The Hajj of a Minor: Does It Count as the Hajj of Islam?
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Question:
This questioner asks, Honorable Shaykh, about the Hajj of a minor who has not reached puberty. Honorable Shaykh, does it count for him as the Hajj of Islam?
Answer:
No, it is a voluntary Hajj for him. When he reaches puberty, the Hajj of Islam becomes obligatory for him if he is able to perform it, and his Hajj before reaching puberty remains a voluntary act for him. Yes.
This questioner asks, Honorable Shaykh, about the Hajj of a minor who has not reached puberty. Honorable Shaykh, does it count for him as the Hajj of Islam?
Answer:
No, it is a voluntary Hajj for him. When he reaches puberty, the Hajj of Islam becomes obligatory for him if he is able to perform it, and his Hajj before reaching puberty remains a voluntary act for him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (071) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1435-11-29] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (40:00)
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