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What should be done by the guardian when accompanying a non-discerning child during ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)
Question I want to perform ‘Umrah for a five-month-old baby and I do not know how to keep him pure. Is it permissible to cut his hair? 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
is His Slave and Messenger... More
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Wearing form fitting clothes during Ihraam (ritual consecration)
Question I performed Hajj with my mother, but I wore Ihraam and wore a form fitting garment on it because I did not have permission to perform Hajj (officially), then I took off the garment when I reached Al-‘Azeeziyyah (a district in Makkah). What should I do? Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there.. More -
Paying debts or performing ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) on the mother’s behalf
Question My mother died without performing ‘Umrah or Hajj and I want to perform ‘Umrah on her behalf. Knowing that I work in Saudi Arabia but have debts, is it permissible for me to borrow money (to do so)? Please advise. Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except.. More -
Prohibiting nail clipping in the state of Ihraam (ritual consecration) does not mean the permissibility of growing long nails
Question One assumes that in the state of Ihraam he is not permitted to clip his nails, but long nails may prevent water from reaching the part that is under them when performing ablution or Ghusl (ritual bathing). Will such ablution or Ghusl be valid? Some people say that as long as the one in the state of Ihraam does not clip his nails and his ablution.. More -
Ruling on leaving ‘Arafah then returning to it again
Question What is the ruling on leaving ‘Arafah during the Day of ‘Arafah to buy some items and then returning to it after ten minutes? Is it permissible to leave ‘Arafah again to pray at the Namirah Mosque and return to ‘Arafah after praying? Please advise. Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify.. More -
Ruling on a woman delaying Hajj to take care of her pregnant daughter
Question My mother intended to perform Hajj this year, but my sister became pregnant and my mother will postpone Hajj to the next year to stay with her as she will deliver a baby during the time of Hajj and no one else would be with her. I live in Saudi Arabia and my mother was intending to stay with me for four months to perform Hajj, leaving my sister.. More -
Visiting the Masjid of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam - III
Allah The Almighty, commanded the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, to tell his Ummah (nation) that he did not possess the power to benefit or harm anyone, saying (what means): {Say, "Indeed, I do not possess for you [the power of] harm or right direction."} [Quran 72:21] In this respect, it is narrated on the authority of ‘Aa&rsqu.. More -
Unless it be a Man who rubs his face in Dust
The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Do goodness throughout your life and pursue the blessings of the Mercyof Allah, for Allah has blessings of mercy that He bestows upon whom He wills of His slaves; and ask Allah to conceal your ‘Awrahs (parts of the body that must be covered) and to secure you from terror... More -
Projects for Women During the First Ten Days of Thul-Hijjah
Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {By the dawn, And [by] ten nights, And [by] the even [number] and the odd, And [by] the night when it passes, Is there [not] in [all] that an oath [sufficient] for one of perception?}[Quran 89: 1-5] It is narrated that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “There are no days.. More -
Visiting the Masjid of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam – II
Let the vistor salute the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and his two Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, politely and in a low tone, since it is forbidden to raise the voice in the Masjids in general, and in the Masjid of the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in particular, and at his grave. It is narrated.. More -
Visiting the Masjid of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam – I
Visiting the Masjid of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is one of the recommended acts of worship that is valid under Sharee‘ah (Islamic legislation). It is the second of the three mosques, to which mounts are saddled to journey for prayer and religious service. It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased.. More -
The structure of the Ka'bah
Due to flooding, fires, attacks and other disasters, the Ka'bah has been rebuilt on several occasions, but always on the same foundation built upon by Ibraaheem, may Allah exalt his mention. One of these renovations occurred few years before Prophet Muhammad's, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, prophethood. Although this was before the time of the Quranic.. More -
Hajj: Its definition, Status, Rulings and Conditions - II
Islamic jurists extensively discussed whether Hajj is an immediate obligation or could be deferred, with some of them adopting the opinion that Hajj is un-deferrable, while others see that it is deferrable. The former opinion is that of the Hanbali, Maaliki, and Hanafi scholars. They supported their opinion by adducing a number of evidences including.. More -
Hajj: Its definition, Status, Rulings and Conditions - I
Praise be to Allah The Almighty who made pilgrimage to His House obligatory upon the people of faith since the time of Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention, until the time of Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, the best of mankind. We thank Allah The Almighty for distinguishing this Ummah (Muslim nation) with the inheritance of the Holy.. More -
Hajj Rulings for Women
The following are some important Fataawa (rulings) that all pilgrims need to know so as to perform Hajj with foresight. These Fataawa are collected and chosen from the Fataawa of Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Baaz, may Allah have mercy upon him, so that they would have a general benefit andbe a clear guide for anyone who has not had the chance.. More
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