Share Worshipping Allaah The Almighty alone is the purpose of our existence and the sole means of attaining happiness and felicity in the two worlds. The more efforts the slave exerts in worshipping Allaah The Almighty and the more perfectly he fulfills his acts of worship, the closer he gets to Allaah The Almighty. As a result, Allaah The Almighty will love him, bring him closer to Him and raise his ranks in the most exalted of company and places.
Before undertaking any act of worship the slave must learn the correct manner of performing it and understand its rulings. Allaah The Almighty described the followers of His Messenger,, by saying that they possess insight in the actions they undertake. Allaah The Exalted Says )what means(:}Say, "This is my way; I invite to Allaah with insight, I and those who follow me….."{]Quran 12:108[ The insight here refers to knowledge and understanding. It is a grave sin and a form of negligence when the slave worships Allaah The Almighty while he is ignorant about a particular act of worship, although he is perfectly capable of removing this ignorance and enlightening his insight in the religion of Allaah The Almighty.
In order to fulfill our duty towards making the MuslimUmmah)nation( aware of the obligations that Allaah The Almighty has imposed on it -- out of whichHajjis undoubtedly one of the most important obligations -- we have established this section exclusively focusing on Hajj on our website. We have included herein the mistakes that some pilgrims commit while they are performing the rituals ofHajjor‘Umrah. This article, or list of mistakes, is intended to alert the pilgrims who may commit these mistakes out of negligence or ignorance. We ask Allaah The Almighty to accept our righteous deeds and forgive our mistakes and shortcomings.
At the beginning of this endeavor, readers must be notified that some of the information regarding religious issues that we have mentioned here is such that there is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding them. In such cases, we have indicated the preponderant opinion, from our point of view, based on confirming evidence. In certain cases, out of keenness that the pilgrim performs the most meritorious acts and fulfills his obligations in the best possible manner duringHajj, we have mentioned certain opinionsthat are lesspreferable, wherever applicable.
Mistakes inIhraam)sacral state(
*.To pass beyond theMeeqaat)the singular ofMawaaqeet: certain places from where pilgrims are required to assumeIhraam(without assumingIhraam.
It is obligatory for the one who intends to enter Makkah forHajjor‘Umrahto assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaat. The pilgrim is not permitted to pass it )theMeeqaat( without assumingIhraameven if he does not find the clothes forIhraam. In such a case, he wears only the necessary clothes to cover his body, such as trousers, and takes off unnecessary clothes, such as the a turban and similar clothes. As soon as he finds theIhraamclothes thereafter, he has to wear them and he is responsible for payingFidyah)compensation(.
*.Believing thatIhraammeans merely putting on theIhraamclothes.
This is a mistake, because having the intention to start the rituals ofHajjor‘Umrahis a pre-requisite forIhraam. Therefore, if the pilgrim makes his intention to assumeIhraamin his heart, even if he does not wear theIhraamclothes, hisIhraamwill be valid and he will be responsible for payingFidyah.
*.Believing that performing twoRak‘ahs)units of prayer( beforeIhraamis a must for a validIhraam.
This is a mistake, because the correct view is that these twoRak‘ahsare an act ofSunnah)tradition( according to the consensus of the different schools of jurisprudence. Consequently, the pilgrim who performs these twoRak‘ahsis rewarded while the one who does not perform them is not sinful.
*.Applying perfume to theIhraamclothes before assumingIhraam.
This is a mistake, because theSunnahis to apply perfume to the body only before entering the state ofIhraam. As for theIhraamclothes, they should not be perfumed. If the pilgrim perfumes theIhraam, he should not wear it unless it is washed first.
*.Believing that performingGhusl)ritual bath( or ablution before assumingIhraamis obligatory.
This is a mistake, because doing so is just recommended. If the pilgrim puts onIhraamwith neitherGhuslnor ablution, hisIhraamwill be valid.
