Haj & Umrah

Is it permissible to perform Haj or Umrah when one is in debt?

Nasihah (Advice): Settling of Debts before Passing Away   Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Among the greatest of sins in Allah’s sight which a man commits, after the major sins which Allah has prohibited, is that a man should die …

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Penalty for an Incomplete Nafl Tawaaf

Nasihah (Advice): Every step around the Ka’bah is rewarded   Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Umar Radiyallahu Anhuma reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Whoever circles the Ka’bah seven times and prays two Rakaats thereafter, will be rewarded as if he had freed a slave. A person does not raise his foot, nor bring …

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Can a person perform the two Rakaats of Tawaaf after Fajr and Asr?

  Nasihah (Advice): The Virtue of performing Umrah   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallahu Alaihi Wassallam said, “One ‘Umrah to the next is a means of expiation of all [minor] sins perpetrated between the two ‘Umrahs and there is no reward for an accepted Hajj except Jannah.” (Sahih Bukhari) …

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Obligation of Hajj when one has not yet been accredited for Hajj

Nasihah (Advice): Travelling with a Mahram   Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radiyallahu anhuma reported: Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “A man should not be alone with a woman, nor should a woman travel, unless a guardian is with her.” A man stood up and said, “O Messenger of Allah, I have …

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The Status of a Returning Haaji’s Dua

  Nasihah (Advice): The best Jihad for a woman   Sayyidah Aa’isha Radiyallahu anha narrates: I said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! We consider Jihad as the best deed.” Rasulullah (ﷺ) said, “The best Jihad (for women) is a Hajj Mabrur (an accepted Hajj).” (Sahih Bukhari) ________________________________   Question and Answer:   …

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Hajj Series: Menses during Hajj

Nasihah (Advice): How should a menstruating woman perform her Hajj?   Sayyidah `Aisha Radiyallahu anha narrates, “We set out with the Prophet (ﷺ) for Hajj and when we reached Sarif I got my menses. When Rasulullah (ﷺ) came to me, I was weeping. He asked, “Why are you weeping?” I …

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Wealth Requirement for Hajj to be Compulsory

___________________________   Nasihah (Advice): Take necessary provisions when embarking on the journey of Hajj   Sayyiduan Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radiyallahu anhuma narrates, “The people of Yemen used to come for Hajj and not bring enough provisions with them and used to say that they depend on Allah. On their arrival …

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What is Ihram?

Nasihah (Advice): Types of clothing a Muhrim (one in the state of Ihraam) is prohibited from wearing   Sayyiduna Abdullah bin `Umar Radiyallahu Anhu narrates that a man asked, “O Rasulullah (ﷺ)! What kind of clothes should a Muhrim wear?” Rasulullah (ﷺ) replied, “He should not wear a shirt, nor …

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