Can you do hajj, umrah or tawaf on behalf of someone else?
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Can you do hajj, umrah or tawaf on behalf of someone else?

  Can you perform Umrah or Tawaf on behalf of someone else? Can you perform Umrah or Tawaf on behalf of a loved one who has passed away or someone unable to go themselves? The answer is: yes, you can. Here’s what you need to know. Performing Umrah for someone else (Umrah Badal) You can…

Can menstruating women visit the mosque, attend Eid salah and perform Hajj?
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Can menstruating women visit the mosque, attend Eid salah and perform Hajj?

Can women go to the mosque during their period? The question of whether women can attend the mosque during their menstrual periods is a topic of discussion among scholars. Different schools of thought have varying perspectives on this matter, and understanding these can help provide clarity on the issue. The Islamic perspective on menstruation In…

Hajj: how the pillars of Islam create unity and strength
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Hajj: how the pillars of Islam create unity and strength

In Surat Ali Imran, Allah Almighty talks about the obligation of Hajj: إِنَّ أَوَّلَ بَیۡتࣲ وُضِعَ لِلنَّاسِ لَلَّذِی بِبَكَّةَ مُبَارَكࣰا وَهُدࣰى لِّلۡعَـٰلَمِینَ The first house set up for the people is surely the one in Makkah, blessed and a guidance for all the worlds. [‏Ali Imran, 3:96] فِیهِ ءَایَـٰتُۢ بَیِّنَـٰتࣱ مَّقَامُ إِبۡرَ ٰ⁠هِیمَۖ وَمَن دَخَلَهُۥ كَانَ…

What should I do if my mosque says the Day or Arafah is different from the day the Hajjis go to Arafah?
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What should I do if my mosque says the Day or Arafah is different from the day the Hajjis go to Arafah?

Although I recommend people to follow their local community when it comes to fasting in Ramadan and celebrating Eid, I would not recommend anyone to fast on the day the Hajjis are celebrating Eid. The Ummah should unite during the days of Dhul Hijjah. We should show solidarity with our brothers and sisters who are…

Spiritual Dimensions of Hajj
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Spiritual Dimensions of Hajj

Uncover the spiritual essence of Hajj and take a journey within. Embark on a transformative pilgrimage with Shaykh Haytham Tamim as he explores the hidden meanings behind the time, place, and rituals of Hajj. With profound wisdom and clarity, Shaykh Haytham unveils the spiritual treasures – from the tawaf around the Ka’abah to the poignant…

Invest in the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah
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Invest in the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah

Allah Almighty swears in the Quran: والفجر . وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍ By the dawn and the ten nights. (89:1-2) In another verse, Allah Almighty says: The months of Hajj are well known. (2:197) Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) commented that these ten nights were the nights of Dhul Hijjah and the months of…

Dhul Hijjah and Hajj: An introduction
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Dhul Hijjah and Hajj: An introduction

Allah Almighty mentioned in the Quran that Hajj is ‘a well-known month’, ashurhum malumaat: “Remember Allah (God) during the well-known days.” (2:197) There are three months which are considered holy, because they are months of hajj. It used to take 1-2 months to travel to reach Makkah, therefore hajjis had to leave for hajj long…

Can a woman travel without a mahram? Can she go for Hajj unaccompanied by a mahram?
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Can a woman travel without a mahram? Can women go for Hajj unaccompanied by a mahram?

The prohibition on travelling the distance of 3 days unaccompanied The majority of narrations state and confirm that it is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to travel the distance of 3 days and 3 nights unaccompanied by a mahram. Accordingly scholars cannot negate this. Abu Sa’id al-Khudri…

why is the day of arafah the most important day of the year?
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Why is the Day of Arafah the most important day of the year?

The Day of Arafah is the most important day of the year. 1.      The completion of the revelation It has many virtues and one of these is that it was the day on which the revelation was completed. the first thing is that this is the day on which the revelation was completed. Laylatul Qadr…

Hajj Reflections 10 – Lessons on Trust from the Battle of the Ditch
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Hajj Reflections 10 – Lessons on Trust from the Battle of the Ditch

How trust and love can lead to great things   During the preparation for the Battle of the Ditch (when Madinah was surrounded) one big rock could not be moved when digging the ditch. The Prophet (peace be on him) just stroked it once and it sparked, he then said ‘Allahu Akbar, I can see…

hajj reflections 10 - hudaibiyah
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Hajj reflections 9 – Hudaibiyah Goodness can come from the unexpected

How the event of Hudaibiyah changed history The Prophet (peace be on him) had names for things such as his swords, shields and camel. The Prophet (peace be on him) rode a camel called ‘Al-Qaswa’ during Umrah, which was a very fast and reliable camel. Not all camels can be used for travel – only…