Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I completed one round of sa‘i before fajr and then restarted after the prayer. Is my ‘Umra valid, and what should I do now? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. When the obligatory prayer times enter, the person performing the ‘Umra (if they are […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling for finding scalp or body hair on a pillow or bedsheet after sleeping in ihram, and does it affect one’s state? Similarly, is it permissible to shower while in ihram if hair falls out without rubbing the body or head? Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a woman in menstruation wear ihram before becoming pure? May she enter the Haram or walk in the Grand Mosque without performing rituals, such as to see the Ka‘ba or walk between Safa and Marwa? If menstruation begins in Madina, may she enter the Prophet’s Mosque to give […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m performing Hajj al-Tamattu‘ and arranged my hady through an online provider. Can I exit ihram after throwing Jamarat al-‘Aqaba based on their assurance, or must I wait for confirmation that the hady was completed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]