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 Question: 157644 I went with my family and my husband to do ‘Umrah in Ramadan when I was menstruating. When we reached the miqaat, I did not […]
Entering ihram for Hajj or ‘Umrah on behalf of two people
Entering ihram for Hajj or ‘Umrah on behalf of two people Question: 79681 Is it permissible for me to intend to do ‘Umrah on behalf of both of my parents, as they are deceased, or must it be for each of them separately?. Answer Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger […]
She entered ihraam for ‘Umrah from Makkah and forgot one or two laps of saa’i
She entered ihraam for ‘Umrah from Makkah and forgot one or two laps of saa’i Question: 79347 Last year I intended to perform an ‘Umra, 3 or 4 days after I arrived in Makkah. In Makkah some people told me that entering ihram is from Makkah while I am a visitor. Then I started performing an […]
How to Expiate for Intercourse during `Umrah
How to Expiate for Intercourse during `Umrah Question: 119134 I live in Saudi and my wife came from outside Saudi. We met in Jeddah when we were in Ihram for `Umrah only, and we went to Makkah. In the hotel intercourse took place before `Umrah, then we went to At-Tan`im and entered Ihram, and we did […]
What Shoes to Wear for Hajj and `Umrah?
What Shoes to Wear for Hajj and `Umrah? Question: 219643 I heard that it is not permissible for a man to wear shoes that cover the top of the feet when doing tawaf (during Ihram – this is the view of a number of Hanafis). Is that true? Or is it permissible to wear all kinds […]
Visiting martyrs’ graves
28,61812/Dhu al-Qi’dah/1423 , 15/January/2003 Visiting martyrs’ graves Question: 34358 What is the ruling on visiting some of the graves of Madeenah such as al-Baqee’ and the martyrs of Uhud?. Answer Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. Visiting graves is Sunnah in all places, especially visiting al-Baqee’ […]
What Is the First Mosque Built by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)?
123,86401/Dhu al-Hijjah/1427 , 22/December/2006 What Is the First Mosque Built by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)? Question: 70467 What is the area of the first mosque that was built by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)? Was there a mihrab in it? Please quote evidence. Summary of […]
Mistakes in Farewell Tawaf
Mistakes in Farewell Tawaf Question: 36823 What are the mistakes that some pilgrims make during the farewell tawaf? Summary of answer The mistakes made during farewell tawaf include: 1- Not making tawaf the last thing; 2- Staying in Makkah after the farewell tawaf; 3- Walking backwards when leaving Makkah; and 4- Turning to face the Ka’bah […]
Mistakes in Tawaf
Mistakes in Tawaf Question: 34644 During tawaf, we noticed that some people stand at the beginning of tawaf and utter out loud their intention of doing tawaf. We also noticed that some of them push and shove in order to reach the Black Stone, and even fight over it. What is your opinion about these actions? […]
Hajj Journey Essentials: A Complete Guide for Pilgrims
Embarking on the sacred journey of Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for millions of Muslims. Proper preparation is key to ensuring a smooth and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage. In this guide, we’ll cover the essential items, documents, and tips you need for a successful Hajj journey. 1. Essential Documents for Hajj Before packing anything else, ensure […]