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Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. What is the ruling of Islam on a man attending his wife's delivery of a baby? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `Alaykum. Are there different levels of satr (covering parts of the body) for women: i.e., for a Muslim woman in the presence of another Muslim woman, for a Muslim woman in presence of a non-Muslim woman, and so on. If so, what are they?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Are you allowed to brush your teeth in the morning with toothpaste when you are fasting? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I'm a Muslim living in a Western country. Is it permissible to pray in a room with images or statues? If there is no other option, is it enough to use a sutrah (Arabic for: a barrier) for this purpose? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Did the sahabah (Prophet's Companions) or the tabi`un (Successors) have the habit of commemorating the Prophet's birthday? If not, how can we legalize this today?Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu Alaikum, Recently a book  in local language stated that Zakat is imposed by the then Islamic Government. We know it as a pillar of Islam and ordained by Allah.Is there any basis about the book's statement? I have already questioned the author about the validity of his statement and awaiting his reply. Please enlighten us.allah Hafiz.ahmed.

Dear Scholar,Assalamu Alaikum. Why slavery is accepted in Islam? Islam says everybody is equal, then why a human is made a slave of another human. Jazak Allah!

I am a 45 year old married man.  I am currently Catholic and married to a Catholic woman for the last 20 years.  We have no children together.  For the past 13 years I have been a chronic cheat and I have been unfaithful many times.  I recently met a devout mulsim woman, had an affair with her without telling her that I was married.  I fell in love with her, want to change to Islam, told her about my wife and have decided to divorce.  Since I have sinned greatly, I want to make sure that I do everything properly to comply with Shari`ah so as not to disgrace this woman further in her own faith as I have decided to accept her faith as my own.  What are the things I must do?  How do I atone for my sin to my wife and to the other woman I have wronged.I need help.

As-salamu `alaykum. I am a Muslim and I think of immigrating to a non-Muslim country for work. Is that permissible? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Dear scholars,asslamu alaikum.My question is about some hadiths about Hadiith book "Bukahri".Some hadiths are contradictory with Quran.Such as in Bukhari in some hadith it is mentioned that Prophet(PBUH) used to asked his wives to wear cloth during their period and let them to make relation with him.But in Quran it is strictly prohibited to do such things.I've found many other contardicyory hadith in hadith book Bukhari which are giving bad name to Prophet(PBUH)'s character.Why Prophet's(PUBH) wives described so many personal things about Prophet(PBUH) after his death such as how he used to make relationship with his wives,how he would take bath with his wives.These things should be among husband and wives only.All these hadiths are narrated in Bukhari.Why Four Khalifa didn't collect the hadith and why Imam Bukhari collected hadith after 300 years of Prophet death?Khalifa Abu Bkar(PBUH),Khalifa Umar(PBUH) they had collected some hadiths at their lifetime.But feared that people will be misguided if they miss any single words of Prophet(PBUH) word and they would go to hell.Khalifa Umar(PBUH)even did one month Istakharah to get answer from Allah about collecting Hadith.But at last he let it went.Why Imam Muslim didn't collect the hadith those Imam Bukhari collected..Weren't they in personal clash?Beacuse of the Hadiths they have collected about Prophet(PBUH)'s personal lives..the kafirs are getting all kind of chance to give bad name to Prophet(PBUH)'s character.Muslims are also being misguided.Why Islamic sholars are not destroying these hadiths?Allah Hafiz.

assalamu alaikumhope you are in the best form of health and iman inshallah...when people say ALLAH will support us,what is meant by this..does it mean we can just sit around and ALLAH will support us,what is actually ment by this??do we take this statement literally??

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Please clarify the Shari`ah ruling regarding these issues:1. Greeting Christians for Christmas and New Year's Day.2. Printing Christmas and New Year's greeting cards.3. Selling the aforementioned greeting cards. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

A.Salam, I live in Australia. My local mosque has different praying time than other mosques and islami c calenders. for example, Zuhar time is 1pm whereas other mosques have it as 12.30pm, as Asar time is 3.30pm.so should i follow my local mosque or pray with the time of other mosquesthanksallah hafiz

Respected scholar, may Allah reward you for your effort. Could you give us the criteria that help in assessing whether a new practice is a bid`ah or not? There is much controversy about celebrating the Prophet's birthday, and some Muslims say that showing joy and happiness is an innovation or bid`ah.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What is the proper way of celebrating the Islamic New Year?thanks a lot for your efforts.

