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Is it allowed to perform Hajj/Umrah, if you got debt to pay?
Someone has a debt to pay but instead of paying it, he/she decided to go for Hajj/Umrah. Is it allowed to perform Hajj or Umrah while having debt? Or is it that only after clearing the debt he/she is allowed to perform Hajj/Umrah.
Someone has a debt to pay but instead of paying it, he/she decided to go for Hajj/Umrah.
Is it allowed to perform Hajj or Umrah while having debt?
Or is it that only after clearing the debt he/she is allowed to perform Hajj/Umrah.
Aafia Khalid
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What is the ruling on going to hajj vs helping someone you care for?
If i have to choose between helping a person who need's immediate assistance to save his life like some medical emergency and doing hajj, what should i choose.That person not be any random person but a person i cares for.Could be a random person to w i developed an emotional attachment.What is the t...
If i have to choose between helping a person who need's immediate assistance to save his life like some medical emergency and doing hajj, what should i choose.That person not be any random person but a person i cares for.Could be a random person to w i developed an emotional attachment.What is the the preferred way to deal with such a case by most scholars in Islam?
Arsalan
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Is Charging High Fees for Hajj Guidance by a Muallim Permissible in Islam?
Can anyone provide insights into the following statement regarding Islamic teachings? **Statement:** Taking a tax, extra fee, or charge from pilgrims intending to perform the obligatory duty of Hajj is impermissible. *Narrated by Ad-Diyaa with sahih isnaad.* --- In my country, and possibly across th...
Can anyone provide insights into the following statement regarding Islamic teachings?
**Statement:**
Taking a tax, extra fee, or charge from pilgrims intending to perform the obligatory duty of Hajj is impermissible.
*Narrated by Ad-Diyaa with sahih isnaad.*
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In my country, and possibly across the Indian subcontinent, it's common for an ***"Alim"*** to accompany pilgrims. This individual, known as a *Muallim*, helps ensure the pilgrimage is performed correctly by finding mistakes and assisting throughout the process. However, they often charge significantly more than the usual cost.
For example, a ***Muallim*** might charge an additional 100,000 BDT per person on top of the usual cost, making the total for a married couple approximately 1.4 to 1.5 million BDT, which is extremely high.
My question is: Is this practice halal in Islam? Is it permissible to earn money in this way, which might seem exploitative or fraudulent?
Mehedi Hasan
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if the black stone don't give benefits or harm then how come it whoever kiss get their sins forgived
In this hadith it says It is a stone that can neither bring about benefit nor cause harm, as ‘Umar Al-Farooq may Allah be pleased with him said, and it was proven in the two Saheehs [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. but another hadith says "O Abu abdur-Rahman, why do I only see you touching these two corners...
In this hadith it says It is a stone that can neither bring about benefit nor cause harm, as ‘Umar Al-Farooq may Allah be pleased with him said, and it was proven in the two Saheehs [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. but another hadith says "O Abu abdur-Rahman, why do I only see you touching these two corners?" He said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah say: 'Touching them erases sins.' And I head him say: 'whoever circumambulates seven times, it is like freeing a slave.'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2919 In-book reference : Book 24, Hadith 302 English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 2922 I couldn't find the hadith reference for the first one, but im confused about as if the black stone dont give any benefits nor harm then how come it forgive sins and do other benefits?
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Shaving or cutting hair if performing HAJJ-E-TAMATTU’
Usually when we keep neeyath to offer qurban as men we don't shave or cut our hair from the 1st of dul haj till the qurban is offered, does the same apply when we perform haj ? The confusion was as we will go for umra 1st and we need to trim the hair after we completed the umrah then after few days...
Usually when we keep neeyath to offer qurban as men we don't shave or cut our hair from the 1st of dul haj till the qurban is offered, does the same apply when we perform haj ? The confusion was as we will go for umra 1st and we need to trim the hair after we completed the umrah then after few days we prepare for haj
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Mahram of Married Slave In case of Hajj & Umrah
Who is the Mahram of Married Slave Women when it comes to her performing Hajj or Umrah as per Fuqaha? Can A Married Slave women perform Hajj and Umrah along with her Master and can the Master become or be considered Mahram for Hajj or Umrah if her husband due to some reason is unable to perform Umra...
Who is the Mahram of Married Slave Women when it comes to her performing Hajj or Umrah as per Fuqaha? Can A Married Slave women perform Hajj and Umrah along with her Master and can the Master become or be considered Mahram for Hajj or Umrah if her husband due to some reason is unable to perform Umrah or Hajj with her?
**I prefer to especially know the Ahkaam From Hanbali Madhab**
Mohammad Alam
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Do I have to perform Hajj if I have done it at the age of 17?
