Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: I am currently in ‘Umrah. Upon arriving in the hotel room whilst in iḥrām and unpacking luggage I opened the toiletry bag which also had ‘iṭṭar (oil-based perfume) in it. Some ‘iṭṭar must have leaked and seeped through to the outer bag. As soon as I realized this, I…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: If one accidentally sprays scented hand sanitizer on their hands while in iḥrām for ‘Umrah, what is the kaffāra (payable penalty)? A sacrificial animal or a charity in the amount of sadqat al-fiṭr? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Can one wear iḥrām clothing so they can go to maṭāf area (close to the ka’abah) to do ṭawāf? Would this be considered lying? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. There is…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: My ankle is soar so am I allowed to wear some kind of bandage or ankle strap while in iḥrām? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Insitute. During iḥrām (the sacred state of…
Answered by Shayk Yusuf Badat Question: Are women permitted to wear non-scented makeup whilst in iḥrām? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute. Most makeup and cosmetic products are scented. When applied they also place a layer on top…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What are the things forbidden while in iḥrām during ʿUmrah and or Ḥajj? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazak Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah regarding your query. During the sacred state of iḥrām, the following matters are prohibited: Clipping nails of the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Questions: In shā Allāh I would like to go for Ḥajj but there are some health concerns. I sometimes have urine issues. When waiting in line for the washroom it is extremely difficult to control the urine and some urination happens. It is not a small amount. Lifting or sneezing…