Question:  Is this ok to wear in ihram? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. The sandal in reference is permissible to wear in ihram.[1] And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best. Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek Student Darul Iftaa Port-louis, Mauritius Checked and Approved by, Mufti Muhammad Zakariyya Desai. … [Read more...]

Question:  Im a mature girl yearning to go for umrah as My mother is going and her mahram will be her nephew (sister’s son). Will it be permissible for me to accompany them and to travel together and my maternal aunt’s husband be there also not as a mahram but as a family member. Only for the duration of the travel we will be together and besides the travel, our room and bathroom is separated and at no point will we be secluded alone … [Read more...]

Question: Can a woman wear shoes during Saee for umrah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh ʿUmrah is an act of worship characterized by humility and devotion. Therefore, when there is no genuine need, it is preferable to perform saʿy without shoes, as this is more in keeping with the spirit of humility. However, if a person experiences pain or hardship … [Read more...]

Question: Will Tawaaf be valid If I make my 2 year baby sit on my shoulders and I do Tawaaf? She is used to sit on my shoulders whenever I walk a lot. It’s more painful to carry on arms than holding on shoulders. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Yes, the Tawaf remains valid if performed while carrying a baby on one’s shoulders. Additionally, if the … [Read more...]

Question: Is it necessary to climb up Safaa and Marwah when performing sa’ee or can we start the next round at the foot of the mounts? And is it necessary to go around the mounts on the first and second floors of the mas’aa? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ that he would climb up the mounts of Safaa and Marwah … [Read more...]

Question:  - is it permissible to make nafl tawaaf during umrah while in ihram between tawaaf for umrah and saee.  Reason for question is that you are not allowed to make any tawaaf except for your umrah. So can you make your tawaaf for umrah and while on Mataaf make additional nafl tawaaf before proceeding to saee Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi … [Read more...]