Q 1: What is the ruling on a person who performed Tawaf-ul-Ifadah (final obligatory circumambulation of the Ka`bah in Hajj) without having Wudu' (ablution)?

A 1: If someone performs Tawaf-ul-Ifadah without having Wudu', his Tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka`bah) is invalid because Taharah (ritual purification) is a condition for the validity of Tawaf. Accordingly, whoever does so is required to repent to Allah from that and return to Makkah to perform Tawaf-ul-Ifadah (final obligatory circumambulation of the Ka`bah in Hajj). If they have sexual intercourse in the period in between, they are charged with a Fidyah (ransom) of sexual intercourse (a sheep) slaughtered in Makkah and distributed among its poor people. Then, when he intends to leave Makkah after Tawaf-ul-Ifadah, he should observe Tawaf-ul-Wada` (circumambulation of the Ka`bah on leaving Makkah). If he travels immediately after Tawaf-ul-Ifadah, there is no other Tawaf required and Tawaf-ul-Ifadah is sufficient. (Part No. 10; Page No. 243) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.