Hajj Ruling

Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam and one of its obligations.

The Evidence:

First, From the Book “Qur’an”

Allah Almighty says: And Pilgrimage “Hajj” to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who are able to thereto a way. And whoever disbelieves - then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds. [Al Imran: 97]

Second, From the Sunnah:

On the authority of Ibn Umar, may God be pleased with them both, who said: ((I heard the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, say: Islam is built on five: the testimony that there is no god but God and that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, establishing prayer, paying zakat, performing Hajj to the House, and fasting Ramadan.))

Third: From the consensus

Ibn al-Mundhir and Ibn Hazm reported the consensus on this.

The ruling on someone who denies Hajj

Whoever denies the obligation of Hajj is an infidel/disbeliever. Ibn Taymiyyah has reported the consensus on this.

Is Hajj done immediately or after a while

Hajj is obligatory immediately upon fulfilling its conditions, and a person is sinful if he delays it. This is the Hanbali school of thought, and a narration from Abu Hanifa. Most scholars have adopted this view, and it was chosen by the two sheikhs, Ibn Baz and Ibn Uthaymeen, may God have mercy on them all.

Evidence:

First: From the Book “the Qur’an”

1- The Almighty’s saying: “And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who are able to thereto a way.” [Al-Imran: 97] and the command is immediate

2- The Almighty’s saying: “So race to do good deeds” [Al-Baqarah: 148]

3- The Almighty’s saying: “And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord and a garden” [Al-Imran: 133]

The point of evidence:

That Allah, the Exalted, has commanded to race to do good deeds and hasten to forgiveness and paradise; Both the race and the haste are immediate, not slack, so delay is contrary to what God Almighty has commanded.

Second: From the Sunnah

1- On the authority of Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, addressed us and said: ((O people, Allah has made Hajj obligatory upon you, so perform Hajj)) The basic principle in the command is that it should be done immediately, and this is why the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, became angry during the Battle of Hudaybiyyah when he ordered them to enter ihram and they delayed

Third:

A person does not know what will happen to him, so he may be unable to carry out the commands of Allah, and if he delays Hajj from the first year, he may live longer, or he may die and miss the obligation, and missing the obligation is forbidden

Definition of Hajj

●  It is the intention to go to the sacred places to perform the rituals in a specific place and time as an act of worship to God Almighty. (Majmoo’ Fatawa wa Rasail al-Uthaymeen: 24/215)

What is the ruling on performing Hajj with unlawful money

Performing the Hajj rituals with unlawful or stolen money nullifies the obligation, but it is an unacceptable Hajj with God Almighty (Fatwas of the Egyptian Fatwa House: 5/788).

What is the ruling on a woman performing Hajj without a mahram

Hajj is not obligatory for a woman unless she is accompanied by her husband or a sane adult mahram. It is not permissible for her to perform Hajj without that, even if she is accompanied by a righteous group of women.

Muslim narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said: “It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to travel a night’s journey unless she is accompanied by a man who is a mahram to her” (Muslim, Hadith 1339).

 Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated on the authority of Ibn Abbas, may God be pleased with them, that he heard the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, say: “A man should not be alone with a woman, and a woman should not travel unless she has a mahram with her.” A man stood up and said: “O Messenger of God, I was enlisted in such-and-such a campaign, and my wife went out to perform Hajj.” He said: “Go and perform Hajj with your wife.” (Al-Bukhari: 2006 / Muslim: 1341)

If a woman travels to perform the Hajj rituals without a mahram, she is sinful and has committed what the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, forbade, which is traveling without a husband or mahram. However, the Hajj is valid and the obligation is dropped from her (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah: 11/90).

What is the ruling on someone who died without performing Hajj

If a Muslim dies without having performed the Hajj obligation, and he fulfilled the conditions for Hajj to be obligatory, then someone must perform Hajj on his behalf from the money that the deceased left behind, whether he made a will or not, provided that the representative has performed Hajj on his own behalf first.

