Q: Is it permissible to fast on the days of Tashriq especially if it is a day that I normally fast such as a Monday, Thursday, or the...

Q: What can I not do, if I want to slaughter an Udhiyyah? A: When the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah begin, it is impermissible for the one who...

Q: Is it permissible to store Udhiyyah meat? A: Yes. At one point the Prophet (peace be upon him) prohibited storing Udhiyyah meat. That...

Q: What should I do with the meat from the Udhiyyah? A: It is recommended that the meat be divided into three parts; a part to be gifted,...

َQ: It is permissible to offer an udhiyyah on behalf of someone else? A: Yes, it is preferred to slaughter on behalf of the deceased as...

Q: Can I appoint someone to slaughter my Udhiyah? A: It is preferred that you slaughter your own animal. It is however permitted to...

Q: Is there a preferred method of slaughter for each animal? A: It is recommended to slaughter the camel while it is standing with its...

Q: Can I purchase cow or camel meat, equivalent to 1/7th of the animal, and offer it as my Udhiyah/Qurbani? A: If the animal was...

Q: How old does the animal have to be to qualify for a ritual slaughter? A: A lamb must be at least six months old and a goat must be at...

Q: How many animals must I slaughter for Udhiyah? A: It is explicitly stated that one sheep/goat is sufficient for a man, his family, and...

Q: What kind of animal is best to slaughter for Udhiyah? A: Slaughtering other types of animals, besides camels, cows, sheep, or goat, is...

Q: What is the Uḍḥiyyah and what is its ruling? A: Uḍḥiyyah is either a camel, cow, sheep, or goat which is slaughtered during the days...

Q: Are women permitted to travel alone? A: According to the authoritative view, based on various hadith, females ages 7 and up are not...

Q: My parents passed away without making Hajj. What should I do for them? A: It is obligatory that a proxy is sponsored from the...

Q: As a female Muslim, do I need a mahram to accompany on my trip to Hajj/Umrah? A: The presence of a maḥram, such as a husband, father,...

Q: My parents are very old and have not made Hajj yet. Traveling has become difficult for them. Must they still go? A: Whoever has met...

Q: If I meet all the conditions of Hajj/Umrah, can I delay going to the following year or more? A: Hajj/Umrah must be performed...

Q: Can my parents stop me from making Hajj/Umrah? A: Both parents are allowed to prevent their pubescent and free child from making a...

Q: What are the conditions of Hajj and Umrah? Please elaborate. A: There are five basic conditions/prerequisites of Hajj and Umrah which...

Q: Do I need my husband's permission to make Hajj/Umrah? A: Your husband should not prevent you from making your obligatory Hajj/Umrah if...