What is the minimum age at which Hajj can be performed in order to fulfill the obligation?

· 22 Ramadan 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 4338English
Hajj and Umrah (Pilgrimage)

Question

My daughter is nearly 12 years old.At what earlirest age I should take her for the Hajj pilgrimage in order that her Fardh obligation to perform the Hajj is fulfilled.

Answer

If a female performs Hajj after attaining puberty, her Fard Hajj will be fulfilled.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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