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31 Questions

Is it permissible to perform Hajj before Umrah?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

When you are able to perform Hajj, then it becomes compulsory on you to perform Hajj with out any delay even if you have not been to Umrah. In fact Hajj consists of two parts, the first is Umra Tamattu' and the second is Hajj Tamattu'.

Wassalam.
Is it permissible for me to go to Umrah with my mother’s paternal uncle and his wife?
Amina Inloes

Yes
Is it necessary for a man to bare his right shoulder during Tawaf for Umrah Mofrada in Imami Fiqh? And is it necessary to wear two pieces of cloth as Ehram in such an Umrah?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is not necessary for a man to bare his right shoulder during Tawaf. This is usually done by some Muslims who do not follow Ahlul Bayt (AS).

In state of Ehraam, it is necessary for man to avoid wearing any stitched cloth as it is forbidden on men during the state of Ehraam to wear any stitched cloth.

WAssalam.
Where can I find out clear instructions on how to perform Umrah according to the Shi'a school of law?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Umrah has very clear and easy steps:

1. Wearing and starting the state of Ehram from Meeqaat which is any designated place for starting the Ehram. The Niyyah ( intention) should Ehram for Umrah Mofradah.

2. Performing Tawaf of Umrah Mofradah seven times around the Ka'ba.

3. Performing two Rak'at Salat al-Tawaf behind Maqam Ebramim.

4. Sa'ee ( walking) between Safa and Marwah seven times starting from Safa and ending in Marwah which is one round, then from Marwah to Safa, which will be the second round, then from Safa to Marwah and then back till completing the seventh round on Marwah.

5. Taqseer which cutting any part from your hair.

6. Tawaf Annisaa' which is shaven rounds around the Ka'ba.

7. Salat al-Tawaf behind Maqam Ebrahim.

Wassalam.