1.
Is there a Haj Akbar?
2. Is it a requirement
to enter Masjid Haram from the Baab as-Salaam entrance?
3. Can I smoke when
I'm in Ihraam?
4. When I stone
the jamr'at, is it necessary to hit the target?
5. Can I perform the
Haj every year?
6. Is it a must for a wife to seek her
husband's permission to perform the Haj?
1.
Is there a Haj Akbar?
If Arafat is on a Friday, then
many describe it as Haj Akbar (Big Haj). There is no big
or small Hajj. There is only one Hajj. Every year is Hajj Akbar. The
10th day of Dhul Hijja is described in The Qur'an as
Yaum-ul-Hajjil-Akbar.
2.
Is it a requirement to enter Masjid Haram from the Baab as-Salaam
entrance?
There is no such requirement. You
can enter from any of the many gates.
3. Can I
smoke when I'm in Ihraam?
No. Try to give up this habit for the good of your
health and the well-being of your family. Many chain smokers have
returned from the Hajj as non-smokers for good. Alhamdulillah.
4. When
I stone the jamr'at, is it necessary to hit the target?
It is acceptable if the stone falls into the
circle without hitting the target.
5. Can I
perform the Hajj every year?
Performing the Hajj ONCE is obligatory for Muslims
who are financially and physically able to do so. There is no rule
prohibiting anyone from performing the Hajj more than once.
If you plan to perform it yearly, you are obviously financially well
endowed. You should consider the following. One, there are numerous
things you can do to walk in the way of Allah. Consider contributing
your Hajj trip funds to uplift downtrodden Muslims. Two, with nearly 2
1/2
million people converging in The Holy Land, the Saudi
authorities have understandably imposed Hajj quotas. Have a heart for
those waiting in line to perform the Hajj for the first time. Allow a
reasonable time gap before going to perform the Hajj again.
6. Is
it a must for a wife to seek her husband's permission to perform the
obligatory Haj?
Yes. A husband is strongly advised not to
object as his wife is seeking permission to perform a duty commanded by
The Almighty. Obedience to the command of The Almighty supersedes
everything else, including a husband's objection.
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