Hajj and umrah fatwa reference
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Ihram and miqat 19 fatwas
- Is it permissible to use medicated oil while in the state of ihram?
- Using medicated oil during ihram is permitted because it is not regarded as perfume according to custom.
- Is a man in the state of ihram allowed to use an umbrella, given that the head must not be covered?
- A man in ihram is forbidden to cover his head with something without a valid reason.
- Is it permissible to pronounce the intention of ihram aloud during a Hajj or Umrah course when the participants have not actually entered ihram?
- Pronouncing the intention of ihram in a Hajj or Umrah course is permissible, as it is a form of learning and practical training.
- Is it permissible for a pilgrim in ihram to use scented hand sanitizer?
- Scented hand sanitizer is not considered a violation of the ihram restrictions and does not require a penalty (dam).
- What is the ruling on wearing a face mask while in ihram during umrah or hajj?
- Wearing a face mask while in ihram during the pandemic is permissible, as it is a precaution against infection.
- Is smelling a pleasant fragrance at the saie area while still in ihram a violation, and does it require a dam?
- Smelling a fragrance unintentionally at the saie area while in ihram is not makruh and requires no dam.
- Is the umrah miqat for residents of Makkah limited to Tan'im, or may they enter ihram from any area of the Hill (halal land), and which is most preferred?
- Residents of Makkah and anyone staying there must make the intention for umrah ihram from the nearest halal land, from any direction, and the place is not limited to Tan'im.
- How should one make the intention for a vowed umrah at the miqat, and which comes first between the obligatory umrah and the vowed umrah?
- The obligatory part of the umrah intention is the intention in the heart, while pronouncing it aloud and reciting the talbiyah are recommended.
- Is a dam required if a pilgrim wears deodorant, powder and lipstick in ihram because she did not know the ihram restrictions still apply after making a conditional intention?
- Deodorant falls under the prohibition of perfume during ihram, and cosmetics intended for beautification or fragrance are also covered by the prohibition.
- Is it valid for a woman in menstruation to make a conditional intention for umrah at the miqat?
- Menstruation, postpartum bleeding and major ritual impurity do not prevent a person from making the intention of ihram for hajj or umrah.
- What is the ruling on using scented soap while in a state of ihram?
- Using perfume is a prohibition of ihram, and violating it requires the dam of choice (takhyir wa taqdir).
- Is a man in ihram for umrah allowed to wear a diaper due to a disability, and may he wear underwear to hold it in place?
- A man who is elderly or has a valid excuse is permitted to wear a diaper while in ihram, because it is not classed as a sewn garment.
- Can a male pilgrim use a safety pin on his ihram cloth while praying during umrah so that it does not slip?
- A man in ihram is prohibited from using a pin on the upper ihram cloth (rida'), because fasteners such as buttons, thorns, needles or stitching are treated like sewn garments.
- Can an ihram garment washed with scented fabric softener be worn after making the intention for ihram?
- Wearing an ihram garment that smells of scented fabric softener after making the intention for ihram is not permitted and requires a dam in the takhyir and takdir form, since fabric softener is used for the purpose of giving fragrance.
- May a pilgrim use a stitched blanket provided on the plane after assuming ihram at Qarn al-Manazil?
- A stitched blanket may be used before reaching Qarn al-Manazil, including while still at KLIA.
- If someone makes the intention of ihram at home, even though he will not perform umrah or hajj any time soon, is he considered to be in ihram and bound by its prohibitions?
- The intention of ihram should be made at the miqat or before crossing it.
- What is talbiah, and when should pilgrims begin and stop reciting it during Hajj and Umrah?
- Talbiah is the pilgrims' declaration of answering Allah's call, recited after entering ihram.
- What are the ways of performing the Hajj pilgrimage?
- Hajj is an obligation upon all Muslims who are able to perform it.
- What is the meaning of talbiyah in the Hajj pilgrimage?
- Talbiyah is a ritual proclamation of those performing Hajj and expresses a commitment to sincere monotheism for the sake of Allah.
Tawaf 16 fatwas
- Is the farewell tawaf (tawaf wada‘) still valid if a person falls asleep after completing it while waiting for transport that departs in the afternoon?
- A pilgrim who has completed the farewell tawaf must leave Makkah promptly and may not engage in activities that delay departure, such as relaxing or shopping.
