Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a person travels from Medina to Mecca without intending to perform Umra and doesn’t put on the ihram, then a day later in Mecca, if he suddenly decides to perform Umra, would he be able to go to Masjid ‘Aisha, put on the ihram, and perform Umra? Or would […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I performed Hajj and did the first ‘umra and removed all hair with a zero machine trimmer, and after a few days, I did a second one and removed hair with the same zero trimmer machine. Is this valid in Shafi’i Fiqh? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question As a convert to Islam, is it possible for me to do umrah for my Christian parents, who have now passed away, for their reward and forgiveness? Would this be valid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I empathize with you on how greatly […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  If I were to perform ‘Umra in the month of Shawwal, am I obliged to continue with Hajj (since it is one of the months of Hajj)? Is it okay to perform only ‘Umra and then go home to my country? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]