Is it permissible to perform ‘umrah on behalf of someone who has died? And is it permissible for me to perform ‘umrah on behalf of my father who is still alive, but is unable to do so [himself]?
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The reward of the hajj performed on behalf of another
A man died without having performed the obligatory hajj, and instructed that hajj be performed on his behalf from his estate [upon his death].
Hajj badal on behalf of parents who have died
What is the ruling of [performing] hajj on behalf of both parents who have died without [themselves] having performed hajj?
Shaykh Ibn Baaz’s advice to the scholars and students of knowledge
We want your excellency to encourage the callers [to Islaam] and the students of knowledge to establish lessons and lectures in all of the regions of [all] the countries…
Photographs during times of celebration
Is it permissible for a person to take a photograph of himself and send it to his family during times of ‘Eed and the like?
Fasting the 13th, 14th and missed the 15th
I fasted two days of al-ayyaam al-beedh (13th, 14th and 15th of the lunar month) and was unable to fast the third day due to extenuating circumstances, so will I receive the reward for the two days [I did fast]?
Not fasting in Ramadhaan to concentrate on exams
If the secondary level (high school) exam is in Ramadhaan, is it permissible for the student to refrain from fasting in Ramadhaan so he is able to concentrate on [preparing for] the exam?
Water entered his mouth whilst fasting
A man who was fasting took a bath and due to the force of the pressure of the water, water entered [his mouth and then] his stomach without him intending; So is he obliged to make up [the fast for that day]?
Using eye drops whilst fasting
Does the application of [eye] drops during the day in Ramadhaan break the fast or not?
Did not make up missed fasts before arrival of following Ramadhaan due to negligence
What is the ruling regarding the one who did not make up the missed fasts of Ramadhaan until the arrival of the following Ramadhaan, whilst he did not have a[n Islaamically valid] reason? Is it sufficient for him to repent [to Allaah] in addition to making up [the missed fasts] or is he [also] required to make an expiation (kaffaarah)?