Al-Bukhari narrated on the authority of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that a woman from Juhayna came to the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and said: My mother vowed to perform Hajj, but she did not perform Hajj until she died. Should I perform Hajj on her behalf? He said: “Yes, perform Hajj on her behalf. Tell me, if your mother had a debt, would you be able to pay it? Pay it to Allah, for Allah is more deserving of fulfillment.” (Al-Bukhari: 1852)

This hadith is evidence that what is obligatory upon a Muslim is not dropped by his death, and that it is a debt upon him, and his conscience is not discharged except by paying it. And if a representative performs Hajj from his own money on behalf of the deceased, then Hajj is sufficient for him (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah: 11/100).

What are the pillars of Hajj

Hajj has four pillars, without which it is not valid. They are:

1- Ihram.

2- Circumambulating the Kaaba.

3- Walking between Safa and Marwa.

4- Standing at Arafat.

What are the timeframes for Hajj

Hajj has specific times that were specified by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and Hajj is not valid except during them.

Allah Almighty said: “Hajj is [during] well-known months. So whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein, there is no sexual relations nor disobedience nor disputing during Hajj.” [Al-Baqarah: 197].

The months of Hajj are: Shawwal, Dhul-Qi'dah, and ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.

What are the spatial timings for Hajj

Mawaqeet: Plural of Miqat, which is the place that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) specified for Hajj and Umrah.

The spatial Miqats are:

• Miqat for the people of Medina: Dhu al-Hulayfah, now called Abiar Ali.

• Miqat for the people of Syria, Egypt and Morocco: al-Juhfah, which is an old village that has been destroyed, so people now enter ihram from Rabigh.

• Miqat for the people of Yemen: Yalamlam.

• Miqat for the people of Najd: Qarn al-Manazil, now called al-Sayl al-Kabir.

• Miqat for the people of Iraq: Dhat Irq, now called al-Dhariba.

Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated on the authority of Ibn Abbas, may God be pleased with them, who said: The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, set the time for the people of Medina as Dhu’l-Hulayfah, for the people of Ash-Sham as Al-Juhfah, for the people of Najd as Qarn Al-Manazil, and for the people of Yemen as Yalamlam. So these are for them and for whoever comes to them from outside their people, for whoever wants to perform Hajj and Umrah. As for whoever is less than these, his ihram is from His family, and so on, until the people of Mecca enter ihram from there; (Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1526/ Muslim, Hadith 1181).

Al-Bukhari narrated on the authority of Ibn Umar, may God be pleased with them both, who said: When these two cities were conquered, they came to Umar and said: O Commander of the Faithful, the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, set a boundary for the people of Najd at Qarn, which is a ravine from our path, and if we wanted Qarn, it would be difficult for us. He said: Then look for a place parallel to it on your path, so he set a boundary for them at Dhat Irq; (Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1531).

Abu Dawood narrated on the authority of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) set a time for the people of Iraq at Dhat Irq (a sound hadith) (Sahih Abi Dawood by Al-Albani, Hadith 135).

 These time limits are specific to the people of this country, or those who pass through it from outside its people, for those who intend to perform Hajj or Umrah. As for those who live outside these time limits, they enter ihram from their place. The people of Makkah enter ihram for Hajj al-Qiran or Hajj al-Ifrad from their homes. As for Umrah al-Mufradah, they enter ihram from at-Tan'im (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa'imah: 11/125).

What is the meaning of Ihram

Ihram in the language: prohibition and prevention; that is, a person forbids himself from what was permissible before Ihram, such as marriage, wearing perfumes, certain clothing items, and the like.

Ihram in Islamic law: the intention to enter into the rituals of Hajj or Umrah; (Dictionary of Jurisprudential Terms by Muhammad Abd al-Rahman: 1/80).

What are the Sunnahs of Ihram for performing Hajj rituals

There are Sunnahs for Ihram that will bring a great reward to the pilgrim, and there is no consequence for leaving them out. They are:

1- Bathing, trimming the nails, trimming the mustache, shaving the pubic hair, and plucking the armpit hair before Ihram.

2- Applying perfume, for men only, before putting on the Ihram clothes.

3- Wearing a clean white Izar and Rida.

4- Entering Ihram after a prayer, whether it is an obligatory or voluntary prayer.

5- Raising the voice in Talbiyah, for men only.

6- Stipulating for those who fear that an obstacle such as an enemy, illness, loss of money, or the like will prevent them from completing the rituals of Hajj or Umrah.