Hello scholars. Kindly handle my question. You keep on saying that your religion respects the rights of non-Muslims. Can you prove this, by stating some important facts of how your Prophet, Muhammad, or his Companions, view the rights of non-Muslims. To let you know, I’m not to sound offensive, I just want to know more about Islam, for you must know that until there is freedom for all, then Islam will not be accepted by others.

Could you clarify for me the rites of Hajj in the pre-Islamic times?

Are Muslims allowed to have sexual intercourse during Muharram?

As-Salamu `alaykum. Are we allowed to hold wedding ceremony or other parties during the month of Muharram? We are told that the month of Muharram is for grief and sadness and it is not right to hold any ceremonies or parties in this month.

What are the virtues of the month of Muharram? Could you also furnish me with some details concerning the virtues of observing voluntary fasting during Muharram?

Scholars of Islam, as-salamu `alaykum. What are the virtues and rules of fasting the 9th and 10th of Muharram? Jazakum Allah khayran.

What is the Islamic perspective concerning the acts of the Shiite on the day of `Ashura'? We see them hurting themselves. Does this have any basis in Islam?

Dear sheikh, as-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. What is the significance of fasting on the Day of `Ashura', i.e., the 10th day of Muharram? Is it to remember the martyrdom of Imam Husain, may Allah be pleased with him?

As Salamu `alaykum. Does celebrating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) have any evidence from the Qur'an and Sunnah? www.Sunnidawateislami.Com has answered that question in their question-answer column saying that it is allowed to celebrate the Prophet's birthday, the Qur`an has approved it and there is evidence from it in the Sunnah. When I discuss this matter with my family, I tell them it is bid`ah or an innovation. Am I right? I'd like you to please clarify this matter to me. I'd also like to know the correct date of birth of our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and the date he died.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. It was reported that when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) arrived in Madinah and found the Jews celebrating `Ashura’ by fasting, he ordered the Muslims to fast as well. How would you explain the fact that he (peace and blessings be upon him) had forbidden Muslims before to copy the People of the Book in many things, yet he allowed this? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Children are divinely pardoned for bad deeds, for they are legally unaccountable. Yet, what is the judgment on their good deeds and acts of worship? Are they divinely rewarded for them or not? Jazakum allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible to give a non-Muslim any of the Udhiyah meat?

salaam aleikoum i have a question about homosexuality, some poeple ( they say that they are moslims) say:  "that homosexuality is not forbidden (haram) in the islam, and that the arguments in de quran which talk about homosexuality means acts and practice of homosexaulity  and not to be homo. theze people think that it is halal to be homo and that Allah who create these feelings in people and that's why it is allowed in the islam". some other people say: "that homosexuality doesn't depends of religion but of culture and that because it's not allowed in arabic culture that's why some moslims think that homosexuality is haram, but in the fact it is not haram". some people say that: " it is haram to practice homosexuality, but it is not haram to be a homo, and that people who have homo's feelings have no sin if they practice homosexuality because Allah create them so, these people think that the problem is the feeling and not intentions or acts, and that some people born homo's so they don't have any sin to do that". can u explain me these punts,and is homosexuality haram ? is het haram to be homo or not?and is it true that some people have these feelings( homosexuel feelings) and born with it? is it possible for a person to born gay?and can that Allah punish someone that gay born is? how can that Allah punish someone because of a sin which he has not done but comes from Allah?and it is true thatIs it true that if someone has a bad intention  to do something haram, but he has not done then  Allah won't punish him?and that's why these people say that it is halal to be a homo and that Allah won't punish u because u didn't prcatice it.and they take that hadith as an argument: Dit is een hadith Qudsi:Allah has said: "If My servant considers doing a sin, do not record it against him. If he acts upon it, record it as one sin. If he considers doing a good deed and does not do it, record it as one good deed, and if he actually does it, record it as 10 good deeds." [Recorded by Imam Muslim]so they think that homosexuality is not haram but the acts of homosexuality is haram, and they say also that it is not haram to get bad intentions to do bad things unless if u did that bad thing. conclusion:they think that there is difference between acts, intentions and feelings and that all that come from Allah and not from satan.nB: i believ that homosexuality haram is, and that also get bad intentions to pratice homosexuality also haram, and that nonone born as a gay, as noone born addict on alcohol or addict on zina. but i want to answear these people... wasalaam aleikom warahmatoAllahi wabarakatuh

