Who Is Eligible to Perform Hajj?
Certain conditions make a Muslim eligible to perform Hajj Badal. First of all, the person appointed to perform Hajj on someone else’s behalf should be a sane Muslim.
Following this, before entering the state of Ihram, the person performing Hajj Badal should make intention (Niyah) on behalf of the person he is performing Hajj for.
While performing Hajj Badal for someone who is disabled or chronically ill or too old, one can only fulfil the obligation after they have been authorized. This means that it is up to the Aamir to send the Ma’moor of their choice.
Moreover, the Ma’moor – appointed person – should perform the Hajj (Hajj Al-Qiran or Hajj Al-Tamattu) according to the desire of the Aamir – the one who authorizes them. Lastly, the person who is performing Hajj Badal should at no cost miss any Fard (imperative actions) and is advised to perform it with a pure heart.
Eligibility for Ma’moor:
The first condition to be Ma’moor is that you should be a mentally and physically fit Muslim. A Ma’moor can be either man or a woman Ma’moor. They should start their journey from Aamir’s place and perform it according to Aamir’s wish.
Most importantly, you are only eligible to be a Ma’moor once you have fulfilled your own obligation of Hajj.
Eligibility for Aamir:
Aamir is someone on whom it is compulsory to perform Hajj. Still, they are unable to do so due to medical or physical illness, and that is also only if the disability or disease is permanent. Moreover, Aamir is supposed to support Hajj Badal financially.
However, Hajj Badal cannot be performed in the following conditions:
You cannot perform Hajj Badal for two or more people at once.
Hajj Badal cannot be performed on behalf of someone who is financially unstable or poor (as Hajj is not compulsory on them).
Hajj Badal will not be accepted if someone aims to earn money through their act.