1. Is it permissible for a woman to take medicine to stop her monthly menstrual period temporarily in the time of Hajj?
If the departure date of the lady is such that if she experiences her menstrual cycles it may hinder her performance of the tawaaf-e-Zaiyaarat before she is able to leave then she may use medication to delay her monthly periods. However, if this is not the case and she will have time to perform her Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarat after attaining purity then it is best not to take such medication even though doing so will still not be prohibited. back to top
You should put the Ihraam on when the pilot announces that the plane is crossing the Meeqat boundry and also make the intention and recite the talbiya at this time. back to top
3. When stoning, if the stone doesn't touch the shaitan but falls into the round dip is it valid? The stoning will be valid in this instance. back to top
A woman should not cover her face in a way that the clothing touches the face. back to top
Yes one could use the vaseline that does not have any fragrance. back to top
One should give some charity in this situation. back to top
Although it is permissible to wear these items, it is best that they are not worn during ihraam. back to top
If one has made sincere tauba from all the sins during Haj then all the sins including the major sins will be forgiven. back to top
Females can wear any type of foot gear. Men should wear any footgear that does not have a strap above the protruding bone on the upper part of the foot where the lace is usually tied. back to top
Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarat and Tawaaf-e-Ifaada are synonomous. Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarah cannot be performed on 7th Zil Hijjah. back to top
11. Can females perform Haj without a Mahram?
Females cannot travel the Shari Safr distance (77km) without a Mahram. Hence if a woman needs to travel this distance or more to reach Makkah she may not do so without a Mahram. However, if a woman is less than 77 km away from Makkah she is not prohibited from performing Haj without a Mahram. back to top
12. Is it permissible for non related couples (husband and wife) to share the same room while on Haj without a screen or partition?