During these days, is it legislated to read some books specialising in fiqh and tafseer, or should we limit ourselves to [just] reading the Qur.aan?
Category: Pilgrimage [حج و عمرة]
Covering the head whilst asleep during the state of ihraam
[Whilst in the state of ihraam], what is the ruling regarding covering the head during sleep?
Using medication whilst in the state of ihraam
I use medication specific to the pain in my back. So is it permissible to use it whilst in the state of ihraam?
Nasal hair fell out during wudhoo
[Whilst in the state of ihraam, during wudhoo], when sniffing water up the nose then blowing it out, one of my nasal hairs fell out; so is there anything (penalty) required of me?
Audibly pronouncing the intention
Regarding making the intention upon undertaking the rites [of hajj or ‘umrah], is it required to audibly pronounce it when uttering the talbiyah?
The time and place to assume the ihraam for hajj
If the pilgrim arrives in Makkah and performs ‘umrah and [thereafter] relieves himself from the state of ihraam and remains in Makkah, when is he [then] required to assume the state of ihraam for the hajj, and from where?
The ihraam of the small child
If a small child is unable to do the tawaaf by himself, is it permissible to carry him and perform the tawaaf? And is the small child liable for any penalties if he misses any of the [prescribed] requirements of the hajj?
Performing a salaah specific to having entered the state of ihraam
Is there a specific salaah (prayer) for [once you have entered] the state of ihraam?
The fear of being unable to complete the rites of Hajj
Reference: Fataawa al-Hajj wal-‘Umrah waz-Ziyaarah – Page 11 Question: If the pilgrim in the state of ihraam fears he will be unable to perform the rites [of hajj either] due to an illness or fear, then what should he do? Response: [This being the case, then] when the pilgrim assumes the state of ihraam, he […]
Giving Zakaah to the poor and destitute to perform the Hajj
If a poor and destitute person has not performed the obligatory hajj due to his financial inability to do so, in this case is it permissible to give him [funds] from the zakaah in order to facilitate his performing the obligatory hajj himself?