- Is tawaf invalid if a person touches the Kaabah while performing it, and what is the ruling for an umrah already completed in the past?
- According to the definitive view of the Shafi'i school, tawaf is invalid if the person touches the wall of the Kaabah, because part of the body is considered to be inside the Kaabah.
- Is a pilgrim on umrah required to perform the farewell tawaf before leaving Makkah for a visit to Taif?
- The farewell tawaf (tawaf wada') is obligatory for anyone leaving Makkah for a place beyond two marhalah, the distance at which prayers may be shortened.
- Is my tawaf or umrah valid if I carry a bag containing my shoes while performing it?
- Tawaf and prayer are valid when a person carries a bag holding shoes or sandals that are free from impurity.
- Is it permissible to touch the wall of the Kaabah while performing tawaf during umrah?
- Touching the Kaabah during tawaf invalidates the circuit being performed.
- Is the tawaf ifadhah valid, and must it be repeated, if doubt about the number of circuits arises after the tawaf is finished?
- A tawaf ifadhah that has been completed and left behind remains valid even if doubt later arises about whether seven circuits were done, and it need not be repeated.
- Is the Farewell Tawaf (Tawaf Wada') obligatory, and what may a pilgrim do after performing it?
- The Farewell Tawaf is obligatory for anyone leaving Mecca, while a woman in her menstrual period is granted an exemption.
- What is the ruling on performing tawaf while live streaming on Facebook or Instagram?
- This fatwa holds that performing tawaf while live streaming on Facebook or Instagram is permissible, but it is better to avoid it.
- May a pilgrim return to the hotel after the farewell tawaf and pray Zuhr and Asr combined early (jamak taqdim) in the room?
- Praying Zuhr and Asr combined early (jamak taqdim) in the hotel room after the farewell tawaf is permitted and does not invalidate the tawaf.
- What is the ruling on a pilgrim who has performed tahallul and then remembers that his tawaf was less than seven rounds?
- A tawaf of fewer than seven rounds is not valid.
- What is idhtiba’ and what is its ruling for male pilgrims performing Hajj?
- Idhtiba’ is the way a man in ihram wears his upper cloth: it passes under the right armpit, its end is thrown over the left shoulder, and the right shoulder is left bare.
- What is the ruling on filming with a GoPro during tawaf in order to share the experience?
- Filming a video while performing tawaf is considered makruh (disliked) and should be avoided.
- Is a woman who has her period, or who is ill with stomach pain, on the last day of umrah liable for a dam if she cannot perform the farewell tawaf?
- The farewell tawaf is obligatory in the Shafi'i school, and leaving it incurs a dam of one sheep, while Imam Malik, Dawud and Ibn al-Mundhir considered it only recommended.
- Does accidental touching between a man and a woman during tawaf invalidate wudu, and is the tawaf still valid?
- Wudu is a condition for a valid tawaf.
- What is the ruling on a woman performing tawaf while she is menstruating?
- The scholars of the four schools hold that a menstruating woman is prohibited from performing tawaf, based on the hadith in which the Prophet SAW told Aisyah R.Anha to do everything a pilgrim does except tawaf until she is pure.
- What is the ruling on performing tawaf while carrying bottles of zamzam water intended as a base for medicine, and how does it affect the tawaf?
- Some pious people have done this, but the Prophet SAW did not.
Sa'i 3 fatwas
- Is it true that Mount Safa and Marwah originated from the curse on Isaf and Nailah, who committed adultery?
- Isaf and Nailah were two idols worshipped by the pre-Islamic Arabs while performing sa'i, with Isaf placed at Safa and Nailah at Marwah.
- Can a woman who is menstruating perform sa'i during Hajj or Umrah even though she is in a state of ritual impurity?
- Sa'i performed by a menstruating woman is valid.
- Is the sa'ie and umrah still valid if a pilgrim stops to drink zamzam water during sa'ie and resumes without stepping back a few paces?
- A pilgrim who stops to drink zamzam water at the designated spots along the sa'ie track does not need to step back a few paces before resuming.
Tahallul and hair cutting 7 fatwas
- What is the ruling if a pilgrim stones the Sughra jamrah on 10 Dhul Hijjah and then trims his hair?