What are the things that are permissible for the pilgrim during ihram

The pilgrim is permitted to do during his ihram:

1- Bathe, gently comb the hair and beard, and look in the mirror.

2- Wash the ihram clothes or replace them with others.

3- Wear a watch and a silver ring for men, and gold jewelry for women only.

4- Cupping, tooth extraction, using an umbrella and glasses, and donating blood.

5- Use a belt and clips when wearing the ihram clothes and throw away a broken nail.

6- Kill insects and harmful animals that attack the pilgrim in the sanctuary and outside the sanctuary.

7- Fishing, buying, selling, and manufacturing. (Islamic Jurisprudence and its Evidences by Wahbah al-Zuhayli 3/254).

What are the prohibitions of Ihram

Prohibitions of Ihram are divided into three sections:

The first section: Prohibitions for both men and women; they are:

1- Deliberately removing hair from the head and the rest of the body by shaving or otherwise.

2- Trimming fingernails and toenails and wearing gloves.

3- Using perfumes after Ihram, on the body or clothes.

4- Sexual intercourse with one's wife or reasons for that, such as looking lustfully or kissing and the like.

5- Hunting or helping to hunt it or scaring away birds of the sanctuary or cutting trees of the sanctuary except for Idhkhir; which is a fragrant plant.

6- Engagement or marriage contract for oneself or for others.

7- Taking lost property in the sanctuary except for someone who wants to identify it.

8- Disputing and arguing falsely; because that leads to the spread of enmity among Muslims.

The second section: Prohibitions specific to men only; they are:

1- Wearing sewn clothes, which includes all clothes made in the shape of body parts; Such as a T-shirt, pants, socks, etc.

2- Covering the head with something that sticks to it; such as a turban, a hat, etc.

The third section: Prohibitions specific to women only; which are:

1- Wearing the niqab.

(Investigation and clarification by Sheikh Ibn Baz: 24)

What is the ransom for committing the prohibitions of ihram

Every Muslim who goes to perform Hajj must learn the prohibitions of ihram. If he commits one of these prohibitions out of forgetfulness or under duress, there is no sin on him and no ransom is due.

Ahmad narrated on the authority of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah has forgiven my nation for mistakes, forgetfulness, and what they are forced to do” (Sahih al-Jami’ by al-Albani: 1731).

However, if he commits one of the prohibitions of ihram intentionally, he must pay ransom as stated in the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him). We can summarize the ransom for committing the prohibitions of ihram as follows:

The ransom for cutting hair and nails, wearing sewn clothing, having sexual intercourse with one’s wife with desire, covering the head, applying perfume, and wearing a niqab and gloves for women is to choose one of three things: either slaughtering a sheep, feeding six poor people, or fasting for three days. God Almighty said: “But whoever among you is ill or has an ailment in his head [must make up for it] a ransom of fasting or charity or sacrifice.” [Al-Baqarah: 196]

(Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 119-160).

What is the ruling on performing ihram for Hajj or Umrah in regular clothes for men

Taking off sewn clothing is one of the duties of ihram for Hajj or Umrah. If a man does not take off his sewn clothing, and that is for a legitimate excuse, he must pay expiation, and he has the choice between slaughtering a sheep, feeding six poor people, or fasting for three days. However, if he is in ihram wearing regular clothes without an excuse, he must pay expiation, and he has no choice in it, which is slaughtering a sheep, which is distributed to the poor of the Haram, and its owner does not eat from it. As for fasting or feeding the poor, it is sufficient to do so in any place inside the Haram, or outside it. As for slaughtering, it can only be done inside the Haram of Makkah.

(Fatawa Dar Al-Iftaa Al-Misriyyah, Vol. 20, No. 3344, pp. 7521-7522).

What is the ruling on a man who entered ihram wearing his regular clothes due to illness

If the pilgrim enters ihram wearing his regular clothes due to cold, illness, or something similar, then this is permissible for him according to Islamic law, but he must fast for three days, or feed six poor people, or slaughter a sheep and distribute it to the poor of the Haram. He has the choice between these three, and he may do whichever he wants. Likewise, if the pilgrim covers his head intentionally, then he must pay one of the previous ransoms

(Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, vol. 11, p. 180).

