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IRSYAD HUKUM KE-109: HUKUM MENUJU MENUNAIKAN HAJI/UMRAH DENGAN MENAIKI BASIKAL
What is the ruling on travelling to Mecca for Hajj or Umrah by bicycle?
Short answer
The matter is discussed under istita'ah (capability), namely the requirement of provisions and transport for the obligation of Hajj and Umrah, following the majority of scholars.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Hajj & Umrah
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The matter is discussed under istita'ah (capability), namely the requirement of provisions and transport for the obligation of Hajj and Umrah, following the majority of scholars. In the present day, bicycles, alongside aeroplanes, ships, cars and motorcycles, may be classed as a means of transport to reach Mecca. Capability includes sufficient wealth for the journey and for the family left behind, as well as physical ability to travel without severe harm.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Para fuqaha' mengatakan setiap yang boleh ditunggangi seperti unta, kuda, baghal dan keldai boleh dikira sebagai kenderaan.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KE-109: HUKUM MENUJU MENUNAIKAN HAJI/UMRAH DENGAN MENAIKI BASIKAL”, 25 April 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/1273-irsyad-al-fatwa-ke-109-hukum-menuju-menunaikan-haji-umrah-dengan-menaiki-basikal. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-performing-umrah-by-bicycle/