Ability, finances and the hajj queue
Is it permissible for someone who has not yet performed Hajj for himself to sponsor another person to perform Hajj?
Answer in brief
A person who has not yet performed Hajj for himself may sponsor another Muslim to perform it. The reason given is that the obligation of Hajj is tarakhi, meaning not immediate, according to the preferred view of the Shafi'i school, and helping others in worship is encouraged and earns a reward like that of the one performing it. However, it is more virtuous for someone who is able and meets the conditions of obligation to perform his own Hajj first, so that the obligation is lifted from him.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Hukum seseorang memberi tajaan kepada orang Islam yang lain untuk menunaikan haji adalah harus meskipun dia masih belum mengerjakan haji untuk dirinya.
Source
IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS HAJI DAN KORBAN SIRI KE-96: BOLEHKAH ORANG YANG BELUM MENUNAIKAN HAJI MEMBERI TAJAAN KEPADA ORANG LAIN MENGERJAKAN HAJI?Office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Irsyad al-Fatwa: Hajj & Sacrifice edition · Published 22 January 2025
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.
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- Is choosing a licensed Hajj agency part of istita‘ah, and what is the ruling on Hajj package scams in light of protecting wealth?
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