Who Must Perform Hajj
1,145 questions
What is the ruling on someone who hired a person to slaughter his sacrificial animal, and after it was done, it became clear that he was a Hindu, knowing that the Hindu pronounced the name of Allah but did not slaughter it himself, rather the disbeliever slaughtered it himself? And what is the difference between one who pronounces the name of Allah and a machine that slaughters?
Is a resident working in Mecca considered one of its people, and do its rulings regarding Hajj and Umrah apply to him?
Is it permissible to seek forgiveness for the deceased and ask his family and relatives to pardon him, and to give charity and recite the Qur’an with the intention that the reward reach him, and does that erase his sins and grant the doer a share of the reward?
Who are al-Qahtani and al-Jahjah? And are the hadiths mentioned about them authentic, such as: "The Hour will not be established until a man from Qahtan emerges who will drive people with his staff," and "The night and day will not pass until a man from the Mawali (freed slaves/clients) called Jahjah rules"? And what is the opinion regarding those who say that al-Qahtani is Osama bin Laden?
What is my obligation regarding money earned from my previous work at the bank? Should I prioritize marriage over repaying my debt? If repaying the debt is more important, is it permissible to give it to my father to settle a usurious loan? If I get married, do I have to inform my wife about the debt? Do I have to set aside a monthly amount to pay it off, or wait until the full amount accumulates? Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj while having this debt? What is the ruling on my current work as an accounting expert? Should I plan to open my own office, taking these debts and obligations into consideration?
Do the expenses of Hajj paid by the deceased father and recovered by the heirs belong to them by right, or must they be kept for Hajj on his behalf?
Is it obligatory to submit a Hajj application now if the money required for Hajj will be complete before mid-Dhul-Qa’dah, knowing that tourism companies will close registration soon? And is it permissible to delay the submission for fear of not completing the amount and losing the reservation deposit?
To what extent is the demolition and destruction of the Kaaba true in the years 64 AH, 74 AH, 119 AH, 1019 AH, and 1039 AH, and what is the authenticity of the saying of Omar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, regarding kissing the Black Stone: "By Allah, had I not seen the Messenger of Allah kiss you, I would not have kissed you"?
Is a compensatory sacrifice (dam) required from someone who intended to perform Hajj from the Miqat of Yalamlam and said, "Here I am for Hajj" (Labbayka Hajj), but did not wear the Ihram garments to avoid checkpoints, then returned before reaching Makkah out of fear of inspection? And is it permissible to merely intend Hajj without wearing the Ihram garments at all?
Is it permissible to supplicate against an oppressive female coworker that her Hajj not be accepted and that she be unable to perform it?
Is it legally preferable to postpone Hajj and donate its costs to those in need in Syria, or is Hajj more obligatory, given the ability to perform it this year?
What is the share of each heir from the deceased's inheritance, and is Hajj obligatory from the estate, knowing that the heirs are: a mother, one daughter, one wife, three full sisters, and one maternal half-sister, and that the deceased did not perform Hajj despite being financially capable, and no one performed Hajj on his behalf?
Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj on behalf of my aunt, who is well-off and in good health, especially since she has married and well-off daughters?
Is it permissible to shroud the deceased in sewn garments, and is a menstruating mother forbidden from bidding farewell to and kissing her daughter after the washing?
Is it permissible to spend the money designated for Hajj on a commercial project for an unemployed son, knowing that the opportunity for Hajj might be delayed due to the lottery system, and would it be considered a major sin if one dies before performing the obligation?
Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj on behalf of my father, who used to drink alcohol and not pray, given that I am unsure of his repentance before his death? And will the reward reach him, and will I not incur sin?
What is the ruling on performing 'Umrah or Hajj on behalf of one's grandfather, grandmother, or another person other than one's parents, regardless of whether they have already performed the obligatory Hajj or not?
Is there a specific surah in the Holy Quran, that if one regularly recites it, Allah will bless them with Hajj along with their 9 and 11-year-old children?
Is the Hajj of one who is in debt invalid? And what should he do for his Hajj to be accepted by Allah?
Does jostling to compel people to kiss the Black Stone in the Grand Mosque in Makkah harm others, and is it considered part of the hardship of Hajj or Umrah, as some justify it?
What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding the establishment of a society to help the poor and needy perform the obligation of Hajj, and is it a condition to pay the costs of Hajj from one's private funds?
Is performing Umrah in Ramadan sufficient as a substitute for Hajj for one who is unable to perform Hajj, based on the hadith, "An Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to a Hajj with the Prophet, may Allah's prayers and peace be upon him"?
Is it permissible to perform Umrah on behalf of a deceased person with whom I have no kinship, such as a king or a president, and will the reward reach the deceased, Allah willing?
Is it permissible to pledge that the purpose of a visit request is for a family visit and not for Hajj or Umrah, while intending to perform Hajj, and would Hajj in this case be considered a complete Hajj?