Is it permissible for a woman to take her son with her for Hajj, even if he is young?
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The questioner : Yes. Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.
The questioner : How are you, Shaykh?
The Shaykh : I am well, and all praise is due to Allah. I praise Allah.
The questioner : I have some questions, Shaykh. One of my relatives wants to perform Hajj, and she has a young son. Does that prevent her from performing Hajj, Shaykh? She says he needs care and such.
The Shaykh : Is it obligatory or voluntary?
The questioner : It is not an obligatory duty.
The Shaykh : Okay, would the child be harmed if she took him with her?
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.
The questioner : How are you, Shaykh?
The Shaykh : I am well, and all praise is due to Allah. I praise Allah.
The questioner : I have some questions, Shaykh. One of my relatives wants to perform Hajj, and she has a young son. Does that prevent her from performing Hajj, Shaykh? She says he needs care and such.
The Shaykh : Is it obligatory or voluntary?
The questioner : It is not an obligatory duty.
The Shaykh : Okay, would the child be harmed if she took him with her?
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1340- هل يجوز للمرأة ان تأخذ ابنها معها للحج وإن كان صغيراً ؟ /سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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