Ability, finances and the hajj queue
Is Hajj obligatory for a blind person?
Answer in brief
A blind person is originally not obliged to perform Hajj, because of the limitation in carrying out the rites without help from others and because ability is a condition for the obligation. However, Hajj becomes obligatory if he can provide a guide and pay for the guide's services throughout the pilgrimage. In that case he is considered capable with the help of others, so the obligation does not lapse.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Merujuk kepada persoalan di atas, hukum seseorang yang buta dalam melaksanakan ibadah haji adalah tidak wajib.
Source
BAYAN LI AL-HAJ #SIRI 9: HUKUM HAJI BAGI ORANG BUTAOffice of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Bayan Li al-Haj · Published 10 August 2017
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?
- Is Hajj still obligatory for a kidney patient who undergoes regular hemodialysis treatment?
- 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?