Is it permissible for someone in a state of Ihraam to use Vicks or 'Abu Fas' (i.e. medical substances with a strong odor) to relieve cold symptoms? .. More
We went to perform ‘Umrah this year. We passed by the Meeqaat but did not stop therein to perform prayer because we did not know how to access it. We entered the state of Ihraam about ten kilometers before the Meeqaat. What are we required to do now?.. More
My paternal aunt inherited a large sum of money from her deceased husband. She wants to perform ‘Umrah because she has grown old. The problem is that none of her Mahrams can go with her due to a number of reasons. Is it permissible for her to perform ‘Umrah with a group of casual acquaintances, including a woman who is used to performing Hajj? Is.. More
I am going to perform ‘Umrah, Allaah Willing, and I wear medical stockings without which I cannot stand for a long time. I know that it is not permissible to wear any stitched clothing or stockings. What is the ruling regarding the stockings that are worn from the bottom of the foot up to the knee?.. More
When I was an adult at the age 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 for myself. However, I was forced to perform Hajj on behalf of someone else even though I tried hard to explain to them that it is not permissible to do so. What should.. More
How authentic is the Hadeeth narrated on the authority of ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, may Allaah 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 marriage)? What are the reasons for forbidding the Mut‘ah marriage.. More
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 will return as free from sin as the day his mother gave birth to him. It is also reported.. More
My question pertains to what takes place in Hajj, particularly when people throng when performing Tawaaf and throwing the pebbles, where male and female pilgrims who are foreign to each other thrust with their bodies sticking to each other, which makes them sense the details of the body, and thus injures the dignity of the female pilgrim and turns one.. More
My cousin who lived in Egypt died before performing Hajj. His children asked me to perform on his behalf because I live in Jeddah. The costs of Hajj here start from 2500 to 4000 Riyals. Should I choose the offer that costs less with some hardship involved or that which costs more but is more comfortable? .. More
When I was in the Miqaat, I intended to perform a Qiraan Hajj and those who were with me intended to perform an Ifraad Hajj. I did so out of ignorance as I should have been like them. I did not discover this mistake until the days of throwing the pebbles. I performed the obligation of Hajj as an Ifraad Hajj. What is the ruling? .. More