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Asalamu alaikum…
I wanted some help and some interpretation for my istikhara. Baisically there’s this really nice and kind and alhamdulliah pious girl which I would really love to get married to, but she is in love with someone else. I tried to convince her that she should not rush into marriage but rather do istikhara and see if that person was right for her. Then I decided that maybe I should do the same.

My both dreams were after Fajr prayer, first dream was that I am at Masjid al Qubaa, putting on my Ihram, and then a man hands me a white prayer hat, and as soon as I am about to climb the bus to Mecca, a man grabs my arm his face is illuMinated in noor, all I see is his brown beard and he says to me "Fight! fight for her and Allah will take care of the rest!" I woke up, and kep thinking maybe it was just me imagining it, so did istikhara again, and this time me and this girl are at Masjid al Nabawi, both dressed in white, and she’s fiddling with a camera and I ask her shall we go in, and when we come infront of the prophet’s Qabr and are about to do duaa, she says to me "I wish my sister was here" and then I wake up and realised a sign was given.

However when I spoke to her about my dream, she became vexed and annoyed, what can I do? apart from duaa and prayer, for myslef and her, and wallahi I remember her in my every prayer without fail! that may Allah (SWT) guide her back onto Sirat al Mustaqeem…and myself…

Wassalam.

Bilal

It could be a guidance dream, or it could be that you so desire to have this particular girl that you caused this dream. Why not pray for Allah to send you the RIGHT person and not a specific person? People always want to control the will of Allah but are often unhappy when they get exactly who and what they pray for. Pray for the genuine wisdom and guidance of Allah; pray for forgiveness at being so head strong and controlling. Submit. Surrender.

Am going umrah next month and it’s my first time so go easy please?

What do i need to learn before i go umrah? besides Arabic.

When do i wear umrah in the plane, makkah or in the hotel?

any ideas???????

it is best that you assume ihram before approaching the miqat (the place where pilgrims should wear ihram before passing it) or at the miqat. It depends on where you will be flying from; the miqat is usually announced during the flights of Saudi airlines.

In As-Sahihayn and elsewhere it is narrated from Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) defined the miqat of the people of Madinah as Dhul-Hulayfah; that of the people of Ash-Sham (Syria) as Al-Juhfa; that of the people of Najd as Qarn al-Manazil; and that of the people of Yemen as Yalamlam. And he said: “And these miqats are for the people at those very places, as well as for those who come through those places with the intention of Performing Hajj and ‘Umrah; and whoever is living within these boundaries can enter Ihram from the place where he starts off.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Salam

Specifically I am talking about men, because women can wear anything. Before my parents went for Hajj, they had a Hajj seMinar and the group leader was like, brothers, make sure you tie your Ihram right because it can fall off lol. Is there a special way to wear it?

A belt.
Belts, are seamed. During the state of Ihram, one is not suppose to have anything that have stitches. However, belts are one of the things that are forgiven if you used it to tie your Ihram.
Same thing as killing dangerous animals such as snakes and insects. You are allowed to do that if it harms you during the state of Ihram even though you are forbidden to kill when you are in Ihram.

my first question is: I can’t kill anything while I’m in Ihram, right?
Well, I wouldn’t want to but I’m still guilty of the accidental squash of a spider or something.
So my parents are thinking of us going round and visting some family and most importantly(Doing Ummrah).
Lol, my three year old brother is so psyched!
Anyway, I picked up a leaflet in an Islamic book shop on my way back from a friends house and it reminded me(Because I really had forgotten) that I’m not allowed to harm plants or anything.
I was watching something by Sheikh Salih Al Munajid(Who happens to the boss of my cousin in Saudi…)
and it said even I’ve binded Ihram I can still kill a mouse(Not that I would, I’d just start screaming and get on a chair or climb on the perrson next to me like I do here..).
So what do I have to look out for?
Seriously, I won’t lose my Ihram if I squish an ant or something?
The last time I went to Mecca was when I was seven and I hadn’t binded Ihram then but recall being pushed around a lot. My uncle told me off there because I kept stopping to apologise to everyone. ( x____x )

So can anyone clear things up for me, please?

Assalamualaikum (Peace be upon you)

The following might help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ihram_clothing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ihram
http://www.haqislam.org/Ihram/
http://web.archive.org/web/20050314110755/http://www.islamic-paths.org/Home/English/Discover/Pillars/Hajj/Pilgrim_Mistakes.htm

And Allah knows best
May Allah provide us with guidance
Salaam

Salam Alaikum..

