Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-105) What is the ruling in relation to using fragrant soap whilst in the state of Iḥrām? Similarly, what is the ruling in relation to using fragrant shower gel whilst bathing in the state of Iḥrām? I am concerned in this regard as I am being given different responses in this regard. Answer In ..
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteQuestion (Q-57)Is it permissible to perform several Tawāf without performing the Wājib units (Rak’āt) of Tawāf? Answer:It is Makrūh (disliked) to commence another Tawāf after completing a Tawāf without having performed two units (Rak’atain) of Wājib ut Tawāf. However, if it is a time when Salāh is Makrūh (disliked), for example after Salāt ul ‘Asr, ..
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-55)If someone is performing Hajj Al Badal, then does he perform the Qurbānī (Sacrifice) of Qirān and Tamattu’ on behalf of the person for whom he is performing Hajj, or does he perform the Qurbānī for himself? If he carries out any error thus incurring a penalty, is that penalty paid on behalf of ..
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-54)What is the ruling if someone does not perform Sa’y straight after Tawāf uz Ziyārah during Hajj? Answer:If a Hājī performs Tawāf Az Ziyārah and does not perform Sa’y straight after it but rather, he waits one or two hours or one or more days then there is no penalty (Dam) on him. Similarly, ..
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-53)Is it permissible for a Muhrim (person in the state of Ihrām) to place a cushion beneath his head or cheek? What is the ruling in relation to covering the nose and cheeks especially whilst blowing the nose? Answer:It is permissible for a Muhrim (person in the state of Ihrām) to place a cushion ..
Reading Time: 8 minutesQuestion (Q-52):What are the rules pertaining to 10th of Zil-Hijjah? What is the difference between a Qārin (Hājī who is performing Hajj Al Qirān) and Mu’tamir (Hājī who is performing Hajj At Tamattu’)? Answer:On 10 Dhul Hijjah (Yawm un Nahr), a Hājī performs four things; Throwing pebbles at Al Jamarah Al ‘Aqabah (the big pillar); ..
Reading Time: < 1 minuteQuestion (Q-51)During Hajj, when should a Hājī perform Raml and Idhtibā’ during Tawāf uz Ziyārah? When should he not perform Raml and Idhtibā’? Answer:If a Hājī has already performed a Nafl Tawāf with Raml[1], Idhtibā’[2] and Sa’y and now intends to perform Tawāf uz Ziyārah, then he should now perform Tawāf without Raml and Idhtibā’. ..
Reading Time: < 1 minuteQuestion (Q-40)Is it permissible for a woman to perform Hajj or ‘Umrah with a marriageable male (non-mahram)? Answer:It is narrated in a Hadīth of Sahīh Al Bukhārī and Muslim which is narrated by Sayyidunā Abū Hurairah (رضى الله عنه) who mentioned that the Noble Prophet (صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالىٰ عَلَيْهِ وَ اٰلِه وَ سَلَّمَ) said, لا ..
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-06): Is it permissible for a woman to perform Hajj on behalf of a male who has passed away without performing Hajj or who is severely ill and unable to perform Hajj? Answer: In the Name of the Almighty It is permissible for a woman to perform Al Hajj Al Badl (Hajj on behalf ..