How Many Conditions Are There Which Make Hajj Due?Islamic Fiqh

 How Many Conditions Are There Which Make Hajj Due?

                                                                                 

                                                                                      

                                                                           Answer:

 There are nine conditions which, if found, make Hajj due otherwise not:

(1) Islam (to be Muslim),

(2) Ehraam,

(3) The due time of Hajj,

(4) “Makaanمکان ” (appointed place, station) i.e.

Masjidul Haraam(مسجدالحرام)  for Tawaaf(طواف) , Arafaat(عرفات)  and Muzdalifa  (مزدلفہ)for Wuqoof, Minaa(مِنیٰ)  for Ramee(رمی) , Haram for sacrifice meaning each and every rite and ceremony of Hajj is to be observed at the place, station appointed for it,

(5) Sense of distinction,

(6) Sanity. A child who does not possess sense of distinction and mad man who is bereft of sanity cannot perform the rites for which "Niyat" (intention) is must like "Ehraam" or "Tawaaf. So somebody else should make intention on their behalf and as for the rites which do not need “Niyatنیت ” like Wuqoof-e-'Arafah they can observe themselves,

(7) Fulfillment of obligatory act of Hajj unless there is any disability or excuse,

(8) Non-occurance of physical intercourse after putting on Ehraam and prior to Wuqoof. If done, Hajj will be invalidated and

(9) Performance of Hajj in the same year one adopted Ehraam.