1) Prophet saw and Sahabah saw a beautiful woman in Hajj and never ordered her to cover face, infact Prophet only turned the face of the man: (Bukhari)

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2) Aisha Saying it’s Optional to cover face with something, not Fard (Sahih)
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3) Read these Hadiths Supporting Niqab being Mustahab:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgaNz1jsBR18g8IDpcLlkV_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100525010013AA0RRnS

Lastly… even those who say that Niqaab is Fard for women… I don’t hear them saying that it’s Fard in Ihram because they are aware of these Hadiths.
@Boycott - I know!… I myself covered my face in makkah when I realised men were looking.. but I can’t Say to people it’s Fard!
@White Horse - They DID Cover their Face!… No one disputes this. I’m talking now about General Muslimas
@White Horse - Read the Evidence you Provided yourself… It said that either it’s Allowed or Muhrimah = My Case that I’m Discussing.
@Ducky - It is BEST to wear Niqaab. But Can I say it is a MUST? That we need Clear Proof for. We cannot say something is halal or Haram unless clear proof/command is given.
@Ducky - The Hadith I wrote about Aisha RA in Arabic: ???? ????? ?? ??????? ???? ????? ??? ????? ?? ????
"Aisha said for a woman in Ihram, to cover her face if she willed"
@??? ????? - Thanks for Understanding… Wallahi this Issue caused me Pain in the Heart!!!… I studied it so much… and I must put knowledge to you now…

** Yes it is the Full Hadith From Aisha RA.
@White Horse - Prophet’s Wives were Different.. Tell me.. Is the Verse about "From Behind a Screen" to All women or Prophet’s wives? sure it’s prophet wives directly. that is the Hijab.

What did His Wives do in Hajj?
Cover their Face with something other than Niqab.

What did other women do?
Either cover or not cover.
Do you deny the Bukhari Hadith and Aisha’s Hadith?

Regarding Slave Girls.. they used to uncover their Hair! Not their Face.. See Omar’s Hadeeth.
Regarding 4 Mathahib… 2 Said it’s Fard. 2 Said it’s Mustahab BUT should Cover when there is Fitnah.

The only reason I bring this up is because we cannot hide knowledge! You know how much this issue pained me? wallahi months and months… no sleep… And now I’m putting it for people to read and take with what rests their heart.

the sahabiyat had alot more freedom than we do now days

It was narrated that ‘Aa’ishah said: The riders used to pass by us when we were with the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in ihraam. When they came near us we would lower our jilbaabs from our heads over our faces, and when they had passed by we would uncover our faces. Narrated by Abu Dawood, 1562.

what do you think…….?
@ i love Allah

since 50 years ago most of Muslim’s women were wear niqab

so what is your reply ??
btw
most of them now do not wear an Islamic hijab should we follow them ??

and do not forget all women of ansr <shabbah > were wear aniqab .

I also heared that face must be open while a women is in Ihram
I don’t know why all of our Muffti and Imam says that not to cover face in the state of Ihram.
I didn’t found any evidence from Quran and Hadith about it. If Allah told to the Womens of Messengers to cover their faces, So may be it must be for all the Muslim women.
I found this information from a website while searching. But there is also not any proved given from Quran and Hadith.

Uncovering the face for women in the state of ihram while performing Hajj or `Umrah is related to the category of `ibadat (acts of worship), which are orders of Allah the Almighty. We believe such acts have infinite wisdom, for Almighty Allah is The All-Wise. He does not order anything unwise, and yet in order for us not to disrespect Allah the Almighty, scholars have classified them as ta`abbudi acts, which means that they are rituals that we must fulfill regardless whether their immediate benefits are clear or not.

Having said this, however, some of the purposes of uncovering the face during the state of ihram for women can be identified as follows:

First, training the soul to surrender to Allah’s commands without questioning His orders, and this constitutes full submission to Allah’s Will. Almighty Allah says: (And it becometh not a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided an affair (for them), that they should (after that) claim any say in their affair; and whoso is rebellious to Allah and His Messenger, he verily goeth astray in error manifest.) (Al-Ahzab 33:36)

Second, the rituals of Hajj and `Umrah are very akin to the scenes of the Day of Resurrection when people will be resurrected naked as they were born. The situation will be too hard for them to pay attention to that. The state of ihram is a symbolic reminder of this Day when everyone will pay no attention save to his own destiny and fate. Similarly, every pilgrim should concentrate only on the rituals of Hajj or `Umrah and empty his mind from every concern save devotion to Allah and surrender to His Will.