Assalamu alaikum,I am 29 years old married man. I have a beautiful girl child of 1.5 years old.My problem is that I was sexually abused by my nighbor during my childhood and as a result I am still getting attracted to men. I have had lot of sexual engagements with many men. I am learning qur'an by heart for 6 months now. I am punctual in doing my daily prayers & I fast on every thursday. Even after this I am continuing to have sex with men. I want to stop it now and here and I want to repent to Allah.How can the biggest sin of all get forgiven? I am planning to do Umrah in the coming Ramadan. I heard that doing Umrah n Ramadan is equivalent to a Haj. So will my sins be forgiven?Please pray for me & my family.Jazakallahu Khairan, -TK

How is Tawaf around the Ka`bah performed?

Respected Sheikh, As-Salamu `alaykum. Does the woman have the right to ask for the divorce?

Assalamu Alaikum, I have a problem for which I need Guidance / Fatwah in the light of Quran and Sunnah. I am originally from Pakistan and am living in the United States since last ~10 years. Last year in December, during my visit to Pakistan, my family proposed my Nikah with one of my cousins which we both accepted and the Nikah ceremony was held soon after. I could not wed her (bring her to our home in Pakistan or to the US and never had marital relationship with her till now) as I was in Pakistan for a very short visit. Thus our families decided to delay the wedding till she can accompany me after getting the visa. So she is still staying at her parents place and we never united. From the day our Nikah held, matters did not go well between our families. I think that all this was because of the petty issues and intolerance on the part of our families, mainly her mother. She mentioned a couple of times in front of my mother (maybe during anger) that if we (I) don't like her daughter, I could leave her.about 3 months ago, during one of my phone conference calls with my mother and my brother, I mentioned that "because things are not moving in the right direction, I can give talaq to her at that moment as this has caused an all time headache for me". My mother told me not to mention the word again as the talaq could actually happen, even in the absence of my wife or her not listening to it. (she was not on the phone and I did not know that at that moment that it can happen without she being there).after a recent incident between our families, while over the phone with my mother and brother, things went to the level where I started yelling with anger and used the word 'I give her talaq' three times in a row. Again my wife was not there and not listening to it.after using these words, I realized what I could have done to our marriage. I did not mean that but it happened because of the flow of the situation and anger. Given the above situation, where I never had the marital relationship and the only Nikah paperwork was completed, I need your help to find my situation: - Islamically, is this talaq valid, given we never had marital relationship and my wife was never listening to it or attending the phone?- Later I learnt that there should be two witnesses for a Divorce to take place. Does my mother, being a female, considered a full witness or half witness? (if she is half witness, and my brother being one full witness, does not satisfy the condition of two witnesses for the divorce to happen) - If the divorce is valid, is there a way to reverse the course of action, like a fresh Nikah if both parties agree? - If I can take her back, how will it happen as I am still in the US and not in Pakistan (I can't have the physical contact with her, and we were planning to get married in March 09)? I am feeling very sorry for her and myself as she is probably influenced by her mother but may not be a bad girl for me as we never had the husband/wife relationship. Please let me know my options and the best course of action and guidance. JazakAllah, Wassalam,

Assalam U Alaikum, What is the ruling on an elderly person who is in her 70's on the passing of her husband? Can she travel to visit her children in another country before her 4months and 10 day waiting period if they are unable to visit her. Also can she attend a wedding of a grandchild before this time?JZK.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I wanted to ask if there is any restriction in Islam that prohibits us from getting married in the month of Safar or the month of Muharram. Also, can you please clarify if it is true that in the month of Safar many problems and evils come down to the earth? If this is true, can you please quote a hadith or Qur'anic verse? Please answer this question as my family and I myself have a lot of misconceptions about it. I am very thankful to you.

