verbal recite the Talbiyah for Hajj?
How can someone who is non-verbal recite the Talbiyah for Hajj? 287201 Publication : 11-07-2019 Views : 7877 Question I intend to do ‘umrah next Ramadan, in sha Allah, in the company of my brother who cannot hear or speak. Please note that he has not learned sign language, and is not able to utter […]
She did not form the intention to do ‘Umrah at the Miqaat because of her menses, then she did ‘Umrah because she was too shy to tell her father
She did not form the intention to do ‘Umrah at the Miqaat because of her menses, then she did ‘Umrah because she was too shy to tell her father 157644 Publication : 25-07-2019 Views : 3763 Question I went with my family and my husband to do ‘Umrah in Ramadan when I was menstruating. When […]
Can he take money from his son to do Hajj?
Can he take money from his son to do Hajj? 290646 Publication : 07-06-2022 Views : 3786 Question I live and work in Britain, but my salary is only enough to cover the essentials. I have children, so they [the government] give me enough money to meet the needs of my children, and I save […]
Affect of Hajj on the soul and life of a Muslim
Affect of Hajj on the soul and life of a Muslim 2807 Publication : 24-12-2005 Views : 34247 Question How does participating in Hajj affect the life of a Muslim?. Answer Praise be to Allah. Performing the rituals of Hajj has many virtues and there is a great deal of wisdom behind them. The one […]
If a person apostatizes then returns to Islam, should he repeat Hajj?
If a person apostatizes then returns to Islam, should he repeat Hajj? 105315 Publication : 07-02-2008 Views : 13196 Question What is the ruling regarding a person who left Islam then returned to it? Should he repeat what he has performed of the pillars of Islam, for example, Hajj, fasting and praying? Is his repentance […]