Question: A family members name has been accredited for haj. Alhumdulillah. The couple does not have the full amount required. They would like to take a loan from Another family member and start paying back after haj. Please advice what would be the ideal thing to do. Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Respected Brother in Islām, Kindly note that … [Read more...]

Question: If wudhu breaks before or on the 4th round  while doing tawaaf, should we continue the tawaaf after making fresh wudhu or  should we restart from the 1st round? And what is the ruling in case our wudhu break after completing the 4th round? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. If wudhoo breaks before or during the 4th round of Tawaaf, it is … [Read more...]

Question: Assalamualaikum,  I would just like to ask If in Muzdalifah you pray maghrib and isha but leave the place around 2ish in the morning and walk towards jamarat before fajr whilst performing Hajj. Is there Dum on that person? I would like to add that it was 3 females and 1 male. Jazakallah khair Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. If … [Read more...]

HAJJ - The Lover's Journey   “HAJJ EK AASHIQ KAA SAFAR” The Shahadah is a declaration (eilaan) and a proof of ishq-e-Ilaahi (love for Allah) and Ta’luk (connection) with Allah. The ishq in the heart of the person who makes this declaration makes it compulsive upon him to stand in front of Allah five times a day. Sacrificing sleep, work, family etc he is ready to stand in the presence of his beloved. In fact if it were not for the duties … [Read more...]

Dhul Hijjah   Zulhijjah is the last month of the Islamic calendar. Literally, it means "hajj." Obviously, this name of the month indicates that the great annual worship of "hajj" is performed in this month, which gives it special significance. Some specific merits and rules relevant to this month are mentioned below: First Ten Days The first ten days of Zulhijjah are among the most magnificent days in Islamic calendar. The Holy … [Read more...]

EID GREETINGS! When Rasulullah (salallahu alayhi wasallam) emigrated from Makkah Mukarramah to Madinah Munawwarah, he learnt of the two days of festivity which the people had inherited from the time of Jahiliyyah (the pre-Islamic era). These two days of festivals were days of sport and amusement associated with evil and immoral customs. Rasulullah (salallahu alayhi wasallam) then announced to the Muslims, “Allah Ta’ala has most certainly … [Read more...]