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?
There is no problem with that caution and vigilance due to the speed of the planeas long as he did it shortly before the Meeqat, as the requirement is to […]
Is it permissible to wear the Ihram attire from home, before getting on the airplane?
Yes, this is permissible and allowed as part of the flexibility of this worship act.
What is the wisdom in having more than one Meeqat around Makkah?
This is to lift any difficulty and facilitate convenience for entering Makkah fromany direction aligning with the Meeqat.
How is the Meeqat related to the rituals of ‘Umrah?
It is a requirement instated by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) that one must notpass the Meeqat except that he makes the intention of Ihram, if he wants to perform […]
What is the reward of one who gives to a person who cannot afford to go to ‘Umrah?
The one who guides to goodness is as the one who does it. The Messenger ofAllah (ﷺ) said, “Whomever helps out a person who is experiencing a difficulty, Allahwill make […]
Is it permissible for one who has financial difficulty to go to ‘Umrah from Zakat money?
It is permissible for a person who wants to go to ‘Umrah to be sponsored andfunded with Zakat money. This Zakat money is part of the category “ for the […]
Must the Muslim use his personal money to go on ‘Umrah?
It is better that the Muslim goes to Umrah with his own money; however, iflegitimate (halal) money becomes available from any source – without him asking for it,then there is […]
A person wants to send his parents to ‘Umrah from his money first before he goes to ‘Umrah himself – is this action permissible?
There is no harm in doing so and that is from the actions of kindness towardsone’s parents, and there is no obligation that the donor must first go to ‘Umrah […]
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?
He can go to ‘Umrah even if he does not seek the creditor’s permission, as longas there is enough money to cover the monthly installment, or that the installmenttime is […]
A person has monthly scheduled debt payments that are being paid on time – can he go to ‘Umrah?
Yes, he can. Real estate loans, commercial business loans, and other similarloans that require monthly scheduled payments are not a hindrance toperforming worship.
What is the ruling on borrowing money to perform ‘Umrah?
Whomever does not have what covers the cost of ‘Umrah is not obligated tocomplete this act of worship, and that is due to inability. However, whomever isable to borrow and […]
What is the permissibility of a pregnant woman going to ‘Umrah?
She is allowed to do that, but after she consults with a doctor in that matter.
