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He thought about intercourse during Hajj and ejaculated; what is the ruling on his Hajj?
Thinking about intercourse does not affect the validity of the Hajj, even if it is followed by ejaculation. So the Hajj is valid and no fidyah is required according to the majority of jurists. However, the pilgrim should not get carried away with bad thoughts; rather he should focus on remembering Allah and what is appropriate to the Hajj, because it is for this sublime purpose that all the rituals of Hajj were prescribed.SaveIs it Sunnah to say “Allahu akbar” at the end of tawaf and sa`i?
It is Sunnah to say “Allahu akbar” when coming in line with the Black Stone at the end of tawaf, and it is Sunnah to stand and offer supplication at al-Marwah at the end of sa`i.SaveWhat is the ruling on slaughtering the udhiyah when it is standing?
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Eid: Rulings and Etiquette
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What is prescribed for the one who comes to the Eid prayer-place?
SaveIs `Eid Prayer Compulsory for Ladies?
`Eid prayer is not obligatory for women, but it is Sunnah. Women should offer `Eid prayer in the prayer-place with the Muslims, because the Prophet enjoined women to do that.
SaveWhat Are the Etiquettes of Eid?
The Sunnah acts and etiquettes of ‘Eid include:
1. Making ghusl before ‘Eid prayer.
2. Eating before going out to pray on ‘Eid al-Fitr and after the prayer on ‘Eid al-Adha.
3. Takbir on the day of ‘Eid
4. Offering congratulations
5. Adorning oneself on the occasion of ‘Eid.
6. Going to the prayer by one route and returning by another.SaveHow to Pray ‘Eid Prayer
How to pray ‘Eid prayer:
1- In the first rak’ah, the imam should say Takbirat al-ihram after which he should say six or seven more takbirs. Then he should recite al-Fatihah, and recite Surat Qaf.
2- In the second rak’ah, he should stand up saying takbir, and he should say takbir five times, and recite Surat al-Fatihah then Surat al-Qamar.Save
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How to Distribute the Meat of the Udhiyah
The command to give the meat of the udhiyah in charity is reported in a number of hadiths, as was the permission to eat some and preserve some. At the very least, a third of the udhiyah should be eaten, a third should be given as gifts and a third should be given in charity.
SaveVirtues of the Day of Arafah
Here are some virtues of the Day of Arafah: 1- Fasting on this day is an expiation for two years, 2- It is the day of forgiveness of sins, 3- It is a day of ‘Eid.
SaveIt is essential that the sacrificial animal be slaughtered by a Muslim with the intention of offering a sacrifice (udhiyah)
SaveWhat Is Udhiyah?
1. Udhiyah means an animal of the an’aam class (i.e., camel, cow, sheep or goat) that is slaughtered during the days of ‘Eid al-Adha.
2. Udhiyah is one of the rituals of Islam prescribed in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and according to the consensus of the Muslims. Please see the detailed answer for more about the rulings on udhiyah.
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Is Masturbation Haram in Islam?
Masturbation (for both men and women) is haram (forbidden) in Islam based on evidence from the Quran and the Sunnah. See the detailed answer for 13 tips on how to give up masturbation.
Save2,981,255Is Music Haram?
Music, musical instruments and singing are haram in Islam. This prohibition is supported with evidence from the Quran and the Sunnah. For more, see the detailed answer.
Save2,256,232How to Make Ghusl for Major Impurity
In order to make complete ghusl, do the following:
1. Form the intention to purify yourself from major impurity:
2. Say Bismillah and wash the hands three times, then wash any dirt from the private part.
3. Do wudu as for prayer.
4. Pour water over the head three times, and rub the hair so that the water reaches the roots of the hair.
5. Wash the body, making sure that the water reaches all parts, starting with the right side of the body and then the left, and rubbing it with the hands so that the water reaches the entire body.
Save1,592,249Anal Sex in Islam: Permissible?
Anal sex in Islam is not permissible. The one who thinks that there is anything in the Quran and Sunnah to indicate that anal sex is allowed in Islam is mistaken. For more, see the detailed answer.
Save775,011Signs of the Day of Judgment
The signs of the Day of Judgment are the things that will happen before the Resurrection takes place and will indicate that it is close at hand. They have been divided into major and minor signs.
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