What is the ruling of Islamic Law on applying perfume before entering the state of ihram
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What is the ruling of Islamic Law on performing ṭawāf on the upper floors of al-Masjid al-Ḥarām, given that these floors are situated above the level of the Ka‘bah, and that the one performing ṭawāf passes by certain barriers, such as pillars and walls, during the ṭawāf?
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What is the ruling of Islamic Law on eating or drinking during the circumambulation?
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What is the ruling on someone who intends to travel to Jeddah for two days — must he enter iḥrām from his place of residence [i.e., before passing the mīqāt]?
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Is it permissible to use unscented petroleum jelly (Vaseline) during ‘Umrah, in order to prevent skin chafing or irritation?
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What is the ruling on the use of an inhaler by a *muḥrim* (a person in the state of *iḥrām*)? [An inhaler is a medicinal device used for inhalation, containing various herbal ingredients.]؟
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I was performing Hajj, but skipped Tawaf Al-Ifadah. However, before departing from Mecca, I performed Tawaf Al-Wada` (the farewell circumambulation) and intended it as Tawaf Al-Wada`, not as Tawaf Al-Ifadah. What is the ruling of Sharia on this?
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Is it allowed to delegate someone to perform Umrah on behalf of our sick father with the intention that Allah confers recovery upon him?
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My husband and I are looking to have a child; however, my husband has saved money to perform Hajj, considering that we are currently in Saudi Arabia. We are now faced with two options: choosing to have a child and postponing Hajj for another two years, considering the difficulty of leaving a child with someone else before they turn one year old, or advancing the Hajj and delaying having a child. Which one is more deserving, and what would you recommend?
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I was in Hajj, stood at Arafat, spent the night in Muzdalifah, performed the Jamarat ritual (stoning), and shaved my head. However, I was ill and still is, and couldn't complete the Hajj by performing Tawaf al-Ifadah, Sa'i, and Tawaf al-Wada. Upon entering the state of Ihram, I made the stipulation: "O Allah, I shall be free from Ihram where you detain me." Afterwards, I returned to my home country and Iam now ill and unable to travel to Mecca. Am I considered in state of Ihsar (Obstruction)?
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If a pilgrim is prevented from completing the Hajj, is he/she obligated to make up for it?
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A person performed Umrah during the Hajj season, returned to his/her country passing the Miqat, and later came back to perform Hajj. Is he/she called Mutamatti (the person performing Hajj-ul-Tamattu) and liable for offering animal sacrifice due in this type of Hajj (Hajj-ul-Tamattu)?
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I left for Umrah, performed the rites and completed them. After that, I made Ihram (enter into state of ritual consecration) from the mosque of Tan'eim for a second Umrah. While performing Sa'iy, something urgent happened and I didn`t finish this ritual and didn`t make Tahalul. I went to the hotel, took off my Ihram attire, put on my clothes and returned to my country. After that, I was blessed with a baby. What am I liable for?
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Is a woman allowed to travel for Hajj or Umrah without a Mahram or her husband?
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I have a serious illness (Extreme dizziness) and it is difficult for me to travel or go out. Is it allowed to delegate someone to do Hajj on my behalf?
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