Dear Sir, I wrote to before but i haven't received a reply.I am 12 yrs old and have recently started to learn about sex. My Quran tutor said that I should also read about the Prophet's sex life as it was allowed in Islam. I have been reading various accounts of the Prophet's persoanl life and now a am disturbed as I think by doing so I have committed a big sin.Please expalin if i have committed a sin.Also Islamic scholars have stated He had the sexual strength of 30 men and could have sex with all 8 of his wives in 1 night. Whilst the biography have read explained the need for the marriages it went on to sensationalize His marriage with Mariya. It states that ruler of Egypt sent her as a gift and she was a beautiful young virgin guraded by eunuch and women. When the Prophet saw her he marvelled at her beauty and for the first time in his life he felt sexual attra ction and stopped sleeping with all his wives and started sex with her every day and every night. Ayesha stated that she was vey jealous of her as the Prophet would spend all day and all night with her. Is this true?

Assalam-u-alaikum, I belong to Hanfis, i have seen in my family and majority of hanfis that during the first 10 days of Muharram they dont eat meat Chicken Eggs and similar things , also they dont arrange good ocassions like marraige or engagements or opening new shops or money investment etc, they say it is month of sorrow , so how far these belives are correct in the light of Quran and HAdith?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Could you please shed light on the wisdom behind the prohibition of incestuous marriage in the Islamic Shari`ah? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

What are the sacred months? And why are they held in high esteem?

What is the meaning of the Arabic word “safar”? Is it true that the last Wednesday in the month of Safar involves great tribulations?

Assalaam ulaikum. I wanted to know what is the age a child must start praying from and from what age is a child obligated to fast from?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I am the head of a household. Now that Ramadan has started, how can I seize this opportunity to take care of my family and teach them during this blessed month? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars! As-Salamu `alaykum! We Muslims should not let any event go without understanding its wisdom and taking a lesson from it. The life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was a celebration of utter morality and excellence in everything. Would you please help me understand some lessons that can be taken from the great event of the Hijrah?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Are there any recommended deeds to be done on the day of `Ashura’ along with fasting such as adorning oneself, applying kohl, and making children happy? And what is the ruling of fasting on that day? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Because we use the Gregorian calendar I did not know that the day of `Ashura’ had arrived until the morning of the day itself. I had not eaten anything, so I formed the intention to fast. Is my fast valid, and will I receive the reward of this day and receive expiation for the previous year? Jazakum Allah khayran.

I still have days to make up for Ramadan and I want to fast `Ashura’. Is it permissible for me to fast `Ashura’ before I have made up for the fasts I owe? Can I fast `Ashura’ and the 11th of Muharram with the intention of making up for the Ramadan fasts, and will I get the reward for fasting `Ashura’?

Assalamu-alaikum Mufti Aahab,May Allah bless you all for providing this platform to people like us to get our answers.I got married last year through a website but later found out to my shockthat the guy and his family had deceived us by posting complete false information. He was a drunkard, characterless, did not pray a single namaz, was mentally unstable psycopath. In order to save myself the disgrace of being called a divorcee I was prepared to undergo all kinds of torture and did not tell anyone about this.It reached a point where I had lost the powerto think or act. Then one day, I still beleive as if, Allah only showed methe way, and I got divorce from him.My question is however not related to the above. By Allah's grace, after the divorce, i got the opportunity to perform Hajj with my parents.I was taking pills to postpone the periods but unfortunately on EXCATLY the first day of hajj the periods started. As I got completely nervous I startedtaking double doses of the same pill hoping to stop the periods but unfortunately it went on and i had to RETURN BACK WITHOUT PERFORMING thetAWAAF e ZIYARAT.I would be obliged if you can let me have your wisdom on the following:- 1. Has Allah punished  me further by not letting me complete all the arkans of Hajj and come back NOT BEING a Haaji?2. Alhamdlillah and Insha Allah I plan to go in the coming Hajj again to complete the tawaaf e ziyarat and also perform a second Hajj, if only Allah wishes so.Now between, if by Allah's wish I get married so will that be OK withoutnon-performance of the Tawaaf e ziyarat? (I'm asking this as I know that the relations bet husband and wife are not allowed till all the Hajj arkans are performed and Ihram restrictions follow)3. Do I have to give a damm' or fidya?Once again may Allah shower his rehmat on you for the g ood work that you allare doing.Allah Hafiz

