Saudi Ulama Fatwa: Pilgrims Must Have Hajj Visa, These Are the 3 Sanctions If Violated

Fatwa of Saudi Ulama: Pilgrims Must Have Hajj Visa, Here are 3 Penalties if Violated

Dream - The government emphasizes that prospective pilgrims who want to perform the obligatory hajj must have a hajj visa. According to the Media Center Team of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Widi Dwinanda, this regulation is in accordance with the fatwa of the Saudi Council of Senior Scholars which requires a hajj permit for anyone who wants to perform the hajj.

He said, there are four reasons conveyed in the fatwa. First, the obligation to obtain a hajj permit is based on what is regulated in Islamic law. The goal is to regulate the number of pilgrims in such a way that people can worship peacefully and safely. This is a legitimate legal goal determined by evidence and Sharia rules.

"In addition, the obligation to obtain a pilgrimage permit according to the requirements of sharia. This will guarantee the quality of service provided to the pilgrims," said Widi Dwinanda in a written statement, Saturday, May 18, 2024."

Saudi Ulama Fatwa: Pilgrims Must Have Hajj Visa, These Are the 3 Sanctions If Violated

Hajj Permit

To third, continued Widi, the obligation to obtain a hajj permit is part of obedience to the government. Anyone who complies will be rewarded, and anyone who disobeys will be sinful and deserving of the punishment determined by the government.

The fourth is that unauthorized hajj is not allowed because the losses it causes are not limited to the pilgrims, but extend to other pilgrims.

"The harm caused by the violator is a greater sin than the harm caused by the perpetrator alone,"
"katanya." translates to "he/she said."

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Furthermore, Widi revealed that the Saudi Government has established sanctions for performing Hajj without a visa and official tasreh.

The following is the translation of the provided 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any HTML tags: Fine of 10,000 riyals for every citizen or expatriate caught without a hajj permit. Deportation of expatriates who violate the hajj regulations and banning them from entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the specified period as stipulated by the law.

3) Double the fine (2 x 10,000 riyals) for repeated violations. 4) Anyone who coordinates pilgrims who violate the hajj regulations without permission is subject to a maximum prison sentence of 6 months and a maximum fine of 50,000 riyals.

Special conditions for women performing Hajj

Special Requirements for Female Pilgrims, Especially During Menstruation to Ensure the Validity of Worship

In addition to fulfilling the obligatory hajj requirements, women must also meet several special conditions.

Fatwa of Saudi Ulama: Pilgrims Must Have Hajj Visa, Here are 3 Penalties if Violated

Hajj Permit

"The harm caused by the violator is a greater sin than the harm caused by the perpetrator alone,""katanya." translates to "he/she said."

"The harm caused by the violator is a greater sin than the harm caused by the perpetrator alone,"
"katanya." translates to "he/she said."