What is prohibited for the Muhrim (person in a state of Ihram) in terms of clothing, and is wearing a face mask prohibited?
• Stitched clothing customarily worn to fit the body parts, such as shirts, trousers, underwear, and socks. By “stitched,” we do not mean what has been sewn together with a […]
A man was given a sum of money by a non-Muslim, and he performed Hajj and Umrah with it. What is the ruling on his Hajj/Umrah?
All schools of thought allow accepting a gift from a non-Muslim as long as it does not glorify or endorse their Shirk.Using this money to go to Hajj or Umrah […]
If a woman wants to go to Hajj and her father as her mahram, and has the money to go to pay for Hajj, but she has small children, one the age of 4 years and twins the age 1 year, is she obligated to go to Hajj, or are the small children an excuse for her?
If the woman can leave the kids with her spouse (if his work schedule allows) or under the care of someone competent to care for them, then it becomes obligatory […]
Is there an exception to the impermissibility of making tawwaf while on menses?
Ibn Taymiyyah states that this would not apply in regard to women who traveled long distances. He believes that those women are allowed to do the tawwaf while on menses. […]
What are the times and events for which ghusl is preferred?
What is the ruling on postponing the performance of Umrah due to exhaustion from the long journey?
There is no harm in that, but he must be cautious not to cover his head or fall intoany of the prohibitions.
What is the ruling on using deodorant for a person in the state of Ihram?
There is no haram in that, as long as the deodorant is unscented.
Is it permissible to use cleansing products with fragrances while showering?
The prohibition applies to the use of any scented product, especially if it leaves aresidual scent on the body or clothes after its use. If a person performing Umrah took […]
If a person who is performing Umrah takes a break from saying the Talbiya and starts socializing and joking for some leisure?
There is no harm in that, but he can only say what is good (Khayr); however, thepriority should be staying busy with Duaa’ and the remembrance of Allah SWT (Thikr), […]
Is it permissible to chant the Talbiya?
There is no harm in that especially if chanting aids in the continuation of Talbiyahthroughout the whole journey.
What type of arguments are prohibited during the state of Ihram?
There are different types of arguments: First: Arguments with the intent to prove the truth with good speech, and that isobligatory. Second: Arguments in matters that are neither true nor […]
Is it permissible for a sick person with a fever to place cold compresses on his head due to the pain?
Yes, it is permissible due to necessity and does not fall under Ihram prohibitions.