As-salamu `alaykum. My question concerns halal meat.as far as I know (please correct me as my knowledge on the subject is limitedl), the Qur'an does not describe exactly how an animal must be slaughtered and what words, if any, should be said when it is done. So how did the rules come about?also, is it acceptable to eat meat from the Children of the Book and say bismillah before eating if I have reasonable grounds to think that the animal was alive when killed (even if stunned) and was killed with a sharp blade without suffering? Please answer in brief.

i've been asked by a non-muslim person the following Question?  is there any scientific proof of an influence to the meat by speaking out  "bismillah" in the moment of slaughtering the animal (Lamp, beef, etc..).

AssalamalaikumI just need a clarification to one of the answers you have given to a question sometime back.If an animal (which we are allowed to eat) is slaughtered by a non muslim, obviously they do not recite "Bismillahi Allahu Akbar". If I am not wrong, I understood that we can still that meat after reciting "Bismillahirahmanirrahim" as it now becomes halal.  And same with kosher meals so long as they do not contain any wine or haram ingredients. Please advise if I understood it correctly.Jazakallah and with lots of duas.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. This year I and my wife went for Hajj. The trip was from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah, and the captain of the airplane was not Muslim. He told us that after 45 minutes we would be in line with the miqat; however, after that time had passed, he did not tell us that we were in line with the miqat, and we heard some other passengers reciting the talbiyah. Do we have to offer a sacrifice? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Assalamoalaikum dear respected scholars, My Question Is:a person is sick, but still goes to work (Critical Care Unit in hospital). He knows he is somewhat sick, but still goes to work [ He does not realize the potential harm he could be doing to the vulnerable ICU patients by going to work with that sickness ]. In the extreme case that someone or some people die from a sickness unintentionally passed on by this worker, is this worker considered a killer in Islam? Or would this be considered killing by accident? Would there be any expiation for this?Thanks for helping

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. When performing Hajj is it permissible to perform Tawaf while riding? Jazakum Allah khayran.

I wear braces on my leg so that I can walk. Is it lawful for me to wear braces while I am in the state of ihram or am I required to expiate for this?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I entered ihram for `Umrah of Tamattu`. I completed `Umrah and went home, and I did not enter ihram for Hajj. Do I have to do anything?

Scholars of Islam, As-Salamu `alaykum. If during Hajj, the pilgrim starts Sa`i (walking back and forth between the two hills) from Marwah instead of Safa, is his or her Hajj still valid? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What is the best place for pilgrims to pick up pebbles to throw at the Jamarat during Hajj?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it necessary for a pilgrim to perform Sa`i between Safa and Marwah without stopping? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Is visiting Madinah a prerequisite for Hajj and `Umrah?

What are the things that the muhrim must avoid?

Is it necessary to perform Sa`i while being in a state of purification (having wudu’)?

Respected scholars, as-salamu`alaykum.  I will move from Dubai to a place in British Columbia, Canada, called Campbell River; there is no mosque in this city as there are no Muslims there. Do I have to leave my work at the time of Jumu`ah Prayer although I won't go for prayer in a mosque, or should I simply pray Zhuhr?Another thing is that I'm not aware of the food available in that area. But as long as there are no Muslims there, I probably won't have access to h alal food there. So is it OK to eat outdoors beef and pizza as I won't cook at home? Your reply is appreciated. I feel upset because of those concerns.

