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Hajj of Children 245
has further stated, ‘We have learnt from this Ḥadīš that children are
rewarded for the virtuous deeds they perform, and their parents are
also rewarded. Therefore, make them offer Ṣalāt and fast regularly.’
(Mirāt, vol. 4, pp. 88)
Question 2: If a child performs Hajj, will his Farḍ be fulfilled
Answer: No. One of the prerequisites for Hajj being Farḍ is ‘puberty’.
A’lā Ḥaḍrat Imām Aḥmad Razā Khān
has stated, ‘Hajj is
not Farḍ upon a child. If he performs Hajj, it will be a Nafl one and
only he will be granted a reward. However, the father or the guardian
etc. of the child will gain the reward of teaching him. If conditions
exist after the child has reached puberty Hajj will become Farḍ
upon him. The Hajj he performed in childhood will not suffice.’
(Fatāwā Razawiyyaĥ referenced, vol. 10, pp. 775)
Question 3: How many types of children are there with regard to
the rites of Hajj
Answer: There are two types of children in this regard:
1. A mature child is the one who can distinguish between cleanness
and uncleanness, right and wrong and is aware that Islam is a
means of salvation. (Irshād-us-Sārī Ḥāshiyaĥ Manāsik, pp. 37)
2. An immature child is the one who cannot distinguish between
the aforementioned things and is unaware of them.
Question 4: Will a mature child have to perform the rites of Hajj
Answer: Yes. A mature child should perform all acts of Hajj himself.
If he even misses Ramī etc. then he will not be required to pay
expiation. (Baĥār-e-Sharī’at, vol. 1, pp. 1075)