(a)State the three different types of Hajj. (b)Highlight the conditions required before the performance of Hajj.
Explanation
Types of Hajj *Ifrad (Hajj alone) *Qiran (combination of Umrah and Hajj without a break). *Tamattuc (combination of umrah and Hajj with a break otherwise known as Hajj of enjoyment. *Conditions required before the performance of Hajj. *The performance of Hajj is compulsory only for Muslims. *Such Muslims must be of mature age (puberty) *Another condition is that they must have the strength (physical fitness) to undertake the journey. *Another condition for the performance of Hajj is that the person must be sane (sound mind). *Not only that, they must also have the financial means to embark on the journey. *Safety of life and properties of the intending pilgrim to and from Hajj. *Intending pilgrims must also make enough provisions for their dependants before embarking on the journey. *He or she must be free (not a slave). *Intending female pilgrim must be in the company of a Mahram (husband or unmarriageable.)