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Umrah
1,499 fatawa from 10 South African Darul Iftas on Umrah, part of Hajj & Umrah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
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Umrah fatawa — page 2 of 38
- Ibn Masood11 Nov 2025
Using Savings For Hajj To Perform Umrah
A person is saving towards embarking on his Fardh Hajj. He does not possess the necessary amount yet, but he has enough to perform Umrah. Is it…
Mufti Abdur Rahman Abdur Razak - Mufti Online30 Oct 2025
Hugging or kissing one's spouse while in the state of ihraam
I want to find out more about being intimate with your partner when gone for umrah. 1. During ihraam, is it permissible to hug your spouse or kiss…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Oct 2025
Woman's niqaab cap touching her face in the state of ihraam
A woman wears a niqaab cap in the state of ihraam. Due to wind, the niqaab ends up unintentionally touching her face a number of times every day (it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - MUBZ22 Oct 2025
Performing Ṭawāf al-Widāʿ after ʿUmrah
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I know that tawaafe wida for hajj is obligatory. What is the status of it for umrah? It is haraam or makrooh or just…
- Ibn Masood27 Sep 2025
Miscellaneous Queries On Rites Of Umrah
Q1. Does a person need to be in a state of Wudhu when making Sa’ee? Q2. What should a person do if his Wudhu breaks while making Sa’ee? Q3. Is Wudhu…
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Mufti Online24 Sep 2025
Going for umrah if one cannot afford to go for hajj
If a person cannot afford Hajj, can they go for Umrah?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - 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 - Mufti Online30 Aug 2025
Reciting Durood Shareef whenever a person recites Talbiyah
Is it Mustahabb to recite Durood Shareef whenever a person recites Talbiyah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown25 Aug 2025
Spending Few Days In Jeddah Before Going For ʿUmrah
If a person lands in jeddah, but spends 3 nights there before going to makkah, will he have to be in ehram for those 3 days? Clarification: He will…
Rukunuddin Bin Jahangir - Mufti Online24 Aug 2025
Man and old lady missing wuqoof in Muzdalifah
During the last Hajj, me and my mother went to Muzdalifah and performed Maghrib and Isha salah. Then our group leader told us to leave Muzdalifah as…
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 - Mufti Online12 Aug 2025
Entering Jeddah without ihraam if one is travelling to Madinah Munawwarah
A person is traveling to Jeddah and wants to go to Madinah 1st when he lands. Then: 1. Is it fine for him not to be in a state of Ihraam when he…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - 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 Online19 Jul 2025
Performing umrah and conveying the reward to a living person
Can a person make umrah for a living person?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Jul 2025
Throwing umbrellas, water bottles, shoes, etc. at the jamaraat
There are people who throw umbrellas, water bottles, shoes, etc. at the jamaraat. Please comment on this practice. Some say "Masha Allah" and praise…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - 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 Online1 Jul 2025
Haaji pelting on the 12th morning before zawaal
This year while performing hajj, the Saudi Government directed the pilgrims to start performing the 12th dhul hijja rami after Fajr due to excessive…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown25 Jun 2025
Performing Multiple ‘Umrahs
Assalaam mu alaikum Respected mufti saheb A person is in Makkah having performed umrah, he has another 10 days left there, he wants to perform at…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Azaadville17 Jun 2025
Haidh During Hajj And Umrah
Please could you assist with a few questions with regard to Haydh and Umrah and also, more importantly with regards to Haydh and Hajj. What happens…
- Mufti Online16 Jun 2025
Woman in haidh clipping her nails etc., before entering into ihraam
While in a state of Haidh, it is makrooh to remove unwanted hair/nails. However, I will also be entering into ihram during Haidh. Can I shave/trim…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Jun 2025
Woman performing 2 rakaats salaah in Masjid Quba on Saturday morning
Is it sunnah for a lady to perform 2 rakaats in Masjid Quba on Saturday or is it sunnah only for men?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville3 Jun 2025
A Hajji Performing Qurbani (Udhiyyah)
Is Qurbani necessary upon a person performing Hajj, who travelled for Hajj e.g. from South Africa? By Qurbani, I am asking about اُضحية as he would…
- Ask Imaam31 May 2025
Books and guides regarding the method of performing Hajj
May I request you to recommend the best book regarding fiqh and method of performing Hajj & Umrah (for layman, in English or Urdu) as I hope to…
Muftī Ebrahim Desai - Mufti Online29 May 2025
The Conditions for the Validity of Hajj-e-Badl
What are the conditions for the validity of Hajj-e-Badl?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
What should be done with the excess money that remains after performing Hajj-e-Badl?
In the case where the deceased did not perform his fardh hajj, and before passing away, he appointed someone to perform his fardh hajj (Hajj-e-Badl)…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
Will Hajj-e-Badl be compulsory if one delayed in performing Hajj and then passed away during the journey of Hajj?
Explain the ruling of a person who delayed in performing hajj after it became fardh upon him and only set out for hajj after one or a few years, and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
Will Hajj-e-Badl be compulsory if one passed away during the journey of Hajj?
A person upon whom hajj became fardh did not delay in performing hajj and set out for hajj the same year. However, during the journey, he passed…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
The heirs fulfilling the Hajj-e-Badl from their wealth
What should be done in the case where the deceased made a bequest that Hajj-e-Badl be performed on his behalf, but one-third of his estate is so…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
The wealth of the deceased being insufficient to fulfil the Hajj-e-Badl
What should be done in the case where the deceased made a bequest that Hajj-e-Badl be performed on his behalf from his wealth, however one-third of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
The deceased specifying a place from where Hajj-e-Badl should be performed
Will the Hajj-e-Badl be valid if the deceased or the sick person specified a place (other than his hometown) from where the Hajj-e-Badl should be…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
Carrying out the Hajj-e-Badl from a place besides the hometown of the deceased
Will the Hajj-e-Badl be valid if it is performed from a place other than the hometown of the deceased?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
The place from where the appointed person should leave to perform Hajj-e-Badl
From which place should the Hajj-e-Badl be performed?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
Healthy person appointing someone to perform nafl Hajj-e-Badl on his behalf
Can a healthy person appoint someone to perform a nafl Hajj-e-Badl on his behalf?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
Appointing Someone who did not Perform his Fardh Hajj to do Hajj-e-Badl
Is it permissible to appoint someone who has not performed his fardh hajj to perform Hajj-e-Badl? If such a person performs the Hajj-e-Badl, will…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
Female Performing Hajj-e-Badl on Behalf of a Male or Female
Can a female perform Hajj-e-Badl on behalf of a male or female?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 May 2025
Healthy Person Appointing Someone to Perform Hajj-e-Badl on His Behalf
Can a healthy person appoint someone to perform Hajj-e-Badl on his behalf (for his fardh hajj) despite him not having any valid Shar’ee excuse not…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 May 2025
A Sick Person Recovering After Hajj-e-Badl was Performed on His Behalf
A sick person appointed someone to perform Hajj-e-Badl on his behalf. After the Hajj-e-Badl was performed, he recovered from the illness. Since he…
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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