Is it permissible for my wife to appoint me as her agent for stoning the pillars, as she has a small child?

The questioner : Hello, yes, Honorable Shaykh. Regarding the agency for stoning the pillars, I am with my wife and we have a small child who is four months old. Can she appoint me to stone the pillars for her?

The Shaykh : If she is unable to stone them herself, she may appoint you.

The questioner : Thank you.

The Shaykh : But if she is able to stone them, even at night, she should do so.

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, thank you, Honorable Shaykh.

The Shaykh : I tell you, regarding the child, do not let her enter the state of ihram.

The questioner : The child is small, yes.

The Shaykh : No, do not let her enter ihram, do not let her enter ihram.

The questioner : Do not put the child in ihram.

The Shaykh : Because her entering ihram now would be a hardship for you and for her. Do you know the crowds and the heat?

The questioner : Thank you, Honorable Shaykh.

The Shaykh : And this is not an obligatory matter, praise be to Allah.

The questioner : Praise be to Allah, thank you.