What is the ruling on men applying perfume to their ihram clothes before making the intention and talbiyah

It is not permissible for a man to put perfume on his ihram clothes before reciting the Talbiyah. Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated on the authority of Ibn Umar that he said: A man asked the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) what the pilgrim should wear. He said: “He should not wear a shirt, trousers, a burnous, or a garment that has been touched by saffron or wars. Whoever cannot find sandals should wear socks and cut them so that they are below the ankles.”

(Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1542 / Muslim, Hadith 1177). A man should apply perfume to his body, such as his head, beard, armpits, and the like. As for clothes, he should not apply perfume to them when entering ihram.

(Tuhfat al-Ikhwan by Ibn Baz, p. 200).

What is the ruling on a woman covering her face during ihram

If a woman needs to cover her face because men who are not her mahrams are passing by her, she should lower her garment from above her head over her face. Malik narrated from Fatimah bint al-Mundhir that she said: We used to cover our faces while we were in ihram and we were with Asma bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq; (its chain of transmission is authentic)

(Muwatta Malik, Book of Hajj, Hadith 16).

Sa`id ibn Mansur narrated from `Aishah that she said: A woman lowers her jilbab from above her head over her face; (Its chain of transmission is authentic)

(Fath Al-Bari by Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani, Vol. 3, p. 474).

Al-Hakim narrated on the authority of Asma’ bint Abi Bakr, may God be pleased with them both, who said: “We used to cover our faces from men, and we used to comb our hair before that in ihram”; (Its chain of transmission is authentic) (Irwa’ Al-Alil by Al-Albani, Vol. 4, Hadith 1023), (Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 154) (Fatawa Arkan Al-Islam by Ibn Uthaymeen, p. 529).

What is the ruling on someone who passes the Miqat without entering Ihram while intending to perform Hajj or Umrah

Whoever passes the Miqat without entering ihram while intending to perform the rituals of Hajj or Umrah, must return to the Miqat and enter ihram from there. If he does not do so, he must slaughter a sheep and distribute it to the poor of the Haram. If he is unable to slaughter, he must fast for ten days: three during Hajj, and seven when he returns to his country. (Fatawa Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah, Vol. 20, No. 3345, p. 7524)

What is the deion/nature of the Talbiyah when entering ihram, and when does it stop

Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated on the authority of Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Talbiyah of the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was: “Labbayk, O Allah, Labbayk, Labbayk, You have no partner, Labbayk. Indeed, all praise and blessings are Yours, and all sovereignty, You have no partner” (Bukhari, Hadith 1549/ Muslim, Hadith 1184).

The meaning of “Labbayk, O Allah, Labbayk” is: In response to You, O Lord, and it also means: I am committed to Your obedience and Your command, and I do not deviate from that. It is Sunnah for men to raise their voices in Talbiyah and repeat it frequently. As for women, they should not raise their voices in Talbiyah except to the extent that they can hear themselves, their male relatives, or their female companions. The person in ihram should repeat Talbiyah frequently in any case. Talbiyah begins when entering ihram for Hajj or Umrah. Talbiyah stops in Umrah when the Muslim begins circumambulating the Kaaba, and stops in Hajj when the Muslim begins stoning Jamarat al-Aqaba al-Kubra on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah (the day of Eid). (Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 102: p. 106 and p. 160), (Fatawa Arkan al-Islam by Ibn Uthaymeen, p. 520: p. 521).

What are the types of Ihram for Hajj

Ihram is the intention to enter into Hajj or Umrah or both. Ihram for Hajj is of three types: Ifrad, Qiran, and Tamattu'.

First: Ifrad: The person who wants to perform Hajj enters into Ihram for Hajj alone from the Miqat, saying when reciting the Talbiyah: "Labbayk Allahumma bi Hajj", and he remains in Ihram until he is released from it after throwing the pebbles at Jamarat al-Aqabah al-Kubra on the day of Eid, and he is not required to offer a sacrifice.

Second: Qiran: The Muslim enters into Ihram for Hajj and Umrah together from the Miqat, saying when reciting the Talbiyah: "Labbayk Allahumma bi Hajj and Umrah", and he remains in Ihram until he completes the rituals of Hajj and Umrah together, and one Tawaf (which is the Tawaf al-Ifadah) and one Sa'i are sufficient for the person performing Hajj and Umrah, and he is required to offer a sacrifice.

