When do the pilgrims doing Hajj and ‘Umrah exit their ihram?

When do the pilgrims doing Hajj and ‘Umrah exit their ihram? 109292 Publication : 19-10-2009 Views : 16294 Question What is the point at which the pilgrim takes off the ihram garments? Is it after Hajj, tawaaf al-ifaadah, saa’i and cutting the hair — if the intention is to do Hajj only (i.e., Ifraad) — […]

Changing one’s mind after thinking of going on Hajj or ‘Umrah

Search for answers Principles of Fiqh Jurisprudence and Islamic Rulings Acts of Worship Pilgrimage Hukm al-Hajj wa’l-‘Umrah (rulings on Hajj and ‘Umrah) Changing one’s mind after thinking of going on Hajj or ‘Umrah  12213 EN Question If one is thinking of going on holiday, and the thought of  doing Umrah comes up, then if they […]

Pilgrims taking photos in the holy places

Pilgrims taking photos in the holy places 109232 Publication : 14-08-2016 Views : 15395 Question Some people take photos in the holy places, and sometimes a person may raise his hands in supplication for the sake of the picture only. Is this permissible? Does it detract from Hajj or not? Answer Praise be to Allah. […]

Ibraaheem’s proclamation of Hajj

Search for answers Principles of Fiqh Jurisprudence and Islamic Rulings Acts of Worship Pilgrimage Ibraaheem’s proclamation of Hajj  106593 EN Question It is said that Allah, may He be exalted, instructed His Prophet Ibraaheem (peace be upon him) to proclaim to mankind the Hajj and that Ibraaheem proclaimed it to mankind, and those in men’s […]

Can a pregnant woman perform Hajj?

Can a pregnant woman perform Hajj? 2983 Publication : 02-08-2002 Views : 39100 Question Is it halal for a pregnant woman to perform umrah or hajj? Does it depend on the stage of pregnancy she is at (e.g. 4 months pregnant compared to 8 months pregnant)? There is risk of falling and disease due the […]

Standing at the Black Stone and blocking tawaaf

Standing at the Black Stone and blocking tawaaf 33784 Publication : 30-10-2010 Views : 7082 Question Some pilgrims, when they reach the line that marks the place for starting tawaaf, stand there for a long time, blocking the way for other pilgrims and causing annoyance to them. What is the ruling on standing at this […]