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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can a Women Travel Without a Mohrem (Proxy) for Hajj?

  • Al-Hafiz says: "Among the Shafi'ite scholars the most commonly accepted opinion in this regard is that a woman may travel with her husband, or one of her Mohrem relatives, or a group of trustworthy women, or even one such (trusted) woman companion. According to one view, reported by Al-Karabisi and recorded as sound in Al-Muhazhib, a woman may travel by herself provided the way to Hajj is secure and safe. This applies to both Hajj and Umrah".
  • It is reported in Subul as-Salaam: "A group of scholars hold that an old woman may travel without being accompanied by any mohrem relative."
  • This permission for a woman to travel without a mohrem in the company of trusted companions or when the journey to Hajj is safe is supported by what is reported by Bukhari from 'Adi ibn Hatem, who says: "I was with the Prophet (peace be upon him) when a man came to him and complained of poverty. Another man complained about highway robbery. Thereupon the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'O 'Adi! Have you seen the city of Hira in Iraq?' I said: 'No, but I have heard about it.' The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'If you lived long enough you will see that a woman will travel from Hira and will perform Tawaf round Ka'bah, and she will have no fear except that of Allah."
  • This opinion is supported by the fact that 'Umar gave permission to the wives of the Prophet (peace be upon him) to perform Hajj while accompanied by Uthman and Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf. Uthman would announce them to people telling them to avoid looking at them or coming close to their camels.
  • If, however, a woman fails to abide by this provision and performs Hajj alone - without being accompanied by any mohrem - her Hajj would still be valid.
  • The author of Subul as-Salaam says that Ibn Taimiyyah said: "Hajj of a woman without a mohrem is valid, and likewise of a person who is financially not able to perform it."
  • In brief, those for whom Hajj is not compulsory due to sickness, poverty, fear of highway robbery, or in the case of a woman because no mohrem is available to accompany her, if these people nonetheless perform Hajj, it will be credited to their account. Some of them try their best (and exert themselves to the utmost) like those performing Hajj on foot, while others are guilty of sins, such as those who beg others to help them perform Hajj, or a woman that performs Hajj without a mohrem male companion. Notwithstanding their valid excuse, if any of these people perform Hajj, it will be quite valid, for their sin relates to their (choice of unlawful) means and has no bearing on the objective as such.
  • It is reported in Al-Mughni: "If a person, not obliged to perform Hajj because he is unable (financially) to do so, should seek to perform Hajj, suffering hardship, traveling on foot and without necessary provisions, his Hajj will be quite valid and acceptable."

2. Does Elmadina Travel offer services outside the United States?

  • We do not currently offer our service outside of the Unites States. Contact Us and we will gladly provide you information on Hajj services in your area.

3. When is my Hajj deposit due?

  • Your Hajj Deposit is due immediately after the submission of your Hajj Application. The remaining balance is due before the last day of Ramadan. To confirm your seat, please send us a check or money order immediately.

4. What are the required documents, and when is it (with the payment) due?

  • All Required Documents and full payment (including all fees, and add-on amounts) must be received no later than the last day of Ramadan.

5. Who leads your groups?

  • Elmadina Travel has many Imams (Scholars) who speak several languages to lead you during Hajj. Our scholars are there to assist and answer any questions you may have. They will make sure that everything goes well.

6. I am having a problem obtaining my "Meningitis" Vaccination before the last day of Ramadan deadline.

  • Vaccination should be taken as soon as possible. Original Vaccination certificate is required. Photocopies are not allowed. Vaccination certificate MUST BE stamped.

7. When will my trip be confirmed?

  • It will take at least 24-48 hours from the day we receive your deposit payment before we can send you the initial trip confirmation.

8. How do you match roommates at Hajj in Mecca & Madina? Can I choose who I stay with? What if I am not comfortable with who I am staying with.

  • We have no set guidelines in assigning people to rooms, but we do take into consideration age, location, and profession. The brothers are separate from the sisters. If you have any special requests, let us know when you are registering (i.e. husband and wife)

9. Is the hajj draft and Qurbani included in the price?

  • Hajj Fee is NOT included in our package price. Please add $300 for the Hajj/Visa Fee. Add $130 for Zabiha / Qurbani (Sacrifice).

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