Third: Tamattu': The Muslim performs Umrah during the months of Hajj; They are: Shawwal, Dhul-Qi'dah, and the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. He says at the miqat: "Labbayk Allahumma bi'Umrah." When he reaches Makkah, he performs tawaf and sa'i for Umrah, then shaves or shortens his hair, then he is released from his ihram, and wears his regular clothes, and remains in this state until the Day of Tarwiyah (which is the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah), when he enters ihram for Hajj alone from his place, saying: "Labbayk Allahumma bi'Hajj" and remains in his ihram until he is released after throwing the pebbles at Jamarat al-'Aqaba al-Kubra on the day of Eid, and he is required to offer a sacrificial animal. As for the one performing qiran and tamattu' from the people of the Haram, who are those who are close to it, such that there is no distance between them and the Haram in which the prayer can be shortened, they are not required to slaughter a sacrificial animal; (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Da'imah, vol. 11, pp. 159-160).

What is the ruling on a woman using a medication that prevents menstruation until she has completed the rituals of Hajj or Umrah

A woman may use medication to prevent menstruation until she has completed the Hajj and Umrah rituals, provided that it does not harm her health (Fatwas of the Permanent Committee, Vol. 11, p. 191).

What are the duties of Hajj

Hajj has duties that a Muslim must perform, which are:

1- Entering ihram from the miqat.

2- Standing at Arafat until after sunset.

3- Spending the night in Muzdalifah until the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah (the day of Eid), except for those who have excuses such as the sick, women and those who accompany them, then until after midnight.

4- Spending the night in Mina for the three days of Tashreeq, except for those who are in a hurry, as they must leave Mina before sunset on the twelfth of Dhul-Hijjah.

5- Throwing pebbles at the Great Jamarat on the day of Eid (the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah) after leaving Muzdalifah, as well as throwing the three pebbles in order (the Small Jamarat, then the Middle Jamarat, then the Great Jamarat) on the three days of Tashreeq or the two for those who are in a hurry after noon, and each one is thrown with seven pebbles.

6- Shaving or cutting the hair of the head.

7- Farewell Tawaf before leaving Makkah, except for menstruating and postpartum women; (The Muslim’s Path by Abu Bakr al-Jaza’iri, pp. 227-235).

What is the ruling on someone who neglects one of the obligations of Hajj

Whoever intentionally neglects one of the obligations of Hajj must slaughter a sheep, which is sufficient as a sacrifice, and distribute it to the poor of the Sacred Mosque in Makkah, and not eat from it. If he is unable to slaughter, he must fast for ten days: three during Hajj, and seven when he returns to his country. The first sacrifice of the ransom or fasting must be made after neglecting the obligation, whether that is before or after the Eid, and there is no limit to its end. However, hastening it after it is obligatory when one is able to do so is obligatory, because the Muslim does not know what will happen to him later. If the Muslim delays slaughtering the ransom until he returns to his country, he must appoint someone else to buy a sheep, slaughter it, and distribute it to the poor of the Sacred Mosque in Makkah. It is not permissible to slaughter in his country (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, vol. 11, pp. 342-343).

What is the ruling on the Hajj of a menstruating or postpartum woman

Menstruation or postpartum bleeding does not prevent a woman from performing Hajj. A menstruating or postpartum woman may enter ihram and perform all the rituals of Hajj, but she may not circumambulate the Sacred House unless her menstruation or postpartum bleeding stops and she performs ghusl (Fatwas of the Permanent Committee, Vol. 11, pp. 172-173).

What are the conditions for circumambulating the Kaaba

The following are required for the validity of circumambulating the Kaaba:

1- Intention, which is in the heart.

2- Purity from minor and major ritual impurity.

3- Covering the private parts.

4- The circumambulation should begin from the Black Stone and end there.

5- The Kaaba should be on the left of the person circumambulating it.

6- The circumambulation should be around the Kaaba. If someone circumambulates inside the Stone of Ismail, his circumambulation is not valid, because the Stone of Ismail is part of the Kaaba.

7- The circumambulation should be seven complete circuits, and when in doubt about the number of circuits, the smaller number should be taken into account.

