If prayer is announced during Tawaf and the man has his shoulder exposed, what does he do during prayer?
He will cover his right shoulder while praying, then he will expose it after finishingthe prayer to return and continue his Tawaf.
Does a man show his right shoulder while wearing his Ihram attire?
No- he shows his right shoulder when he begins the Tawaf and during the Tawaf,then he covers his right shoulder after finishing the Tawaf.
Does wearing the Ihram clothing enter one into the rituals of Umrah?
No, the entrance into the rituals is accomplished when the intention is vocalizedand Talbiya is commenced while in alignment with the Meeqat.
What is the Ihram attire for men?
Ihram attire: Izar– what covers the lower body and Rida’– what covers the upper body and is placed on the shoulders
What is meant by Ihram?
It is the entrance into the rituals of Umrah, which is done by making the intentionin one’s heart, then vocalizing it while abstaining from the prohibitions.
If a person who is performing Umrah does not pray two rak’at for Ihram, is there something required of him?
That is okay – nothing is required of him.
Is there a special sunnah to be done in the masjid of the Meeqat?
If there is an ongoing obligatory prayer, then he should pray in congregation then intend Ihram for Umrah and start the Talbiya. If there is no ongoing obligatory prayer, then […]
Is it required to get off of one’s form of transportation at the Meeqat, or is it sufficient to just align with it and make the intention for Umrah?
It is sufficient to align with the Meeqat then making the intention for Umrah, and itis not necessary to get off of one’s form of transportation to do so.
What is the ruling on one who has passed the Meeqat without wearing the Ihram attire, because he was sleeping on the plane due to fatigue from traveling?
All he has to do is wear his Ihram attire when he wakes up with no need tosacrifice, as his mistake was unintentional.
What are the recommended acts to be performed prior to entering the state of Ihram of ‘Umrah?
1. Doing Ghusl 2. It is preferred (mustahhab) to do the following acts of cleanliness: to shave pubichair, pluck or shave armpit hair, trim nails, and trim mustache (for men). […]
What are the pillars of ‘Umrah?
Pillars of Umrah include: 1. Intention of being in a state of Ihram2. Tawaf3. Sa’i
Due to the speed of the airplane, a person who is performing ‘Umrah was a little late in verbalizing his intention, saying the Talbiya, and wearing the Ihram attire; and he did not do so except after he passed the Meeqat – what is the ruling in his doing?
If he passed the Meeqat by a short estimated time period and a short distance,then there is no harm and there is nothing required of him. However, if he has […]
