Q 5: Is it permissible to enter Ihram (ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) for both Hajj and `Umrah? A: Yes, it is permissible for a Muslim to enter Ihram for Hajj and `Umrah both at the same time, during the Hajj months. One must make the intention for both Hajj and `Umrah when entering Ihram from the Miqat (site for entering the ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah), then perform Tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka`bah) and Sa`y (going between Safa and Marwah during Hajj and `Umrah) for both, since the Prophet (peace be upon him) did so during his Hajj as indicated by the Sahih Hadiths (authentic Hadiths). By intending to do both, a pilgrim will be considered a Qarin (pilgrim combining Hajj and `Umrah without a break in between). It is Sunnah to make Tahallul (removal of the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) after finishing `Umrah if the pilgrim has not brought a Hady (sacrificial animal offered by pilgrims), as the Prophet (peace be upon him) commanded his Sahabah (Companions) to do so during the Farewell Hajj.It is permissible for a pilgrim who enters Ihram from the Miqat for `Umrah only to include Hajj with it, (Part No. 10; Page No. 136

A: Yes, it is permissible for a Muslim to enter Ihram for Hajj and `Umrah both at the same time, during the Hajj months. One must make the intention for both Hajj and `Umrah when entering Ihram from the Miqat (site for entering the ritual state for Hajj or `Umrah), then perform Tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka`bah) and Sa`y (going between Safa and Marwah during Hajj and `Umrah) for both, since the Prophet (peace be upon him) did so during his Hajj as indicated by the Sahih Hadiths (authentic Hadiths). By intending to do both, a pilgrim will be considered a Qarin (pilgrim combining Hajj and `Umrah without a break in between). It is Sunnah to make Tahallul (removal of the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) after finishing `Umrah if the pilgrim has not brought a Hady (sacrificial animal offered by pilgrims), as the Prophet (peace be upon him) commanded his Sahabah (Companions) to do so during the Farewell Hajj.It is permissible for a pilgrim who enters Ihram from the Miqat for `Umrah only to include Hajj with it, (Part No. 10; Page No. 136) but before starting the Tawaf for `Umrah, unless the pilgrim has brought a Hady, who, in this case, is allowed to make the intention for Hajj along with `Umrah, even after performing Tawaf for `Umrah, until Tahallul is made after finishing both. The Messenger (peace be upon him) commanded the pilgrims who brought a Hady with them to do so.A pilgrim who intends to make Tamattu` Hajj (`Umrah during the months of Hajj followed by Hajj in the same year with a break in between) should enter Ihram for `Umrah during the months of Hajj, finish it, make Tahallul and then enter Ihram for Hajj in the same year. If one enters Ihram for Hajj before starting the Tawaf for `Umrah, one is considered a Qarin. As for the Mufrid (pilgrim performing Hajj only), they should enter Ihram from the Miqat for Hajj only. Once they enter Ihram from the Miqat for Hajj only, it is not permitted for them to perform `Umrah along with it and they will not become a Qarin by doing so. There is no origin or evidence for such an act. However, they are allowed to change their intention (from Hajj to `Umrah) by removing their Ihram for Hajj and starting `Umrah, and thus make Tawaf, Sa`y, shorten their hair and make Tahallul if they do not have the Hady with them, and then enter Ihram for Hajj on the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) commanded his Sahabah to do. Pilgrims who have the Hady with them should remain in the state of Ihram until they make Tahallul on the Day of Nahr (Sacrifice, 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, when pilgrims slaughter their sacrificial animals).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.