Hajj of a woman

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Hajj of a woman

Hajj is obligatory for a woman providing that she is accompanied by her husband or some other person whom it is, forever, impossible for her to marry. There is no consensus among scholars as to the prerequisites for her companions. However, he must escort her in her travel to Hajj and back home. Abu Hanifa, Al-Hasan, Annakha'e, Ishaq, Ibn Al Mondher and Ahmad are of the opinion that a woman is obligated to perform Hajj on the condition that she is accompanied by her husband or a Muhrim.

Otherwise, she is considered as one of those whom Allah has not given the means to perform Hajj. If a woman performed Hajj notwithstanding, she is guilty of sin. However, her Hajj is considered valid. It is reported that Ahmad is of the opinion that a woman can perform Hajj without a Muhrim, she can travel in the company of trusted companions.

Ibn Serean, Malik, Al Awzaa'e and Ash-Shaf'i are of the same opinion which does not hold the accompaniment of a Muhrim as obligatory for the validity of Hajj. It is allowed for a woman to perform Hajj with trustworthy companions. Malik followed a middle course for he was of the opinion that it is allowed for a woman to perform Hajj without a Mahram provided that she is accompanied by a group of trustworthy women. Ash-Shaf'i was of the opinion that it is allowed for a woman to travel to perform Hajj accompanied by a free trustworthy Muslim woman if she has no husband, Mahram or trustworthy group of women to travel with. Al Awzaa'e stated that a woman is allowed to perform Hajj with a group of women. Needless to say, these rulings dealt with obligatory Hajj. A woman's Mahram is the one who can never legally marry her e.g. her son, brother, grandson or nephew. A Mahaim must not be an evildoer, he must also be an adult or at least an adolescent.

The Muslim woman must meet the expenses of her companion e.g. husband or Mahram, who went through the hardships of travel for her sake. A group of scholars agreed that if she cannot afford the expenses of a companion e.g. her husband or Mahram, she is not obligated to perform Hajj. A husband or the Mahram is not obligated to travel with a woman so that she might perform Hajj if there is no one else but him even if he is to travel at her expense. No one is obliged to give up his convenience and go through the hardships of Hajj so that another person might do what is required unless he is legally obligated, rather, he has the choice. A husband should not forbid his wife from proceeding for obligatory Hajj. He has no right to prevent her from doing what is her obligatory duty. He may prevent her from performing Hajj voluntarily. It is desirable for a woman to seek her husband's permission for the prescribed Hajj. If he grants her his permission, she may leave for Hajj but even if he refuses, she may still proceed for Hajj. The same applies to Hajj in fulfillment of a vow. Imam Ahmad was of the opinion that it is unlawful for a widow in 'Edda - the prescribed time in which she must abstain from marriage for four months and ten days after the death of her husband - to perform Hajj.

[Niema Shaheed]

As Salamuu Alaikum,

As I am new to this forum, please forgive any mistakes I make here. I have a question:

My son knows a Muslim man who is incarcerated and may never again taste freedom. He is married to a Muslim woman who wants to take her Hajj and he has given her his permission to go. Once completed for herself, she has the understanding that she may take a second Hajj on behalf of one who cannot go; in this case, her husband.

1) Is she correct? Is it possible to make a second Hajj for one who cannot make the journey?

2) If someone makes Hajj for a second person, is that Hajj credited to the second person as if he/she had completed the journey himself/herself in the eyes of Allah?

Thank you for any wisdom you might share, In'shallah

As Salamuu Alaikum,

Niema Shaheed

[Muslimah]

wa alykom as salam sister

most welcome to our small family here, Alhamdulelah we see ourselves of a family more than a forum.

as for your question, yes one is allowed to take a second haj as long as he/she completed the fard on behalf of someone else.

according to the incident during the Haj of the Messenger (PAPBUH) when a woman came asking him that her father can not be stable on a camel back in an indication of his age and health limitation. She said shall I make haj on his behalf, the messenger approved it.

And yes Insh aAllah it will count as the person performed the haj

May Allah bring ease to this family ameen

[Ibn_kumuna]

Salaam Alaikum!

I just wanted to say, Salaam Alaikum!, sis.

--Ibn

[Niema Shaheed]

Dear Sisters,

As Salaamu Allaikum,

Thank you so much for your warm welcome. I have not joined any message board sites before this, for fear of getting false/misleading advice. I have also been afraid of getting into arguments with Christians who would like to send hatred to an American woman who has freely chosen to be Muslim. Somehow I feel Allah's guidance here, and I am so happy.

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. I know it will be of much help to this man and his wife. It is very sad to see a man commit an act that places him in prison for the rest of his life. May Allah have mercy on him.

May Allah bless you for your time and generosity on my behalf.

As Salaamu Alaikum,

Niema

[Ibn_kumuna]

Salaam Alaikum!

Sister Niema, I am Muslim by choice as well. I converted about two years ago, so no need to feel alone and confined. Also, I enjoy having fruitful dialogues with non-Muslims; I believe such opens a wide variety of understanding--fortunately. Here, you might meet some opposition to Islam, but no doubt, the opposition that you will meet is welcomed and honest. Please enjoy yourself and Allah (swt) bless–Ameen!

From you convert brother, Ibn

[Muslimah]

as salam alykom

sister Neima, it makes us happy that u express comfort for being here. Insh aAllah your stay will be fruitful for all of us. No worries, besides Ibn there are other reverts around too sister, I use revert!!!!

Insh a Allah u will find here a family just like we all do (Hamd)

[Dan]

Bismillah

As salam alaikum

I don't know if you can tell from my so obviously arabic name but I am a convert as well. Alhamdulillah, Allah Has Brought you to our little family. Insha'Allah I look forward to hearing from you some more. :smilingfl

As salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu