Questions and Answers (200)
What is Shia Islam?
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Shia Islam is one of the two main branches of Islam. Its followers believe that…
Is it permissible to interrupt Tawaf?
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Tawaf should be performed continuously, but in cases of necessity (such as obligatory congregational prayer…
What should one do if they are unsure about the number of circuits?
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If doubt arises after completing the Tawaf, it is ignored, and the Tawaf is valid.…
What is the ruling on the Tawaf prayer?
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After completing Tawaf, it is obligatory to perform two rak‘ahs of Tawaf prayer. This prayer…
What are the main conditions for a valid Tawaf?
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Some essential conditions are: • Intention (niyyah) for the sake of Allah • Ritual purity…
What is Tawaf, and how many circuits does it have?
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Tawaf means performing seven continuous circuits around the Kaaba, moving counterclockwise so that the Kaaba…
What should someone do if they pass the Miqat without ihram?
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If they remember and are able, they should return to the Miqat and enter ihram…
What recommended acts should be done before entering ihram at the Miqat?
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Some important recommended acts include: • Performing ghusl (ritual bath) • Trimming nails and tidying…
What intention should be made at the Miqat for Hajj Tamattu‘?
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The intention should be for ‘Umrah Tamattu‘, not Hajj itself. This is because in Hajj…
From which Miqat should one enter ihram for Hajj Tamattu‘?
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It depends on the route of arrival. For example: • Residents of Madinah: Dhul-Hulayfah (Abar…
What is the Miqat, and why must one enter ihram from there?
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The Miqat is a designated place established by the Prophet ﷺ where pilgrims must enter…
What is the ruling if someone changes their intention during the rites?
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Changing one’s intention in worship is not permissible if it disrupts the essence of the…
Is a separate intention required for each rite of Hajj (Tawaf, Sa‘i, standing at ‘Arafat, etc.)?
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Yes. Each independent act of worship requires its own specific intention. For example, during Tawaf…
When is intention required for Hajj?
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The most important time for making the intention is when entering into ihram at the…
Must the intention for Hajj be spoken aloud?
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No. The place of intention is the heart, and saying it verbally is not obligatory.…
What is intention (niyyah) in Hajj, and why is it important?
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Intention means having a heartfelt resolve to perform Hajj for the sake of obeying Allah.…
Does menstruation invalidate ihram if it occurs during or after entering ihram?
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No. Ihram is not invalidated by menstruation. Ihram is a matter of intention and a…
What should a menstruating woman do if she becomes menstruating during ‘Umrah Tamattu‘ before Tawaf?
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She should wait until she becomes clean, then perform ghusl, complete the Tawaf and Tawaf…
What acts can a menstruating woman not perform after entering ihram?
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She cannot perform acts that require ritual purity (taharah). The main ones are: • Tawaf…
Is ghusl (ritual bath) required for ihram while menstruating?
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Performing ghusl for ihram is recommended (mustahabb), not obligatory. A menstruating woman may (and it…
