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Hajj Rites and its Rulings Part 1 - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Hajj Rites and its Rulings Part 1 2023-06-23 588 Views Hajj , Pilgrimage , Hajj Rites , Hajj Rulings It is clear from the Holy Qur’an and the traditions that Hajj (Pilgrimage) is one of the fundamentals of religion (Furu-e-Dīn) which is obligatory once only (i.e., Hajjatul Islam) on every Muslim who has attained puberty and has the means.

Meanwhile, selected rulings on Hajj rites based on the religious verdicts (Fatwas) of His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sistani (May his authority be prolonged) shall be discussed as follows: Contents Obligation to perform Hajj Conditions which make Hajjatul Islam obligatory 1: Adulthood 2: Reason (Aql) 3 and 4: Freedom and Financial Ability A- Time B- Physical Health and Strength C- No Obstruction D- Expenses for the Journey E- Availability of Means on Return Obligation to perform Hajj Rule 1: Performance of pilgrimage becomes obligatory immediately in the year when its conditions are realized.

If one fails to perform it, deliberately or for an excuse, it must be fulfilled in the ensuing year, and so on. Postponing it without a valid reason is a grave sin. Rule 2: When performing pilgrimage becomes obligatory, one must make all the arrangements for the journey to ensure the performance of the ceremonies in time.

If there are several groups one could join, by any means of travel, so much so that one is confident to reach in time, it is permissible to join any one of them or take any route; yet it is preferable to choose the one that would definitely get you there in time. Rule 3: If it was possible for a person to make the journey in the same year, pilgrimage becomes obligatory, even if leaving it to the last minute, in the hope that they would reach in time.

However, if the person was not able to get there in time for the pilgrimage, the obligation to perform it, most evidently, does not become obligatory on them, even though their delay was excusable. Conditions which make Hajjatul Islam obligatory The conditions that make Hajj obligatory are as follows: 1: Adulthood Pilgrimage is not obligatory on any person who has not attained adulthood, even if they were approaching it.

A pilgrimage, performed by a child will, most evidently, not be counted as Hajjatul Islam, even if it was performed properly.