"Asalaam Alaikum! My question pertains to pork gelatin. This is a NEW QUESTION and a NEW SUBJECT pertaining to pork gelatin.I REALIZE that your fatwa bank has question about pork, but they do NOT deal with this new bit of inforamtion. thank you.In recent years, there has been some research and now some Fatwas from Salafi scholars saing that gelatin derived from pork is now concidered HALAL, because the CHEMICALS in the gelatin has been altered so much that it is no longer concidered to be pork. We can reverse this thinking and compare it to wine. Just as fruit is halal, once it goes through a certain chemical change to and becomes wine then that new product (the wine) is HARAM. The scholars are saying that pork is haram, but it goes through such chemical changes to make it a gelatin that the new product (the gelatin) is halal. Similar to if a pig died under a tree and it's body fertilized the tree, and the tree grew fruits that are halal to eat. 1) have you heard of these fatwas? 2) what do you think? The scholars names are as follows: Sh. Muhammad Bazmoolin medinah, translated by Moosa Richardson and a fatwa given by Sh. al-Albaani) .thank you.asalaam Alaikum.

I did Umrah on the 3rd of January, it was my first time. After i was done with it, i used a perfumed tissues thinking that this is it. I mean by doing the opposite of what i shouldn't do during Ihram in order to break it. And so i did. I cut a nail too. But after i showered and used perfume and everything, i was told that it was wrong and i should have only cut my hair to break Ihram.

HiI came across this site doing a google on pork and hoping someone can lend an opinion on insight.My question is on pork but its not on what the Q'uran says about it or whether its allowed or not its a bit more 'mystical' for want of a better word.Anyway - I am not a muslim, and not brought up muslim, I am from western culture and brought up as a christian if anything.I stopped eating pork about 5 or 6 mths ago Im not even sure why - though I was reading about Islam at the time.  Anyway at the time I dont think I felt it was morally wrong, or wrong at all to eat it but I stopped anyway - out of curiousity maybe, a wish to feel closer to the faith or understand it? I dont knowAnyway - recently I have noticed that I just feel 'wrong' about the eating of pork.  Now I am a very very VERY logical/black and white person and I usually want something to be proven scientifically to me before I feel it or believe it.Ive larnt some things about pork that gross me out, and maybe thats all it is.  But I also believe, rationally that the disease and so on isnt an issue with modern pig farming and slaughtering where I live.But recently I feel more and more that pork isnt just 'gross' its wrong.  and more and more right, inside, about my decision to stopso I was just wondering if anyone else has had that - any non muslim or revert prior to reverting, or if any muslim ppl care to comment on why I might be feeling this way, from a more spiritual perspective I spose?thanks

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum.The Swine flu infection has raised several issues, especially the slaughtering of pigs and the permissibility of a Muslim receiving payment for this. So, what is the standpoint of the Shari`ah on these issues?Jazakum Allahu Khayran

After performing the Farewell Tawaf, some pilgrims do not turn their backs towards the Ka`bah; rather, they walk backwards with their faces towards it until they exit the mosque. Is this part of the Sunnah?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. A person performed Hajj on behalf of another person and at the miqat (place where Hajj begins) he forget to mention his/her name. What should he do? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Some people enter through the gate of the Hijr when doing Tawaf, and they do not complete Tawaf from outside the Hijr, especially when it is crowded. Is their Tawaf valid?

Is Sa`i between Safa and Marwah an essential part of Hajj ?

“Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk. Inna al-hamd wal-ni`mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak (Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and blessings are Yours, and all sovereignty, You have no partner).” This is the Talbiyah recited by the pilgrim doing Hajj and `Umrah. What is its meaning and what is the benefit of it?

Is it necessary to combine Zhuhr and `Asr Prayers at `Arafah?

What is the reward of Hajj?

Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. I’ve asked this question before but have not gotten a reply. Is it forbidden in Islam to have one’s body tattooed? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What is the wisdom behind throwing the pebbles during Hajj?

salam wa alaykum i would like to ask if it is needed to shave off your head if you go to hajj?

