Hajj

Dear scholars , as-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatuh.how many times should a Mu slim perform Hajj? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum. I have not been the best person lately and I feel a lot of shame for the sins I have committed. I was wondering if by going to Hajj with the deep desire and intention to repent, I will be forgiven by Allah? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What are the conditions of Sa`i between Safa and Marwah? Jazakum Allah khayran.

While performing Hajj some people hold books which contain some supplications. Is a pilgrim obliged to recite certain supplications while performing Tawaf around the Ka`bah?

Is it lawful for one to interrupt Tawaf for a short time and then resumes it? For example, can one perform five rounds, rest for a while, and then make the remaining rounds? Or must one make all the rounds of Tawaf in sequence?

I am planning to perform `Umrah with my husband in the coming Ramadan, insha’ Allah, but I fear that I will get my menstrual period when performing `Umrah. What should I do if it happens?

What are the conditions for performing Hajj on behalf of others?

Is spending the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah at `Arafah an essential part of Hajj?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. “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? Jazakum Allah khayran.

A man traveled from his country to Jeddah, intending to perform Hajj and `Umrah, but he did not enter ihram from the miqat, instead he entered ihram in the airport at Jeddah. What is the ruling?

. While performing `Umrah or Hajj, can we use sunblock or sunscreen lotion on our face and body in order to prevent sunburn?

Dear Sheikh! If a minor attains puberty during Hajj, is the Hajj counted as the obligatory Hajj?

Hijab is an aspect of chastity and modesty of a Muslimah. It is a duty that Allah Almighty prescribes for the favour of the Muslim woman, and she has to comply with the command of Allah, thus showing her sincere faith in Allah and fear of His punishment. Allah Almighty says “And it becometh not

Salam, I have a few questions, 1)I would like to know whether a woman on her menses can perform umrah? 2) If a woman cannot perform the umrah whilst on her menses, can she stay with her relatives/other people whilst they are doing the umrah? 3) If a woman has her menses in her home country (before setting out on hajj) can a woman still do all the rites of hajj, or does her menses have to start during hajj in order to qualify to perfom all the hajj rites? 3) If a woman's menses finishes before leaving hajj, I have heard that she has to do the tawaaf ul ifadah at the end of her menses.  But what if she does not get time as during the days left the rest of the hajj rites are being done. Can she then do the tawaf whilst on her menses as then she may not get enough time? 4) Following on from my last question is she allowed to do her tawaaf ul ifadah (which was left due to her menses) whilst the other rites of hajj are being done, or does she have to do it at the end of all the hajj rites? Jazakallah khair, I am very confused please help me out.

Scholar of Islam, As-Salamu `alaykum. I suffer from a contagious skin disease, and I intend to make Hajj next year, in sha’ Allah, although I may infect other pilgrims. What should I do?

As-salamu `alaykum. Does Hajj performed in fulfillment of a vow suffice for the obligatory Hajj?

What are the months of Hajj? Is it permitted to wear the ihram before these months begin?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. While performing Hajj some people hold books which contain some supplications. Is a pilgrim obliged to recite certain supplications while performing Tawaf around the Ka`bah? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear sheikh, As-Salamu `alaykum. I perform Hajj every year. I do not spend the night at Muzdalifah, but rather I stay at it for about three hours. Do I have to pay expiation or not?

What is the Islamic ruling on covering the head during Hajj and `Umrah? What about using an umbrella or a piece of cloth?

Are there any specific du`aa’ (supplications) to be made while performing Sa`i between Safa and Marwah?

Does Hajj performed in fulfillment of a vow suffice for the obligatory Hajj?

Respected scholars of Islam, As-Salamu `alaykum. Is it true, as some people say, that we are exempt from holding Jumu`ah Prayer if `Eid happens to be on a Friday, once the `Eid prayer has been performed?

Can a woman perform `Eid Prayer at home, or is it advisable that she go to the mosque to pray in a congregation?

how one shuold enter the masjid nabavi and how one should spend time there. it is said that if one offers prayers at riadh ul jannah it is maqbool specially with satoon e aisha. please guide me in this regards.

