Fiqh

(Jurisprudence)

Noor-ul-Idha wa Najatul Arwaah

(The light of clarification and the Salvation of Souls)


The Proof Of Hajj Being Obligatory

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The evidence that Hajj is obligatory is based on the verses of Quran, the Sunnah of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and the consensus of the scholar's (Ijma).

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As for the Quran, Allah says [Pilgrimage to the house is a duty men owe to Allah those who can afford the journey].

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As for the Sunnah, there are many narrations, such as the saying of the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace), "Verily, Allah has declared Hajj obligatory upon you, therefore perform Hajj.

And verily, all the scholars of Ahl as-Sunnah have stated that Hajj is obligatory upon those who are able.


The Conditions (Required) For Performing Hajj


They are three conditions a person must meet in order to perform Hajj, they are:

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1) Sound health: this means that one's body must be free from illnesses that would prevent him from performing the actions required in the journey of Hajj.

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Hajj is not obligatory on the crippled, chronically ill or those who have disabilities Likewise, it is not obligatory on one who has lost his legs or is ill and neither upon an old enfeebled person. However, they are required to instruct others to perform Hajj on their behalf.

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It is conditional that the route to Makkah be safe; and the factor considered here is that one has a predominant belief that it is safe. The fatwa issued matter is in accordance with this view.

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3) The female must be accompanied by her husband or a relative of the prohibited category (mahram), such as her son whether she is young or old. If the mahram will not accompany her unless she covers the expenses, then she must fund his expenses.