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What is Hajj Al-Badal (Proxy Hajj)? Book now
Hajj Badal—also known as Badal Hajj, Hajj al-Badal, Hajj-e-Badal (Urdu), or Proxy Hajj—refers to the act of performing the obligatory Hajj pilgrimage on behalf of someone else. This is typically done when a person is unable to perform Hajj themselves due to a chronic, incurable illness, old age, or because the person has already passed away.
Islamic Ruling on Hajj Al-Badal
Performing Hajj Badal is permissible according to all four major Islamic schools of thought (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali). It is a valid way to fulfil the obligation of Hajj for someone who is genuinely unable to undertake the journey themselves.
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Once in a Lifetime: Hajj Badal may generally be performed once per individual.
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Hanafi View: The Hanafi school permits performing multiple Hajj Badal on behalf of a deceased person.
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Condition: The person carrying out Hajj Badal must have completed their own obligatory Hajj before performing it for someone else.
Eligibility & Conditions for Performing Hajj Al-Badal
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The person appointed to perform Hajj Badal must be a sane, practicing Muslim.
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At the time of entering Ihram, they must make a clear intention (niyyah) to perform Hajj on behalf of the individual for whom the Hajj is being undertaken.
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Authorisation is essential: The appointed person must have been given permission—directly or through a will—to perform Hajj Badal. They cannot delegate this responsibility to someone else unless authorised to do so.
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The type of Hajj performed—Ifraad, Tamattu, or Qiran—should follow the preference of the person who appointed them, if known.
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The appointed individual must fulfil all obligatory (Fard) of Hajj.