Fatwa #106118 January 2004Canada
Can an unmarried woman perform hajj with the money that she has earned herself?
Question
I am an unmarried muslim woman and I wish to perform the Hajj accompanied with my father or my brother using the money I have earned. Will this Hajj count as the obligatory or fard Hajj that I am supposed to perform in my lifetime? Or would I have to perform it again after I get married?
Answer
In principle, it is necessary for women to be accompanied by a Mahram (men she cannot marry) when undertaking a journey. Therefore, it is permissible for you to perform Hajj with your father or brother who may serve as a Mahram for you.
Once you have performed the Hajj before marriage, you will be absolved from your obligation. It is not necessary to re-perform the Hajj after you get married.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Once you have performed the Hajj before marriage, you will be absolved from your obligation. It is not necessary to re-perform the Hajj after you get married.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai