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? 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 Bribing policeman (While on Haj) a man with his mother approached Al-Hajar Al-Aswad (the Black Stone) to kiss it, but was unable to do so due to the crowd. So, he gave the policeman (standing) by the Black Stone 10 riyals. He (the policeman) then distanced the people from Al-Hajar Al-Aswad for this man and his mother, so they both could kiss it. Is this permissible or not? If the matter is as mentioned, then the amount this man paid to the policeman is bribery and not permissible for him to have paid. The kissing of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad is a Sunnah and neither from the pillars of Haj nor from its requirements. So whoever is able to touch or kiss it, without harming anyone, it is permissible for him. And if he is unable to touch or kiss it, then he should touch it with a stick and then kiss it (the stick). And if he is unable to touch it with his hand or the stick, then he should make a sign towards it as he comes into line with it (opposite) and should say: ‘Allahu Akbar'. This is the Sunnah. As for giving the bribe, then that is not permissible, not for the one making Tawaf and nor for the policeman. They both should repent to Allah for that. Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Verdicts Fatawa of Haj, Umrah and Ziyarah Pills to prevent menses Is it permissible for a woman to take (pills/medication) to prevent her menses so she can perform the rites of the Haj or ‘Umrah with ease? I do not see any harm in (a woman) taking this medical treatment, with the condition that the doctor (in his/her professional opinion) does not see any harm for the woman in taking these pills. So, the (basic) principle in these things is permissibility, and (so long as) there is no falling into sin in this act. Sheikh Al-Albani Important rulings for Muslim women __
