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Umrah
1,499 fatawa from 10 South African Darul Iftas on Umrah, part of Hajj & Umrah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Umrah fatawa — page 36 of 38
- Ask Imaam19 Dec 2003
i had sexual relations with 3 women in my life, whom i didn't marry , now i am going to hajj, i still know them but i dont talk to them as i feel guilty...
i had sexual relations with 3 women in my life, whom i didn't marry , now i am going to hajj, i still know them but i dont talk to them as i feel…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Dec 2003
I am planning to go to hajj, I am currently taking the contraceptive pill, will I be commiting a sin if I take the pill while I am doing my hajj
also can I take tablets to stop my periods during hajj, or is this not allowed Can we say salaat-u-salaam on the prophet (pbuh) after prayer, or is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2003
Is Tawaaf more virtuous than salaah in Haram ? Someone who visits grave of Nabi(SAW) guaranteed death with Imaan ?
(1)Hadhrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiallaahu Anhu) relates that Nabi (Sallallahu-Alayhi-Wasallam)said: "Allah sends down one hundred and twenty mercies on…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2003
Is it permissible to give Athaan before leaving the house when departing for HAJ. What is the reason / origin of this activity ?
This is a common practise in Cape Town , South Africa, but I have not seen it practised elsewhere. Some scholars term it bid'a..
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Dec 2003
1) Is it permissible for woman to wear imitation jewellery, if not why? 2) Is it permissible to go for umrah before one goes for haj?
3) If one is married in comunity of property, is it necessary to change it? jazaakallah
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Nov 2003
Do I have to perform Umrah every time I go to Makkah even if I dont have intension to perform Umrah?
1-I study in King Fahd Dehran University. My home is in Makkah. If I want to go to my home for some personal reasons in short period of time like in…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2003
I am a student at university. I get a dependents grant . This does not have to be paid back and therefore no interest is involved. Is it okay if me and my wife go to hajj on this money.
Since this is not earned money, will I get the full reward of a hajj.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2003
are the women allowed to cover their faces during the time of umrah and haj if they want to?
It should be covered in such a manner that the cloth does not touch the face. This can be achieved by wearing a hat with a shade (e.g. baseball…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam7 Oct 2003
1. I did my first Umra last year. When do I have to do Hajj by? (Is there a time limit?)
1. I did my first Umra last year. When do I have to do Hajj by? (Is there a time limit?) 2. For finding North East direction for Qibla, can I use an…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003
Can I go for haj if i have a mortage bond as my only debt ?
My dad passed away about a month ago and i would like to take my mom and sisters for Haj. I have been paying extra every month into my revolving…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2003
willing to go for Hajj Insha'Allah this year but my parents are advising me not to perfrom Hajj this year as i am going to get married Insha'Allah a few months after Hajj
I am willing to go for Hajj Insha'Allah this year but my parents are advising me not to perfrom Hajj this year as i am going to get married…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2003
Praying 40 salah's in Madina has be 40 continous in 8 days starting from fajr only or can start from dhurur/asr
I have been to madina several times and I have offered my prayers in masjid e nabwi several times, the total of which could be more than 40. But…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jun 2003
I'd like to know whether one can use the proceeds from a pension scheme payout for Hajj?
At my workplace it is compulsory to contribute monthly to a pension fund. And I want to know whether I can use this money for Hajj when it gets paid…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam26 Mar 2003
If a person is in Makkah's hadood though he has already performed many umrah's and hajj-(1) whether Umrah is Fardh upon him or not?
If a person is in Makkah's hadood though he has already performed many umrah's and hajj - (1) whether Umrah is Fardh upon him or not; (2) If it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2003
Question relating to the inner dimensions of Haj... e.g. like the tawaaf-uz-Ziyaarat is in the physical sense going around the Kaaba but the spiritual meaning ...
Could you please tell me the inner and spiritual dimensions of Haj e.g. like the tawaaf us Ziyaarat is in the physical sense going around the Kaaba…
- Ask Imaam28 Feb 2003
1. Is it permissible for a female to wear the normal purdah (face covering) while in Ihraam?
1. Is it permissible for a female to wear the normal purdah (face covering) while in Ihraam? 2. Can one use vaseline in Ihraam, and if so, which…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Feb 2003
1). If you go to hajj from a different country how do you calculate if you are a musaafir or not, because do you look at the fact you are resident in another country
or do you look to the specific towns you are resident in. I ask this because if you look at the fact you are away from your HOME, then you are away…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam4 Feb 2003
I made umra after eid in this shawal. I not performed any Haj before. Is haj became farz on me and do I have to perform Haj the same year.
In principle, if you have the means to perform Haj then only will Hajj become Fardh. We advise you give preference to performing Hajj over Umrah, if…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2003
On 10th Zilhaj,after pelting the shaytan,doing animal sacrifice&Halq all the restrictions of ihraam have ended–except sexual relations with ones wife.Does this rule apply to woman on Hayd as well?
