Ability, finances and the hajj queue
What is the ruling on performing Hajj and Umrah for a Muslim?
Answer in brief
Hajj and Umrah are obligatory on every Muslim who is able, at least once in a lifetime. The fatwa describes Hajj as one of the five pillars of Islam, binding on a Muslim who has reached legal responsibility. For those with ample means and ability, repeating Hajj and Umrah in later years is recommended.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Dalam isu ini kami berpandangan bahawa wajib ke atas setiap Muslim yang berkemampuan untuk melaksanakan ibadah haji dan umrah paling kurang sekali seumur hidup mereka.
Source
BAYAN LI AL-HAJ SIRI 3 : HUKUM MENGERJAKAN 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?