Should one who desires to perform ‘Umrah know its rulings?
Yes, he should read, understand, and ask.
What are the preferred acts of ‘Umrah?
There are many preferred acts of ‘Umrah. Amongst the most important of themare: trimming the nails performing Ghusl, and perfuming the body BEFORE Ihram. As for after Ihram, it is […]
How do we end fasting the month of Ramadan if we start the fast in one place and end the fast in a different place?
If you start fasting in a country, then you travel to continue your fast the rest of the month of Ramadan in a different country, and the breaking of the […]
Should a diabetic person fast?
This depends on the severity of the disease. The patient should see a trustworthy Muslim physician and ask the physician if fasting for his/her particular case would be harmful. If […]
Is it allowed to take insulin while fasting?
While fasting, it is allowed for a person to check his sugar as well as take insulin. A diabetic person may take the insulin injection while fasting; it doesn’t break […]
What are the preferred acts of ‘Umrah?
There are many preferred acts of ‘Umrah. Amongst the most important of themare: trimming the nails, performing Ghusl, and perfuming the body BEFOREIhram. As for after Ihram, it is preferred […]
What are the mandatory acts of ‘Umrah?
Mandatory acts of ‘Umrah include: making the intention to enter the state of Ihramfrom the Meeqat, for a man to strip himself of stitched clothing, and to shavehead hair or […]
What are the pillars of ‘Umrah?
There are three pillars for ‘Umrah and ‘Umrah cannot be done without them. Theyare Ihram, Tawaaf around the House seven rounds, and Sa’i between Safa andMarwa seven times.
What is the reward of one who dies in a state of performing ‘Umrah
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whomever leaves to perform ‘Umrah thendies, Allah will write for him the reward of one performing ‘Umrah till the Day ofJudgement.” Graded as Sahih […]
Do women need to perform ‘Umrah, or is it an act prescribed specifically for men?
Yes, ‘Umrah was prescribed for men and women alike. It was narrated that ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said, “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, isJihad obligatory for […]
What is the merit of performing ‘Umrah during the blessed month of Ramadan?
Allah (SWT) has honored His slaves by equating the reward of performing ‘Umrahin Ramadan to the reward of Hajj. The messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “’Umrah inRamadan is equivalent to […]
What is the merit of repeating ‘Umrah?
1- ‘Umrah results in an increase in blessings in the livelihood of the personwho performs it; it repels poverty, increases sustenance and results inease of living, and this is of […]
