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Arguing during Hajj

Fatwa, Pilgrimage [حج و عمرة], The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research & Verdicts 25 February 2001 Abu 'Abdullaah

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?

The Day of ‘Arafah falling on a Friday

Fatwa, Pilgrimage [حج و عمرة], The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research & Verdicts 23 February 2001 Abu 'Abdullaah

Some people say that if the Day of ‘Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah) falls on a Friday, then it is as if someone has performed 7 Hajjs. Is there any evidence from the Sunnah regarding this?

Cutting the hair from around the base of the head only

Fatwa, Pilgrimage [حج و عمرة], The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research & Verdicts 21 February 2001 Abu 'Abdullaah

During Hajj, we see some people (males) cutting short their hair just from the bottom and around their heads only leaving the rest of the head untouched. They don’t cut any of the hair from there.

Performed Hajj Badal for deceased mother but not for deceased father

Fatwa, Pilgrimage [حج و عمرة], The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research & Verdicts 18 February 2001 Abu 'Abdullaah

I performed Hajj on behalf of my mother after her death, and did not perform Hajj for my father after his death. So is there any sin upon me for having left off performing Hajj for my father?

Performing Hajj Badal on behalf of mother who never prayed

Fatwa, Pilgrimage [حج و عمرة], The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research & Verdicts 14 February 2001 Abu 'Abdullaah

Is it permissible for a daughter to perform Hajj and give in charity on behalf of her deceased mother, knowing that the mother did not pray during her life.