A Muslim assumed Ihram for Umrah and he has a habit of playing with his hair while he is thinking. He did that forgetfully while he was in Ihram and some of his hair came out. Does he have to make expiation? A – There is nothing due on him due to Allah's statement concerning the believers, that they said: “Our lord, do not take us to account (i.e., punish us) if we forget or unintentionally err.” (Qur'an, 2:286) Indeed Allah answered their du'a, because it is authenticated from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) that Allah said: “Indeed I have done so (i.e., accepted this du'a).” (Sahih Muslim, no. 126) – Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Baz; Fatawa Islamiyah, vol. 4, pg. no. 139 Haj for parents Q- Our parents died and they did not perform the obligation of Haj, nor did they leave a will concerning it. Should we perform Haj for them and how is that done? A – If they were well-off in their lives and they were able to perform Haj with their wealth, you are obligated to perform Haj for them from their wealth. If you perform Haj for them with wealth other than theirs as an act of charity on your part, then you will be rewarded for that. However, if they were in difficult circumstances (i.e poor) you do not have to perform Haj for them. Or if one of them was poor, you do not have to perform Haj on behalf of the one who was poor. However, if you want to be generous and perform Haj for them, you will receive a great reward and that is a form of kindness (to parents). – Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Baz; Fatawa Islamiyah, vol. 4, pg. 68 Assuming Ihram on the day of Tarwiyyah Q- From where does the Haj pilgrim assume Ihram on the day of Tarwiyyah? A – He assumes Ihram from his place just as the Companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him) assumed Ihram from their places in Al-Abtah during the Farewell Haj, as per the order of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Likewise, whoever is inside Makkah, he assumes Ihram from his place. This is due to the Hadith of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), which contains the Prophet's statement: “And whoever is within that – meaning within the boundaries of the Mawaqit – then his place of assuming Ihram is from his people (i.e., his home). Even the people of Makkah assume Ihram from Makkah. (Al-Bukhari, no. 1526, and Sahih Muslim, no. 1181) – Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Baz; Fatawa Islamiyah, vol. 4, pg. no. 120 __