- A pilgrim who mistakenly stones the Sughra jamrah on 10 Dhul Hijjah does not attain the first tahallul even if he then trims his hair, because the stoning on that day must be done at the Kubra jamrah.
- What is tahallul, and how does tahallul in Hajj differ from tahallul in Umrah?
- Tahallul means being released from the prohibitions of ihram, and it is one of the pillars of both Hajj and Umrah.
- Is tahallul valid if the hair is plucked out directly without using scissors or a razor?
- Tahallul by plucking the hair out directly, without any tool, is valid and permissible, provided that at least three hairs are removed.
- Is the umrah of a pilgrim valid if performed after returning from Mina but before completing the second tahallul (tahallul thani)?
- A pilgrim who has not yet completed the second tahallul is prohibited from performing umrah, because the hajj rites are still incomplete.
- What is the ruling if a pilgrim has already performed tahallul and then remembers that his tawaf was fewer than seven rounds?
- A tawaf of fewer than seven rounds is considered invalid.
- If a pilgrim performs four voluntary umrahs without doing tahallul after the first three, how many umrahs are valid and is a dam required?
- The pilgrim is counted as having performed only one valid umrah, even though the intention, tawaf and sa'i were repeated several times.
- May a pilgrim shave or trim another person's hair before shaving or trimming his or her own?
- A pilgrim is permitted to shave or trim another pilgrim's hair before doing so for himself or herself.
Standing at Arafah 3 fatwas
- What is the ruling on fasting on the Day of Arafah for a person who is performing Hajj?
- Fasting on the Day of Arafah is recommended for those who are resident, strong and healthy, as it is promised forgiveness of sins for the year before and the year after.
- Should the voluntary fast of the Day of Arafah follow the date of the wukuf in Saudi Arabia or the date in Malaysia when the two differ?
- In Malaysia, the start of Dhul Hijjah is determined by moon sighting and announced by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal.
- Does the determination of the Day of Arafah differ by location, and does this change the date of the Arafah fast for those not performing wukuf?
- The Day of Arafah is determined from the start of Dhul Hijjah, so its date can differ between places with different moon-rising points (matla').
Overnight stays and stoning 7 fatwas
- Is stoning the jamrah literally stoning a Satan who is tied to the jamrah wall?
- Stoning the jamrah does not mean pelting a Satan who is tied to the jamrah wall.
- Should pilgrims performing Hajj in Makkah pray the Eid al-Adha prayer on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah?
- Pilgrims on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah are not recommended to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer in congregation, but it remains recommended for them to pray it individually.
- If I am ill and unable to go to stone the jamrah on the days of tashriq, can I appoint someone else to do it for me?
- A person whose illness gives no hope of recovery before sunset on 13 Dhul Hijjah must appoint someone else to stone the jamrah on his or her behalf.
- Is stoning the jamrah valid if a pilgrim uses a sandal or another object instead of a stone?
- Stoning the jamrah with anything other than stone, such as wood, a sandal or a bottle, is invalid and the throw must be repeated.
- What are the conditions for pilgrims who wish to perform the Nafar Awwal (early departure from Mina)?
- Nafar Awwal is the option of leaving Mina early on 12 Dhul Hijjah, while Nafar Thani is the usual stay that extends to 13 Dhul Hijjah.
- When is the time for stoning Jamratul Kubra, and what are the recommended practices while stoning?
- Stoning Jamratul Kubra is among the obligatory acts of Hajj, though not a pillar.
- May a child who has not yet reached the age of discernment (mumayyiz) collect pebbles for himself, or must the guardian collect them for him?
- A child who is not yet mumayyiz is permitted to pick up small pebbles and throw them using his own strength, without help from others.
Dam and fidyah (expiation) 6 fatwas
- Is a pilgrim who violates an ihram prohibition out of forgetfulness required to pay fidyah?
- If the violated prohibition involves destruction (itlaf), such as removing hair, cutting nails or killing game, fidyah remains obligatory even when the person forgot, was unaware or acted unintentionally, though he incurs no sin.
- Is a pilgrim in ihram required to pay a dam if hair falls out but he is unsure whether more than three strands fell or whether it fell because of his own action?
- A person in ihram does not owe a dam or fidyah if he is uncertain whether the fallen hair is his own, or whether it fell by itself or through his own action.
- Is it permissible to eat cloves while in ihram, and must a pilgrim pay a dam or fidyah because cloves have a fragrant smell?
