Guidance Q&A
Real questions people asked us before ordering — published with permission, with personal details removed, and every answer reviewed by a qualified scholar. If your question isn't here, ask it — it's free.
Damm & Umrah/Hajj mistakes
(12 answers)- What is a Damm, and when do I owe one?
- I used scented soap or hand wash in ihram — do I owe a Damm?
- I dried my face with a towel in ihram — does anything apply?
- I covered my head in ihram — what applies?
- Covering the face in ihram — what applies?
Fidyah & fasting
(5 answers)- Who has to pay Fidyah?
- I can't fast for health reasons — is Fidyah for me?
- Can I pay Fidyah on behalf of a parent who cannot fast?
- Fidyah or Kaffarah — what's the difference?
- Can my Fidyah be given in Makkah if I live abroad?
Sadaqah & giving
(5 answers)- Can I give Sadaqah on behalf of my late father or mother?
- What's the difference between a Sadaqah sacrifice and a Damm?
- What is a Voluntary Hady?
- Do I need to be in Makkah or in ihram to send a Voluntary Hady?
- Can Sadaqah meals be given in someone's memory?
Aqeeqah
(4 answers)- How many sheep are given for a boy or for a girl?
- When should the Aqeeqah be performed?
- Can the Aqeeqah be done in Makkah if we live abroad?
- What name appears on the Aqeeqah certificate?
Ordering, proof & payment
(4 answers)- Is your guidance a fatwa?
- How do I know the sacrifice was really performed?
- When do I pay?
- Who answers the questions on this page?
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