*.Ignorance about the places determined bySharee‘ah)Islamic legislation( from where one must assumeIhraamor taking this matter lightly, particularly by some pilgrims who come by planes.
The pilgrim is required to assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaator any place adjacent to it. If he is unsure about the exact place of theMeeqaat, he will have to put onIhraambefore theMeeqaatout of prudence. It is absolutely forbidden for him to pass theMeeqaatwithout assumingIhraam, as mentioned earlier.
*.Some pilgrims uncover their right shoulders as soon as they assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaat. This is calledIdhtibaa‘.
This is against theSunnahof the Prophet,because he did so only duringTawaaf Al-Qudoom)Circumambulation for Arrival( and that too, for the‘Umrah.AfterTawaaf, the pilgrim is required to draw his garment over his shoulders all through the rest of the rituals of hisHajjor ‘Umrah.
*.Some pilgrims think that it is impermissible to change or wash theIhraamclothes.
This is a mistake, because it is permissible to do so.
*.Some people think that it is impermissible to wear any type of form-fitting items. Hence, some pilgrims refrain from wearing shoes, belts, etc.
Rather, form-fitting clothes which are forbidden to be worn in the state ofIhraamare clothes which are made to fit the different body organs, such as the trousers, shirts, etc.
*.Some people believe that a menstruating woman is not permitted to assumeIhraamand that it is permissible for her to pass theMeeqaatwithout assumingIhraam.
This is a mistake, because the correct view is that menstruation or post-partum bleeding does not prevent the woman from assumingIhraam. Rather, she is required to assumeIhraam, but she does not circumambulate theKa‘bahunless she is in a state of ritual purity.
*.Some women think thatIhraamnecessitates certain clothes or certain colors.
Rather, the woman is permitted to startIhraamwith her ordinary )Sharee`ahapproved( clothes. She is only required to take off theNiqaab)face-veil( and the gloves.
*.Some people think that one has to avoid the actions that are forbidden duringIhraamas soon as he takes a bath.
This is a mistake, because this starts as soon as one makes his intention to assumeIhraam.
*.Some people think that it is impermissible to comb one's hair for fear that it is one of the actions forbidden inIhraam. However, it is permissible to do so.
Before undertaking any act of worship the slave must learn the correct manner of performing it and understand its rulings. Allaah The Almighty described the followers of His Messenger,, by saying that they possess insight in the actions they undertake. Allaah The Exalted Says )what means(:}Say, "This is my way; I invite to Allaah with insight, I and those who follow me….."{]Quran 12:108[ The insight here refers to knowledge and understanding. It is a grave sin and a form of negligence when the slave worships Allaah The Almighty while he is ignorant about a particular act of worship, although he is perfectly capable of removing this ignorance and enlightening his insight in the religion of Allaah The Almighty.
In order to fulfill our duty towards making the MuslimUmmah)nation( aware of the obligations that Allaah The Almighty has imposed on it -- out of whichHajjis undoubtedly one of the most important obligations -- we have established this section exclusively focusing on Hajj on our website. We have included herein the mistakes that some pilgrims commit while they are performing the rituals ofHajjor‘Umrah. This article, or list of mistakes, is intended to alert the pilgrims who may commit these mistakes out of negligence or ignorance. We ask Allaah The Almighty to accept our righteous deeds and forgive our mistakes and shortcomings.
At the beginning of this endeavor, readers must be notified that some of the information regarding religious issues that we have mentioned here is such that there is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding them. In such cases, we have indicated the preponderant opinion, from our point of view, based on confirming evidence. In certain cases, out of keenness that the pilgrim performs the most meritorious acts and fulfills his obligations in the best possible manner duringHajj, we have mentioned certain opinionsthat are lesspreferable, wherever applicable.
Mistakes inIhraam)sacral state(
*.To pass beyond theMeeqaat)the singular ofMawaaqeet: certain places from where pilgrims are required to assumeIhraam(without assumingIhraam.