I have performed Hajj at the age of 17 along with my parents. My father paid for the expense. Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah Allah blessed me with the opportunity to perform Umrah many times after that. I have not done Hajj after that. I am now 47. I want to know if my Hajj at that age of 17 would be c...
I have performed Hajj at the age of 17 along with my parents. My father paid for the expense. Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah Allah blessed me with the opportunity to perform Umrah many times after that. I have not done Hajj after that. I am now 47. I want to know if my Hajj at that age of 17 would be considered as the obligatory. I am a male.
Ahmed
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What is the difference between Hajj Mofrad, Mokren, and Motamatte3?
What are the differences between these three types of Hajj: Mofrad, Mokren, and Motamatte3? I know the difference is concerning Ihram, but what is exactly each one of them?
What are the differences between these three types of Hajj: Mofrad, Mokren, and Motamatte3?
I know the difference is concerning Ihram, but what is exactly each one of them?
Zeina
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Is the hadith of Aisha RA that she used to veil her face while in ihram sahih?
As salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa baraktuhu, ‘Aishah narrated (may Allah be pleased with her) said: “The riders used to pass by us when we were with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in ihram, and when they drew near to us we would lower our jilbabs from our heads...
As salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa baraktuhu,
‘Aishah narrated (may Allah be pleased with her) said: “The riders used to pass by us when we were with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in ihram, and when they drew near to us we would lower our jilbabs from our heads over our faces, then when they had passed we would uncover them again. (Narrated by Abu Dawud, 1833; Ibn Majah, 2935; classed as sahih by Ibn Khuzaymah (4,203) and by al-Albani in Kitab Jilbab al-Marah al-Muslimah) But this was marked as daif by Shaykh Albani (The following hadith is listed as "Da’if (Darussalam)" (weak) at sunnah.com but others have graded it as sahih)
Could you clarify?
I'm not sure what to make of these two conflicting classifications.
Question: Is this hadith sahih?
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Day of Arafah based on country
I am based in India and after searching online it says the Day of Arafah here starts Tuesday 27th Jun 2023- Wednesday 28th Jun 2023. Is this day followed on the same day worldwide or is it country-based? Will it start in Saudi Arabia today evening or tomorrow evening?
I am based in India and after searching online it says the Day of Arafah here starts Tuesday 27th Jun 2023- Wednesday 28th Jun 2023. Is this day followed on the same day worldwide or is it country-based? Will it start in Saudi Arabia today evening or tomorrow evening?
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How do unmarried women with no mahram go on a pilgrimage to Mecca?
A pilgramage to [Mecca][1] is one of [the five pillars of Islam][2], considered mandatory for both men and women. However, Mecca is in Saudi Arabia, a country which enforces strict rules on the behaviour of women. One such rule in Saudi Arabia is that a woman is not allowed to travel without a husba...
A pilgramage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam , considered mandatory for both men and women. However, Mecca is in Saudi Arabia, a country which enforces strict rules on the behaviour of women.
One such rule in Saudi Arabia is that a woman is not allowed to travel without a husband or a mahram . It is, however, possible that a woman might have no husband nor (living) mahrams.
**Q**: How can an unmarried women with no mahram complete her pilgramage to Mecca?
Rebecca J. Stones
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Is it obligatory to shave the head when doing Hajj?
I have shoulder length hair. Is it obligatory to get my head shaved bald? The reason I ask is because of this verse who says one shouldn't shave the head until the offering is done: > ... وَلَا تَحْلِقُوا رُءُوسَكُمْ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ الْهَدْيُ مَحِلَّهُ ... > > ... And do not shave your heads until...
I have shoulder length hair.
Is it obligatory to get my head shaved bald?
The reason I ask is because of this verse who says one shouldn't shave the head until the offering is done:
> ... وَلَا تَحْلِقُوا رُءُوسَكُمْ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ الْهَدْيُ مَحِلَّهُ ...
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> ... And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached its place of slaughter. ...
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> Quran 2:196
**Question:** Is it obligatory to shave the head when doing Hajj?
*As a bonus, if it is obligatory, would it always be obligatory to shave the head or would it only be the first time doing hajj, or every single time?*
yaqub
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Why is a niqab not allowed in Hajj but allowed in daily life?
To the reader of the question, I have been thinking of wearing a niqab but the disallowance of the niqab by the Prophet Muhammad (S.W.) during Ihram at Hajj, is creating inconsistency with the choice of my wearing the face veil. Can you please provide me a solid answer in regard to the question give...
