Question: Are there any signs which appear upon those whose performance of the Hajj or the ‘Umrah is accepted? Response: It is possible for there to be signs for the one whose Hajj, fasting, charity or prayer has been accepted by Allaah and they are: the opening of the heart (to good), happiness of the […]
Arguing during Hajj.
Question: If there occurred some argument/quarrel between a man and his companions during Hajj, is his Hajj correct/sound and will it be rewarded even if it was his obligatory (first) Hajj? Response: His Hajj is correct/sound and will (inshaa.-Allaah) be rewarded as his obligatory (first Hajj), however, his reward will be reduced according to the […]
Looking at women during the Hajj.
Question: What is the ruling regarding looking at women during the Hajj? Response: Looking at women for whom you are not a mahram is prohibited during the Hajj and other than it; However, its (level of) prohibition is greater during the Hajj. Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh ad-Durar an-Naadhirah fil-Fataawa al-Mu’aasirah – Page 451 Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth […]
Stopped praying after Hajj.
Question: A person performed the obligatory hajj and afterwards he abandoned the prayer – and refuge is sought in Allaah – he then repented and began to perform the prayer. So is it obligatory for him to perform the hajj again, considering he had abandoned the prayer and the one who abandons the prayer is […]
Short History of Hajj.
Hajj literally means ‘to set out for a place’. Islamically however it refers to the annual pilgrimage that Muslims make to Makkah with the intention of performing certain religious rites in accordance with the method prescribed by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Hajj and its rites were first ordained by […]
Justice In The Islam.
All praise is due to Allah and may His choicest salutations descend upon our Master and Leader Muhammad Sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam “We sent aforetime our messengers with clear Signs and sent down with them the Book and the Balance so that men may stand forth in Justice.” (57:25). The concept of Justice serves as the […]
The Mercy Of The Merciful Prophet, PBUH.
A Bedouin came to the Messenger Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and told him, “Give me from what Allah gave you; but not from the wealth of your mother or from the wealth of your father.” The Sahaabah (the Companions) were furious at the man and step forward to discipline him for what […]
Don’t Abandon this Jewel.
‘Umar (RA) became unconscious after he was stabbed, and according to Al Miswar bin Makhramah, it was said: “Nothing would wake him up except the call to prayer, if he is still alive.” They said to him, “The prayer has finished, O Chief of the Faithful!” He woke up and said, “The prayer, by Allah! […]
Hajj on behalf of others.
Question: What are the actions which benefit the parents, both (when they are) alive and (when they are) dead? Response: (From) the actions are honouring them during their life, and extending (all forms of) good towards them in speech and action and undertaking the responsibility for all their needs in terms of their financial needs […]