Muhammad Salih - Fatawa

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Is mint considered to be one of the kinds of perfume which are not allowed in ihram?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I would like to know if it is permissible to wear gloves while being in ihraam, especially while performing tawaaf and sa'ee, because of the close contact between males and females, which could lead to the wudu breaking."

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "We would like to know how to understand the hadeeth found in Saheeh At-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb (Al-Albani-RA) which states that (hadeeth qudsi) one whom Allaah has granted good health, etc. and does not visit His house every five years is mahroom (deprived). Does it refer to Hajj, umrah or both? And whatever the case may be, what are we to take from the hadeeth?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Why has Allah forbidden the pilgrims to wear sewn garments, and what is the reason behind that?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I am a sister who will be going to Hajj this year, inshallah. However, I am expecting my monthly cycle to begin around the time I have to do the obligatory tawaf of Ka'ba. I have therefore been advised to take a hormone tablet that my doctor has agreed to prescribe me in order to delay my monthly cycle until after I complete Hajj. Please would you explain the Islamic standpoint of taking a hormone tablet to delay the natural cycle?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "My question is regarding the Holy Kabaa. I went for umrah two years ago and luckily I performed the tawaf very close to the walls of Kabaa. To my astonishment, I saw that the Yemeni side of Kabba had a strange stone like object with marks on it. I wish to know what this object is. What is the name of it? And are we allowed to kiss it the same way we kiss the Black stone?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Can we use miswak, unperfumed toothpaste, cream, lotion, or petroleum jelly during hajj days?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Can you please let me know if it is permissible to wear a two-strapped sandal when one is in a state of ihram? Are there any specific prohibitions regarding footwear that one wears when he is in a state of ihram?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "A woman came for Hajj and got her period after she entered ihraam. Her mahram had to leave straightaway and she has no one else in Mecca. What is the ruling?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I want to take my young son, who has not yet reached adolescence, on Hajj. Will his Hajj be accepted?."

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Last year, I did the Omra and the Haj. I knew that wearing niqab was forbidden, but I thought that I had to wear it because there were a lot of people. During the Haj, someone told me that what I did was wrong and that I had to veil my face with something else. What have I to do to correct this mistake?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I went for umra recently from Riyadh, I put on the ihram at home without making the intention thinking that I will do it on the plane before crossing the meeqat. Unfortunately, I did not hear the announcement about the meeqat on the plane and was unable to do the intention because the plane had already crossed the meeqat. I made the decision to go to Mecca, on arriving in Mecca, I took the ihram off and put regular clothes on, and drove to qarin-manzil in Taif. There I put the ihram again and did the intention of umra and came back to Mecca and performed the umra. Please tell me if I did it right or I have to pay the penalty and if do have to pay the penalty then what I have to do? Please respond."

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "What is the ruling on one who changes his mind and starts to recite Talbiyah for Hajj with the intention now of doing Hajj only (Hajj al-Ifraad) after passing the Meeqaat?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I am a handicapped Muslim who will be going to perform Umrah this year. Insha Allah, I need my brother to meet me in Jeddah to take me to Mecca and Madinah. He wants to perform Umrah too and insists on paying for his ticket although I will pay for our hotel, meals, and expenses. Can he pay for his ticket or must I pay for his ticket as well as all his expenses since he's coming to help me?"

Due to business loss, my husband owes very big amount of debt to banks & relative, it will take him many years to pay back, can we go for Hajj or Umrah at this stage?

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "During hajj, is it permissible to use an umbrella that covers the head and protects the body from the heat of the sun? This umbrella is however held by supports from the shoulder leaving the two hands free."

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Before that I was practicing my religion, I took a loan with interest for my friend. My friend has promised to pay it back. Now I would like to go to Hajj with my mother, but my friend is not able to pay the lone to bank (the lone is in my name) before it is time for Hajj. I would like to know if my Hajj will be accepted from me?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I am asking this question on behalf of my wife. When she was 14, she made hajj with her mother, 2 sisters, and one of those sisters' husbands, who is obviously non-mahram. she was unaware at the time that a woman needs to make hajj with a mahram, is her hajj valid or does she need to repeat the hajj? Please give some evidence/statement of the scholars on this, jazakallaah kharyan."

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I am the only child to my parents. I am married and have only two daughters. My husband and I live in the USA, and all our families and relatives live in a country in the middle east. Thus the only Mahram I have is my husband who cannot travel out of the USA for reasons that I cannot mention in this email. I really want to go to Hajj inshaa-Allah since I have all the means to do so. Is it Halal for me to go to Hajj with an organized group for pilgrims. And if not, how will I ever be able to fulfill this important pillar of Islam when I do not have any Mahrams?!"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I intend to go for Hajj this year, if Allaah wills, and I want to travel from Riyadh to Jeddah by air. When exactly should I enter ihraam?"