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It is obligatory for the pilgrim, after performing Sa'y, to cut some of his/her nail or hair (the head, moustache or beard) with the intention of seeking Allah's nearness. It is forbidden to shave one's head instead of doing Taqseer, and the cutting ...

It is obligatory for the pilgrim, after performing...

1. After performing the prayer of circumambulation, one should complete Say between Safa and Marwah. 2. Sa' y consists of going from the hill of Safa to Marwah and vice versa. 3. It is obligatory to make Sa y seven times. Note here that going from Sa...

1. After performing the prayer of circumambulation...

1. Ii is obligatory for the pilgrim, after finishing the circumambulation, to perform its two-cycle prayer like the morning prayer, with the intention of seeking Allah's nearness. 2. One must immediately perform the two-cycle prayer without any delay...

1. Ii is obligatory for the pilgrim, after finishi...

Tawaf is the second duty of umrah. It literally means to circumambulate around the Sacred Ka'ba beginning from the Black Stone and ending at it. Conditions: Tawaf is correct only when the following conditions are met: a. Intention: The pilgrim should...

Tawaf is the second duty of umrah. It literally me...

Upon making Ihram, several things are forbidden for the pilgrim: 1. Hunting land animals, or helping others to hunt, slaughter or eat them, with the exception of harmful animal (such as snakes scorpions...etc.). 2. Sexual intercourse, kissing, lookin...

Upon making Ihram, several things are forbidden fo...

It begins from one of the following stated Miqats: Masjid Al-Shajarah, Juhfah, Wadi Aqiq, Yalamlam, Oarn Manazil (according to route the pilgrim takes when traveling to Mecca). Ihram consists of three acts: A. Intention: Stated thus, "1 make Ihram of...

It begins from one of the following stated Miqats:...

Hajj in Islam is of three kinds: 1. Hajj Al-Ifrad. 2. Hajj Al-Qiran. 3. Hajj Al-Tamattu. The difference between both Hajj al-Ifrad, Hajj al-Qiran, and Hajj al-Tamattu, is that the first two are incumbent on the inhabitants of Mecca, (those who do not...

Hajj in Islam is of three kinds: 1. Hajj Al-Ifrad....

1. The time in which Hajj is to be performed is specified during the three months of Shawwal, Dhul-Qi'da, and Dhul-Hijjah. Thus if a Muslim attains the specified conditions under which Hajj becomes compulsory during this period of time, he should per...

1. The time in which Hajj is to be performed is sp...

Islam sets certain conditions under which it becomes compulsory for a Muslim to perform Hajj. 1. One mud possess: Physical wad mental capability wad assurance of his family's safety. Hajj is incumbent on the Muslim who can provide for his family whil...

Islam sets certain conditions under which it becom...

The following is a concise set of religious regulations concerning Hajj. It is recommended to refer to the more detailed books of jurisprudence, or to a religious authority in order to gain a thorough understanding of the religious rules which the Mu...

The following is a concise set of religious regula...

"And proclaim among people the Pilgrimage; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel coming from every remote path. That they may witness advantages for them and mention the name of Allah during the stated days over what He has given them...

"And proclaim among people the Pilgrimage; they wi...

Since the Qur'an calls on Muslims to perform Hajj, worshippers respond to this eternal call. They begin by humbly repeating the call of love, loyalty, and faithfulness to Allah: "Labbaika Allahumma labbaik. Labbaika La sharika laka labbaik. Innal ham...

Since the Qur'an calls on Muslims to perform Hajj,...

"And when Ibrahim said: My Lord! Make this city secure, wad sai'e me wad my sons from worshipping idols." Holy Qur'an (14:35) Allah made a secure land for the people, and a place for peace. Its remembrance fills people with security and calm. Its rit...

"And when Ibrahim said: My Lord! Make this city se...

Hajj is a collection of rites and observances. It is a number of actions and recitations. They are all combined to be performed within a certain time and place, the result is worship, and an enlightening action conducive to the building up of the Mus...

Hajj is a collection of rites and observances. It ...

Hajj is a bodily and spiritual journey. It is man's migration towards Allah's grace and pleasure. It is the abandonment of one's relatives, wealth, and wordily comforts, and enduring a host of difficulties, troubles and hardships for the Creator's sa...

Hajj is a bodily and spiritual journey. It is man'...

The Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.) continued his long journey across Babylonia, Syria and Arabia. He folded up long periods of time, while crossing plains, hills, valleys, rivers and deserts to arrive eventually in the promised land of Mekkah al-Mukarramah. ...

The Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.) continued his long jour...

Literally, Hall refers to the intention of visiting a place. The Holy Qur'an transfers the meaning of Hajj from its lexical general meaning to a traditionally specific meaning which denotes the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Ka'ba in Mecca, one of the...

Literally, Hall refers to the intention of visitin...

All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon His servant and beloved Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) our guide and intercessor with Allah, the Exalted; and upon his purified household, his faithful companions, and th...

All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the world...

It has been recommended that on the occasion of the Arba'in of Imam Husayn and his devoted companions visit to the graves of the Holy Imam and the martyrs of the tragedy of Karbala should be paid. The day of Arba'in is one of the most crowded days in...

It has been recommended that on the occasion of th...

The above narration relating to Atiyya shows how great an importance the companions of the Prophet of Allah and the Tabi'in attached to the exegesis and reciting of the Qur'an and how fond they were of acquiring knowledge in this behalf. They knew ve...

The above narration relating to Atiyya shows how g...

Nuaman bin Bashir was ordered to make arrangements for the return of Ahlul Bayt and to send a reliable and honest person with them. According to Shaykh Mufid Nuaman himself was ordered to go with them. It is written in Akhbiirud Duwal that Nuaman bin...

Nuaman bin Bashir was ordered to make arrangements...