assalamu alaykum! mostly of the muslim brothers here in southeast asia are used to add the name Haji on their first name if they finished a Hajj.Is this bidaah? or any dalil from the hadith and quran in regards to this matter?.. More
What is your advice for a woman who has performed the obligatory Hajj (major pilgrimage) and intends to do her second Hajj on behalf of her late father, who did not use to perform prayer out of ignorance? Is she obliged to ask the permission of her husband for that dedication, knowing that he is the one who will accompany her and cover her expenses.. More
I long for Hajj (major pilgrimage) and ask Allaah The Almighty to grant me the opportunity to perform it. I have never done it before and cannot afford it now, due to some debts. Once they are settled, I will be able to do Hajj, Allaah willing. Am I allowed to reject an offer from a relative to pay my expenses of a Hajj journey, because she always.. More
I am a wealthy woman and want to offer Udh-hiyah (‘Eed sacrificial animal) this year. Is it permissible for me to do so, although my husband will not, due to his financial difficulties? Would this Udh-hiyah fulfill my duty, as well as that of my household, knowing that I do not work or have a source of income?.. More
I intend to perform Hajj (major pilgrimage) on behalf of my late father. Is it permissible to authorize someone to slaughter the Hady (sacrificial animal) and distribute its meat outside Saudi Arabia, because I know very poor people to be there? May Allaah reward you [for your response]!.. More
What is the distance from Makkah to Madeenah, as well as to Mina and to ‘Arafaat; and, also between Mina and ‘Arafaat, and Mina and Muzdalifah? I believe that this information is very essential for the pilgrim to know, so that he may have a clear mental picture [of his pilgrimage journey] and perfectly perform his Hajj (major pilgrimage), Allaah.. More
A woman is financially supported by her daughter, who works in an interest-based bank. Is the mother allowed to accept this monetary gift in normal conditions? If yes, may she take it for specific purposes, such as to pay for the expenses of the journey of Hajj or ‘Umrah (major and minor pilgrimage, respectively)? May Allaah The Almighty reward.. More
Is it obligatory for the pilgrim to stay in Mina all day or is it enough to spend only the nights there and the days elsewhere, such as in Al-‘Azeeziyyah or, in particular, Muzdalifah?.. More
Can a pilgrim perform two [consecutive] ‘Umrahs (minor pilgrimage) or more, while in the same [garb and state of] Ihraam (ritual consecration), without taking it off except after he is done? Please advise. .. More
My husband passed away three years ago and I have three children who have not attained the age of puberty. I have not performed Hajj (major pilgrimage) yet. Is it permissible for me to pay someone from my own money, not the inheritance of my children, to go to the Sacred House to do Hajj on behalf of my late husband?.. More
What is the ruling on the Udh-hiyah (‘Eed sacrificial animal) that a father [pays for and] gifts his son, given that the latter works, has his own income and lives and eats independently? Please advise... More
I arrived in Makkah on the 8th of Thul-Hijjah and then donned the garment of Ihraam (ritual consecration). Am I required to slaughter a sacrificial animal?.. More
My late mother set out for Hajj (major pilgrimage) and, due to her illness, she could not perform Tawaaf Al-Qudoom (circumambulation of Ka’bah upon arrival in Makkah), Sa‘ee and Tawaaf Al-Ifaadhah (circumambulation upon returning from Mina). She did, however, stand [in worship] in ‘Arafah. I am going to do Hajj for the first time this year... More
I went for ‘Umrah (minor pilgrimage) with a tour operator that strictly adheres to its itinerary, including departure times and arrangements [for pilgrims]. It was the Will of Allaah The Almighty that I had my period before we arrived at the Meeqaat (certain station from where pilgrims are required to don their Ihraam). Upon arrival, I did Ghusl.. More
What is the ruling if a believer intends Ihraam (ritual consecration) for [a second] ‘Umrah (minor pilgrimage)? When he first arrives in Makkah, he does ‘Umrah and then terminates the state of Ihraam. Subsequently, he goes to the At-Tan’eem area and the mosque of the Mother of Believers, ‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, [which.. More