I am sixteen years old. Is it permissible for me to appoint someone to perform Hajj on my behalf?

Question : Sultan Muhammad al-'Amir. I mean, I just turned sixteen. If, for example, an older young man performed Hajj on my behalf, would that be valid?

Answer : It is not permissible for you to appoint someone to perform Hajj on your behalf because you are able to do so. Since you are sixteen years old, if you are able to perform Hajj this year, then perform it. Otherwise, wait until you are able to perform the rites yourself, because it is not permissible for anyone to appoint another person to perform the obligatory Hajj on their behalf unless they are unable to do so due to an incapacity that is not expected to end, such as an elderly person or a patient from whom recovery is not expected. As for one who is in your situation, he should wait until he is able to reach the House, so that he performs the rites himself.