8- Continuity between the seven circuits, and no long separation between them; (Minhaj al-Muslim by Abu Bakr al-Jaza’iri, p. 248).

What are the Sunnahs of circumambulating the Kaaba

There are Sunnahs for circumambulating the Kaaba that increase its reward, and leaving them out does not affect the validity of the circumambulation. They are:

1- Idtiba’ (covering the face), for men only.

2- Touching the Black Stone and kissing it or wiping it with the hand while kissing it, if possible, and on condition that it does not harm people. It is sufficient to point to it only if one is unable to touch it.

3- The Muslim says at the beginning of each circuit: “In the name of Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.”

4- Ramal, for men only.

5- Touching the Yemeni Corner, i.e., wiping it with the right hand without kissing it.

6- Supplicating/praying between the Black Stone and the Yemeni Corner with the words of Allah the Almighty: {Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.} [Al-Baqarah: 201].

7- Praying two rak’ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim, or anywhere in the Sacred Mosque after completing the circumambulation around the Kaaba. When going to perform it, the Muslim says the words of Allah Almighty: “And take, from the station of Ibrahim, a place of prayer.” [Al-Baqarah: 125]. It is recommended for the worshipper to recite in the first rak’ah Surah: “Say, ‘O disbelievers!’” [Al-Kafirun: 1], and in the second rak’ah Surah: “Say, ‘He is Allah, the One!’” [Al-Ikhlas: 1]. 8- Drinking Zamzam water after completing the two rak’ahs of circumambulation; (Minhaj Al-Muslim by Abu Bakr Al-Jaza’iri, p. 249).

What is the ruling on purity during Tawaf and Sa’i

Purity is a condition for circumambulating the Kaaba during Hajj or Umrah, but it is not a condition for walking between Safa and Marwa. However, it is recommended for the person walking to be pure (Fatawa Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah, Vol. 8, No. 1152, p. 2900).

What are the Sunnahs of walking between Safa and Marwa

There are Sunnahs for walking between Safa and Marwa that increase its reward, and there is no consequence for leaving them out. They are:

1- Ablution (Wodoa’).

2- Touching the Black Stone when heading towards Safa, if that is possible.

3- When a Muslim approaches Mount Safa, it is recommended for him to recite the words of Allah the Almighty: {Indeed, As-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs ‘Umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allah is appreciative and Knowing.} [Al-Baqarah: 158], then he says, “I begin with what Allah began with.” When he reaches Mount Safa, he tries to ascend it, then faces the Kaaba, and says, “Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest. There is no god but Allah alone, He has no partner, His is the dominion and His is the praise. He gives life and causes death, and He is over all things competent. There is no god but Allah alone. He fulfilled His promise, and He aided His servant, and He defeated the clans alone.” Then he supplicates to Allah for whatever good he wishes. He repeats this three times, then walks towards Al-Marwah while remembering Allah and asking for His forgiveness, and prays for the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and supplicates as he wishes, and does the same thing at Al-Marwah.

4- Ramal: which is speeding between the two green markers, and this is specific to men only; (Minhaj Al-Muslim by Abu Bakr Al-Jaza’iri, p. 250- p. 251).

What is the ruling on performing the prayer while circumambulating the Kaaba or while walking between Safa and Marwa

If the prayer is performed during the circumambulation or the running of the Kaaba, the pilgrim or the one performing the minor pilgrimage must pray with the imam, then complete the circumambulation or the running of the Kaaba from where he stopped. It is permissible for someone who is unable to continue the circumambulation or the running of the Kaaba to rest between the circuits for as long as he needs to regain his energy (Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 247), (Fatawa Dar Al-Iftaa Al-Masriya, Vol. 8, No. 1152, p. 2900).

