Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is touching the Ka‘ba or its kiswa during supplication a sunna, and is it better than simply facing it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Touching or kissing the Ka‘ba carries a specific established sunna only in relation to the Black Stone, the Rukn al-Yamani, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can a Hajj Tamattu‘ pilgrim who has completed Umra and exited ihram perform the Tawaf of Arrival (Tawaf al-Qudum) upon entering the Sacred Mosque during the period before Hajj begins? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Hajj preceded by Umra (Hajj Tamattu‘) has no […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Based on Imam Shafi‘i’s statement in al-Umm and Imam Nawawi’s transmission in al-Majmu‘, is trimming the beard during Hajj or Umra recommended or just allowed? Also, is there a specific amount that must be trimmed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In the Shafi‘i school, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Must one delay Hajj until they are personally financially able, or can they perform it if someone else covers their expenses? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Condition of Financial Ability Hajj is not obligatory upon a person until they are personally financially able […]