Is it essential to form a specific intention (niyyah) for tawaf?
Is it essential to form a specific intention (niyyah) for tawaf? 227879 Publication : 09-08-2017 Views : 6690 Question I did Hajj , following what others were doing, several years ago, i.e., I had not learned all the rituals and the order in which they were to done. Allah blessed me by enabling me to […]
Is it necessary to do two Tawaafs, one for the child and one for the person who is carrying him, or is one Tawaaf sufficient for both?
Is it necessary to do two Tawaafs, one for the child and one for the person who is carrying him, or is one Tawaaf sufficient for both? 12945 Publication : 04-04-2001 Views : 5505 Question I have decided to do Hajj and I have a small child with me. Do I have to do Tawaaf […]
He made a mistake and stoned the Jamaraat before the proper time
He made a mistake and stoned the Jamaraat before the proper time 26725 Publication : 05-12-2009 Views : 9371 Question What should a person do if he stones the Jamaraat at mid-morning on the second day of Eid, then after that he finds out that the time for stoning them is after noon? Answer Praise […]
Pilgrim in ihraam for Hajj or ‘Umrah drinking coffee containing saffron
Pilgrim in ihraam for Hajj or ‘Umrah drinking coffee containing saffron 112017 Publication : 20-10-2008 Views : 9666 Question We were in ihraam, and on our way to Makkah we drank tea and coffee, and there was saffron in the coffee. Do we have to do anything?. Answer Praise be to Allah. If that was […]
Etiquette of Hajj and ‘Umrah
Etiquette of Hajj and ‘Umrah 34188 Publication : 11-11-2007 Views : 15534 Question I have read a description of Hajj and ‘Umrah on your website. Is there an etiquette which the pilgrim performing Hajj or ‘Umrah should observe?. Answer Praise be to Allah. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “The Hajj (pilgrimage) is (in) the […]
The virtue of tawaaf around the sacred House
The virtue of tawaaf around the sacred House 234172 EN Question What are the saheeh hadiths about the virtue of voluntary tawaaf? Answer Related Praise be to Allah. Tawaaf or circumambulation of the Ka‘bah is a great act of worship, and is one of the visible symbols of Islam. It has been prescribed since the […]
It is not essential to mention the name of the person on whose behalf one is doing Hajj or ‘umrah
It is not essential to mention the name of the person on whose behalf one is doing Hajj or ‘umrah 103849 Publication : 29-07-2018 Views : 4835 Question Is it essential to speak the intention out loud when intending to do ‘umrah on behalf of one of my relatives who is deceased, by saying, “Here […]
Which should he give priority to – ‘Umrah or paying off his debt?
Which should he give priority to – ‘Umrah or paying off his debt? 114534 Publication : 12-12-2012 Views : 53253 Question I would like to perform ‘Umra. I vowed hat if my salary increases I will perform ‘Umra. But I have debts to pay off. Is it permissible if I go for ‘Umra now, or […]
Should he do more tawaaf or more prayers in al-Masjid al-Haraam? 36636 EN
Should he do more tawaaf or more prayers in al-Masjid al-Haraam? 36636 EN Question Is it better for the one who is in Makkah to do more prayers in al-Masjid al-Haraam or more tawaaf?. Answer Praise be to Allah. Praying in al-Masjid al-Haraam and tawaaf around the Ka’bah are both acts that bring great virtue. […]
What is meant by ‘umrah in Ramadaan being equivalent to Hajj
What is meant by ‘umrah in Ramadaan being equivalent to Hajj 104926 Publication : 23-09-2008 Views : 50020 Question ‘Umrah in the month of Ramadaan is equivalent to Hajj. What is meant by that? I would like a detailed explanation. Answer Praise be to Allah. Firstly: Al-Bukhaari (1782) and Muslim (1256) narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas […]
