Jurisprudence

Timing of Hajj The Hajj (Arabic: حج, transliteration: Ḥaǧǧ) is the pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam. It is the fifth pillar of Islam, an obligation that must be carried out...

Timing of Hajj The Hajj (Arabic: حج, transliterat...

Upon arrival in Mecca, the pilgrim (now known as a Hajji), performs a series of ritual acts symbolic of the lives of Hazart Abraham (Ibrahim) and Hazart Hajar. The acts...

Upon arrival in Mecca, the pilgrim (now known as a...

"Pilgrimage [Hajj] is a duty men owe to Allah, those who can afford the journey thither” (Holy Qur’an 3:97) It is considered the largest annual gathering of the human race....

"Pilgrimage [Hajj] is a duty men owe to Allah, tho...

The sun was shinning in the middle of the sky and had spread its brilliant rays over vast lands. On that day, history witnessed a fateful trip. Prophet Abraham (peace...

The sun was shinning in the middle of the sky and ...

O people take lesson from the counsel God gave to His friends when He rebuked the Rabbis by saying: "Why do not the Rabbis and the doctors of Law (scholars)...

O people take lesson from the counsel God gave to ...

The pilgrim should leave during the month ofShawal, Dhil-Qi’dah, or until the eighth of Dhilhijjah. One: Actions of ‘Umrah Ihram in one of the Miqaats Medina Masjid al- Shajarah Shaam,......

The pilgrim should leave during the month ofShawal...

Rituals of Sa’i It is recommended (mustahabb) to exit towards al-Safa from the door that faces the Black Stone peacefully and with solemnity. When the pilgrim reaches al-Safa it is...

Rituals of Sa’i It is recommended (mustahabb) to ...

Where is Mina? Mina is the place where people return to after standing in ‘Arafah, and it is the place where the sacrifice is given and the stoning is done...

Where is Mina? Mina is the place where people ret...

There is no specific supplication for the Tawaf, but one can recite any verses of the Qur`an or read any supplication. Tawaf is the second obligatory action in ‘Umratultamattu’. Hajj...

There is no specific supplication for the Tawaf, b...

There are specific places in which Ihram must be done, and these places are called Miqaat. There are nine of them, and they are: 1. Dhil-Hulaifah: This place is next...

There are specific places in which Ihram must be d...

Man Ihram A man must wear the clothes of Ihram which are two pieces: 1.The wraparound (izar) 2 The robe (rida`). Conditions For Ihram The conditions for these clothes are...

Man Ihram A man must wear the clothes of Ihram wh...

What should not be done during Ihram 1. Hunting on land. 2. Sexual intercourse. 3. Kissing of women. 4. Touching women with desire. 5. Looking at a woman with desire,...

What should not be done during Ihram 1. Hunting o...

1 Try as much as you can to learn the rules of Hajj in order that you pilgrimage does not become invalid or be incomplete, or that you don’t get...

1 Try as much as you can to learn the rules of H...

In Islam, we are taught to constantly improve our spiritual status so that we may gain nearness to Allah. If we perform our daily prayers, we should improve by learning the meaning of the words and actions; if we know the meaning of the words and act...

In Islam, we are taught to constantly improve our ...

Taharah (طهارة), by its linguistic definition, refers to the process of cleansing and the removal of anything that may pollute that object (e.g. dirt, spots, odor, germs) with things that are unwanted or harmful to that person. As for the religious o...

Taharah (طهارة), by its linguistic definition, ref...

Q1300: By virtue of their study, medical students, male and female, are required, as part of their training, to examine non-maḥram people which involves touching and looking. Since this training is part of the curriculum and is essential for future ...

Q1300: By virtue of their study, medical students,...

Q1297: Is circumcision obligatory?A: Circumcision of boys is obligatory in itself and as a condition for the validity of tawāf in both hajj and ‘umrah. If it is left until the boy attains adulthood, it becomes obligatory on him to have circumcision.Q...

Q1297: Is circumcision obligatory?A: Circumcision ...

Q1273: Research in heart and vascular diseases could require the physical examination of particular organs of dead people who suffered from such diseases. It is to be noted, though, that the extracted organs would be buried not later than one day or ...

Q1273: Research in heart and vascular diseases cou...

Q1271. Some people have the appearance of men. They have female psychological and sexual tendencies though. If they do not undergo the operation of sex change, they might commit sins insofar as their sexual behavior is concerned. Is it permissible fo...

Q1271. Some people have the appearance of men. The...

Q1264. 1. Is IVF or test-tube baby permissible, when the sperm and the egg belong to a lawfully wedded couple?2. Assuming it is permissible; can the couple go ahead with the procedure if a non-maḥram doctor carries it out? And does the born child be...

Q1264. 1. Is IVF or test-tube baby permissible, wh...

Q1253: Is it permissible to have an abortion because of economic problems?A: It is not permissible to have an abortion merely because of economic problems.Q1254: In the early months of her pregnancy the doctor told the mother that continuing with the...

Q1253: Is it permissible to have an abortion becau...