The subject of Tahaara (purification, etc.) is a very large subject and has many viewpoints from many renowned scholars, each having substantial support for his point of view. This makes the...
Mistake #1: Thinking that their Ihram is the cap they wear over their head. Some Muslimahs do not know what Ihram means and they think it's the cap that they put on over their hair. They don't...
When you are in Makkah and you wish to perform tawaaf, keep track of the salah times to avoid starting your tawaaf very close to iqaama time. If you do not watch the times, it will result in you...
A pregnant woman can be considered unable to perform Hajj, due to health reasons. However she cannot send (deputise) somebody else to do it on her behalf, as her condition is not permanent. There...
Some of the most disputable points in relation to Hajj are, not surprisingly, regarding women: The issue of Mahram Covering of the face while in Ihraam Visiting of graves At this point we...
The Hajj is a hard journey and requires great effort. And woman has their own status during the hajj; they could be pregnant, experience the menstrual period, or suffer because of their physical...
Essential Items for Hajj and Umrah On the whole, the majority of these items will be required for both Hajj and Umrah though less will be required if you are just going for Umrah. Items mentioned...
Ramy (casting of pebbles) You need to collect seven pebbles for each jamrah for each day (i.e. on the 10th you need 7 only; on the 11th, 12th and 13th you need 21 for each day). Many pilgrims...
When performing the Hajj and Umrah rites, pilgrims are vulnerable to the diseases commonly associated with the Hajj season, including: Respiratory diseases. Gastrointestinal (digestive)...
General Guidelines: The rites of Umrah and Hajj begin by entering into the state of Ihraam. For men it is very apparent as they have a specific garment to wear. It is two clean preferably white...