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Practices and Beliefs in Hajj and Umrah

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1. If a woman has brownish discharge during ‘umrah that is not connected to menses, what is the ruling on her sa‘i?

  • Her sa‘i is invalid and must be repeated.
  • Her wudu is invalidated, but her sa‘i remains valid. (correct answer)
  • It is always menses.
  • It requires repeating the entire ‘umrah.

Why

If the brownish discharge is not connected to menses, it is not regarded as menses. It invalidates wudu, but sa‘i remains valid because being in a state of purity is not required for sa‘i.

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2. If a woman in ihram needs to wear medical gloves for a valid reason, what is the ruling?

  • It is forbidden in every case.
  • It is allowed with no expiation.
  • It is allowed, but she must offer expiation. (correct answer)
  • It means she has exited ihram.

Why

A woman in ihram should not wear gloves, but if she needs to wear them for a legitimate reason, such as tending to someone sick or injured, it is permissible. However, she must offer expiation.

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3. Can someone perform Hajj using money from a secured loan if they have wealth that can cover the debt?

  • Yes, if they have gold or other wealth that can pay off the debt if needed. (correct answer)
  • No, Hajj can never be done with borrowed money.
  • Only if they sell all their gold first.
  • Only if no collateral is involved.

Why

There is nothing wrong with doing Hajj using money from a secured loan, as long as the person has gold or other wealth that would enable them to pay off the debt if they cannot repay it otherwise. Pledging gold or other wealth as collateral is also permissible.

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4. Why do Muslims perform tawaf around the Ka‘bah?

  • To seek blessing from the Black Stone.
  • To remember Allah and worship Him. (correct answer)
  • To worship the Ka‘bah itself.
  • To show devotion to the Black Stone.

Why

Tawaf is an act of worship done in obedience to Allah. Its purpose is to establish the remembrance of Allah, not to seek blessing from the Black Stone or worship the Ka‘bah.

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5. What does repeating “Labbayk Allahumma labbayk” show?

  • That Hajj has already been completed.
  • Ongoing submission and response to Allah. (correct answer)
  • Seeking forgiveness from other people.
  • Remembering the pilgrim’s family.

Why

Repeating “Labbayk Allahumma labbayk” shows a lasting and ongoing response to Allah. It carries the meaning of submitting again and again, and continuing in obedience to Him.

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A note on these answers

These questions are for learning and self-testing. Explanations are drawn from the sources linked on each question and are not a fatwa. For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified scholar.

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