What is the time of standing in Arafat

The standing in Arafah begins after the afternoon of the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah until the dawn of the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah. It is sufficient to stand in Arafah during any part of this specified time, whether at night or during the day. If the pilgrim stands in Arafah during the day, he must wait until after sunset on the ninth day. If he leaves standing in Arafah before sunset, he must slaughter a sheep or fast for ten days: three during the Hajj, and seven if he returns to his country. As for the one who stands in Arafah at night, there is nothing wrong with him. (Al-Sharh Al-Mumti’ by Ibn Uthaymeen, Vol. 7, p. 196-197)

What are the Sunnahs of the Day of Arafah

It is recommended for the pilgrim to take a bath on the Day of Arafah, and it is recommended for him to pray the Dhuhr and Asr prayers together and shortened with the Imam in the Namirah Mosque, and to go and stand on the rocks located at the foot of Mount Arafah. It is also recommended for him to frequently remember Allah Almighty, seek forgiveness, and pray for good for himself and for all Muslims, because the Day of Arafah is a day when supplications are hoped to be answered. Therefore, it is recommended for the pilgrim to break his fast, so that he may be strengthened to supplicate. It is recommended for him to supplicate with the authentic supplications of our Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, such as: There is no god but Allah alone, He has no partner, His is the dominion and His is the praise, He gives life and causes death, and He is over all things omnipotent. He should also frequently perform good deeds and charity according to his ability, and when the sun sets, he should depart from Arafah with tranquility and dignity (Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 268-274).

What is the ruling on spending the night in Muzdalifah

Spending the night in Muzdalifah (also called Jam’ or Al-Mash’ar Al-Haram) is obligatory. Whoever neglects it, even out of ignorance, must slaughter a sheep, because he must ask about the boundaries of Muzdalifah. The Sunnah is for the pilgrim not to leave it until after the Fajr prayer and shortly before sunrise. It is permissible for weak men and women, the sick and those accompanying them to leave Muzdalifah after the last half of the night. It is Sunnah to supplicate in Muzdalifah while raising the hands and facing the qiblah (Tuhfat Al-Ikhwan by Ibn Baz, pp. 214-215). (Fatawa Arkan Al-Islam by Ibn Uthaymeen, p. 562).

What are the acts of the Day of Sacrifice (the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah)

The actions of the Day of Sacrifice for those who perform Hajj individually are: throwing the pebbles at the Jamarat al-Aqaba al-Kubra, shaving or cutting the hair, Tawaf al-Ifadah and Sa'i if there is no Sa'i after Tawaf al-Qudum.

As for the one performing Tamattu' and Qarin, he adds to what was mentioned above by slaughtering the sacrificial animal, and the one performing Tamattu' adds Sa'i after Tawaf al-Ifadah. It is Sunnah for the pilgrim to perform these actions in order; he begins by throwing the pebbles at the Jamarat al-Aqaba al-Kubra, then shaving or cutting his hair, then circumambulating the Ka'ba, then walking between Safa and Marwah. If he performs some of these actions before others, there is no harm in that. Whoever does two of these actions, other than slaughtering the sacrificial animal, has completed the lesser release, and everything forbidden to him during ihram becomes permissible for him except for women. If he does all three, then he has completed the greater release; that is, everything forbidden to him becomes permissible for him, even women. (Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 320: p. 323), (Fatwas of the Permanent Committee, Vol. 11, p. 349).

What is the ruling for someone who is unable to slaughter the sacrificial animal

Whoever performs Hajj as a Qarin or Mutamatu’ must slaughter a sacrificial animal at the time of Hajj. If he is unable to do so, he must fast three days during Hajj and seven when he returns to his country. Allah the Almighty says: {So whoever combines ‘Umrah with Hajj, then make an offering as he can afford. But whoever cannot find [one] - then a fast of three days during Hajj and seven when you have returned. Those are ten complete days.} [Al-Baqarah: 196]; (Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 200), (Fatawa Dar Al-Iftaa Al-Masriya, Vol. 8, No. 1154, p. 2904).

What is the ruling on someone who forgets a round of the Tawaf al-Ifadah

If the pilgrim performs the Tawaf al-Ifadah and forgets one of the circuits and then remembers, if the separation is long, he must repeat the entire Tawaf. If he remembers after a short period, he must perform the circuit that he forgot, and nothing is required of him. (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, Vol. 11, p. 253)

What is the ruling on spending the night in Mina during the days of Tashreeq

Spending the night in Mina on the eleventh and twelfth nights is obligatory for men and women. Whoever neglects it must slaughter a sheep to be distributed to the poor of the Haram (Tuhfat al-Ikhwan by Ibn Baz, p. 215), (Fatawa Arkan al-Islam by Ibn Uthaymeen, p. 561).

