Hajj

QUESTION: Should Nafl Tawaaf comprise of 7 circuits? ANSWER: Yes, all Tawaaf comprise of seven rounds. ALLAH TA'A'LA IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST! CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: Mufti Mohammed Desai Date: 04 Dhul Hijjah 1445 / 11 June 2024

QUESTION: I will be performing Hajj Tamattu, Insha'Allah. I read that for the Hady (animal sacrifice) before shaving the head, one must make a Niyyah (intention) that the Hady is specifically 'for Hajj Tamattu'. I have arranged for an agent to carry out the Hady on my...

QUESTION: Scented lotions or perfumes are not permissible whilst in Ihraam. Will products that do not have a fragrance but instead, have a chemical smell, be permissible to apply or touch in Ihraam? ANSWER: In principle the Fuqaha have mentioned that anything which...

QUESTION: A man was appointed to perform Hajj-e-Badl for my brother, and his own Fardh Hajj on the same trip. Which Hajj has been fulfilled? ANSWER: It was not correct to make a dual intention of Hajj-e-Badal on behalf of your late brother, and Fardh Hajj for the...

QUESTION: My daughter suffers from Psoriasis and is in Umrah/Hajj. If she scratches her head during Ihraam, what is the penalty? ANSWER: Generally, one should avoid scratching the head whilst in Ihraam as far as possible. The Fuqaha have stated that it is Makrooh to...

QUESTION: If a person has sufficient funds to perform his Fardh Hajj but he is unable to go due to not receiving accreditation, is he required to make Wasiyyat to have Hajj-e-Badl done? ANSWER: Since the person is financially and physically able to perform Hajj, it...

QUESTION: Is it permissible for a person to bath and brush their teeth while is a state of Ihraam? ANSWER: 1. There is no problem taking Ghusl while in Ihraam. However, scented soap shouldn’t be used during Ghusl. 2. One should avoid using toothpaste while in Ihraam....