Hajj & Umrah

Question: Is the Prayer outside Al-Masjid Al-Harām or outside Al-Masjid An-Nabawi considered the same as praying inside them? Answer: The one who prays outside these two Masjids has not achieved [read on…]

By Abu Khadeejah ʿAbul-Wāhid Alam Read below or download the booklet here. In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise is due to Allah, Lord [read on…]

Question: My wife is menstruating and she wishes to perform Hajj, what should she do? The questioner asked an imām (of the masjid) who told him: ‘There is no prohibition [read on…]

Question: Which is better for Hajj: making Ihram for ‘Umrah or combining the pilgrimage between Hajj and ʿUmrah (Al-Qiran)? Answer: What is better for everyone, and for all of us, [read on…]

Question: Is it a must to perform ‘Umrah before Hajj? Answer: Yes, that is better. ‘Umrah before Hajj is not a must, not an obligation. Some scholars do hold it [read on…]

Question: Are the two rak’ahs in the Masjid of Dhul-Hulayfah obligatory for the Muhrim performing Hajj or ‘Umrah? Answer: No, they are not obligatory. If a person wishes, he can [read on…]

Question: Is it allowed to wear the Ihram garments before reaching the Meeqāt and before vocalising the niyyah for Ihram? Answer: Yes – you should take a bath (ghusl) and [read on…]

Question: Is it allowed to use toothpaste in the state of Ihram? Answer: There are different types of toothpaste. Some of them have perfumed ingredients, they contain perfume. So choose [read on…]