What is the ruling on wearing a sling to carry a baby like a kangaroo while performing Hajj?

I live in Jeddah. I intended to perform `Umrah and so I entered ihram while I was still at home. I went to the Sacred Precinct of Makkah, but, out of my hand, I could not perform the `Umrah; I did not even start circumambulating the Ka`bah. I went back to Jeddah late during that night. What is the legal ruling concerning this? Is there any expiation required from me?

Asalam Alykum  Brother/Sister Can one perform additional umra from masjid Aisha having traveled from u.k for hajj or umra.Is one able to perform hajj or umra with money received from insurance claim on a house.Jazakum Allahu Khayram

Assalamu'alaikum, Dear scholar I'm about to perform my hajj this coming season. I'm still confuse whether to strictly follow my tradional mazhab : Syafie or find my self in the 'new' found approach - comparative fiqh - that is to follow straight to the al-Quran and sunnah in performing my hajj. Please advice me. Thank you. Wassalam

As Salamu Alaikum. I will be performing Hajj this time. Will you please advise what 'Duaa's are needed for recitation at each Rukan during Taawaf ? Different versions written in various books have confused me. Or simply advise the rituals to be followed during Tawaf.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Respected scholar, what are the essentials of Hajj for the first visitor? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

It is heared that the best nights of the year are the last 10 days of Ramadan and the best days of the year are the first 10 days of Dulhijja. I also heared a hadith saying that good deeds in the first days of Dulhijja are best - afdal - The prophet was asked - even martyrdom oh Prohphet? -, the questioner was told that yes, even greater than jihad except one who went with his wealth and body and neither of it returned...(above are not the actual wording of the hadith). Could you kindly elaborate on it? considering the appropriateness of the subject (as we are about to enter the month of Dulhijj) your quick answer is expected. May Allah Bless you in plenty for the services rendered in His causes. I mean, if there is such greatness for these days, what are the recommended acts especially for those who are not performing Hajj. wassalamu alaikum.

assalamualakum brother, when is it that you have to shave hairs and cut nails by is it when  you put on your ihram? jazakamulkhair walikuimsalam

Salam alaikum!  Before Hajj, the Haram in Makkah becomes very full.  People often pray in the Musallah halls in hotels surrounding the Haram, in which tey hear the Imam of the Haram, and follow him in Jama'a prayer.  Is this correct? Is it a special ruling for the Haram in Makkah?  JazakumAllahu khairun for your reply.  Wasalaam

I want to pefrom Hajj-e-Ifrad or Hajj-e-Qiran. I want o know that if i perform Saee before the fajr of 8th zilhajj (i.e. on the 6th or 7th of zilhajj or night before the 8th zilhajj) would it suffice for hajj saee or will i have to do it again on the 10thof Zil hajj. Thanks

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Could you please explain the differences between Hajj and `Umrah? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Dear sir/madam, can you tell me ,what i have to do in umrah hajj? Which dress, rule & system i have to follow? i am planing to go from london to sudia arab in march/april. How many days takes for umrah hajj? How can i see kaba sharif & profet hazrat mohamad? Can u give me advice & information how can i do it perfectly in islamic way? Pls  ok bye shams karim

assalamu alaikum for umrah hajj for male what length of hair i have to cut in order for my hajj to be valid.

Aslaam alikum, Could you please confirm that once a person has performed Umrah, do they then have to perform Hajj as soon as possible - this is what I have heard from some people so I would appreciate if you could shed some light on this issue. Khaled

why are the stages of Hajj important?

1. Is it permissible to perform the tawaf around the Kaaba on behalf of any other muslim. 2. Does seven rounds make one Tawaf

assalamualaikum..plz help me out im in a very difficult stage of my life please reply me urgently it wo uld b so nice of u.my husband was involved in adultery cases before marriage he confess all this before marriage and promised he will never do it agian.but due to some unpleasent event occur between us he again committed adultery after marriage but soon after he performed umra and ask for ALLAHZ forgiveness and mine.i forgave him now he is saying that i want every thing from u i will never go to a women again.nowadays he is insisting for annal sex which i have never allowed him.he is saying this is lesser evil.better than i would go to another female i prefer to do every thing with u.im very confussed what to do. i have 2 children and cannot ask for divorce coz my parents are very old.please help me that how can i help my husband i dont want to loose my home.thanks.

