Ability, finances and the hajj queue
What does ability mean in the context of Hajj, and what is the difference between being able by oneself and being able with the help of others?
Answer in brief
Hajj and umrah are obligatory only for those who are capable and able, either by themselves or with the help of others. Personal ability covers provisions and maintenance for oneself and one's dependants, transport to and from the Holy Land, a journey that is safe from enemies and epidemics, good physical health, and sufficient time. Ability through others applies to a person who meets all the conditions but is unable due to illness with no hope of recovery or extreme old age, and to a deceased person who had the means during his lifetime. These individuals may appoint someone else to perform the obligatory Hajj on their behalf.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Merujuk kepada persoalan di atas, berkemampuan yang dimaksudkan di sini ialah mampu menunaikan fardhu haji samada dengan sendirinya atau dengan pertolongan orang lain. Ini kerana ibadah haji dan umrah hanya diwajibkan ke atas orang yang berupaya dan berkemampuan.
Source
BAYAN LI AL-HAJ #SIRI 8 : MAKSUD BERKEMAMPUAN DALAM IBADAH HAJI DAN UMRAHOffice of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Bayan Li al-Haj · Published 9 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?