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Secrets and Targets of Hajj

Allah The Almighty Has Legislated acts of worship and rituals for great wisdom and important purposes. These acts of worship purify the souls and hearts and bring the slave closer to Allah The Almighty. There are common meanings that are shared by all acts of worship, while there are other specific ones that are peculiar to every act of worship. One.. More

147883 14/08/2014
Encouragement to Perform Hajj - I

O people, fear Allah The Almighty and perform the obligations that Allah The Almighty has enjoined upon you, one of the most important among which is performing Hajj to His House whenever you can afford to do so. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto.. More

171981 06/08/2014
People's Attitude in their Reception of Ramadan

In their reception of Ramadan people are divided into two categories: The first category: Those who are happy with this month and feel quite pleased with its coming for the following reasons: A- They are used to fasting and have trained themselves to stand it. It is one of the reasons why the sunnah recommends voluntary fasting, like fasting Mondays.. More

198652 10/07/2014
Understanding the Rites of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha - II

Sacrifice on behalf of the dead is of three types: The first type is when the sacrifice is slaughtered on behalf of people who are alive. For instance, a man might slaughter a sacrifice for himself and his family including the dead among them, as the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to slaughter a sacrifice and say that it is for.. More

172241 15/10/2013
Understanding the Rites of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha - I

During the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah, the Islamic Ummah lives through great days and virtuous nights that are full of the remembrance of Allah The Almighty and praising Him. Pilgrims go to Makkah individually and in groups from all over the world by air, sea and land. They represent a great scene of servitude to Allah The Almighty as pilgrims.. More

172239 15/10/2013
‎The Relationship Between ‘Aqeedah and Sacrifice‎

The act of offering a sacrifice (i.e., slaughtering an animal) has a great status in the Quran and the Sunnah (tradition) of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in both his sayings and deeds. ‎This is because it is one of the greatest forms of servitude which is highly appreciated by Allah The Almighty. ‎ Slaughtering a sacrificial.. More

181631 14/10/2013
Lessons from the First Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah... Paradise Is Valuable

Praise be to Allah Almighty, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the most honorable of Prophets and Messengers. The seasons of goodness are great opportunities for seeking provision for the Hereafter and doing the deeds that bring one closer to Allah Almighty: 1 – To make much more of voluntary deeds: it is one of the best acts.. More

190786 04/10/2013
Understanding the Rites of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha - III

If a person bought a sheep and it fell and broke its foot without negligence on his part, it is permissible to slaughter it and it will be sufficient for him. However, if it was broken as a result of something that he did such as tying it too tightly or out of negligence, he must replace it with a similar one. What should be done with Udh-hiyah? You.. More

172243 02/10/2013
How does Hajj contribute to solving the problems of Muslims?

Question What are the means that you see to activate the season of Hajj to solve the problems of Muslims around the world? 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. Among the most important.. More

190639 30/09/2013
Sharing the reward of ‘Umrah

Question Is it permissible for me to perform ‘Umrah on my own behalf and on behalf of my deceased father and a number of my deceased relatives? What is the allowed number and what are the conditions of this? Is the intention of doing so stipulated before travelling to the Sacred Places? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the.. More

190636 30/09/2013
She died without performing Hajj without an excuse

Question What is the ruling on a woman who died before performing the obligation of Hajj? She did not perform Hajj because she could not financially afford it, but because she did not get married and her Hajj should have been with her husband, as her father says. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is.. More

190630 30/09/2013
Conditions for one who throws pebbles for himself and on behalf of another

Question If someone wants to throw the three stones for himself and on behalf of another, should he start by throwing the three stones for himself and then go back to throw them on behalf of the one who authorized him; or in the place of every stone: throw one for himself and another on behalf of the one who authorized him? Please advise, may Allah.. More

190627 30/09/2013
Sacrifice of Tamattu’ is obligatory for children and adults

Question I went to Hajj with my young daughter and I intended Tamattu‘ Hajj for her, but I did not slaughter because someone told me that it is permissible not to slaughter. What is the ruling on that? 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,.. More

190624 30/09/2013
In which rituals of Hajj may one authorize a proxy?

Question What is the ruling on having a proxy in the pillars of Hajj: Tawaaf, Sa‘i, standing on the mount of ‘Arafah and duties like staying the night in Mina and Muzdalifah, farewell Tawaaf, slaughtering sacrifice and throwing pebbles? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of.. More

190621 30/09/2013
Illnesses that prevent fulfilling the condition of capability in Hajj

Question What are the conditions and criteria of the illness that prevents from 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. The illnesses and disabilities that prevent the obligation.. More

190603 29/09/2013

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