November 26, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. My hajj would cost me $9000. I paid $1000 before Ramadan to the Hajj group leader. I owe an $8000 balance. During Ramadan every year I also I pay my Zakat. Did I have to pay zakat on the … Continue reading
November 26, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Is going for Hajj Fard upon everyone? Or is it an emphasized sunnah? A. It is fardh upon every mature male and female possessing the financial resources to for Hajj. In the event of you leaving a family behind, … Continue reading
November 25, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. I went for Hajj when I was 13 with my grandfather and grandmother. Now I am 26 years old. My father died when I was young and he never performed hajj. I was told that I must do hajj … Continue reading
November 9, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Does one have to ask everyone for forgiveness before going to Hajj? Is this not a bidah (innovation) to do so? I get calls from people I have never spoken to all year. Then all of a sudden they … Continue reading
November 9, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Hanafee and shafee salaah times are different. What do I do when I am in Haramain-ash-shareefain? A. When you perform salaah in the Haram, then follow the imaam of the Haram. When you are alone, then you have to … Continue reading
November 9, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. I am a female. I married a non-Muslim 3 years ago. I was told that my husband cannot go for hajj with me. But he is my husband and he should be my mahram. A. In Islam, a woman … Continue reading
November 9, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. We were at a get together. A lot of us are of the opinion that charity is good to give. Many of us give our parents our charity. Some debate has occurred. Can one give parents zakat? And why … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. When do I put on the ihram? 45 minutes before landing? In Jeddah? There is so much confusion with our hajj group. A. If your intention is to go to Makah-tul-mukarramah first, then you should put on your Ihram … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. I like to scratch my hair follicles, and might do this a lot while in Hajj. Must I give Damm like cut a camel for penalty? A. Scratching resulting in falling of hair does not constitute penalty (Damm), so … Continue reading
October 28, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. My dad is getting old. He wants to go for Hajj. I was told that I cannot pay for his Hajj because he owes money for the car, sister’s wedding, etc. A. A person owing money needs to pay … Continue reading