Is Ghusl Necessary before ‘Umrah?
Is Ghusl Necessary before ‘Umrah? 22/Dhu al-Qi’dah/1430 , 10/November/2009 80,959 Question 106568 Is it obligatory for a person to do ghusl on the day on which he intends to do ‘Umrah, or can he do ghusl for it a day beforehand? Summary of answer If you do ghusl one day before entering ihram for ‘umrah […]
Things to Avoid in Ihram
Things to Avoid in Ihram 17/Dhu al-Qi’dah/1428 , 27/November/2007 224,763 Question 11356 What are the things that the (pilgrim) muhrim must avoid? Summary of answer 7 Things to avoid in ihram: 1- shaving the hair of the head; 2- using perfume; 3- sexual intercourse; 4- touching one’s wife with desire; 5- killing game; 6- […]
Mistakes made when cutting the hair or shaving the head
Mistakes made when cutting the hair or shaving the head 05/Dhu al-Hijjah/1433 , 21/October/2012 43,999 Question 36847 What are the mistakes that some people make when shaving their heads or cutting their hair?. Answer Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah: Among the mistakes that are made […]
Using Unperfumed Creams during Ihram: Permissible?
Using Unperfumed Creams during Ihram: Permissible? 20/Dhu al-Qi’dah/1428 , 30/November/2007 35,631 Question 20019 Can we use miswak or unperfumed tooth paste, cream, lotion, patrolium jelly during haj days? Summary of answer Using unperfumed creams during Ihram is allowed in Islam, as long as they contain no fragrance. Only scented products are prohibited because their perfume […]
Can Sick Pilgrims Wear Diapers?
Can Sick Pilgrims Wear Diapers? 06/Ramadan/1444 , 28/March/2023 12,368 Question 434494 What is the ruling on wearing adult diapers for a pilgrim in ihram who is sick, who needs that, or for a child? Is that regarded as one of the actions that are prohibited whilst in ihram? Summary of answer Whoever needs to wear diapers […]
Mistakes Made When Stoning the Jamarat
Mistakes Made When Stoning the Jamarat 03/Dhu al-Hijjah/1445 , 09/June/2024 64,417 Question 34420 What are the mistakes that some pilgrims make when stoning the Jamarat? Summary of answer Common mistakes by people when stoning the Jamarat: 1. Believing that collecting pebbles from other than Muzdalifah renders stoning invalid. 2. Washing the pebbles before using them, either […]
What is the ruling on climbing up Jabal al-Rahmah (the Mount of Mercy) on the day of ‘Arafah and praying atop this mountain?
What is the ruling on climbing up Jabal al-Rahmah (the Mount of Mercy) on the day of ‘Arafah and praying atop this mountain? 29/Dhu al-Qi’dah/1430 , 17/November/2009 37,794 Question 109290 Is there any specific reward for climbing up Jabal al-Rahmah on the day of ‘Arafah and praying there?. Answer Praise be to Allah, and blessings and […]
Mistakes made when entering ihram for Hajj on the day of al-Tarwiyah
Mistakes made when entering ihram for Hajj on the day of al-Tarwiyah 07/Dhu al-Hijjah/1433 , 23/October/2012 20,660 Question 34270 On the eighth day of Dhu’l-Hijjah (yawm al-tarwiyah), we notice some people doing two things: 1- They enter ihram for Hajj from al-Masjid al-Haraam 2- They do not put on the ihram garments that they wore […]
Some mistakes that occur when going to Mina and staying there overnight before the day of ‘Arafah
Some mistakes that occur when going to Mina and staying there overnight before the day of ‘Arafah 16/Dhu al-Qi’dah/1430 , 04/November/2009 28,263 Question 109353 What are the mistakes that occur when going to Mina and staying there overnight?. Answer Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah: Among the […]
Is Touching the Ka`bah Sunnah?
Is Touching the Ka`bah Sunnah? 28/Dhu al-Qi’dah/1423 , 31/January/2003 92,098 Question 36644 During tawaf we see some people touching the walls and covering of the Ka`bah, and Maqam Ibrahim. What is the ruling on that? Summary of answer It is not narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) touched anything of the Ka`bah […]