Hajj

Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home. In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the "House of Allah," in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

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Hajj

I am 24 and feel I'm not a good Muslim. I have enough savings to go for Hajj. Should I go this year or focus on improving my faith first and aim to go next year?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago

When you have the ability to perform Hajj, you must go for Hajj this year and never postpone Hajj. Hadeeth says: He who was able to perform Hajj but did not, will die as a non Muslim. Go for Hajj and pray to Allah (SWT) during Hajj to Grant you a better faith and better life and better hereafter but never postpone Hajj.

Wassalam.

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Hajj . Daughter . Wedding

Is it true that if one has a daughter, Hajj is only obligatory once they have enough funds for her marriage?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 month ago

Wa alaikum assalam,

No, that is incorrect.

And Allah knows best

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Woman . Hajj . Husband

Can a woman's husband, who is not obligated to perform Hajj, bear the expenses for her necessary travel items, such as bags, food, and Ahram, if she is going for a mandatory Hajj?

Yes he can even if he himself is unable to perform his obligatory Hajj. His responsibility to spend on his wife's livelihood remains on him all the time.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Jewellery . Hajj

If a woman has sufficient unused jewelry, 50% of which is enough to cover Hajj expenses, is it obligatory for her to sell them and perform the obligatory Hajj?

Yes. She has to sell the unused or unnecessary jewelry and perform her obligatory Hajj.
She does not need to sell any necessary or usually used item for going for Hajj.

Wassalam.

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Hajj . Woman

What are the criteria that make the Hajj obligatory for women?

Bismihi ta'ala

The criteria is similar for every baligh mukallaf male or female.

If they have the financial capability, which means they have enough money to travel, and there are no legitimate obstacles preventing them, then it would be wajib upon her.

And Allah knows best.

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Umrah . Time . Ihram . Hajj . Salam alaikum . God (Allah) . Contact Lenses

Can contact lenses be worn during the state of Ihram?

If the contact lenses are purely for medical reason and not for beautification, then it will be allowed during the state of Ihraam. If it was for looking more beautiful or to make your eyes look nice,then it not allowed during Ihraam.

Wassalam.

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Qurbani . Hajj . Animals

Do financially stable adults need to perform Qurbani every year, or is it a one-time obligation like Hajj?

Bismihi ta'ala

It is not wajib to perform a sacrifice yearly, unless you have done an oath for that. Otherwise, the only wajib time is when doing your Hajj pilgrimage. Of course, it is a highly recommended act, especially on Eid al-Adhha, but not wajib, even if you are financially stable.

And Allah knows best

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Baligh . Hajj

Is it strictly mandatory for a Baligh mature person to have performed Hajj in order to financially support all related expenses of another individual who seeks to perform Hajj?

Performing Hajj is an obligatory worship for every one who is able to. Ignoring or postponing Hajj for unnecessary excuses is a major sin. Muslim who postpones Hajj will die as Nin Muslim according to the Prophetic Hadeeth.

Helping others to perform Hajj is always very good act but it does not excuse postponing Hajj for yourself.

Wassalam.

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Sacrifice . Goat . Hajj . Eid al-Adha

Is it permissible to sacrifice a goat a day prior to Hajj due to overcrowding at the sacrifice centers?

Scarifying in Hajj is after stoning the Jamrat al- Aqabah which is obligatory on the day of Eidul Adha 10th of Thil Haj and befor that.

'Wassalam.

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Hajj . Makkah . Kaffara . Muzdalifah

When I went for Hajj, I found a pebble of Muzdalefah left in my purse just a few hours before leaving from Makkah, and I left it in the hotel in Makkah. Is there any Kaffara I must pay for not taking it back to Mina?

No Kaffara is required in such case because Makkah is part of the Haram area and leaving the pebbles in Makkah is enough and you don’t need to take it to Muna.

‘Wassalam.

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Hajj . Kaffara . Hair

What is the Kaffara if someone unintentionally cuts a few hairs of another person before performing their own Halaq/Taqseer during Hajj?

It is a precaution to slaughter a sheep or a goat and distribute it among poor believers.

'Wassalam.

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Muslims . Hajj . Umrah . Imam Husayn

Are there any references indicating the number of Muslims who participated in Hajj in the year 60 Hijri, when Hussain ibn Ali (as) converted Hajj into Umrah?

We don't have in our available books any numbers of Hajj participants in those days but it is clear that numbers were in thousands or tens of thousands.

Wassalam.