- Using perfume during ihram is prohibited, and a violation requires a dam.
- Can the dam for Hajj tamattu' be paid in Malaysia before departing for the Holy Land?
- The dam may be paid in Malaysia before arriving at the Haram, provided the animal is still slaughtered within the Haram area.
- When is the proper time to slaughter the tamattu' dam, and are all tamattu' pilgrims required to pay it?
- The tamattu' dam is due when a person performs umrah during the Hajj season, then enters ihram for Hajj in the same year without leaving Mecca as far as the distance that permits shortening prayers.
- Why must pilgrims performing Hajj Tamattu' pay a dam, and what conditions make the dam obligatory?
- Pilgrims performing Hajj Tamattu' pay a dam because they combine Umrah and Hajj within the Hajj months of the same year, and enjoy release from ihram in between.
Women, menstruation and mahram 13 fatwas
- What is the ruling on blood that appears after a woman has been confirmed menopausal while she is performing Hajj?
- In the Shafi'i school, blood that appears after menopause is treated as menstrual blood if it lasts longer than the minimum of one day and night and does not exceed the maximum of 15 days.
- Is a woman allowed to wear a niqab while performing a voluntary tawaf?
- Wearing a niqab during voluntary tawaf without any need is considered makruh (disliked).
- If a woman's husband dies while she is on her way to perform Hajj, must she return home or may she continue with Hajj?
- A woman observing the iddah period after her husband's death is in principle not permitted to perform Hajj, since this requires travelling and leaving her home.
- Does a woman who wears gold rings and bracelets excessively during Hajj and Umrah affect the validity of her worship?
- Women are permitted to wear gold jewellery during Hajj and Umrah.
- If a woman is menstruating on the Day of Arafah, may she make up the voluntary Arafah fast to gain its reward and virtue?
- Making up a voluntary fast tied to a specific time, including the Arafah fast missed because of menstruation, is recommended.
- What is the ruling if a woman gets her period on the Day of Arafah during Hajj, and what should she do?
- Menstruation and postnatal bleeding on the Day of Arafah do not invalidate or damage the Hajj, since neither is a prohibition or an obstacle in the state of ihram.
- Can a woman perform umrah without a mahram, especially for her first umrah?
- The default ruling is that a woman may not travel without a mahram, but scholars differ on whether a mahram is a condition for hajj and umrah.
- What should a woman do if her period is expected to fall throughout her umrah trip and she says the travel date cannot be changed?
- The fatwa recommends that the pilgrim talk again with the umrah travel agency and move the trip to a more suitable date, even if a small extra payment is needed.
- Is a woman's umrah tawaf valid if spotting of blood appears less than 24 hours after completing it, and what should she do?
- A woman performing umrah may follow the al-laqt opinion, which treats the period of purity between bleeding (fatrah al-naqa') as a time of purity.
- Is Hajj obligatory for a woman who would have to travel alone?
- In principle, a woman who is able to perform Hajj is obliged to do so, but the obligation lapses if an obstacle leaves her unable.
- May a woman whose husband has died and who is still in her ‘iddah go out to perform umrah?
- A widow may not leave her home during her ‘iddah unless there is an emergency or a need permitted by Islamic law.
- Is a female pilgrim permitted to take pills that prevent menstruation during Hajj?
- According to this fatwa, it is permissible for female pilgrims to use menstruation-preventing pills.
- Can a woman who normally wears the niqab keep wearing it during umrah or hajj ihram without paying a dam?
- A woman in ihram for umrah or hajj is not permitted to wear the niqab.
Hajj and umrah on behalf of others 11 fatwas
- May heirs use the deceased's estate to fund a voluntary proxy Hajj for a person who already performed Hajj during their lifetime?
- If the deceased had already performed Hajj in life, the estate may not be used to fund a voluntary proxy Hajj on their behalf.
- Is it obligatory to use the deceased's estate to pay for his proxy Hajj?
- If a person was able to perform Hajj but died before doing so, his heirs are obliged to have Hajj performed on his behalf.
- Can I perform umrah on behalf of a friend who is financially unable?
- Performing umrah on behalf of a friend who is poor is not permitted, as poverty alone is not among the cases that allow another person to perform it.
- Is it obligatory for heirs to perform Hajj on behalf of a deceased parent, and what if the deceased was not financially able?
