Section : The ability to perform Hajj – What does it imply?. The ability to perform Hajj, which is one of its essential conditions, includes the following: 1. A person must be healthy and physically fit. If one is disabled…
Section : Hajj of a Minor and a Slave. Though Hajj is not compulsory for these two groups it is quite valid if they perform one, but it will not suffice them as regards the Hajj prescribed in Islam. Ibn…
Section : A Woman Should Seek Her Husband’s Permission for Hajj. It is desirable for a woman to seek her husband’s permission for the prescribed Hajj. Then if he grants her the permission she may leave for Hajj; in case…
Section : He Who Dies Without Performing Obligatory Hajj. If a person dies before performing obligatory Hajj or if one vowed to perform Hajj but died before fulfilling one’ s vow, his heir must assign someone to perform Hajj on…
Section : Hajj On Behalf of Others. If someone has the ability to perform Hajj but afterwards he is unable to perform it due to sickness or old age, he must arrange for someone else to perform Hajj on his…
Section : Position of a Sick Person Who Recovers. If a sick person recovers after someone has performed Hajj on his behalf, he will be considered as having performed his obligatory duty, and he will not be required to repeat…
Section : Conditions for Performing Hajj on Behalf of Others. Before performing Hajj on behalf of someone else, a person must have performed his own Hajj. This is based on the hadith in which Ibn ‘Abbas narrates that the Prophet…
Section : Hajj in Fulfilment of a Vow While Having to Perform Obligatory Hajj. According to the verdict of Ibn ‘Abbas and ‘Ikrimah if a person performs Hajj in fulfilment of a vow, while he has yet to perform the…
Section : No Sarorah (Delaying) in Islam. Ibn ‘Abbas reports: “The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘There is no Sarorah (delaying performance of obligatory Hajj) in Islam.”’ (Ahmad and Abu Daw’ud) Al-Khattabi remarks: “The word sarorah has two meanings:…
Section : Getting a Loan for Hajj. Abdullah ibn Abi ‘Awfa relates: “I asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) about a man who has not performed Hajj, ‘Should he not get a loan to perform Hajj?’ The Prophet (peace…
Section : Performing Hajj with Unlawfully Gained Money. Someone performing Hajj with unlawfully gained money, may technically fulfil his prescribed duty of pilgrimage, but according to the majority of the scholars, he will be guilty of sin for doing so.…
Section : What is Better in Hajj: Riding or Walking?. Al-Hafiz writes in Al-Fath: “Ibn al-Munzhir says there is a difference of opinion as to what is better for a pilgrim, walking or riding during the Hajj. The majority of…
Section : Doing Business and Leasing Rides During Hajj. There is no harm if a pilgrim engages in trade and business during Hajj or ‘Umrah. Ibn ‘Abbas said: “In the beginning when Hajj was prescribed, the people used to trade…