To the reader of the question, I have been thinking of wearing a niqab but the disallowance of the niqab by the Prophet Muhammad (S.W.) during Ihram at Hajj, is creating inconsistency with the choice of my wearing the face veil. Can you please provide me a solid answer in regard to the question given? Thank you!
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Does hajj erase missed fasting and prayers?
If someone had missed many days of fasting in Ramadan and had some missed prayers. This person went and did Hajj successfully. Will this person's past missed days of fasting and prayer be erased?
If someone had missed many days of fasting in Ramadan and had some missed prayers.
This person went and did Hajj successfully.
Will this person's past missed days of fasting and prayer be erased?
Have Patience
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Interior of Kaaba
During the hajj, pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba but do not enter the building. I was curious about its interior and found this image. [![enter image description here][1]][1] Do the three pillars have any religious significance other than structural support for the roof? Who is allowed to enter in...
During the hajj, pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba but do not enter the building. I was curious about its interior and found this image.
Do the three pillars have any religious significance other than structural support for the roof?
Who is allowed to enter inside?
Do the three pillars have any religious significance other than structural support for the roof?
Who is allowed to enter inside?
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Is there anything in the Quran or Hadith in that making supplications during Hajj or Umrah have a higher chance of getting accepted?
Alhamdulillah, I will be going to Umrah in a couple weeks InshAllah. Before putting my deposit down and making the decision to go on Umrah, I was in a very bad state with depression and crippling anxiety due to certain problems I have in my life. I have always been told that supplications when perfo...
Alhamdulillah, I will be going to Umrah in a couple weeks InshAllah. Before putting my deposit down and making the decision to go on Umrah, I was in a very bad state with depression and crippling anxiety due to certain problems I have in my life.
I have always been told that supplications when performing the rituals of Umrah and Hajj have a much higher "likelihood" of getting accepted then supplications just made (for example) in your house. My question is are there any hadith narrated or anything in the Quran about this? Or is this just more of cultural belief? Please note, I am aware that not all duas are accepted, but I need to know where duas are the most powerful.
I have been going through a rough period in life and have full faith in Allah SWT will remove my hardships, but I want to make sure my supplications are as meaningful as possible. Lastly, my decision to go to Umrah is not to just make duas in the most holy place on earth, but do please Allah so let just make that clear.
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is this act of worship actually Rewarded?
a Man from my country justa a couple of days ago, he began his 218 day journey to Makkah from India (kerala) BY FOOT, without using any mode of transportation. He thinks by doing so , he'll get extra rewrded and if he dies in the proces he'll be dying in a righteous cause. and people all around are...
a Man from my country justa a couple of days ago, he began his 218 day journey to Makkah from India (kerala) BY FOOT, without using any mode of transportation. He thinks by doing so , he'll get extra rewrded and if he dies in the proces he'll be dying in a righteous cause. and people all around are Praising and congratulating him for his courage and sacrifice.
Is this actually an act of worship?? that is rewarded ?
I know walking to masjid has higher reward than going to masjid by a car.. if it's near.. but to hajj too? when it's too risky?... is this actually Rewarded??
asmaHuda
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Will i be denied from Jannah due to my son's sin
Assalamualaikkum, My son has done "Civil Marriage" with a idol worshiping girl against without our consultation. Now me and husband are very worried that Allah will punish. We have below question 1. Will Allah punish me for his sins. 2. Are we allowed to perform hajj. Will Allah accept it. 3. Will A...
Assalamualaikkum,
My son has done "Civil Marriage" with a idol worshiping girl against without our consultation. Now me and husband are very worried that Allah will punish. We have below question
1. Will Allah punish me for his sins.
2. Are we allowed to perform hajj. Will Allah accept it.
3. Will Allah accept us to Jannah
LostSoul
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Damm during Hajj
Just a quick question. What happens to the Damm which is the animal sacrifice performed to atone for violations of certain restrictions during Hajj? Will it be eaten by the person and distributed to the poor?
Just a quick question. What happens to the Damm which is the animal sacrifice performed to atone for violations of certain restrictions during Hajj? Will it be eaten by the person and distributed to the poor?
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Can Women Wear Niqab at Hajj?
I am asking this question on behalf of a Muslim sister. She performed Hajj two times while covering her face. She did so because she was uncomfortable in the presence of men when she was outside. She did this knowing that it's prohibited to cover her face during Hajj. She is now worried and wants to...
I am asking this question on behalf of a Muslim sister. She performed Hajj two times while covering her face. She did so because she was uncomfortable in the presence of men when she was outside. She did this knowing that it's prohibited to cover her face during Hajj. She is now worried and wants to know if there is any compensation needed for this?
Mah noor
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