- According to the Shafii school, heirs must arrange a proxy Hajj for a deceased person who was able to perform Hajj but died before doing so.
- Is it permissible for a person to bequeath that a voluntary proxy Hajj be performed on his behalf after his death, and must the bequest be carried out?
- A bequest for a voluntary proxy Hajj to be performed after death is permissible according to the preferred view of the Shafi'i school, since Hajj and Umrah can be performed through a proxy, including the voluntary ones.
- Can a person performing badal hajj do it on behalf of more than one person in a single hajj?
- Performing badal hajj for several people at once in a single hajj is not valid, because one hajj performance suffices for only one person.
- Can a person who has vowed to perform Hajj carry out that vow at the same time as performing Hajj on behalf of someone else (badal Hajj)?
- A vowed Hajj cannot be performed together with a badal Hajj for another person, because one cannot complete two Hajj pilgrimages at the same time.
- Which is more virtuous: performing a proxy Hajj (badal) for deceased grandparents who never performed Hajj, or donating the money in their name?
- Performing a proxy Hajj is considered more virtuous than charitable giving for deceased grandparents who did not manage to perform Hajj.
- Is it permissible to have someone perform Hajj on behalf of a person who wishes to go but cannot because of old age or poor health?
- A person who has the funds for Hajj but is unable to perform it because of advanced age or severe infirmity may have it performed on his behalf.
- May I perform a voluntary umrah on behalf of the firefighters who drowned while on duty?
- The intention to perform umrah for the deceased firefighters is regarded as noble.
- What is the ruling on performing badal haji for a person who was physically healthy and capable but died without performing the pilgrimage?
- Badal haji is permissible according to the majority of jurists for a person who has died without performing Hajj, or for someone with an incurable illness.
Ability, finances and the hajj queue 30 fatwas
- Is it better to save or to take bank financing in order to perform Hajj?
- Islam does not prohibit a person from taking on debt or financing in order to attain istito’ah (capability) for Hajj.
- Is choosing a licensed Hajj agency part of istita‘ah, and what is the ruling on Hajj package scams in light of protecting wealth?
- This fatwa states that Hajj package scams must be taken seriously because they affect the performance of Hajj and go against the principle of hifz al-mal (protection of wealth) in the Maqasid al-Shariah.
- Is it permissible for someone who has not yet performed Hajj for himself to sponsor another person to perform Hajj?
- A person who has not yet performed Hajj for himself may sponsor another Muslim to perform it.
- Is Hajj still obligatory for a kidney patient who undergoes regular hemodialysis treatment?
- Patients with a chronic illness, such as kidney patients undergoing regular hemodialysis, are not obliged to perform Hajj.
- What is the ruling on jumping the Hajj queue by paying an insider, and is it sinful?
- Jumping the Hajj queue by unlawful means, such as bribing an insider, is forbidden and sinful according to this fatwa, because it wrongs other pilgrims who already hold their own turn.
- Is it permissible to take a loan in order to perform Hajj, and is such a Hajj valid?
- Taking a loan to perform Hajj is permissible provided the borrower is able to repay it.
- Is Hajj valid if performed on a Saudi tourist visa by overstaying until the Hajj season?
- Using a tourist or Umrah visa and overstaying until the Hajj season is forbidden and sinful, as it involves deception and breaches the law.
- Is a person declared bankrupt considered unable to perform Hajj, and may he go once he has received his Hajj call?
- A bankrupt person who has received a Hajj call is permitted to perform Hajj under certain conditions.
- Is it obligatory to save money for Hajj, given that Hajj cannot be performed without financial capacity?
- Financial capacity is one of the conditions that make Hajj obligatory, alongside being Muslim, of age and of sound mind.
- Is it permissible for an employee to perform Hajj secretly without the employer's approval, when the employment contract prohibits performing Hajj during working duty?
- This fatwa holds that an employee may not perform Hajj in breach of his contract.
- Should a cancer patient who has received a haj turn postpone the pilgrimage until recovery, or proceed with it?
- The case of a cancer patient is assessed individually according to the stage of the illness.
- Is Hajj valid if a person uses takaful compensation money to pay for it?
- It is permissible to use takaful compensation money to perform Hajj.
- What is the ruling on performing the obligatory Hajj using money obtained unlawfully?