Dear sheikh, as-salamu `alaykum wa rahamatullah wa barakatuh. In these blessed days, pilgrims travel to the sacred sites in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Please, enlighten me as to the ethics and significance of this Islamic rite. Jazakum Allah Khayran.

When a Muslim voluntarily fasts on a day with more than one intention for fasting on that day, he gets a reward for each intention he has made. This is based on the hadith in which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The (reward of) deeds depend on intentions." Based on this, I would like to know if a Muslim is allowed also to perform Hajj with two intentions. I mean, can he, for example, perform Hajj once, intending it on behalf of himself and also on behalf of a parent and thus gets the reward of the two intentions?

When should pilgrims return from `Arafah?

Can I use my cell phone while performing Tawaf?

Which is more important, going for Hajj or spending the money I have saved for Hajj on jihad?

Is it permissible for pilgrims to pray Maghrib and `Isha’ Prayers separately, each at its usual time, at Muzdalifah or should they combine them at the time of Maghrib Prayer?

Can you tell me about Prophet Muhammad’s Hajj and his everlasting message?

Can Hajj be delayed to a more convenient time, or does it have to be performed immediately when a Muslim is able to?

During Hajj I missed throwing the pebbles intentionally. Is my Hajj valid?

What is a pilgrim permitted to do while in a state of ihram?

Is it necessary to spend the night at Mina?

What is the best time to throw pebbles on the Day of Sacrifice?

I was asked by a friend from Ireland about the origin and the history of the Black Stone in Makkah, and the status of this stone and its meaning to all Muslims. Thank you for your help.

Is it permissible to give zakah to a poor person so that he can perform the obligation of Hajj?

Is it necessary for a pilgrim to perform Sa`i between Safa and Al-Marwah without stopping?

I have a question regarding Hajj. One of my friends told me that she read in an authentic book that the cost of a woman's Hajj is not compulsory on her husband. Is this true? Meaning, does a woman have to do her Hajj with her own money not her husband's?

Can a Muslim woman perform Hajj without seeking the permission of her husband?

A poor person who has no means intends to go for Hajj by collecting funds from other people. Is this practice acceptable in Islam?

According to Islamic traditions, a Muslim becomes sinless after performing the Hajj. Is it okay, then, to pray for one's death right after performing Hajj, since it would be a good time to die?

Dear Sheikhs! Speaking Islamically, what is better, going for Hajj more than once or sincerely helping the needy out of the same resources?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it Sunnah to say du`aa’ after throwing the pebbles?

There are a lot lessons that Muslims can learn from Hajj. Would you please shed some light on this point?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. During Hajj I missed throwing the pebbles intentionally. Is my Hajj valid?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What are the acts that a pilgrim is encouraged to do while performing Tawaf? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Some pilgrims pay money to some charitable institutions who slaughter the hadi (sacrificial animals) and distribute it all over the world. What is the ruling on this action?

What should a woman do if she gets her period while performing Hajj?

I performed all the rituals of Hajj, but I forgot to utter takbir (say Allahu Akbar) and make the du`aa’ (supplication) while throwing the pebbles. Is my Hajj valid?

If it so happened that a pilgrim died on the Day of 'Arafah, should the Muslims wash his body and offer a funeral prayer for him or not?

Respected sheikh, are there any bad consequences on Hajj if a pilgrim has sexual intercourse with his wife? Please, explain in details.

We all know that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) preferred tamattu` Hajj, but I understand that he himself performed the qiran Hajj. Isn’t there some sort of discrepancy here?

As-Salamu `alaykum. I want to go for Hajj, but my hair is very short. Can passing scissors over my short hair (without cutting) substitute for shaving my head? If somebody does not cut the hair short or shave, what must he do?

As-salamu `alaykum. When should pilgrims return from `Arafah?

I want to know whether it is obligatory on all Muslims to sacrifice an animal on `Eid Al-Adha, or is it obligatory only upon the pilgrims and a Sunnah for the rest of the Ummah?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. If a pilgrim does one of the forbidden things while in ihram due to forgetfulness or because he is unaware that it is haram (forbidden), what should he do?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What is a pilgrim permitted to do while in a state of ihram?

