Q 1: I performed Hajj (pilgrimage) this year, 1416 A.H. and I made the intention after entering into the state of Ihram (ceremonial state for Hajj or 'Umrah) from the Miqat (site for entering the ceremonial state of Hajj and 'Umrah) as Mufridah (pilgrim performing Hajj only), and I said: "Here I am O Allah, Here I am to perform Hajj". Then, I forgot (that I was performing Hajj only) and said: "Here I am O Allah, Here I am to perform Hajj and 'Umrah". I asked some Shaykhs in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and they told that there is no blame on me. All praise be to Allah, I have completed my Hajj. Please provide me with an answer regarding what I have to do, may Allah reward you the best. A: If what happened was just a slip of the tongue which you did not mean , then there is no blame on you, due to Allah's (Exalted be He) statement: Our Lord! Punish us not if we forget or fall into error (Part No. 10; Page No. 133

A: If what happened was just a slip of the tongue which you did not mean , then there is no blame on you, due to Allah's (Exalted be He) statement: Our Lord! Punish us not if we forget or fall into error (Part No. 10; Page No. 133) and the Prophet's (peace be upon him) statement: The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what they have intended. . Q 2: My mother died and I want to perform Hajj on her behalf, keeping in mind that I have already performed Hajj on her behalf before. Please note that I do not know how to read or write. Please provide me with an answer, may Allah reward you the best. A: There is no prohibition to perform Hajj on behalf of your deceased mother more than once, because this is out of kindness to her, as long as you have performed the obligatory Hajj for yourself. Not knowing how to read or write does not invalidate Hajj, if you perform its rites in the prescribed manner.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.