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Using a CPAP Machine During Ihram for Men
Assalamoalaikum, I have a medical condition called obstructive sleep apnea, in this condition my breathing is obstructed constantly while sleeping and I need to use a CPAP machine with a face mask/nose mask to breath properly during sleep every night. InshAllah in the state of Ihram during Hajj process can I use these masks? Is there a fidiya or penalty.. More
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Does Touching the Kaʿbah While in Iḥrām Require an Expiation
السّلام عليكم I understand that it is not correct to apply perfume to one's body after you have entered into the state of I?rawm. Is it fine for a Mu?rim to touch perfumed parts of the Ka'bah knowing that there is a possibility that some perfume may stay on his hands. I feel that there is a distinction between applying perfume to your body.. More
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The Purity from Menstruation or Nifaas Is not Among the Conditions for the Validity of Ihram
A lady after completes her menses, has taken a bath and becomes in state of Ihram for Hajj on 7th Dhu’l-Hijjah after Isha prayer from Jeddah. Firstly went to Makkah for Twaaf-al-Qudoom (tawaaf of arrival) and completed in the same night. After that she went to washroom for fajr Salah preparation then she notices [some] blood spot in dry condition.. More
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Fragrant smell on shoes worn in Ihraam
Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu. Shaykhs,should I wash my shoes before assuming Ihraam (state of ritual consecration) in order to remove any fragrance from them if there is any? If yes, then what about those shoes that get damaged by washing them? I suffer from feet pain, so I bought a pair of shoes to wear inside Al-Masjid Al-Haraam,.. More
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Wearing niqaab cap in Ihraam
Assalaamu alaykum. Thank you for answering my question. A niqab cap is a cap that has a piece of cloth in front of it to cover the whole face without touching it. Can people wear this in ‘Umrah?
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Carrying perfumed shampoo while in Ihraam
Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu. Can I carry perfumed shampoo and oils and such in a bag with me while I am in Ihraam (ritual state of consecration) while doing 'Umrah in Masjid Al Haraam? May Allaah reward you.
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Applying antiperspirant after putting on Ihram clothes
I put on my Ihram (ritual state of consecration) clothes for Hajj and, having remembered an antiperspirant consisting of natural powder, I took off my clothes and applied the antiperspirant and made the intention anew and put my Ihram clothes back on. My question is: Is my Hajj valid? What is due on me? I assumed Ihram from my house in Ta’if, i.e... More
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Carrying bag on shoulder during Tawaf and Sa‘y
What is the ruling on carrying a small bag on the shoulder or the back during Tawaaf (circumambulation) and Sa‘y (going back and forth between Mount Safa and Mount Marwah) to keep such belongings in it as sandals or a mat during the state of Ihram (ritual state of consecration) given that the bag’s hand is sewed with its body?
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Validity of Hajj if pilgrim emits pre-ejaculatory fluid in front of Ka‘bah
I was performing Hajj on behalf of my father, and when I was in front of the Ka‘bah, I phoned my mother, who gave the phone to my wife to talk to me because there were problems between me and her. I spoke with her and asked her about her health and about the children. As I was speaking to her, I felt that some pre-ejaculatory fluid came out, I made.. More
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Concluding marriage contract after invalid ‘Umrah
I was in Makkah for the purpose of performing ‘Umrah, and during my Tawaaf (circumambulation), my ablution was broken, and I did not repeat it due to my unjustifiable shyness in this situation. Perhaps the reason was that there were other families along with me and my family. I was engaged, and the wedding contract was concluded afterwards, given.. More
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Sleepwear during Ihram
Is it due on the performer of Hajj or ‘Umrah to put on the clothes of Ihram continuously, even while sleeping?
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One intentionally touched non-Mahram woman during Sa‘y of ‘Umrah
A man went to perform ‘Umrah and saw a girl during Sa‘y (going back and forth between Mount Safa and Mount Marwah). Attracted to her, he availed himself of the crowd and lustfully stuck his member towards her back. Afterwards, he repented to Allaah and showed regret for his crime. Will his repentance be accepted? He heard about the huge risk of.. More
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Man talking to girlfriend during Hajj
A man has a romantic relationship with a girl. He was doing Hajj and she used to call him to ask how he was doing? What should he do?
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Husband saying romantic words to wife in state of Ihram
Is it permissible for a husband to say, "O my beloved," or similar romantic words to his wife during Hajj? If it is impermissible, then what must he do?
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Whether bestiality invalidates hajj and fasting
Apparently, there are some Muslim scholars who have ruled that committing bestiality does not invalidate the Hajj or fasts. Is this true? If it is, then how come sexual intercourse between a married couple does invalidate these religious activities but bestiality does not?
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