Ihram

I am going to perform `Umrah with my husband in sha' Allah. I do not wear hijab. Of course I will wear it during the `Umrah, in sha' Allah. Yet I do not know if I will still wear it when I am back in Europe or not. What is the Islamic view on this?

Can I pay for a relative to go for Hajj with a credit card?

Is Tawaf Al-Ifadah one of the necessary rituals of Hajj?

Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj on behalf of my brother who is now held captive? Also should I ask his permission before going for Hajj on his behalf?

Why should pilgrims keep the Ka`bah on their left while performing Tawaf?

Is it possible for a sister to give her brother the Hajj as a gift and they travel together?

I did not perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah because I thought that the first Tawaf was sufficient. What should I do?

I trade in shares of stock, and alhamdulillah I have earned a lot of money. Now I wish to perform Hajj by using that money. I want to know if this is permissible or not, as some people told me it is haram to perform Hajj with the gains of stocks and trade.

Is it Islamically allowed for a Muslim family, during `Eid Al-Adha to donate the money allocated for buying a sacrificial animal or one should buy the animal and offer the donation if possible?

What should a person do before going to Hajj in terms of returning the rights of others?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I intend to perform `Umrah soon, in sha' Allah, and I want to know the ruling of pointing to the southwest corner of the Ka`bah (the Yemeni corner) during Tawaf. Also, how many times should one say takbir (“Allahu Akbar”) when passing by it? Jazakum Allah khayran!

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Would you please explain the origin of sa`i between Safa and Marwah? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. What should I do if I cannot perform the two rak`ahs of Prayer behind Maqam Ibrahim in Hajj or `Umrah? Should I wait till the crowd of pilgrims decreases and then perform them at any spot in the mosque? Also, can I perform this Prayer outside the mosque? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As we know now that most people have returned back home after completing the rituals of Hajj, may Allah Almighty accept it from all. My question is: What next is required of a person blessed with Hajj and `Umrah upon returning home?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. What is the Islamic ruling on covering the head during Hajj and `Umrah? What about using an umbrella or a piece of cloth? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. If a person throws the pebbles on behalf of another person without being appointed to do so, is this act valid? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What are the conditions of Tawaf? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `Alaykum. What is the significance of doing ‘tawaf’ around the Ka`bah 7 times?

Could you please explain the meaning of ihram for Hajj and when it becomes due. Should a person enter ihram at a particular place or when he starts his journey?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Can a man with a skin disease in his right shoulder wear the attire of Ihram without leaving his right shoulder bare? Jazakum Allah khayran!

May Allah bless you for the great effort in His cause! I believe I have met the necessary conditions to perform Hajj. However, one of my health conditions is making me worry. I hope, in sha’ Allah, you will advise me. I am suffering from a hemorrhoidal condition that requires me to sit down in a place for at least 15 to 30 minutes after relieving myself. I wonder what kind of difficulty I will face due to this condition? Once I sit and let the pile shrink, I am completely normal. My worry is that one cannot remove the ihram clothes until all the 10 days of Hajj are over. Is my understanding correct? I want to be able to change to different clothes right after my bowel movement and once I feel better I can switch to ihram. Please help me, as I believe I have met the requirements for Hajj.

If a sick person recovers after someone has performed Hajj on his behalf, will he be considered as having performed his obligatory Hajj?

Could you please explain the excellence of the Day of `Arafah?

During Hajj, I forgot that wearing perfume is prohibited while one is in a state of Ihram and I put some on. What must I do to expiate?

Dear Sheikh, 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?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. During the period of throwing the pebbles in this season of Hajj, it rained heavily in Mina and Makkah. Some pilgrims hastened to stone the Jamarat in two days, and some others could not stone on some days. Is it permissible in Islam to quicken or delay stoning? I would like also to know if it is obligatory to spend the night of the days of stoning in Mina, though this may be difficult for some pilgrims. I would like you to give me the Shari`ah point of view on these issues as soon as possible.

As-Salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible to give zakah to a poor person so that he can perform the obligation of Hajj?

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

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?

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.

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?

What is the concept of `Umrah? How did it start, and what is its purpose?

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?

Can a man with a skin disease in his right shoulder wear the attire of Ihram without leaving his right shoulder bare?

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?

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 ?

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?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I entered ihram for `U mrah and it was cold so I wore socks. What should I do?

I want to know why a woman cannot cover her face while in a state of ihram during Hajj or `Umrah?

I entered ihram for `Umrah and it was cold so I wore socks. What should I do?

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?

What are the things that the muhrim must avoid?

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?

Assalaam alaykum, Can someone wearing ihram rub ointments onto the body, for example; creams for back pain? Do women in ihram have to cover their feet? or can sandals be worn without socks? I would also like to know if Du'a made in sujood in prayer has to be in Arabic.  can it be in any other language? what is the ruling regarding dua's recited during Witr prayer. JazakAllah khairun. Sorry for the multiple questions

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

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.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. While one is in the state of ihram, is it permissible to use toothpaste? Also can one use unperfumed creams in this state? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

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?

Respected scholars, as-salamu`alaykum warahmatullah. After a week, in sha' Allah, I will be traveling to perform `Umrah, and I have gold jewelry to wear as adornments. So, is it permissible for me to wear it during my ihram?thanks for your efforts.