Q: Is it necessary for a person to tie his Ihraam before reaching Jeddah if his intention is to first proceed to Madinah Munawwarah? A: It is not necessary for a person to tie his Ihraam before reaching Jeddah if his intention is to first proceed to Madinah Munawwarah. ( …

Q: What is the shar’ee ruling in the case where a person passed the miqaat without tying the ihraam? A: One damm becomes waajib upon him. If he returns to the miqaat and ties the ihraam then the damm will fall off. N.B: This law applies to a person performing …

Q: Is it permissible to use soap or shampoo in Ihraam? A: It is impermissible for one in the state of ihraam to use shampoo or perfumed or scented soap. If a person used shampoo or perfumed or scented soap once or twice then sadaqah becomes waajib on him. If …

Q: A person touched his wife in the state of ihraam with lust. What is the condition of his Hajj? A: One damm becomes waajib upon him. و لو جامع فيما دون السبيلين أو باشر أو عانق أو قبل أو لمس بشهوة إمرأة أو أمردا أنزل أو لم ينزل فعليه …

Q: A person in the state of ihraam indulged in sexual relations. What is the condition of his Hajj? Can you please explain in detail the laws pertaining to a Mufrid, Mutamatti’ and a Qaarin in this situation? A: If a person indulged in sexual relations before wuqoof in Arafah …

Q: Is it permissible for one in the state of ihraam to discuss issues relating to sexual intercourse with his wife? A: It is impermissible for one in the state of ihraam to discuss issues relating to sexual intercourse with one’s wife. قال الله تعالى: “الحج أشهر معلومات فمن فرض …

Q: If a woman in the state of ihraam covers her face, will damm become waajib on her? A: In the state of Ihraam if quarter or more of the face is covered for an entire day or night (i.e. 12 hours) or more, then one damm becomes waajib. If …

Q: What is the Shar’ee ruling with regards to a woman who covers her face in the state of ihraam? A: It is impermissible for a woman to cover her face in the state of Ihraam in such a manner that the cloth (purdah) touches her face. However, she should …

Q: What is the shar’ee ruling if a man covers his feet during ihraam? A: If a man during ihraam covers his entire feet for a complete day or a night (i.e. 12 hours) then one damm becomes waajib. If he covered his feet for less than one day or …

Q: What type of sandal or footwear should a person wear in the state of ihraam? A: In the state of Ihraam, it is necessary that the upper portion of the foot be exposed (i.e. from the place where the shoe-lace is normally tied up to the ankle) as well …