- Hajj performed with unlawful money is considered valid, but using that money is sinful.
- Should Hajj come first if a person has enough money for Hajj but also wishes to marry?
- Hajj is obligatory for those who are able, while marriage is by default recommended.
- Is Hajj obligatory for a person who owns a house beyond his needs but has no cash to pay for the pilgrimage?
- Hajj is obligatory for a person who owns a house in excess of his needs, even without cash on hand.
- Can a creditor prevent a debtor from performing the obligatory Hajj?
- This fatwa states that a creditor has the right to prevent a debtor from performing Hajj for as long as the debt remains unpaid.
- Is it permissible to perform Hajj using financing or a loan from a financial institution?
- Performing Hajj through financing or a loan from a financial institution is permissible, subject to several conditions.
- Is the Hajj valid if a person performs it using money given by their children?
- A Hajj performed with money provided by one's children is valid, and it fulfils the fifth pillar of Islam for that person.
- Is Hajj obligatory for a blind person?
- A blind person is originally not obliged to perform Hajj, because of the limitation in carrying out the rites without help from others and because ability is a condition for the obligation.
- Who is obligated to perform Hajj and Umrah, and what are the conditions?
- Hajj and Umrah are obligatory only for Muslims who are free, legally accountable (mukallaf) and capable, whether male or female.
- What is the ruling on performing Hajj and Umrah for a Muslim?
- Hajj and Umrah are obligatory on every Muslim who is able, at least once in a lifetime.
- What does ability mean in the context of Hajj, and what is the difference between being able by oneself and being able with the help of others?
- Hajj and umrah are obligatory only for those who are capable and able, either by themselves or with the help of others.
- May a child take out a personal loan to send his parents on the obligatory hajj if he has not yet performed hajj himself?
- A child is permitted to take a personal loan to send his parents on hajj, and the act counts as kindness and devotion to parents.
- May a person of limited means ask a generous non-Muslim employer to contribute towards the cost of umrah or hajj?
- Accepting a gift is in principle permissible from anyone, including non-Muslims.
- What is the ruling on performing Hajj using money obtained unlawfully?
- A person who performs Hajj with unlawful money commits a sin, yet the Hajj is still valid according to the majority of jurists, the view this fatwa adopts.
- What is the ruling on travelling to Makkah by bicycle to perform umrah or hajj?
- Travelling to Makkah by bicycle to perform umrah or hajj is permissible, depending on the istita'ah (capability) of the person concerned.
- What is the ruling on a person who can afford umrah but does not want to go, preferring to keep changing vehicles?
- According to the Shafi'i scholars, hajj and umrah are individual obligations, but the duty is taraakhi, meaning it may be delayed.
- Should a higher education student loan be settled first before using savings to perform umrah?
- The fatwa divides debts into two kinds: those that must be settled immediately and those that may be deferred.
- May a father top up his son's savings to cover the cost of Hajj after the son has received a Hajj offer?
- A father may add to his son's savings so that the cost of Hajj is covered, and the fatwa regards this as a good service in religion.
- What are the conditions and types of ability (istitha'ah) required of a person to perform Hajj and Umrah?
- A person is considered able if he has enough wealth for transport, round-trip expenses, a passport and the fees of a Hajj guide, and this wealth is in excess of his debts and the maintenance of the family left behind.
Prayer and worship in the Holy Land 10 fatwas
- Is it permissible for male Hajj pilgrims to wear the Hajj identification wristband, given that bracelets are regarded as women's adornment?
- Wearing the Hajj wristband as a means of identification is permissible for male pilgrims.
- How many times did the Prophet Muhammad SAW perform umrah?
- The Prophet SAW performed umrah four times, based on a hadith in Sahih Muslim narrated from Anas bin Malik R.A.
- Is the blessing and virtue of Zamzam water limited to the Haram areas, and what is the ruling on taking Zamzam water out of Makkah and Madinah?
- The blessing and virtue of Zamzam water are not tied to the sanctity of the Haram.
- What is the ruling on bathing with zamzam water?
- This fatwa states that it is permissible to bathe, perform ablution and remove impurities with zamzam water, since it is pure and purifying like other absolute water.
- Is it permissible to give or gift zamzam water to non-Muslims?
- The fatwa states that there is no prohibition on giving zamzam water to non-Muslims, either in history or in the hadith.