What I am confused about is, If a woman is on hayd, after doing halaq can she now let material touch her face or does she have to stay in a state of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jan 2003
On 10th Zilhaj,after pelting the shaytan,doing animal sacrifice&Halq all the restrictions of ihraam have ended–except sexual relations with ones wife.Does this rule apply to woman on Hayd as well?
What I am confused about is, If a woman is on hayd, after doing halaq can she now let material touch her face or does she have to stay in a state of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2003
Can a Woman travel alone for her second Umrah?
Is it true that for an unmarried Muslimah to go for a second umrah, she must be accompanied by her muhrim.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2002
working in travel agency. confused, first visit to holy lands. want to involve myself in ibaadah. if I go as group leader, I have to be involved in servin the Hujjaj. advise
I need your advice. I?ve recently started working in a travel agency of Hajj and Umrah, London. I?ve the option of going to Hajj as a group leader.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Nov 2002
If I perform Umra after Ramadan this year should Haj be made Farz on me during the same year i.e. 2002. I have not done any Haj before.
In principle, if you have the means to perform Haj then only will Hajj become Fardh. We advise you give prefrence to performing Hajj over Umrah, if…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Nov 2002
Does one need to sacrifice animal(s) during Hajj if he/she has disease of pulling hair and regularly pulls hair out?
I am planning to go for Hajj this year but have this disease called Trichotillomania in which a person unconsciously pulls out his/her hair. In my…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
Where did the hajre aswath(black stone) cum 4rm?
Some of the non-muslims tel me dat da stone was taken from india?way shud i tel dem
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
I would like to know that does a women have to go on haj with a mahram? I would like to go on haj but what if no mahram wants to go with me... can i go alone?
I would like to know that does a women have to go on haj with a mahram? I would like to go on haj but what if no mahram wants to go with me, can I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2002
Is it compulsory for kids (boys) under 5YR to don the ihraam for Umrah ?
My feeling is that it is NOT compulsory since the kids will not be 'performing Umrah' as such. They will merely be walking with us. They do not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2002
breastfeeding and haj - If a woman is breastfeeding and she has not performed haj, does she have to wean the child off brestmilk? ie is it farz on her to do this?
If a woman is breastfeeding and she has not performed haj, does she have to wean the child off brestmilk? ie is it farz on her to do this?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2002
Can i perform Umrah behalf of my mother, as i'm working Saudi and my mother is in India. My mother is very old and also i can not afford to bring her.
In principle, it is not permissible to carry out an action on behalf of another person if such an action require selfsacrifice coupled with monetary…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Sep 2002
Is it permissible for a person to borrow or take out a loan through a bank and use the money to go for Hajj or Umrah?
Is it permissible for a person to borrow or take out a loan through a bank and use the money to go for Hajj or Umrah? Also, if the person has 80% of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Aug 2002
Who should perform Hajj for a deceased person who has left money for his request?
My Grandfather inherited some money from his family after he passed away. This family member was living with some friends and before her death, she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Aug 2002
What is the reward for looking at the Kaaba, and for someone who does not have the luxury of visiting it quite often, do they get the same Sawaab when they look at it’s picture?
I have a very beautiful screensaver that I had downloaded from: http://www.netmuslims.com/downloads/screensavers.html When I glance at it, the image…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam2 Aug 2002
I performed one umra and forgot to cut my hair and at night i went to bed with my husband. We did not do intercourse but ofcourse he touched me
I performed one umra and forgot to cut my hair and at night i went to bed with my husband. We did not do intercourse but ofcourse he touched me and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jul 2002
If a women did not cut her hair and came back to her country after perfrmin umrah..?
If a women did not cut her ahir after performing umrah,after that she did two more umrahs in which she cut her hair and then she came back to their…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Jul 2002
If a women do not cut her hair after performing umrah,what kind of dum she has to give
If a women do not cut her hair after performing umrah,what kind of dum she has to give,and is this dum should be given inside Haram?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2002
Is it allowed for somebody to go on Haj while owing money to banks for home loans, car loans, etc?
Kindly refer below our standard reply to similar queries. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Q: A person is heavily…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Apr 2002
Should a woman pray with face covered if men are around?
When a woman is in the state of ehraam, if she covers her face in such a way that the cloth does not touch her face, (1)does she have to keep the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2002
How many Quarbani must one perform?
I was told to do 2. One in Makkah & one in my home town. Is this correct?
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2002
What is the story behind the origin of the Black Stone, Hajre Aswat?When was it place by the Kaaba, and by whom? Is it true that it has turned black absorbing the sins of Muslims?
According to the Hadith, Hadhrat Abdullah ibn Abbaas (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Hajr-e-Aswad…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2002
Is it permissible for women to wear jewellery, socks, or gloves in the state of Ihraam?
It is permissible for women to wear jewellery, socks and gloves in the state of Ihraam but this is undesirable. (Mu?allimul Hujjaaj pg.124; Idaratul…
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