Leave a comment The Book of Hajj Questions & Answers - Chapter 04 How many rakats are there in the Sunnah prayer for Ihram? There are two rakats in the Sunnah prayer for Ihram. There are four rakats in the Sunnah prayer for Ihram. There is no Sunnah prayer for Ihram only supplication for Ihram. What is the declaration for Umrah? Labayk Allahumma Bi Umrahteen , (O Allah, I’m answering your call, by coming for Umrah) Labayk Allahumma Bi Umrahteen wa Hajjah, (O Allah, I’m answering your call, by coming for Umrah) None of the above are correct. What is the declaration for Hajj? Labayk Allahumma bi Hajjateen, (O Allah, I’m answering your call, by coming for Hajj). Labayk Allahumma bi Hajjateen al-islam magqbolatan , (O Allah, I’m answering your call, by coming for accepted Hajj for Islam ). All above are right. What are the restrictions of Ihram? Mark True or False for the following please: Removing hair or cutting nails. However, if hair falls or is pulled out unintentionally, or if hair or nails are cut due to forgetfulness or ignorance of the prohibition, it is excused. Using perfume or scent on the body or clothing is also not permitted. What remains on the body from before assuming the state of Ihram is excused, but scent in clothing must be washed out. Also, hunting land animals or cooperating in that by chasing or pointing out game within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque is prohibited. Preferable for women to wear white cloths. Cutting or uprooting trees or green plants within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque that were not planted by man is an act that is forbidden. Picking up anything dropped or lost in Makkah by anyone, unless to assist in finding the owner. Must not marry, propose marriage, nor give anyone else in marriage. Not offering food for domestic animals. Engaging in intimate relations such as kissing, hugging, etc., with one’s spouse is also forbidden whilst in the state of Ihram. Slippers/shoes must not cover the ankle and the top part of the foot. Men must not wear clothes that are tailored to fit parts of human body. Men must not wear colored Ihram cloths. Men must not wear headgear or underwear. Men are not allowed to cover their hands. Women can wear normal clothes and any color; they must not wear gloves or face cover (Niqab) but can fully cover their faces and hands in presence of non-Mahrem male. What is the basic etiquette while in Ihram and in the Haram boundary? Mark True or False for the following please: One must avoid committing an act of disobedience to Allah, such as smoking. (smoking is prohibited Islamically as it causes excessive harm not only to the smoker, but also to others). One must not get involved in idle talk or disputes, such as fights, arguments and quarrels. One must avoid visiting marketplaces. One must avoid attacking people and harming them; whether backbiting, slander, malicious gossip or swearing at other pilgrims, Hajj organizers, hotel, transportation, restaurant, and market employees, etc. What are the etiquettes for men while in the state of Ihram? Mark True or False for the following please: Always keep your right shoulder covered, except during Tawaf al-Umrah or Tawaf al-Qudoom. Always keep your right shoulder covered while in the Ihram state. Stay modest around others, avoid walking or sitting with only the bottom part of your Ihram. Do not walk around without the top sheet (Rida). Take extra attention as to how you sit especially on stairs and mount Arafah to avoid exposing your private parts, or while laying down in the mosque. Avoid flinging the loose end of your Ihram over your shoulder, as you may hit the person behind you in the face. Keep your Ihram clean and avoid using it to wipe yourself. Drink Zamzam water then pray two Rakats after each Tawaf. Take special care in the way you sit whilst you are in Ihram, so as not to expose yourself. As you will not be wearing underwear, you may accidentally expose your private parts if you are negligent. It is a good idea to practice wearing the Ihram and walking in it beforehand, so you become accustomed to it. Remember you will be spending about three days in the state of Ihram for Hajj. What are some of the permissible actions that pilgrims can do while in the state of Ihram? Mark True or False for the following please: Taking a bath or shower, just make sure not to use perfumed soap/scented soap. Using unscented wipes. Arranging documentation for marriage after His/Her Hajj. Changing your Ihram garments. Not talking with non-relative women. Wearing a wristwatch, eyeglasses, sunglasses, belt, rings, hearing or speech aid, backpack, facemask, umbrella etc. Men may cover their feet (but not their head), while resting by using their Ihram or a blanket. What does a pilgrim say for the intention for Umrah? Mark True or False for the following please: لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ عُمْرَةً Labbayka llāhumma ‘umratan. O Allah, here I am to perform Umrah. In which cases can pilgrims include a condition in their intention for Umrah or Hajj? Mark True or False for the following please: If pilgrims fear an unexpected illness or any other reason that may prevent them from completing their Hajj or Umrah. Can the condition be included in the intention for Hajj or Umrah in languages other than Arabic? Mark True or False for the following please: Yes, but it is better to do it as advised by the Prophet (peace be upon him). اللَّهُمَّ مَحِلِّي حَيْثُ حَبَسْتَنِي Allaahumma mahillee haithu habastanee What is the Talbiyah? After making your Niyyah, you must recite the Talbiyah (loudly for men) to validate your intention and enter the state of Ihram. لَبَّيْكَ اللهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ – لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ – إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ – لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ. Labayka llāhumma labayk(a), labayka lā sharīka laka labbayk(a), inna l-ḥamda wa n-ni’mata, laka wa l-mulk(a), lā sharīka lak. At Your service, Allah, at Your service. At Your service, you have no partner, at Your service. Truly all praise, favour & sovereignty is Yours. You have no partner. It is the words that pilgrims say to validate his Umrah or Hajj. It is the response to the call of Allah call for Hajj that pilgrims say to validate his Umrah or Hajj Both of the above are correct. Are women requested to say the Talbiyah? Yes, but not loudly according to the opinion of most of the scholars. Yes, same as men clearly and loudly according to the opinion of most of the scholars. No, she must recite at least once loudly. When should I start reciting the Talbiyah for my Umrah? You should start reciting your Talbiyah when you enter the state of Ihram, at your Miqat and only after you ride your transportation. You should start reciting your Talbiyah when you enter your Miqat. You should start reciting your Talbiyah when you wear your Ihram cloths. When should I stop reciting the Talbiyah for my Umrah? You should stop when you see the Kabbah. You should start reciting your Talbiyah when you enter the state of Ihram for Hajj Tamattu at your Miqat. You should start reciting your Talbiyah right after Fajer Prayer on 8th of Dul-Haijjah. When should you stop reciting the Talbiya for Hajj? You stop reciting the Talbiya for Hajj just before you go through Jamrat al-Aqaba at the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah. You should stop when you start your Tawaf Ifaadah. You stop reciting the Talbiya for Hajj just After you completed the through Jamrat al-Aqaba at the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah. How often should we recite the Talbiyah? The scholars said: It is desirable to perform the Talbiyah a lot, and to perform it when moving from one state to another, after prayers, when you meet another group, when you are starting your travel or finishing it, while ascending or descending a hill, in the morning and evening, while you are sitting at the mosque and if you like something, you can say: “Labayk, indeed the real live is the live in the hereafter.” The scholars said: It is desirable to perform the Talbiyah three times and to perform it when moving from one state to another, after prayers. The scholars said: It is desirable to perform the Talbiyah a lot but not loudly, and to perform it when moving from one Arafa to Muzdalifah. 1 out of 16 Your Name(Optional) Your Email(Optional) Time's up