It is obligatory for the one who intends to enter Makkah forHajjor‘Umrahto assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaat. The pilgrim is not permitted to pass it )theMeeqaat( without assumingIhraameven if he does not find the clothes forIhraam. In such a case, he wears only the necessary clothes to cover his body, such as trousers, and takes off unnecessary clothes, such as the a turban and similar clothes. As soon as he finds theIhraamclothes thereafter, he has to wear them and he is responsible for payingFidyah)compensation(.
*.Believing thatIhraammeans merely putting on theIhraamclothes.
This is a mistake, because having the intention to start the rituals ofHajjor‘Umrahis a pre-requisite forIhraam. Therefore, if the pilgrim makes his intention to assumeIhraamin his heart, even if he does not wear theIhraamclothes, hisIhraamwill be valid and he will be responsible for payingFidyah.
*.Believing that performing twoRak‘ahs)units of prayer( beforeIhraamis a must for a validIhraam.
This is a mistake, because the correct view is that these twoRak‘ahsare an act ofSunnah)tradition( according to the consensus of the different schools of jurisprudence. Consequently, the pilgrim who performs these twoRak‘ahsis rewarded while the one who does not perform them is not sinful.
*.Applying perfume to theIhraamclothes before assumingIhraam.
This is a mistake, because theSunnahis to apply perfume to the body only before entering the state ofIhraam. As for theIhraamclothes, they should not be perfumed. If the pilgrim perfumes theIhraam, he should not wear it unless it is washed first.
*.Believing that performingGhusl)ritual bath( or ablution before assumingIhraamis obligatory.
This is a mistake, because doing so is just recommended. If the pilgrim puts onIhraamwith neitherGhuslnor ablution, hisIhraamwill be valid.
*.Ignorance about the places determined bySharee‘ah)Islamic legislation( from where one must assumeIhraamor taking this matter lightly, particularly by some pilgrims who come by planes.
The pilgrim is required to assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaator any place adjacent to it. If he is unsure about the exact place of theMeeqaat, he will have to put onIhraambefore theMeeqaatout of prudence. It is absolutely forbidden for him to pass theMeeqaatwithout assumingIhraam, as mentioned earlier.
*.Some pilgrims uncover their right shoulders as soon as they assumeIhraamfrom theMeeqaat. This is calledIdhtibaa‘.
This is against theSunnahof the Prophet,because he did so only duringTawaaf Al-Qudoom)Circumambulation for Arrival( and that too, for the‘Umrah.AfterTawaaf, the pilgrim is required to draw his garment over his shoulders all through the rest of the rituals of hisHajjor ‘Umrah.
*.Some pilgrims think that it is impermissible to change or wash theIhraamclothes.
This is a mistake, because it is permissible to do so.
*.Some people think that it is impermissible to wear any type of form-fitting items. Hence, some pilgrims refrain from wearing shoes, belts, etc.
Rather, form-fitting clothes which are forbidden to be worn in the state ofIhraamare clothes which are made to fit the different body organs, such as the trousers, shirts, etc.
*.Some people believe that a menstruating woman is not permitted to assumeIhraamand that it is permissible for her to pass theMeeqaatwithout assumingIhraam.
This is a mistake, because the correct view is that menstruation or post-partum bleeding does not prevent the woman from assumingIhraam. Rather, she is required to assumeIhraam, but she does not circumambulate theKa‘bahunless she is in a state of ritual purity.
*.Some women think thatIhraamnecessitates certain clothes or certain colors.
Rather, the woman is permitted to startIhraamwith her ordinary )Sharee`ahapproved( clothes. She is only required to take off theNiqaab)face-veil( and the gloves.
*.Some people think that one has to avoid the actions that are forbidden duringIhraamas soon as he takes a bath.
This is a mistake, because this starts as soon as one makes his intention to assumeIhraam.
*.Some people think that it is impermissible to comb one's hair for fear that it is one of the actions forbidden inIhraam. However, it is permissible to do so.
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