Hajj on Behalf of Another
427 questions
Am I entitled to revoke the power of attorney I granted to my neighbor to act on my behalf concerning a piece of land I acquired in my name—based on an agreement between us—since he has not fulfilled his agreed-upon obligations, in order to compel him to transfer ownership of the land or compensate me financially, knowing that this land prevents me from receiving government housing support?
Is it permissible to donate the reward of reciting Surat Al-Kahf on Friday to a mother who does not read, and would she be included in the Hadith "a light between the two Fridays" in this case? And does that apply to a father who can read and write if the reward is also donated to him?
What must be done to soothe the questioner’s anxiety about her deceased brother, whose facial features were reportedly angry and whose body turned blue at the time of his death, and about whom she later learned that he died two days after a violent quarrel with a neighbor? And is there a fear of him suffering torment in the grave if his striking the neighbor involved injustice?
Is it permissible for the sheikh to recite the travel supplication (du'a al-safar) and the morning remembrances (adhkar al-sabah) over the microphone on behalf of the congregants on the bus, and is it permissible for them to repeat after him?
What is the ruling on combining performing Umrah on one's own behalf and then entering into Ihram for Hajj on behalf of another on the Day of Tarwiyah, and what type of Hajj is this, and does it entail a sacrifice (Hady), and is the doer rewarded if he takes a portion of the travel expenses?
What is incumbent upon me, given that I swore an oath, "By Allah, I will not do such and such," and then I repeated the act, and on another occasion, I said, "I make a vow to Allah that if I do such and such, I will fast for an entire lifetime" — but I don't remember exactly what I said — and then I also repeated the act?
Is it permissible to give Zakat with the intention that it is on behalf of the souls of one's parents?
Does fondling, kissing, embracing with desire, and experiencing an emission without penetration invalidate the 'Umrah and annul the state of Ihram if done by a husband and wife after entering into Ihram and before performing the 'Umrah?
What can I offer my deceased husband other than charity, prayers for mercy upon him, and taking care of our children?
What is the ruling on the prayer of one who led the prayer (as imam) while not in a state of ritual purity (wudu'), and must he repeat the prayer for those who followed him (the congregants)?
Is it permissible to perform prayers on behalf of a deceased person who regretted not praying and intended to pray before his death due due to a severe illness that prevented him from doing so?
What should a person do to atone for writing a master's thesis on behalf of someone else in exchange for gifts and temptation, and must he submit the documents that prove its forgery to the regulatory authorities, or should he leave the matter to God?
Is it permissible to keep a financial check and entrust someone to perform the Hajj on my behalf in the event of my death? Does Umrah in Ramadan equate to Hajj, even if performed after the Isha prayer? And does Umrah forgive all sins if performed for oneself or for one's parents?
What is the ruling on performing Umrah individually, then entering into Ihram for another Umrah from Al-Taneem? Is it permissible for men and women to act according to the specific allowance granted to Aisha regarding Ihram from Al-Taneem? Is it permissible to repeat Umrah and dedicate its reward to others?
Will Allah forgive me for upsetting my deceased mother, despite my care for her, my repentance, and my apology? And did my mother forgive me despite those quarrels that occurred?
Does the agency of someone appointed by the guardian's agent continue after the termination of the guardian's agency?
What is the ruling on performing Umrah while one has outstanding obligations to people? And is it permissible to give the value of stolen goods as charity on behalf of their owners, to avoid exposure to scandal, given that it is impossible to return them directly to them?
Is the wife obligated to visit her husband's family before traveling for Hajj, despite the disputes and transgressions they have committed against her?
What can I do to seek forgiveness for my mother, who gave birth to my sister out of wedlock after my father's death, knowing that she was repentant, pious, and virtuous?
What is the ruling on the Hajj of one who procrastinated in paying back the Hajj expenses that his friend paid on his behalf?
Is it permissible to use the travel allowance disbursed by a government entity for Hajj, knowing that the original trip to Ethiopia was hindered, and the alternative trip to Saudi Arabia for administrative clearance has no specific mission and coincides with the days of Hajj?
Is the money earned by a father from his work in a supermarket that sells alcoholic beverages in America unlawful, especially since this is a condition for him to open his own supermarket, and he supports his family with it, and he has been unable to find another job due to not possessing citizenship or a "green card"?
Is it permissible for my friend to sell cars in installments on his own behalf after paying their value in cash to the supplier, and is my partnership with him permissible by me paying the price of the car in cash to the supplier, and then I sell it in installments to the customer?
Is the Hadith, "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, and then prays two rak'ahs, a complete, complete, complete Hajj and 'Umrah will be written for him," authentic, given the disagreement between those who have graded it as good, such as Al-Albani, and those who have denied it?