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muhammad.hamza.sk
19-02-2003 @ 12:00 AM    Notify Admin about this post
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In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy


As-Salaamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh!


I have a quick few important questions, please answer if you are able to.

Firstly, I notice from various pictures and footage that I have seen that in Hajj time, the brothers and sisters all pray together without seperation between the sexes. Obviously, logistically it would be very difficult indeed to be able to do this with the sheer number of Muslims there are in al-Haram at that time (Maa sha'Allaah). Is this permissible and will the prayer be accepted if you have a sister praying beside you or in front of you?

Secondly, I have heard from many brothers who have made their Hajj many accounts of crazy acts being performed by, I assume, crazy Muslims! Brothers having their money pouches being cut and stolen, various kinds of assualt, the stinking Shee'ah dropping faeces in the path of those making tawaaf, and sick stuff like dirty men groping the sisters, touching them and committing all kinds of lewdness! Then of course you have the tragic crushes and accidents where many Muslims lose their lives. I am married, wal-hamdu Lillaah, but when I hear these type of things I become doubtful as to whether I should take my wife for Hajj.

I do not think I have the strength to control myself if, may Allaah forbid, any of the above madness happened to my wife. Plus, with the sheer amount of people, there is the risk of seperation from her and I would be extremely concerned for her welfare. this is also why I asked the first question regarding the seperation of the sexes. I have seen the way some of the "Ahnaf" brothers aggresively react when young children are praying in front of them. To watch the children who are trying to perform a rightous act being pushed and shoved to the back is a sad thing to watch because this in reality pushes them out of the Masjid! Again, I do not know if I could control myself if this was to happen to my wife or family because she chose to pray and there was no seperation of the sexes. Is it permissible to perform Hajj on somebodies behalf, i.e. my wife?

These may be only whispering and doubts by the Shaytaan, but if, inshaa'Allaah, I do get a chance to perform Hajj, then I do not want to nullify it because I am too worried or react aggressively if any of the above madness happened to us, especially my wife.

If anybody can help me with the above then please reply, and I am sure there are some brothers or sisters out there who have performed their Hajj, could you please advise me on how I can make it as trouble-free as possible?

Jazzak Allaahu khayran!

If I said anything wrong, then this is from the Shaytaan and myself, so please correct me if need be.

I know that this question comes a bit late but I am preparing to make Hajj with my family next year if I do not get accepted into Madeenah University, bi ithnillaah.


Was-Salaamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh!



Akhook,

Muhammad Hamzah McWhinnie, as-Skatlandee

This message was edited by muhammad.hamza.sk on 2-19-03 @ 5:27 PM

muhammad.hamza.sk
24-02-2003 @ 12:00 AM    Notify Admin about this post
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Please, brothers, sisters, try and help with my enquiries. It is important, this is a Pillar of Islaam!

Wa Jazzak Allaahu khayr!

Wassalaam!

Akhook,

Muhammad Hamzah McWhinnie, as-Skatlandee

s.bint.ahmed
25-02-2003 @ 12:00 AM    Notify Admin about this post
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Asalaamu alaikum warahmatullahi,
In response to this section of your question:

"Secondly, I have heard from many brothers who have made their Hajj many accounts of crazy acts being performed by, I assume, crazy Muslims! Brothers having their money pouches being cut and stolen, various kinds of assualt, the stinking Shee'ah dropping faeces in the path of those making tawaaf, and sick stuff like dirty men groping the sisters, touching them and committing all kinds of lewdness! Then of course you have the tragic crushes and accidents where many Muslims lose their lives. I am married, wal-hamdu Lillaah, but when I hear these type of things I become doubtful as to whether I should take my wife for Hajj."

Unfortunately, what you have mentioned does happen.
But it should also be stated that Saudi is one of the safest countries in the world with the lowest crime rates, that upholds the Sharia. Alhumduillah. When you go you will witness the emmense organisation that goes behind making these times easy and safe by the Saudi authorities for the pilgrims. May Allah reward them and increase them in their good efforts. Ameen.
Alhumduillah, with this in mind it is safer than most places in the west.
Ramadan and hajj are the busiest times so obviously these occurances increase and the reports spread. However you can minimise the risks by taking your precautions.
1. Firstly, make your duas that Allah protects you and your family in your journey and stay. There are authentic duas for travel, entering a village, staying in a place etc.As a traveller your duas are answered...one to mention is...
" I seek refuge in with the perfect Words of Allah from all the evil of His creation."Related by Muslim
2. Accompany your wife and avoid the busy times. Also there are three levels at which you can make tawaaf. If the ground floor is packed you can go to another level. It will take longer but you may feel more reassured of avoiding the crush.There are two levels for the sa'ai.There are specific areas designated for women and men,so really there is no need for mixing.You should head for these areas before the adhaan is called.These areas are encased by heavy brass bookshelves that are quite high. Women remain in these places in safety.Set a place to drop and collect your wife.
3.Remember that you going to be tested and that you have to remain patient. That whatever befalls you was not going to pass you by and whatever passed you by was not going to befall you. should you encounter a difficult situation make the duas to control yourself and ask those with you to remind and help you.Insha Allah we make dua this does not happen.
4.Again if you fear getting seperated agree a meeting point ( The Well of zam -zam is a good location)keep your hotel details(card) phone number with you.If you are in a group your wife could have other female companions that stay together in the women only areas.
5.The masjid an Nabi in Medina has whole sections that are "women only" mehrims wait and collect their families in the forecourt.
6.Couples and families return having very beautiful accounts of their journey and stay so you should not dwell on the negative aspects that reach you.
Many Muslims will tell you, once you have the experience of Hajj or Umrah you just long to return to perform it again.
Do not let the reports you hear put you off . Make firm pure intention and Allah will make your journey and stay easy ( Insha Allah)
I hope this has been of some help. We Make dua that Allah makes it easy for you and your wife to complete this pillar of islaam. Ameen.

This message was edited by s.bint.ahmed on 2-25-03 @ 5:28 PM






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