What is the expiation for an 'Umrah performed before a Hajj al-Ifrad, and is fasting three days during Hajj and seven days after it sufficient? What is the necessary expiation for the mother given her menstruation, and is the sacrifice of two sheep required if fasting is not completed, and is the Hajj considered valid?

If a non-Meccan performs 'Umrah during the months of Hajj and then performs Hajj in the same year, the sacrifice of Tamattu' (dam al-tamattu') becomes obligatory upon him. If he is unable to offer it, he must fast three days during Hajj and seven days upon returning to his homeland. If the three days are missed due to an excuse, they must be made up along with the seven days, making a total of ten. Performing 'Umrah during the months of Hajj is permissible, and some scholars prefer Hajj al-Tamattu'. The expenses of Hajj and the sacrificial animal (hadi) are the responsibility of the pilgrim himself; the father is not obligated to bear them. A great reward is hoped for the father if he enables his children to perform Hajj, and he can be advised kindly regarding the preference of the hady. It is essential to learn the Shari'ah rulings before commencing acts of worship.