Once the first ten days of Dhū al-Ḥijjah begin, the person intending to offer a sacrifice should not trim their hair, nails, or skin until the sacrifice is performed. This ruling is based upon the explicit instruction of the Prophet ﷺ and remains in effect until the uḍḥiyah is slaughtered.

The first ten days of Dhū al-Ḥijjah are among the greatest days of the year, and righteous deeds performed during them are more beloved to Allāh than during any other days. This includes charity, which carries even greater virtue during blessed times and seasons in which rewards are multiplied.

Q: Is it recommended to visit the grave of the Prophet ﷺ? Does this include traveling for that purpose? A: Yes. According to the authoritative works of the Hanbali school, it is recommended (mustaḥabb) to visit the grave of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ, as well as the graves of his two Companions, Abū Bakr and ʿUmar (رضي الله عنهما). This recommendation applies generally, and is especially emphasized for those who have completed the Ḥajj, as this commonly coincides with travel to t

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...