Dear scholar, As-Salamu `alaykum. My friend was sexually abused in his childhood and now he only likes sex with males. Is there any treatment within Islam? Thanks in advance.

As-Salamu `alaykum! I have a Christian friend who asked me why punishment in Islam like stoning to death, cutting the hand off, etc., is so cruel and inhumane? I said that it is better to be punished in this world than be tormented in the Hereafter. I need more explanation from you. Jazakum Allahu Khayrun.

In a recent TV show, some lesbians and gays appeared and the announcer said that we should show some more respect to the feelings and behavior of others. He further commented that we should know how to live together and accept others. Myself, I was stunned by such words and could not utter a word. Please enlighten me on Islam’s stance and reply to such deviation.

Asalam Alaikam,Inshallah, My husband and I are going for Hajj this year. I will be on my monthly period when we first leave the United States. My question is Should I get into the State of Ihram at the Meeqat in the Plane and do all the rights of Umrah except for the Tawaf and when I make Gushul, then do the Tawaf? Or would it be better If I do not adapt the Ihram in the plane and then go back to the Meeqat and adopt Ihram for Umrah after I have made my Ghusul? If the first option is better, will I be in the State of Ihram for the rest of my period until I make ghusul and then the tawaf? Also, am I allowed to go to the Haram (Madinah and Mecca)or recite the Quran while I am menustarting? Thank you so much, May Allah bless you for all the wonderful work that you do.

During Hajj I saw many women covering their face (wearing niqab) when in state of ihram and during tawaf. It is my understanding that covering  face is prohibited during Hajj espeicially when in state of ihram. Am I wrong?

I have an occasional flatulence problem.  My problem is worse during fajar and alright for some prayers.  There have been times when I have to repeat my wudu 3 or 4 or even more times for the same namaz.  There are times when I can complete the whole namaz.  I was lucky enough to go for hajj alhamdullilah this year with my husband and my problem got worse, I do sometimes imagine that my wudu has broken so will repeat it just to ensure that I have wudu.  I think I MAY have broken wind during tawaf e ziayara but was not sure so repeated the tawaf with fresh wudu, however I THINK the same happened again I am not sure if it just my clothes rubbing against me, I just don?t know, and feel really distraught about the whole thing, I keep thinking whether I had wudu or not. I don?t even know whether my hajj was ok or whether I need to do it again or what??!! I also have piles (haemorrhoids) which got worse during hajj.  It may have been that rubbing against my skin.  I always doubt whether I have my wudu. As for the tawaf I know that if I was sure that I had broken wind then I would definitely had repeated my wudu but I wasn?t sure. At times when I do break wind I definitely know, but my problem is worse whilst praying namaz. I think I may have just let something tiny out without being knowing or being sure. I just keep concentrating on whether something is coming out instead of the prayer.  I would never go to the holy mosque in the morning I prayed in my hotel room because of my problem so that I was able to repeat my wudu if needed.  I feel really depressed and embarrassed about the whole situation please reply soon.  Was my tawaf and hajj ok??  Please tell what I should do.  Do I have to go for hajj again?? Please reply as soon as possible and pray for me Jazakalla khair.  May allah create more people like you who are dedicated to guiding others

Assalaam-o-alaikum. Dear respected scholar. Does diluted zam zam water acquire the properties of pure zam zam water?

Asalamualaikum.Firstly, I would like to thank you all at Islamonline for the wonderful work you are doing in helping convey the message of Islam throughout the world.Could you tell me if you are allowed to cover you face with the small white mask in hajj to combat infections or viruses. I usually see people wearing them in hajj on the t.v anbd if it is permissible during prayers etc.thank you