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Wearing medical stockings during Ihraam
Question I am going to perform ‘Umrah, if Allah wills, and I wear medical stockings without which I cannot stand for a long time. I know that it is not permissible to wear any form-fitting clothes or stockings. What is the ruling regarding the stockings that are worn from the bottom of the foot up to the knee? Fatwa All perfect praise be to.. More -
He performed Hajj on someone else's behalf but didn't perform his own obligatory Hajj
Question When I was an adult of sixteen, still having never performed Hajj on my own behalf, I knew that it was impermissible to perform Hajj on behalf of someone else before performing it for myself. However, I was forced to perform Hajj on behalf of someone else even though I tried hard to explain that it is impermissible to do so. What should I.. More -
The rulings of Ihraam garments apply to adults and children
Question Is it permissible for boys and girls aged between four and nine years old to wear trousers while performing ‘Umrah? 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. If a child enters.. More -
‘Umar's forbiddance of the Tamattu‘ Hajj
Question How authentic is the Hadeeth narrated on the authority of ‘Umar Ibn Al-Khattaab, may Allah be pleased with him, concerning the two things that existed at the time of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, that he (i.e. ‘Umar) forbade (i.e. the Tamattu‘ Hajj and Mut‘ah (i.e., temporary) marriage)? What are.. More -
The reward for Hajj reward includes the one that performs it as well as the one on whose behalf it is performed.
Question After my brother had previously performed Hajj for himself, he performed another Hajj on behalf of my deceased father. It is known through authentic Hadeeths that the one who performs Hajj without approaching his wife for sexual relations or committing disobedience therein will return as free from sin as the day his mother gave birth to him... More -
Wrapping one’s self with a cover during Ihraam
Question Is it permissible for someone performing Hajj to wrap himself with covers when it is very cold at night? 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. One who is in the state of Ihraam.. More -
Hajj: expenses versus hardships
Question My cousin, who lived in Egypt, died before performing Hajj. His children asked me to perform Hajj on his behalf since I live in Jeddah. The costs of Hajj here start from 2,500 and go up to 4,000 Riyals. Should I choose the service that costs less with some hardship involved, or that which costs more but is more comfortable? Fatwa All.. More -
The offering of the Hadyy (sacrificial animal) is the only difference between the Qiraan and Ifraad types of Hajj
Question When I was in the Meeqaat (designated point of entering the Hajj rituals), I intended to perform a Qiraan Hajj while those who were with me intended to perform an Ifraad Hajj. I did so out of ignorance as I should have done as they did. I did not discover this mistake until the days of casting the pebbles. I thus performed the obligation of.. More -
Attend to a disabled husband or perform Hajj?
Question I am a disabled person in a wheelchair. I can't dispense with my wife's attendance to me regardless of whether she goes to a near or far place. Does refraining from going to Hajj on account of my condition incur sin on her part? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship.. More -
Build a house or perform Hajj?
Question I am a married man and have three children. My mother also lives with me. I have gone through great difficulty to collect the amount needed to buy a piece of land that I wish to build a house upon to shelter me and my family and relieve me from the rent I have to pay for my shop and home. Is it permissible for me to postpone the performance.. More -
The ruling on wearing Niqaab during the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration)
Question A woman went to perform ‘Umrah and wore a Niqaab while performing it. Is she required to do anything, noting that she is in another city now? 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.. More -
The ruling on having sexual intercourse with one's wife before she shortens her hair
Question My wife forgot to shorten her hair after having performed ‘Umrah (lesser-Hajj) and we had sexual intercourse. Afterwards, she remembered that she had not shortened her hair. What is the ruling? 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 -
Sexual intercourse after Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah but before casting the pebbles
Question A man had sexual intercourse with his wife after performing Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah but before casting the pebbles. 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. If the questioner is referring.. More -
No problem If someone in the state of Ihraam shaves the head of someone not in the state of Ihraam
Question During Hajj of the year before last, I shaved the head of my father before I ended my own state of Ihraam. Am I required to do anything? 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. When.. More -
Removing Ihraam clothes before shaving or shortening ones hair due to ignorance
Question I performed the rituals of ‘Umrah and, upon ending my state of Ihraam, I clipped my nails but did not shorten my hair. This happened in my first and second ‘Umrahs but in the third, I shortened my hair upon ending my state of Ihraam. What is the ruling on my first two ‘Umrahs? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The.. More
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