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 […]

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 […]

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 […]