John Starling1 minQurbani and Cutting Fingernails and HairQ: 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...
John Starling1 minStoring Qurbani MeatQ: Is it permissible to store Udhiyyah meat? A: Yes. At one point the Prophet (peace be upon him) prohibited storing Udhiyyah meat. That...
John Starling1 minWhat to do with Qurbani MeatQ: 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,...
John Starling1 minOffer Qurbani on Behalf of SomeoneَQ: 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...
John Starling1 minAppointing Someone to Slaughter the QurbaniQ: Can I appoint someone to slaughter my Udhiyah? A: It is preferred that you slaughter your own animal. It is however permitted to...
John Starling1 minMethod of Slaughter for QurbaniQ: Is there a preferred method of slaughter for each animal? A: It is recommended to slaughter the camel while it is standing with its...
John Starling1 minPurchasing Meat for QurbaniQ: 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...
John Starling1 minAges of Sacrificial AnimalsQ: 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...
John Starling1 minHow Many Animals to Slaughter for EidQ: 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...
John Starling1 minThe Best Animal for QurbaniQ: What kind of animal is best to slaughter for Udhiyah? A: Slaughtering other types of animals, besides camels, cows, sheep, or goat, is...
John Starling1 minThe ruling of Udhiyyah/QurbaniQ: 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...
John Starling1 minTravel with a MahramQ: Are women permitted to travel alone? A: According to the authoritative view, based on various hadith, females ages 7 and up are not...
John Starling1 minMy parents passed away without making Hajj. What should I do for them?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...
John Starling1 minDo I need a mahram to make Hajj?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,...
John Starling1 minHajj for the Elderly and Chronically IllQ: 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...
John Starling1 minIs it permissible to delay Hajj/Umrah?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...
John Starling1 minCan my parents stop me from Hajj?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...
John Starling1 minWhat are the conditions of Hajj and Umrah?Q: What are the conditions of Hajj and Umrah? Please elaborate. A: There are five basic conditions/prerequisites of Hajj and Umrah which...
John Starling1 minHusband's permission for Hajj/Urmah?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...
John Starling1 minAre both Hajj and Umrah obligatory?Q: What is the ruling of both Hajj and Umrah? Are they both obligatory? A: Hajj and Umrah are obligatory, once in a lifetime, upon every...