Ability, finances and the hajj queue
Is Hajj still obligatory for a kidney patient who undergoes regular hemodialysis treatment?
Answer in brief
Patients with a chronic illness, such as kidney patients undergoing regular hemodialysis, are not obliged to perform Hajj. Physical health is one of the conditions of capability (istita'ah), so they are not considered capable. They are, however, obliged to arrange a proxy Hajj (badal) if they are financially able. If the illness is cured, Hajj becomes obligatory on them provided they are capable.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Tidak wajib ke atas pesakit yang mengidap penyakit kronik seperti penyakit buah pinggang untuk menunaikan haji. Walau bagaimanapun, mereka masih diwajibkan untuk melaksanakan badal haji sekiranya berkemampuan dari sudut kewangan.
Source
IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS HAJI DAN KORBAN SIRI KE-88: KEWAJIPAN HAJI BAGI PESAKIT BUAH PINGGANG YANG MENJALANI RAWATAN HEMODIALISISOffice of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Irsyad al-Fatwa: Hajj & Sacrifice edition · Published 12 June 2024
This page summarises a published fatwa; it is not a new ruling. For your own situation, read the full fatwa or consult the mufti office of your state.
Other questions on this topic
- Is it better to save or to take bank financing in order to perform Hajj?
- Is choosing a licensed Hajj agency part of istita‘ah, and what is the ruling on Hajj package scams in light of protecting wealth?
- Is it permissible for someone who has not yet performed Hajj for himself to sponsor another person to perform Hajj?
- What is the ruling on jumping the Hajj queue by paying an insider, and is it sinful?
- Is it permissible to take a loan in order to perform Hajj, and is such a Hajj valid?
- Is Hajj valid if performed on a Saudi tourist visa by overstaying until the Hajj season?