- Is there a particular virtue in dying in Madinah and being buried in the Baqi' Cemetery?
- Dying in Madinah and being buried in the Baqi' Cemetery carries certain virtues according to the fatwa.
- What is the ruling on performing umrah repeatedly during a single trip?
- Scholars differ on repeating umrah within one trip.
- Is a person who dies in Madinah considered a martyr?
- Dying in Madinah is not considered martyrdom.
- Is there a specific virtue for performing 40 congregational prayers at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah?
- The fatwa classifies the hadith on 40 prayers at the Prophet's Mosque as weak (dha’if), with the weakness considered minor.
- Can a person perform umrah with the aim of buying Kaaba covering cloth to place in mosques back home?
- A person travelling to Mecca for hajj or umrah must set the intention to worship, in line with the definition of hajj given by some scholars including the Hanafi school.
General rulings on hajj and umrah 15 fatwas
- Is it proper to ask a person returning from Hajj or Umrah to make dua for you?
- Asking a person who has returned from Hajj or Umrah to pray for oneself is recommended (sunat).
- Should the voluntary fast of the Day of Arafah follow the date in Mecca or the date in one's own country, and when is the time when supplication is answered?
- The voluntary fast of the Day of Arafah is observed on 9 Dhul Hijjah according to the date decided in one's own country.
- Does an accepted pilgrimage (hajj mabrur) erase sins related to obligations and the rights of others, such as deliberately delaying the repayment of a debt?
- Scholars differ on this matter.
- Is it permissible to fast only on the Day of Arafah if one has not been fasting since 1 Dhul Hijjah, and must it be preceded by fasting on the earlier days?
- Fasting on the Day of Arafah does not require fasting the eight days before it, because the hadith on its virtue sets no such condition.
- What is the ruling on calling someone who has not performed Hajj by the title ‘Haji’ or ‘Hajah’?
- Addressing a person who has not performed Hajj as Haji or Hajah is forbidden when the intention is to deceive, mislead the public and benefit from the title.
- Is it permissible to give or use the titles Haji and Hajjah for someone who has not yet performed Hajj?
- In principle, giving the title Haji or Hajjah to someone who has not performed Hajj is permissible, as it may encourage them and serve as a prayer that they get the chance to go.
- What are the virtues of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah?
- Based on a hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas, righteous deeds during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the most beloved to Allah compared with any other days of the year.
- What is meant by Nahar Day and when does it fall?
- Nahar Day is the 10th of Zulhijjah, also known as Hari Raya Haji or the Day of Sacrifice.
- What acts are recommended on the Day of Nahar (10 Dhul Hijjah)?
- The Day of Nahar is one of the major festival days in Islam, together with the Day of Arafah and the Days of Tashreeq.
- What is the ruling on a child performing Hajj, and do parents who perform Hajj on behalf of or with the child receive reward?
- A child is permitted to perform Hajj and Umrah.
- What is the ruling on a child below the age of puberty performing hajj, and how does a guardian perform hajj on behalf of a child who has not reached the age of discernment?
- A child's hajj is valid and counts as a voluntary act of worship.
- What are the meanings of hajj and umrah, and how do they differ?
- Hajj is visiting the Baitullah at specific times and performing the obligatory acts of hajj, while umrah is tawaf at the Baitullah and sa'i between Safa and Marwa in a state of ihram.
- What is the wisdom behind Hajj being obligatory only once in a lifetime?
- Hajj is obligatory once in a lifetime for a Muslim who is able, either personally or through another person, based on the hadith narrated by Muslim from Abu Hurairah.
- Is it permissible for parents to bring a young child on Hajj, and is the child's Hajj valid?
- Hajj is not obligatory on a child because he or she has not reached puberty, but a child may perform it and the Hajj is valid.
- What does it mean to perform Hajj for the sake of Allah?
- Performing Hajj for the sake of Allah means doing it with sincerity to Allah SWT, and not to gather, show off, compete, boast or seek worldly gain.
All sources
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (explanatory article, not the official position of the Selangor Mufti) Selangor State Mufti Department
- Irsyad al-Fatwa: Hajj & Sacrifice edition Office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories
- Irsyad al-Fatwa: General Office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi Office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories
- Bayan Li al-Haj Office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories
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