Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is saying Labbayk (At Your Behest) permitted for other than Allah, given that it is part of the talbiya of Hajj and Umra? I see people saying Labbayk ya Ghazzah, Labbayk ya Aqsa… Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Talbiya itself is perfectly […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can a man in ihram wear more than the two standard cloths when he needs additional covering for illness, cold weather, or because the cloth becomes see-through when wet? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. You are not restricted to only two clothes. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question When performing multiple ‘Umras, should one trim each time and shave at the end? Answer I pray you are well. Trimming or Shaving After Each ‘Umra In each ‘Umra, one must exit Ihram by either trimming or shaving the hair. If one chooses to trim, then a noticeable amount should […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question During ihram, does washing one’s hands and feet with scented soap for the purpose of cleaning (not perfuming) require a dam? If a sacrifice is required and one cannot afford it, is there an alternative expiation, or must it be performed once one becomes financially able? Answer In the […]