Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Is Hajj compulsory on minors?

· 28 Shawwal 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is Hajj compulsory on minors? If they are taken for Hajj as minors, is their Hajj fulfilled? Do they have to perform a Hajj again after they become adults?

Answer

The compulsion to perform Hajj is upon adults and not minors. If minors perform Hajj, it will not be counted as their compulsory (Fardh) Hajj. Rather, it will be counted as an optional (Nafl) Hajj for which they will be rewarded.

Once they become mature, the performance of Hajj will become compulsory upon them if they fulfil the requirements of Hajj. (Masaail Rifat Qaasimi 7/66)

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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/is-hajj-compulsory-on-minors/
Fatawa SA: https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/jamiat-28968

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