062-AL-BAQARAH (Ayat 196)
The completion of Hajj and Umrah obligations for the sake of Allah is a central theme, along with the rulings concerning impediments during these pilgrimages. If a pilgrim is prevented from completing the rituals, they must perform *dam-e-ihsar* – an offering as compensation. Specific guidelines address situations where a pilgrim becomes ill or requires a haircut before reaching the designated location for sacrificial animals. The practice of combining Umrah and Hajj within a single *ihram* is discussed, offering convenience for those traveling from distant lands, and the difference in opinion between Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Shafi regarding the permissibility of consuming the sacrificial animal is explained. Provisions for those unable to offer a sacrificial animal involve fasting or providing charity to those in need.