What are the conditions of Sa`i between Safa and Marwah?

What are the conditions for performing Hajj?

What does Islam say about a person who had the opportunity to make Hajj, but he/she did not take the opportunity. Would the person be punished for the delay?

What are the mistakes that you advise pilgrims to avoid on the way to and in Muzdalifah?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What is the number of pebbles that should be thrown during Hajj?

Some people think that if a person does one of the actions that are forbidden while in ihram, that he or she has to offer a sacrifice, or fast for three days, or feed six poor persons, and that the person can choose whichever of these three he or she wants. Is this correct?

If a child performs Hajj, will his Hajj be accepted? Can the guardian of the child perform some rituals on behalf of the child?

Is it permissible to do a voluntary Sa`i rather than the Sa`i performed during Hajj and `Umrah?

When performing Hajj is it permissible to perform Tawaf while riding?

My parents were planning to make Hajj this year, but then my father suddenly died. My mother is in her `iddah (waiting period), but she would like to make Hajj. She says that she made the niyyah (intention) and if she does not go to Hajj this year, she does not know what will happen to her next year.

Dear scholars of Islam, As-Salamu `alaykum.What are the prerequisites for Hajj?Jazakum Allahu khayran.

My husband (may Allah have mercy on him) passed away, and I want to delegate someone to do Hajj on his behalf this year. Is it correct for the one who does Hajj on his behalf to accept money for his efforts apart from the money that he will take for transportation and other expenses?

Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. I am asking this question on behalf of my mother. She is in her menopausal age, around 52, and she wishes to go for Hajj. None of her mahram is going with her. She is going with her female cousin and the cousin’s son, whom mother is considering as her mahram. Is this OK? She really wants to go for Hajj. Please guide us.

Respected sheikh, are there any bad consequences on Hajj if a pilgrim has sexual intercourse with his wife? Please, explain in details.

Can a pilgrim perform sa`i while riding?

ihsar and what constitutes a state of ihsar?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What is the difference between fidyah (ransom) and hadi (sacrificial animal) in Hajj? Jazakum Allah khayran!

If a person dies during Hajj or `Umrah, is there any need to complete Hajj or do it all over again on his behalf?

How can Muslims enhance their faith after performing Hajj? Any tips will be very much appreciated.

What are the mistakes that some pilgrims make during the Farewell Tawaf?

What is the ruling if a person has a real desire to perform Hajj but some circumstances prevent him form performing it, for example, he does not find a seat on a flight or can not get the visa, and then he died? Will he be questioned for the obligation of Hajj?

What is the exact time that Tawaf Al-Ifadah should be performed ?

am going for `Umrah, in sha’ Allah. I will be in Makkah for four days and will make `Umrah on the first day. So can I perform another three `Umrahs on the rest of the three days?

When should the pilgrims return from Mina?

What is the wisdom behind Ar-Ramal (walking quickly) in Tawaf?

Can I wear ihram of colors other than white? Is white color necessary?

During Hajj, I suffered from extreme sexual frustration that I could not control myself and thought about masturbation all the day. I confess that on one occasion I masturbated to release my sexual tension. I want to know how does Allah, Exalted be He, think of me now? I feel really bad, but cannot seem to control my lust, desire and sexual tension.

Can one perform Hajj on behalf of the deceased relatives (for example parents) who did not follow the commands of Allah such as Salat and Fasting during their life? But they were kind parents and gave much charity but neglected their religion and did not pay proper Zakah. At the time of death, they had not mended their ways even though they had examples all around them of good Islamic practices and behavior. What does one do in that case?

I want to know which is better in reward: to travel for Hajj by plane, car, et cetera, or on foot? Some people went from Pakistan for Hajj on foot claiming that they will get a greater reward. Is this true?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. What is the difference between fidyah (ransom) and hadi (sacrificial animal) in Hajj? Jazakum Allah khayran!

How is Tawaf around the Ka`bah performed?

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’)?