New Answers

1-The Hadith which reads “Fasting on one of these days (the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah) is equivalent to fasting for a year” has a da‘if isnad (weak chain of transmission) because of an-Nahhas ibn Qaham and and Mas‘ud ibn Wasil
2- The hadith which reads “There are five things that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) never failed to do…” is based on the report narrated by Hunaydah ibn Khalid al-Khuza‘i, from whom it was narrated via many isnads, in several versions. The critics of hadith differed as to the classification of this hadith because each of these versions has its own isnad and text. For more, see the detailed answer.

1. According to the view of the majority of scholars, it is encouraged (mustahabb) to fast the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah.
2. There are several scholarly opinions concerning the hadeeth of ‘Aishah according to which the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) did not fast these ten days. Please see the detailed answer for these views.

7 Things to avoid in ihram: 1- shaving the hair of the head; 2- using perfume; 3- sexual intercourse; 4- touching one’s wife with desire; 5- killing game; 6- wearing sewn garments by men; 7- wearing niqab by women.

Hajj includes the following actions: : 1- ihram; 2- reciting the Talbiyah; 3- performing tawaf; 4- performing sa`i; 5- shaving the head or cutting the hair; 6- going to Mina; 7- going to ‘Arafah; 8- going to Muzdalifah; 9- going back to Mina; 10- stoning the jamarat; 11- farewell tawaf.