What marks the commencement of Umrah?
The commencement of Umrah marks the entrance into its rituals. It is sufficient tosay: “Labbayka Allahuma Bi Umrah” and the Talbiya; and those actions transform theintention into action.
Is it permissible for a woman to wear gold during Umrah?
Yes it is permissible, but it is obligatory that she refrains from being showy (withher own beauty or decorative objects) or attracting attention.
Should a woman buy new Ihram clothes for Umrah?
No, she does not have to 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?
The one who forgets is not required to make up for his shortcoming. Wheneverhe remembers, he should take off his undergarments and/or socks- there is no Fidyahsacrifice required.
Is wearing white in a state of Ihram obligatory?
No, it is not obligatory; however, it is preferred for men to wear white in the stateof Ihram.
What is meant by refraining from wearing stitched clothing during Ihram for men?
What is meant is avoiding the wearing of garments that identify or outline bodyparts, such as pants and shirts.
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
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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
