By a Shar’ee "excuse" or Shar’ee reason is meant fever, extreme environmental temperatures, wound, pain, lice and all that which result in severe hardships and/or difficulties.

In error; forgetfulness; unconsciousness; sleep and poverty are not regarded as valid Shar'ee excuses.

1.  Valid Shar'ee Excuse

If, due to a valid Shar’ee reason, a Muhrim:

1.    wears a sewn garment according to the shape of a part of the body (e.g. a jersey in the  "jersey area"), or

2.    uses itr, or

3.    cuts or trims the hair, or

4.    clips the nails, or

5.    covers his face with a cloth so that it touches the face, then the following will apply:

a.    If it is a complete Jinaayaat then one has the option of either:

                              ·     giving Damm, or

                              ·     fasting for three days, or

                              ·     giving six Masaakeen the amount of a Complete Sadaqah.

b.    If it is an incomplete Jinaayaat then one has the option of either:

                              ·     fasting for three days, or

                              ·     giving six Masaakeen the amount of a Complete Sadaqah.

2.  Non-Valid Shar'ee Excuse

When the Jinaayaat is due to a non-valid excuse, then the following will apply:

                            a.    For a complete Jinaayaat one will have to give Damm.

                            b.    For an incomplete Jinaayaat the stipulated penalty will have to be given as  outlined in the

                                    links which follow.

Next  |  Top  |  Back

Home Page  |  Introduction to Jinaayaat & Jazaa  |  Types of Jazaa  |  Definition of Jazaa  |  Shar'ee Excuses    Special Notes  |  Definition of Jinaayaat  |  Aromatic Substances  |  Bodily Aromatics  |  Incensed Clothing    Aromatic Clothing  |  Aromatic Kiswah  |  Aromatic Soap  |  Aromatic Foods & Beverages  |  Henna & Kohl         Sewn Clothes  |  Footwear  |  Head/Face Covering  |  Hair Trimming  |  Nail Cutting  |  Killing Lice/Locusts    Hunting  |  Sexual Inclinations  |  Trees & Grass  |  Mawaaqeet  |  Arafat  |  Muzdalifah  |  Mina  |  Ramee     Tawaaf-e-Ziyyaarat  |  Tawaaf-e-Qudoom/Wida/Nafl  |  Tawaaf-e-Umrah  |  Sa'ee  |  Sexual Relations    References  |  Contact  |  Guest Book  |  Site Map