Hajj

QUESTION: What is the ruling on cutting or shaving the hair after performing Umrah? Is it permissible to just trim the hair? ANSWER: A person has two options in regard to cutting the hair in order to terminate his Ihram. One may shave the entire head which is referred...

QUESTION: People recommended using petroleum jelly around the inner thighs to avoid chafing when walking during Hajj. When I bring my nose very close to the product, I can smell a subtle chemical-type of scent. Will it be permissible to apply petroleum jelly to the...

Q1. In Ihraam, can one use a tissue on the face to wipe perspiration or blow the nose? A1. There is no harm in cleaning the interior of the nose with a tissue whilst in Ihraam. However, it is Makrooh to wipe the face with a tissue or towel whilst in Ihraam. If one...

QUESTION: Would it be permissible for a person to wear airpods/earphones and listen to Zikr and Tilaawat of Quraan while making Tawaaf? Is it something disliked? ANSWER: We are required to engage in Zikrullah or Tilaawat during Tawaaf to attain maximum reward and...

QUESTION: I am going for Hajj this year. Many have advised to take advantage of the 40 Salaah Fazilat in Masjidun Nabawi ﷺ. Is there a proof attached to this virtue? ANSWER: By performing forty Salaah in Masjid-e-Nabawi, one is granted freedom from the fire of...

QUESTION: What is the ruling regarding visiting relatives and friends prior to embarking on Hajj? ANSWER: There is no harm in meeting relatives and friends before departing for Hajj with the proviso that there aren’t any customs attached to it, and it is not...

QUESTION: A lady completed Umrah and when returning to her hotel she forgot to trim a portion of her hair. The realization came about after a month when she was back home. What is the ruling regarding this? A young child assisted an elderly person in Tawaaf and Sa'ee...