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Tawaf & Sa‘i
269 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Tawaf & Sa‘i, part of Hajj & Umrah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Tawaf & Sa‘i fatawa — page 1 of 7
- Jamiat KZN3 Aug 2026
Conversing during Tawaaf
What is the ruling on engaging in conversation, replying to a greeting (Salaam), or answering a mobile phone call while performing Tawaaf?
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Camperdown19 May 2026
Preferred Time to Perform Sa’ee for a Qārin
Assalamualykum waramatullahi wabarakatu Is it more افضل to perform Saee after Tawaaf-e-Qudoom for a Qaarin in Hajj, or to do it after…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Camperdown13 Feb 2026
Can a woman wear shoes during Saee?
Can a woman wear shoes during Saee for umrah?
Baba Abu Bakr - Mufti Online25 Jan 2026
Having the urge to pass urine while performing umrah
Someone went for Umrah and before starting, emptied his bladder as he had the desire for it and then reached Haram Shareef. It was too crowded and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Dec 2025
Wearing ihraam to make tawaaf on the mataaf
My wife wants to make tawaf on the mataf and I don't want to because I need to wear the ihraam and go. I was told not to wear the ihraam and go…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown3 Dec 2025
The Two Rakaats of Tawaaf
1. For the 2 Rakaat after the Tawaaf, with what intention should it be performed: is it Waajib or Nafl? 2. If the Tawaaf finishes in a time that is…
Azhar Mownah - Mufti Online23 Sep 2025
Tawaaf-ul-widaa for one performing umrah
I know that tawaafe wida is obligatory for hajj. What is the status of it for umrah? I've heard some say it is "not prescribed"... Does this mean it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Sep 2025
Woman performing tawaaf without a mahram
If a woman goes for Umrah with a mahram, can she do tawaaf without a mahram or go to the mataaf to pray without a mahram?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Sep 2025
Facing the Hajr-e-Aswad and raising one's hands when making istilaam
With regards to Tawaaf, when making Istilaam (besides the 1st and last Istilaam) while making the remainder of the Istilaams in between: 1. Does a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam19 Aug 2025
What is the penalty for not praying the two Rakaat of Nafl Tawaf?
If after making nafl tawaf, a person does not perform the two rakats wajib of tawaf and he leaves the country, is there any type of penalty on him?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Jamiat KZN6 Aug 2025
Penalty for an Incomplete Nafl Tawaaf
What is the ruling regarding a person who begins a Nafl Tawaaf but does not complete it? What should they do in such a case, and is there a penalty…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Mufti Online14 Jul 2025
Woman discharging while making tawaaf
I had istihadha but not a mazoor. I placed cotton wool like a khursuf but only after completing my umrah and coming out of Ihraam I saw that it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online14 Jul 2025
Couple having relations before tawaaf-e-ziyaarah
There is a couple that recently came from hajj. They did all things correct but they have 1 doubt. After coming from Muzdalifah, doing 1st rami, and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 May 2025
Doing saee before tawaaf-e-ziyaarah without ihraam
My wife and I went for hajj alhamdulilah. We completed our umrah and waited for the hajj days. The morning of the hajj day, very early, because my…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood21 May 2025
Performing Sa’ee Before Tawaaf-uz-Ziyaarah
My wife was 8 months pregnant when we performed Hajj. Due to her condition, we were advised to perform Sa’ee for Tawaaf-uz-Ziyaarah before Hajj. I…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online3 May 2025
Back or chest facing the Ka'bah during tawaaf due to construction barriers
During tawaf on the first floor there are times where construction barriers are blocking off certain areas. It is such that we have to walk…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Apr 2025
Surahs to recite in the waajibut tawaaf salaah
What surahs should be recited in the two rakaats salaah after tawaaf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Apr 2025
What to Recite during Tawaaf
What should one recite during tawaaf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Apr 2025
Performing the two rakaats waajibut tawaaf between the azaan and fardh of Maghrib
