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Hajj 2027

Is Hajj fard on me?

Hajj is obligatory once in a lifetime on an adult Muslim of sound mind who is physically and financially able and has a safe way to go. This checker helps you think it through. It is not a fatwa.

Last checked: November 2026. Written for pilgrims travelling from the UK.

Scholar review pendingThis page follows the mainstream position and notes where the schools of thought differ. Before launch it will be reviewed by a qualified scholar. Always follow your group's scholar on the day.

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Money (rough figures are fine)

Don't include your mortgage, car finance or other debts you pay monthly, as long as you are up to date. Do include missed repayments and anything you owe that is due now.

This is not a fatwaScholars set out the conditions of Hajj, and some details differ between the schools of thought. Use this to think it through, then speak to a scholar you trust about your own situation.

The conditions in brief

  1. Being Muslim
  2. Adulthood (puberty)
  3. Sound mind
  4. Physical ability
  5. Financial ability: enough for Hajj after debts due and your family's needs while you are away
  6. A safe route, and today, being able to get a Hajj permit

Evidence and references

Hadith numbers follow the standard numbering (Sahih Muslim: Muhammad Fu'ad Abd al-Baqi). Each reference was checked against the source text on November 2026.

Common questions

Do I have to pay off my mortgage before Hajj?

Many scholars say long-term debts paid in instalments, like a mortgage, don't stop Hajj being obligatory as long as you keep up the payments. Debts due now should be paid first. Ask a scholar about your situation.

If I can afford it, should I delay Hajj?

Most scholars say that once Hajj is obligatory on you, you should not delay it without a valid reason.