ʿUmrah Procedure (Download Free E-Guide: Umrah-in-Four-Steps-SSS01) ʿUmrah entails 4 major steps: Iḥrām (intention and getting into the required state for pilgrimage) Ṭawāf (circling the Ka’abah in the Grand Mosque at Makkah) Saeʿīe (pacing between the two hills) Ḥalaq/ Qasr (shaving or trimming the hair on the head) Step 1, Iḥrām Approximately two hours prior…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: For women, if our menses are anticipated to fall or coincide during Ḥajj/ ‘Umrah or the last ten days of Ramaḍān, is it okay to use contraceptives or take pills to delay our cycle so we can pray, make ṭawāf and fast on those days? Answer: In the Name…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I performed Ḥajj (pilgrimage), Alḥamdulillah, in 2010. Since I am back, I am fasting for the days (of Ramadān) I had missed during my teenage years. Now somebody tells me I do not need to recover those missed fasts, because all my past sins are forgiven by Allāh. I…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have made the intention to go for ‘Umrah and my question is in regards to one of the required acts of ‘Umrah for men that is to trim hair or shave the head. I suffer from alopecia which means I have no hair on my head. In this…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badat Question: When my husband was younger, in his teenage years, he mistakenly got a big tattoo. He did not know it is ḥarām (forbidden) in Islam to get a permanent tattoo. Later on, he realized it was a big mistake. Now In-shā-Allāh we want to perform Ḥajj next year. Can…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can I do nafl (optional) ṭawāf and or ‘Umrah on behalf of others, and if allowed, can it be for only one person or can I do it on behalf of multiple people? Answer: Umrah and ṭawāf as nafl (optional) acts of worship can be rendered on behalf of…
by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Being Desirous for Endless Virtues and Goodness A believer always seeks the opportunity to excel in doing good and earning blessings. The Prophet of Islam, Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him) motivating his followers, instructed, اِحْرِصْ عَلَى مَا يَنْفَعُكَ, وَاسْتَعِنْ بِاَللَّهِ, وَلَا تَعْجَزْ “Be desirous for all that which is beneficial…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: My husband had taken a car loan and the repayment installments will continue another 2-3 years. We are planning to perform Hajj very soon. Would it be permissible to perform Hajj during the loan repayment period? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. May Allah bless you for…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Can we “perform haj” for a dead person? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. In principle, both Ḥajj and ‘Umrah can be performed on behalf of another believer, regardless of whether they are a parent or a non-relative, sickly, healthy, alive or deceased. It is worthy to…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: For women, if our menses fall during Hajj or last ten days of Ramadan, is it okay to use contraceptives to delay our cycle so we can pray and fast on those days? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayr/ Thank you for your question. In such situations, it is advisable to consult…