Third, during the state of ihram, Allah has commanded men not to cover their heads so that they show utter humbleness and surrender to Allah. Equally, a woman is commanded by Allah to do a similar thing that befits her special status (and particular code of dress) by uncovering her face, not her head.

I am so confused. Are we doing right or wrong to not cover our faces in the state of Ihram??
What shall we do??

sorry i don’t know

How do you join a prayer when the imam is already in ruku?

I found this off a website:

"Many of those who come late to the mosque and join in prayer which is already in progress, rush to take the same posture, while people are in rukoo’, and say takbeer al-Ihram, or the opening takbeer of prayer while bowing for fear of missing that ruk’ah. Takbeer al-Ihram is to be pronounced when one is standing upright, only"

Just wondering if this is this correct and if not how is it done?

From my understanding:

We just state our intention i.e. "I intend to follow the imam for 3 rakat of Maghrib"
Then go straight down to the ruku position
Then the first thing we say is "Subhana Rabbiyayil Azeem"

Please advise of incorrect.
Thanks for the answer Akib.

Correct me if I’m wrong but if the imam is still in ruku, you have still "caught" that rakat. It’s only when the imam comes back up from ruku is when you have missed it.

Also you said:

"Yes, if the imam is in whatever position is in, you make the takbeer (raising the hands and saying Allahu Akbar) for salaat and go into whatever position the imam is in. You say whatever position you are in. (i.e. "Subhana Rabbiyayil Azeem")"

So does that mean when you make the takbeer you do not need to fold your hands onto your chest as per usual then say takbeer and go straight down to ruku? Or just say takbeer and go straight down to ruku?

it is correct.

And your understanding is correct. but if they are in sajdah/sujood (prostation) then you have to go in prostation and say Subhana Rabbiyal ala.

When you arrive late, and the prayer has already begun, you go to the last row and have your intention that your praying for example 4 rakat fardh of Asr salah following the Imam, then you say Allahu Akbar. and join the prayer where they are. So if they are in Ruku, then you go in ruku too.

Suppose you missed one rakat and you joined them in the second then when the Imam makes the first salam, at the end of the prayer, and when he goes to the second one, you stand up and complete your first rakah, by reciting Surah Fatiha and a Surah and then going to ruku, sajdah(prostation) then you go in the sitting position, recite Attahiyatu lillahi, then allahumma salli, basically finish it as the normal salah.

For a better understanding of this please read the following and possible save it or buy it from an islamic bookstore -

Few keywords to know before seeing the actual link: Muqtadi means the person who is praying behind the imam.

Also this book is called Bahishti Zewar (Heavenly ornaments)

And for your question, please refer to

Check #9-12. That is for your question.
http://www.jamiaashrafia.org/bahishti_zwear/bahishti_zwear_title.php?title=Virtues%20Of%20Salaah%20With%20Jamaat

The book “Raudur Riyaheen” mentions a story of a thief narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Shibli.

He says;

“Once I was travelling to Syria along with a group of other travellers when on the way we were plundered by a gang of thieves. They took all our possessions and put them in front of their gang leader. Amongst the goods were a bag of sugar and almonds, the thieves began to eat them but their leader did not join them.

I asked him why the rest of his gang was eating but he was not, he replied, “I am fasting”. I asked surprisingly, “How is it that you steal from people and fast at the same time?” He replied, “A man should do something to keep the doors of reconciliation open as well”.

Sometime later I saw the same gang leader in a state of “Ihram” performing tawaaf [circulating around] of the blessed ka’ba. His face was resplendent with the light of worship and he had weakened himself through devotional practices. I asked surprisingly, “Are you the same man?” he answered,

“Yes, I am, and let me tell you, that very same fast is what caused my reconciliation with Allah".
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what is something that you Do to keep the doors of reconciliation open …?

nice story

thanks !

Salaam Everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knew the rules regarding clothing for women during the performance of Ummrah? I have tried researching on the internet, but none of the websites mentioned anything about "what color" the clothing should be in the state of Ihram etc. I know that for men, the Ihram clothing should be white but I wonder if the same concept applies to women as well, so I need some clarification on this issue. If I can get some responses with reference to authentic Islamic Hadiths/Quranic verses etc, that would be great help!

All help would be appreciated!!

Thanks in advance.

There are no rules of color, however you need to ensure opacity.

Check out the colors worn at Hajj - all colors
http://www.awadallah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/kaaba.jpg