Hajj & Umrah – Muslima Coaching

Eid Prayer & Recommended Acts

Posted on July 28, 2020August 7, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The Companion Anas (Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Messenger of Allah ﷺ migrated to the city of Medina and saw the people celebrating two days of festivities. He ﷺ said, ‘What...Read More

Good Deeds On Arafat

Posted on July 27, 2020July 28, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Hear about the different acts of worship that you can perform on the Day of Arafat, even if you're not on hajj. This is a segment of the full lecture: Lessons From Aisha's Hajj. https://vimeo.com/442160442 Please note that in the...Read More

Lessons From Aisha’s Hajj

Posted on July 27, 2020July 30, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Learn life lessons that can be taken from the Mother of Believers in this video presentation of Aisha's Hajj (may Allah be pleased with her), and good deeds that one can perform on the Day of Arafat. https://vimeo.com/441981290 Feedback From...Read More

How does a menstruating woman perform umrah? What can she do and not do?

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: How does a menstruating woman perform umrah? What can she do and not do? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu While in a state of menstruation, some of the umrah rites cannot be performed. Therefore the umrah cannot...Read More

I am upset that my menstruation started during my umrah. Any advice?

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: I am upset that my menstruation started during my umrah. Any advice? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The Prophet ﷺ said: “Amazing is the affair of the believer! Verily all his affairs are good for...Read More

What medicine can I use to stop menstrual blood during umrah? What if I experience breakthrough bleeding?

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: What medicine can I use to stop menstrual blood during umrah? What if I experience breakthrough bleeding? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu It is vital to be free of menstruation during some of the...Read More

Which acts of worship are permissible and impermissible during menstruation?

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: Which acts of worship are permissible and impermissible during menstruation? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Allah Most High says: “But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you...Read More

What is the ruling of performing umrah? What is the ruling for each umrah rite?

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: What is the ruling of performing umrah? What is the ruling for each umrah rite? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu Performing umrah is sunna and it is specifically recommended within the month of Ramadan. The Prophet ﷺ said that an umrah performed...Read More

Ihram Violations & Penalties

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali It is a condition to enter into a state of iḥrām (pilgrim sanctity) in order for the other main umrah rites to count. In other words, it is obligatory to enter into a state of iḥrām and the umrah will be invalid without it. The details of the iḥrām were...Read More

Umrah Tawaf Violations & Penalties

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The umrah ṭawāf is a pillar (rukn) of the umrah, meaning that it is obligatory to perform. The details of the ṭawāf were discussed at length in our FREE course: Umra For Women. Obligatory (Fard) Elements of the Umrah Tawāf In order...Read More

Sa’y Violations & Penalties

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali Performing the sa’y is a mandatory (wājib) rite of the umrah. If the sa’y is omitted, the umrah will be valid but one will owe a penalty of slaughtering a sheep. If it is omitted without an excuse, one is also sinful. The details of the sa’y were...Read More

Step-By-Step Umrah Guide

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Please listen to all of our video lessons for the full details of each step. 1. Prepare one’s body for iḥrām with the sunna acts. take a ghusl, trim nails, brush or comb hair, remove armpit and pubic hair, trim one’s mustache (for...Read More

The Nafl Tawaf

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali Similar to how one can perform a voluntary (nafl) prayer, one can also perform a voluntary (nafl) ṭawāf while in Makkah. Scholars note that it is more praiseworthy for a non-resident of Makkah to perform the nafl ṭawāf than...Read More

What are the main differences between a man and woman’s umrah?

Posted on March 7, 2017July 13, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: What are the main differences between a man and woman's umrah? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu A woman is like a man in all the acts of umrah, except: She wears sewn clothing (e.g. abayas,...Read More