Home
Discover Islam
Quran Recitations
Lectures
Fatwa
Articles
Fiqh
E-Books
Women
Boys & Girls 
ArticlesThere are 899 articles
-
Not all types of debt take precedence over Hajj
Question How do we resolve the seeming contradiction between the statement that paying back the debt takes precedence over Hajj and the Hadeeth in which the Prophet
said: “The debt of Allah is worthier to be paid back.”
What should a Muslim give precedence to, the debt to people or the debt to Allah?.. More
-
Some rulings about shaving and shortening hair
Question To end the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration), one is required to shave or shorten his hair. I would like to ask the following relevant questions: 1- Is the head hair meant only? Or does the command include hair of other bodily parts? Is the evidence behind specifying the head hair the verse in which Allah The Exalted Says (what means):.. More -
It is recommended to eat, to gift and to present as charity from the sacrificial animal
Question Should a pilgrim who performs the Tamattu‘ Hajj distribute the whole sacrificial animal to the poor? Or should it be distributed as the Udh’hiyah (the ‘Eed sacrifice): a third for the poor, a third as gifts and a third for the one who sacrifices as well as his family? Is it valid if the pilgrim does not attend the slaughtering.. More -
Slaughtering the sacrificial animal after the days of Tashreeq
Question I have performed the obligation of Hajj many years ago. I paid in advance the price of the Udh’hiyah (the ‘Eed sacrifice) along with the Hajj expenses. Mistakenly and ignorantly, however, I received the receipt for the Udh’hiyah after the end of the rituals. I do not know whether I indeed offered the Udh’hiyah or not... More -
The Hajj of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam – III
- Once reaching Makkah, the pilgrim should hasten to Al-Masjid Al-Haraam in order to make Tawaaf (circumambulation) because Tawaaf is the most important goal for the pilgrim performing Hajj or 'Umrah. - Permissibility to touch the Black Stone at the beginning of Tawaaf. - Permissibility to kiss the Black Stone during Tawaaf but one should not overcrowd.. More -
The Hajj of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam - II
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, then waited a little until the sun rose, and commanded that a tent of hair should be pitched at Namirah. The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, then set out and the Quraysh did not doubt that he would halt at Al-Mash‘ar Al-Haraam (the sacred site at Muzdalifah) as the Quraysh.. More -
The Hajj of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam - I
The Hadeeth (narration) of Jaabir may Allah be pleased with him, which draws for us the description of the Hajj of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is a great Hadeeth on this topic and a cornerstone in clarifying the rulings of Hajj. This Hadeeth was narrated in full by Imaam Muslim in his Saheeh and was not narrated by Al-Bukhari in.. More -
Traveling to Madeenah intending to visit the Prophet's grave
Question What is the Sharee‘ah ruling on a person who goes to Madeenah under the pretext of performing prayer in the Masjid (Mosque) of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, when he actually intends to visit his grave? Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship.. More -
The Sunnah is to stop the Talbiyah (Hajj related chant) upon entering Al-Masjid Al-Haraam and starting Tawaaf (circumambulation of the Ka’bah)
Question I have been endowed with the blessing of living in the neighborhood of Al-Masjid Al-Haraam (the Grand Mosque in Makkah), may Allah preserve it for all the Muslims. I noticed that some of those who perform ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) raise their voices quite loud when they enter Al-Masjid Al-Haraam with Talbiyah or supplication, to the.. More -
A child's guardian is to do the rituals he is unable to do on his behalf
Question With the spread of Swine Flu, are the children who are 4-8 years old required to perform Tawaaf (circumambulation of the Ka’bah) and Sa‘y (walking between Mounts As-Safa and Al-Marwah)? Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad,.. More -
Enjoining good and forbidding evil during Tawaaf (circumambulation) is permissible and not considered argumentation
Question During Tawaaf, I saw a pilgrim near me kicking another. I stopped him with my hand and said to him, "Why are you doing that to your brother?" Thereupon, without saying a word, he attempted to smack me on my face with his shoe. I said to him, "Sufficient for me is Allah and He is the Best Disposer of affairs." He then drew.. More -
The Sharee‘ah ruling on borrowing for Hajj
Question A person borrowed money from his family members in order to pay for his Hajj expenses and intends to pay the money back before going to Hajj. He borrowed the money because he did not have the sum at the time when he was asked to pay it to the concerned authorities. What is the ruling? Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of.. More -
Wetting the Ihraam (ritual consecration) clothes with juice does not invalidate the Ihraam
Question I assumed Ihraam from the Meeqaat (designated point to enter Ihraam). Later on, my friend spilled juice on my Ihraam clothes. Does this invalidate my Ihraam? Am I required to expiate for this? Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu.. More -
‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) with remainder of money donated for treatment
Question Some people donated money to treat a sick person. After the treatment was over, there was a sum of money left enough for him to perform ‘Umrah. Is it permissible for him to perform ‘Umrah with that money? Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah,.. More -
No harm if the Niqaab (face-cover) touches the skin during Ihraam
Question I wear the Niqaab, and all praise is due to Allah for this. I want to perform ‘Umrah (lesser-pilgrimage). I know that there is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding women covering their face in the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration). Indeed, you know that there is overcrowding as well as non-Mahram (i.e., marriageable).. More
Sub-sections
