Hajj

Spraying Aromatics While in Ihraam

QUESTION: While in Ihraam after using the toilet, out of habit I sprayed air freshener into the air, away from myself. I naturally would have inhaled the fragrance of it and some may have touched my clothes and skin. Is Sadaqah or Damm necessary? ANSWER: You should...

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Haaji Joining Zuhr And Asr, and Maghrib And Esha

QUESTION: What is ruling for a Haaji with regards to the praying of Zuhr and Asr Salaah while he is in Arafat on 9th of Dhul Hijjah, and praying of Maghrib and Esha Salaah of the same day?  Where should these four Salaah be performed according to Ahnaaf? ANSWER:...

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Wearing A Headband In Ihraam

QUESTION: Is it permissible to wear a headband (for men) during Ihraam? ANSWER: With regards to covering the head or face in the state of Ihraam, if one quarter or more of the head or face is covered for one day or night (12 hours) or more, then Damm (sacrificial...

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Musaafir During Hajj

QUESTION: I arrived in Makkah Mukarramah on Thursday (22 May 2025). I will stay in Makkah Mukarramah for 9 days before I move to Aziziyah, wherein I will remain for 4 days. Thereafter, the 5 days of Hajj will commence. I intend to stay on for 4 days after Hajj. Should...

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Performing Sa’ee Before Tawaaf-uz-Ziyaarah

QUESTION: My wife was 8 months pregnant when we performed Hajj. Due to her condition, we were advised to perform Sa'ee for Tawaaf-uz-Ziyaarah before Hajj. I performed the Sa'ee with her, but without being in the state of Ihraam. Please advise if this was correct?...

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Performing Hajj and Umrah

QUESTION: What is the ruling regarding spending on Umrah and Hajj considering the war in Gaza? ANSWER: Whilst it is permissible to go for Nafl Umrah and Hajj, due to the dire straits of the people of Palestine, it will be very meritorious to donate one’s money to...

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Touching The Ka’bah Sharif Whilst in Ihraam

QUESTION: If one touches the Ka’bah Sharif whilst in the state of Ihraam, is a penalty required to be paid? If so how much? ANSWER: A person in the state of Ihraam should not touch the Ka'bah Sharif due to the excessive amount of ‘Itr (perfume) that is applied to it....

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Passing The Miqaat in the State of Haidh

Q1. What is the ruling regarding Ihraam if I pass the Miqaat in a state of Haidh? A1. You are required to pass the Miqaat in a state of Ihraam if you intend proceeding to Makkah Mukarramah. Since you are in Haidh, you are only required to make Niyyah of Ihraam and...

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