Is Hajj Obligatory on Women?
Source: Fatāwā Amunpūrī by Shaykh Ghulām Muṣṭafā Ẓahīr Amunpūrī
❖ Question
Is Hajj obligatory for women?
❖ Answer
Yes, Hajj is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam. It is obligatory upon every adult man and woman who possesses the required capability (istiṭāʿah). The general proofs from the Qur’an, authentic Hadith, and the consensus of the Ummah affirm this.
❖ Scholarly Consensus
◈ Imām al-Nawawī (d. 676H):
((أجمعت الأمة على أن المرأة يلزمها حجة الإسلام إذا استطاعت))
“The Ummah has unanimously agreed that if a woman has the means, Hajj becomes obligatory upon her.”
— Sharḥ al-Nawawī 9/104
Conclusion
- Hajj is obligatory for women just as it is for men, once they meet the conditions of capability.
- There is no difference in obligation between genders regarding this pillar of Islam.