What is the deion of throwing stones at the Jamarat during the days of Tashreeq

The pilgrim carries with him every day 21 pebbles, the size of beans. He begins stoning the Jamarat in the afternoon. He starts by stoning the small Jamarat al-Aqaba with seven consecutive pebbles, while saying “Allahu Akbar” (God is Great) with each pebble, making sure that the pebbles fall inside the basin. It is not necessary that they hit the pillar. When in doubt about the number of pebbles, we build on the least. After finishing stoning the seven Jamarat, the pilgrim faces the Kaaba and supplicates to God Almighty for whatever good he wants. The pilgrim must maintain the order of stoning the three Jamarat. Then he heads towards the middle Jamarat al-Aqaba and also stoning it with seven consecutive pebbles, while saying “Allahu Akbar” (God is Great) with each pebble. After finishing stoning, he faces the Qiblah and supplicates to God as well. Then he heads towards the great Jamarat al-Aqaba and stoning it with seven pebbles, while saying “Allahu Akbar” with each pebble. Then he leaves after finishing stoning the seven Jamarat, and does not supplicate (praying/doing doa) after that.

The pilgrim does this on the twelfth and thirteenth days if he is not in a hurry. It is permissible for those with legitimate excuses to appoint someone else to throw the pebbles on their behalf, after the agents throw them on their behalf (Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 326: p. 331).

What is the ruling on someone who throws the three Jamarat before noon on the days of Tashreeq

t is not permissible to throw the pebbles at the three Jamarat on the days of Tashreeq before noon. Rather, the throwing begins after noon and continues until nightfall. So whoever throws the pebbles at the Jamarat before noon must slaughter a sheep in Mecca as a sacrifice, and it will be distributed to the poor of the Haram. If he is unable to do that, he must fast for ten days. (Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 328), (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, Vol. 11, p. 294).

Is it permissible for a woman to delegate someone else to throw stones at the Jamarat

When there is a crowding during the stoning of the Jamarat, it is permissible for a woman to delegate someone to throw the stones on her behalf, due to her illness or weakness, or to protect her pregnancy if she is pregnant, and to preserve her honor and dignity, so that she does not become exhausted in the intense crowding. (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, Vol. 11, p. 284)

What is the ruling on someone who neglects the farewell tawaf (tawaf al-wadaa’) during Hajj

The farewell tawaf (Tawaf al-wadaa’) during Hajj is obligatory except for a menstruating woman and a Muslim living in Makkah. The two sheikhs narrated on the authority of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) that he said: People were commanded that their last rites should be at the House, except that it was made easier for a menstruating woman (Bukhari, Hadith 1755 / Muslim, Hadith 1328).

Whoever neglects the farewell tawaf (tawaf al-wadaa’) must slaughter a sheep and distribute its meat to the poor of the Haram. Whoever is unable to slaughter must fast for ten days: three during Hajj and seven when he returns to his country. As for whoever delays slaughtering the sheep until he returns to his country, he must appoint someone else in Makkah to buy it and distribute it to the poor of the Haram. It is not permissible to slaughter in his country; (Fatwas of the Egyptian Fatwa House, Vol. 20, No. 3320, pp. 7536-7537), (Fatwas of the Permanent Committee, Vol. 11, pp. 342-343).

Does the Tawaf al-Ifadah suffice for the Tawaf al-Wadaa

If the pilgrim does not perform the Tawaf al-Ifadah until he leaves Makkah, and it is sufficient for him instead of the Tawaf al-Wada’, that is sufficient for him, even if he performs the Sa’i between Safa and Marwah after it, as if he were performing Tamattu’, because the intention is for the pilgrim’s last act to be the Tawaf around the Ka’bah after he has finished stoning the Jamarat on the three days of Tashreeq, and that has been achieved with the Tawaf al-Ifadah (Fatawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, Vol. 11, pp. 300-302).

Do the people of the Grand Mosque (Al-masjed al-haraam) have to perform a farewell tawaf (Tawaf al-Wadaa’)

Anyone who resides within the boundaries of the Sacred Sanctuary of Mecca is like the people of Mecca and does not have to perform the farewell tawaf (Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah, Vol. 5, p. 338).