Refined Heart Umrah Quiz 2

What is the spiritual deﬁnition of Ihram?

Answer: Forsaking everything except Allah

The literal meaning is to make something Haram. The legal definition is the ritual state required to enter the sacred prescinct of Makkah. These are distinct from the spiritual definition which is to leave everything except Allah including one's clothing, careers, normal speech, feelings etc.

What is the spiritual deﬁnition of Ihram?

Answer: Forsaking everything except Allah

After entering the state of Ihram, one begins recitation of the talbiyyah. Which of the following stages of the Umrah journey signals an end to the talbiyya?

Crossing the Miqat

Entering the boundary of Makkah

Entering the Masjid

Starting Tawaf

Which of the following would not be in accordance with the rulings of Ihram?

Wearing perfumed clothing/cloths prior to entering state of Ihram

Wearing fragranced deodorant after entering state of Ihram

Taking a bath in a state of Ihram

Changing into fresh, clean unfragranced cloths/sheets on while in a state of Ihram

A man wearing a cloth with hemmed edges

Entering the state of Ihram includes a series of optional and required steps. Which of the following steps are required? (Select all that apply)

Why was it a challenge for the scholars of seerah to compile the story of the Prophet’s ﷺ Hajj?

There were few narrations regarding his ﷺ Hajj.

There were many narrations that needed to be combined.

There were many narrations regarding the Hajj, but most were deemed weak.

When traveling to Hajj, the Prophet ﷺ traveled by foot as an expression of his humility and made the dua “Allahumma hajjatan la riyaa’a feeha wa la sum`ah” (O Allah enable me to do a Hajj in which there is no showing off or reputation).

True

False

There are three types of Hajj one can perform: Ifrad, Tamattu’ and Qiran. Which answer best describes the type of Hajj the Prophet ﷺ and the companions (RA) performed?

Both the Prophet ﷺ and the companions performed Hajj Ifrad

Both the Prophet ﷺ and the companions performed Hajj Qiran

The Prophet ﷺ performed Hajj Qiran and advised the companions to perform Ifrad

The Prophet ﷺ performed Hajj Ifrad and advised the companions to perform Tamattu’

The Prophet ﷺ performed Hajj Qiran and advised the companions to perform Tamattu’

Which companion did the Prophet ﷺ advise not to rush up and kiss the black stone in such a manner that he would injure someone who was weaker?

Answer: Umar (RA)

It is encouraged to touch and kiss the black stone when possible. However, if it is crowded and doing so may harm another person, it is permissible and preferable to simply greet it from a distance.

Which companion did the Prophet ﷺ advise not to rush up and kiss the black stone in such a manner that he would injure someone who was weaker?

Answer: Umar (RA)