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Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter the sacred Masjid in Madina and Makkah?

If a woman started menstruating before or after entering the state of Ihram and did not perform Tawaf for Umrah or Tawaf-ul-Ifada for Hajj and her Mahram/group with whom she traveled must leave to return to their country, what does she do?

What does a woman do if she entered the state of Ihram while she was pure, passed the Meeqat, performed Tawaf whilst pure then started menstruating after she finished her Tawaf and right before she started Sa’i?

What does a menstruating woman do after she enters the state of Ihram and arrives to Makkah?

During Hajj and Umrah, a woman who starts menstruating is afflicted with severe sadness and despair- what should we tell her?

What does a woman do if she intended Hajj or Umrah and then started her menstrual cycle prior to reaching the Meeqat?

Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to do Dhikr (remembrance of Allah SWT)?

Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter the state of Ihram before the Meeqat without praying the two Rak’at of Ihram?

What is prohibited for the Muhrim (person in a state of Ihram) in terms of clothing, and is wearing a face mask prohibited?

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?

<strong>Is there an exception to the impermissibility of making tawwaf while on menses?</strong>

<strong>What are the times and events for which ghusl is preferred?</strong>

Is it permissible for a man in the state of Ihram to approach his wife in foreplay physically or verbally?

<strong>If the place of residence has a strong fragrance that leaves a trace on the body or clothes of a person performing Umrah, what is required of him?</strong>

<strong>What is the ruling on postponing the performance of Umrah due to exhaustion from the long journey?</strong>

<strong>What is the ruling on using deodorant for a person in the state of Ihram?</strong>

<strong>Is it permissible to use cleansing products with fragrances while showering?</strong>

<strong>Is it permissible to shower before Umrah?</strong>

<strong>If something happens to a person in a state of Ihram that prevents him from performing the Umrah and he forgot to make the condition during his intention for Ihram, what does he need to do?</strong>

<strong>If a person who is performing Umrah takes a break from saying the Talbiya and starts socializing and joking for some leisure?</strong>

<strong>Is it permissible to chant the Talbiya?</strong>

Is the Talbiya said individually or in a congregation?

<strong>If one who is performing Umrah loses his ablution (Wudoo’), does he have to maintain his ablution (Wudoo’) to say the Talbiya?</strong>

Is using a credit card to fund my Umrah trip permissible in Islam?

What type of arguments are prohibited during the state of Ihram?

Is it permissible for a sick person with a fever to place cold compresses on his head due to the pain?

Is it permissible for the one performing Umrah to use an umbrella while he is in a state of Ihram?

What is the ruling on the use of creams during the state of Ihram?

If one accidentally was biting his nails out of forgetfulness, what is the ruling for that?

Is it permissible for the one in a state of Ihram to clip a nail that is on the verge of breaking,

What does one do if some perfume accidentally got on his body or clothes while he is in Ihram?

What are the general prohibitions to be avoided during the state of Ihram that are shared between men and women?

What is the ruling for one who committed more than one prohibition during the state of Ihram?

For one who chooses to do the compensatory fasts, is it obligatory that he performs the fasts in Makkah?

Is it permissible for the one who sacrificed a sheep to eat from it?

Do all the prohibition acts during the state of Ihram require a sacrifice?

Is there a difference in punishment between leaving out an obligation and doing an act that is prohibited during the state Ihram?

When does the time start from abstaining from the prohibitions?

If a woman fears that her voice may be a source of temptation(fitna), what should be done?

What is the ruling for a woman raising her voice in Talbiya?

Is it preferable to raise one’s voice while saying the Talbiya or saying it quietly?

Is it permissible to say the Talbiya with supplications that the Prophet (ﷺ) did not say?

What are the meaning of the words that are in the Talbiya?

What is the meaning of our saying: “Laybbaka Allahuma Labbayk” (”Here I am, O Allah, here I am”)?

What is the format of the Talbiya?

What is the merit of Talbiya?

What is the ruling on Talbiyah?

How does one vocally commence the Umrah rituals?

What marks the commencement of Umrah?

Is it permissible for a woman to wear gold during Umrah?

Should a woman buy new Ihram clothes for Umrah?

A person performing Umrah forgot to take off his undergarments and/or his socks when commencing the intention for Umrah, what is required of him?

Is wearing white in a state of Ihram obligatory?

What is meant by refraining from wearing stitched clothing during Ihram for men?

Does wearing the Ihram clothing enter one into the rituals of Umrah?

What is the Ihram attire for men?

If a person who is performing Umrah does not pray two rak’at for Ihram, is there something required of him?

Is there a special sunnah to be done in the masjid of the Meeqat?

What are the recommended acts to be performed prior to entering the state of Ihram of 'Umrah?

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?

A person performing 'Umrah is traveling by plane and has been informed that he will pass above the Meeqat in thirty minutes, but he made the intention and started the Talbiya shortly before the Meeqat - is that considered a problem?

Is it permissible to wear the Ihram attire from home, before getting on the airplane?

What is the wisdom in having more than one Meeqat around Makkah?

How is the Meeqat related to the rituals of 'Umrah?

What is the reward of one who gives to a person who cannot afford to go to 'Umrah?

Is it permissible for one who has financial difficulty to go to 'Umrah from Zakat money?

Must the Muslim use his personal money to go on 'Umrah?

A person wants to send his parents to 'Umrah from his money first before he goes to 'Umrah himself - is this action permissible?

If a person has an outstanding loan, does he have to seek the permission of the creditor in order to be able to travel and perform 'Umrah?

A person has monthly scheduled debt payments that are being paid on time - can he go to 'Umrah?

What is the ruling on borrowing money to perform 'Umrah?

What is the permissibility of a pregnant woman going to 'Umrah?

If the doctor orders any patient not to perform 'Umrah, should he obey the doctor’s order?

Should one who desires to perform 'Umrah know its rulings?

What are the preferred acts of 'Umrah?

What are the mandatory acts of 'Umrah?

What are the pillars of 'Umrah?

What is the reward of one who dies in a state of performing ‘Umrah

Do women need to perform ‘Umrah, or is it an act prescribed specifically for men?

<strong>What is the merit of performing ‘Umrah during the blessed month of<br>Ramadan?</strong>

What is the merit of repeating ‘Umrah?

Did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) urge on repeating the performance of ‘Umrah?

What is the merit and reward of ‘Umrah?

What is the merit of the sacred House of Allah?

What are the conditions of 'Umrah for a person who wishes to perform it?

What is meant by ‘Umrah?

What are the times and events for which ghusl is preferred?

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