Should Istilaam of Rukn Yamaani also be made?
If you are able to touch Rukn-e-Yamaani with both hands without turning the left shoulder from the Ka'bah, then this should be done. Touching with one hand is also permissible.…
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Where exactly is the Multazam?
The Wall between the Door of the Ka'bah and Hajr-e-Aswad is the Multazam.
While making Tawaaf should one make dua by the Multazam?
One should not make dua at the Multazam during Tawaaf. The Tawaaf should not be interrupted. It is Makrooh to do so.
While making Tawaaf, is it permissible to enter the Hateem to perform Salaat?
Performing Namaaz in the Hateem is not permissible during Tawaaf.
What happens if one forgot to make Istilaam of Hajr Aswad after drinking Zamzam water?
Nothing happens if you forgot to make Istilaam after drinking Zamzam, that is, after completing the Tawaaf. There is no penalty.
Is it Waajib to perform two raka'ts Salaat in the area in Musjid Nabawi known as Raudhatul Jannat?
It is not incumbent to perform two raka'ts in the place called 'Roudhatul Jannah'. It is meritorious. If one is unable to perform Salaat there, perform anywhere. Salaat may be…
Makkah Mukarramah has developed so much that Mina has become its suburb.
Makkah Mukarramah, Mina and Muzdalifah are three separate places. This separation has been determined by the Shariah. There are incumbent masaa-il of Hajj linked to these places.…
After performing Umrah of Tamattu' Hajj, is it permissible for Hanafis and Shaafis to perform more Umrahs while waiting for the five days of Hajj?
According to both Math-habs, it is permissible to perform additional Umrahs while waiting for the five days of Hajj.
What is the sign of Hajj having been accepted by Allah Ta'ala?
On his return home, his moral life improves. He progresses spiritually. This indicates acceptance of his Hajj. If a person who has performed Hajj, again lapses into his former…
When going for Hajj/Umrah from South Africa, is it permissible to don Ihraam in Jeddah?
It is permissible to don Ihraam from your house or from Johannesburg or in Jeddah. You may not proceed for Umrah/Hajj from Jeddah without Ihraam. Jeddah is the final point – the…
If there is no place in the Mataaf area where should the two raka'ts of Tawaaf Salaat be performed?
The two raka'ts after completing Tawaaf may be performed anywhere in the Haram, not necessarily in the Mataaf area.
There is a border of silver around Hajr Aswad.
When kissing Hajr Aswad, it is not permissible to touch the silver borders around it.
During the state of Ihraam, I wore a sewn garment for a few hours.
Since the sewn garment was worn less than 12 hours, the kaffaarah (penalty) is Sadqah. This is the same amount as Sadqah Fitrah which is approximately the price of 2 kg bread…
We shall be going for Hajj, Insha'Allah.
Since it is your intention to stay 15 days in Makkah Muazzamah, you will not be a musaafir. You have to perform Salaat in full in Makkah as well as Aziziyah which is a suburb of…
When a person is in Ihraam is it permissible to drink perfumed and flavoured drinks?
During the state of Ihraam it is not permissible to drink perfumed and flavoured drinks. If it is consumed, Sadqah becomes Waajib. The amount of Sadqah is equal to the Fitrah…
The Saudi embassy issues free Hajj visa.
Selling the free visas is haraam. The Saudi authorities are the first in line of blame for this corruption. They have made it unnecessarily difficult for the people. The agents are…
What should a woman do if her return ticket is confirmed, but she could not perform Tawaaf Ziyaarat due to haidh?
The woman in question should extend her date of departure even if it costs a bit more for the ticket. It is Waajib that she tries every avenue to postpone her date of departure. If…
From South Africa if a person goes directly to Makkah for Hajj and Umrah, what is his Meeqaat?
There are two versions. According to the one view, the last point is Yalamlum. When in line with Yalamlum, they say that it is compulsory to don Ihraam. According to the other…
A person going for Hajj intends to stay 11 days in Makkah and 7 days in Aziziyah.
Since the niyyat is to stay more than 15 days in Makkah, Salaat has to be performed in full during the 5 days of Hajj. Aziziyah is part of Makkah. This person will not be a…
Is it permissible to make Sa-ee of Hajj before proceeding to Mina?
It is permissible to make Sa-ee of Hajj before going to Mina on the 8th. After donning Ihraam on the 8th, you should make a Nafl Tawaaf with Idhtibaa' and Ramal. Thereafter make…