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A child falling into actions prohibited in the state of Ihraam
Question I went to Hajj and intended to have my young son, who is eight months old, to perform Hajj as well. I forgot to dress him in the Ihraam and no one with me brought this to my attention until when we were in Mina and after me having told them about my intention for his Hajj and (after) we had performed all the actions (thus far). What is the.. More -
Dedicating the intention of Hajj to one person and that of ‘Umrah to another in a Tamattu’ Hajj
Question When one is performing a Tamattu‘ Hajj, can he perform ‘Umrah on behalf of one person and Hajj on behalf of someone else? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. There.. More -
Which type of Hajj to perform on behalf of another person
Question When someone performs Hajj on behalf of another person, should he perform a Qiraan, Ifraad or Tamattu' Hajj? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. There is no blame on someone.. More -
Is it permissible to limit the numbers of pilgrims?
Question What is the ruling on the limiting of the number of pilgrims by the authorities? What is the ruling on performing Hajj by drawing lots? What are the justifications for all this? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi.. More -
The Journey of a Pilgrim
He leaves his house happy and contented. He has pledged to his Lord to try hard to make his Hajj Mabroor (i.e., accepted by Allah The Almighty, performed with the intention of seeking His pleasure only and not to show off, without committing a sin and in accordance with the traditions of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). He dreams of.. More -
An Admonishment to the Ummah of Islam
During this great season, as Muslims around the world prepare to perform the Hajj, an act of worship that entails multiple obligations, we would like to address and admonish the pilgrims. Will they return as they were before Hajj, without reforming their relationship with Allah The Almighty in all their affairs, without adhering to the rulings of.. More -
The Ten Days of Competing in Acts of Obedience Have Started
The ten days of Thul-Hijjah have started; the days of performing good deeds, acts of obedience and worship. These are the days of those who fast and the nights of those who perform Qiyaam (supererogatory night prayers). It is the much-awaited season, longed for by those who spend in charity, pray, obey Allah The Almighty devoutly and remember Him. In.. More -
Hajj: A Means of Affirming Tawheed
Allah The Almighty commanded His Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, Saying (what means): {Say, "Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds. No partner has He. And this I have been commanded, and I am the first [among you] of the Muslims.} [Quran 6:162-163] There is absolutely.. More -
Hajj: Benefits in the World and the Hereafter
The individual benefits of Hajj are undeniable and indisputable, for Hajj purifies souls, frees them from the factors that cause weakness and refines them by its insistence upon quitting sins and misdeeds and enabling a person to taste the pleasure of being near Allah The Almighty and privately supplicating to and praising Him at the places He Himself.. More -
So Many Riders, but Only a Few Pilgrims!
Among the precious words and wise sayings reported from the righteous predecessors like Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, Shurayh, may Allaah have mercy upon him, and others is their saying when they saw what the pilgrims innovated in their times, “So many riders, but only a few pilgrims!” The difference between the rider.. More -
Performing Sa’y on the Roof of the Mas‘a
The Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia hold performing Sa’y on the roof of the Mas‘a (i.e., the original place of Sa’y between the two Mounts of As-Safa and Al-Marwah) as permissible in cases of need, according to the majority opinion of the Council. The text of the decision is as follows: After deliberation and discussion,.. More -
Performing Hajj More than Once from the Perspective of Sharee’ah
Hajj is a great act of worship that combines physical and financial worship. It is a type of Jihaad in the Cause of Allah The Almighty; however, it does not involve fighting, as mentioned by the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. In addition, it is the fifth pillar of Islam. Performing Hajj to the House is obligatory every year upon the Muslim.. More -
A Program of Da’wah During the Hajj Season
Hajj is a profitable season for Da’wah where the callers to Allah The Almighty and reformers can give Da’wah and guide people. During this season, people are not preoccupied with the worldly life and its pleasures. The scenes and rituals of Hajj have a significant effect on the hearts of all pilgrims, who realize firsthand the dire need.. More -
Glad Tidings of Hajj
There is a lovely relationship between glad tidings and the acts of worship enjoined by Allah The Almighty upon the believers. Islam has given due care to prayer, urged people to perform it and encouraged people to attain its benefits. It is a key of Paradise and is among the finest deeds after the testimony of faith. It is the first deed that a slave.. More -
The Creed and Hajj
Piety All praise is due to Allah alone. May He exalt the mention of the last Prophet, Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. All the laws of the religion aim at achieving piety through fulfilling the commands of Allah and avoiding His prohibitions. The verses of Hajj in particular are concluded by the command to adhere to piety and fear Allah... More
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