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Barnama
16-05-2025
- Barnama
Prohibition Of Ihram, Fiqh Law Of Women - Most Frequently Asked Questions By Malaysian Pilgrims
By Nurliyana Farah Ruslan MAKKAH, May 16 (Bernama) — Questions regarding the prohibition of ihram and the fiqh law of women are among the most frequently asked questions by Malaysian pilgrims to Tabung Haji's facilitators or guides in the Holy Land (PIHTAS) during the 1446H/2025M haj season. TH Haj Guidance Operations director Shahrin Awaludin said they started asking the questions via the e-Taib digital platform even before arriving in the Holy Land and continued to do so, with even more questions, after they arrived. "Like in previous years, the most popular questions are about the prohibitions of ihram, such as the use of perfumes, as well as matters related to women's fiqh, especially the law of entering ihram while menstruating," he said when met by the media, here. He said such concerns arose because many pilgrims, especially women, are performing the haj pilgrimage for the first time and in situations that they may have never experienced before. "Many are worried that their worship will not be valid. But it is important to know that women who are menstruating still need to make the 'niat' (intention) for ihram at the miqat as usual, because only the tawaf needs to be postponed until they are pure (period ends), other pillars of haj can still be carried out," he said In this regard, Shahrin said that to facilitate easier access to religious guidance, TH has provided a digital platform called e-Taib through the THhujjaj application, enabling pilgrims to interact directly with prayer guides online. 'TH has also appointed more than 40 haj guides, with 30 in Makkah and 10 in Madinah, in addition to three expert consultants from the Haj Advisory Committee who have also been brought to the Holy Land to assist in addressing any legal or religious issues that may arise,' he said. He said the prayer guidance programme in the Holy Land would continue until the first of Zulhijjah, after which operations will be extended to 24 hours a day to ensure every pilgrim receives adequate support and guidance during the peak days of haj.
Barnama
26-04-2025
- Barnama
TH Fully Prepared To Receive Hajj Pilgrims In Madinah
GENERAL From Nurliyana Farah Ruslan MADINAH, April 26 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) personnel here are fully prepared to receive the first group of prospective Malaysian hajj pilgrims for the 1446H/2025M season, who are scheduled to arrive on April 29. Director of Madinah operations and Vice Consul for Malaysian hajj affairs, Affandi Abdullah, said that TH will station personnel across various zones, covering financial services, counselling, health, and customer service. A health clinic will be opened at the TH headquarters in Roha Al Madinah to further facilitate the arrival of the pilgrims. 'This is an annual operation, and more than 50 per cent of TH personnel are experienced, so everyone is well-prepared to receive this year's first group of prospective hajj pilgrims,' he said at a press conference, here, today. He said that TH is currently awaiting the arrival of approximately 70 hajj personnel from Malaysia in Madinah, including health staff, to begin this season's hajj operations. 'Despite the challenges faced with last-minute preparations, we are ready to welcome the Duyufurrahman (guest of Allah), and thankfully, all preparations are proceeding smoothly,' he said. According to him, of the total 632 TH personnel this season, 122 will be responsible for managing the pilgrims in Madinah. He added that the Malaysian pilgrims will arrive in stages, with the first group expected to land at 7.50 am (local time), at the Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah, via Malaysia Airlines. 'These prospective hajj pilgrims are expected to stay in Madinah for six days and five nights. During their stay, they will participate in pilgrimage programmes, attend classes, and undergo acclimatisation before departing for Makkah on the seventh day,' he said.
