Children in Ihram for Hajj Who Did Not Complete It Due to Illness

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this person asks and says: Regarding the children who performed Hajj with us last year, who were ten and eleven years old, they entered ihram from the miqat, but they were struck by a health crisis and did not complete the rest of the Hajj. What is required of us, the mother and the father?

Answer:
It is obligatory for you, since you took them with you and they completed their Hajj, as long as they are in the state of ihram for Hajj, they do not exit it except by completing the rites. However, if the illness overcame them and they are unable to continue, this is considered being prevented (muhasar); the illness has prevented them. They must exit the state of ihram and pay a fidyah (ransom payment) for each one. If they are unable to proceed with the Hajj, then each one must pay a fidyah and exit the state of ihram. But if they are able to proceed with the Hajj, but there is an effect of the illness with them, they have no choice but to complete their Hajj. Yes.