Tag Archives: Hajj

March, 2020

• 19 March

  Do Hijrah and Hajj expiate major sins?

  Question Do Hijrah and Hajj have the same effect as accepting Islam as far as wiping out major sins are concerned? عن ابن شماسة المهرى قال: حضرنا عمرو بن العاص رضي الله عنه وهو فى سياقة الموت. فبكى طويلا وحوّل وجهه إلى الجدار فجعل ابنه يقول يا أبتاه أما بشرك رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بكذا أما بشرك رسول …
• 18 March

  An unreliable narration on the virtue of visiting the graves of one’s parents

  Question Can you tell me the authenticity of this narration? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Anyone who visits one of his parent’s grave or both parent’s graves with intention of rewards, gets the reward of one accepted Hajj and whoever visits their grave frequently, the angels will come to visit his grave [when he passes away].” Kanzul ‘Ummal, Hadith: …

January, 2020

• 17 January

  Another narration on the intentions people will have when performing Hajj and ‘Umrah

  Question Kindly translate and authenticate this narration. عند ذلك يا سلمان يحج الناس إلى هذا البيت الحرام تحج ملوكهم لهوا وتنزها وأغنياؤهم للتجارة ومساكينهم للمسألة وقراؤهم رياء وسمعة

December, 2019

• 20 December

  An unreliable virtue of sweeping the Masjid

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? من كسح بيتا من بيوت الله فكأنما حج أربعمائه حجة وغزا أربعمائة غزوة وأعتق أربعمائة نسمة وصام أربعمائة سنة
• 19 December

  The reward of leaving home for Salah in the state of wudu

  Question Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “One who leaves home in the state of wudu to proceed to the Masjid for fard salah secures the reward of a Haji in the state of ihram.” (Sunan Abi Dawud)

November, 2019

• 15 November

  Another recital when welcoming a Haji?

  Question I read this du’a and this one on your website for welcoming a Haji. However, I have also heard people recite the following du’a when meeting a returning Haji: اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْحَاجِّ وَلِمَنِ اسْتَغْفَرَ لَهُ الْحَاجُّ Allahummaghfir lil Haj, wa liman istaghfara lahul Haj Is this correct?

October, 2019

• 4 October

  Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advice to treat women well during the farewell Hajj

  Question Is there a Hadith wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said something to the effect “Treat women well” during the farewell Hajj. I thought it was among the advises given in the farewell Hajj, but recently I was told there is no such narration?

August, 2019

• 27 August

  A narration stating that du’as are accepted by the Mizab of the Ka’bah

  Question What is the status of this narration? قد روي عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: ما أحد يدعو عند الميزاب إلا استجيب له It has been reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever supplicates at the Mizab [The water spout/gutter of the Ka’bah], his du’a will be accepted.
• 11 August

  The dhikr to recite on the Day of ‘Arafah

  Question I would like to know the reference for the following dhikr to be recited on ‘Arafah day: Lailaha illallahu wahdahu lasharika lahu lahul mulku walahul hamdu wahuwa ‘ala kulli shayin qadir
• 8 August

  A narration stating that the angels embrace those who arrive for Hajj walking

  Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Verily the angels shake hands with the hajis arriving in Makkah mounted [on a conveyance] and embrace those arriving on foot.”
• 7 August

  The day of ‘Arafah; the best day in the Sight of Allah Ta’ala

  Question Is this Hadith reliable? ما من يوم أفضل عند الله من يوم عرفة ينزل الله إلى السماء الدنيا فيباهي بأهل الأرض أهل السماء، فيقول: انظروا إلى عبادي شعثا غبرا ضاحين جاؤوا من كل فج عميق يرجون رحمتي، ولم يروا عذابي، فلم ير يوم أكثر عتقا من النار من يوم عرفة
• 2 August

  An unreliable narration on attending the gathering of a Scholar

  Question How authentic is this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “To attend a gathering of a scholar is more rewarding than attending one thousand funerals, offering one thousand rak’ahs of prayers, one thousand Hajj and one thousand battles”

July, 2019

• 31 July

  Hajj and ‘Umrah an alternative to Jihad

  Question Can you reference this narration? “Jihad for the elderly, the weak and the woman is Hajj and ‘Umrah.”