Can one perform the two rakaats of Waajibut Tawaaf between Maghrib azaan and Maghrib Salaah in Makkah Mukarramah, as the fardh salaah is not…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Apr 2025
Sequence between Waajibut Tawaaf and Sunnah Muakkadah
If one performs tawaaf after the Asr Salaah, then when performing the two rakaats Waajibut Tawaaf after Maghrib, should one first perform the sunnah…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Apr 2025
Mataaf and upper level being equal in reward for Tawaaf
Is it fine for one to perform tawaaf on the upper level, as the crowd is less compared to the mataaf, or is it more virtuous and rewarding for one…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Apr 2025
Passing through the Hateem during the Tawaaf of Hajj or Umrah
During the tawaaf of hajj or umrah, if one goes through the Hateem instead of going around the Hateem, will his tawaaf be valid?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Apr 2025
Passing through the Hateem in one round of Tawaaf
During the tawaaf of hajj or umrah, if one goes through the Hateem area in one round only, will his tawaaf be valid?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Apr 2025
Area below the navel becoming exposed while performing Tawaaf in ihraam
When wearing the ihraam cloth and performing tawaaf around the Ka’bah Shareef, I am afraid that part of my awrah (a small area below the navel) will…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Feb 2025
The Status of Sa’ee
What is the status of sa’ee?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Feb 2025
Performing Sa’ee in a Wheelchair without an Excuse
Is it permissible to make sa’ee in a wheelchair without any excuse?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Feb 2025
Completing Sa’ee on a Wheelchair due to an Injury
A person who was performing sa’ee of Safaa and Marwah on foot was knocked by a wheelchair and was hurt. Is it permissible for him to complete the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Feb 2025
Stopping Sa’ee to Perform the Fardh Salaah
Can one stop the sa’ee to perform the fardh salaah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Feb 2025
Performing a Nafl Sa’ee on its Own
Can a nafl sa’ee be made on its own, just as a nafl tawaaf is made? In other words, can one perform just a nafl sa’ee, whenever one wishes, without…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Feb 2025
Delaying the Sa’ee
Is it permissible to delay sa’ee after performing tawaaf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Feb 2025
Participating in a Janaazah Salaah during Sa’ee
Can one participate in janaazah salaah during sa’ee?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Feb 2025
Making Istilaam before Sa’ee
Should istilaam be made before commencing sa’ee?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Feb 2025
Sa’ee area not being part of the Musjid
Is the sa’ee area of Safaa and Marwah part of Musjid-ul-Haraam? If it is not part of the musjid, then can a woman in the state of haidh perform sa’ee?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Feb 2025
Sa’ee for a Woman in the State of Haidh
If a female has completed her tawaaf of umrah, and before making sa’ee, she enters into the state of haidh, then how will she complete her sa’ee? Is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Feb 2025
Time of Tawaaf-e-Wadaa
1. What is the time for Tawaaf-e-Wadaa? 2. What is the mustahab time for Tawaaf-e-Wadaa?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Feb 2025
Specifying the Niyyah (Intention) for Tawaaf-e-Wadaa
Is it compulsory to specify the niyyah when performing Tawaaf-e-Wadaa?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Feb 2025
Tawaaf-e-Wadaa for One who Invalidates his Hajj
If a haaji invalidates his hajj (e.g. through sleeping with his wife before making wuqoof in Arafah), will it still be compulsory upon him to…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Feb 2025
Tawaaf-e-Wadaa for a Person Performing Umrah
Is Tawaaf-e-Wadaa compulsory upon one who is performing umrah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Feb 2025
Performing Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarah after Shaving the Head
Is it waajib for a haaji to perform the Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarah after shaving his head?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Feb 2025
Performing Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarah in a wheelchair without an excuse
Is it permissible to perform tawaaf on a wheelchair despite being able to walk?
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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