Q 33: What is the textual proof that Pilgrimage (Hajj) is compulsory?
Q 33: What is the textual proof that Pilgrimage (Hajj) is compulsory?
A ---Allah, Most High says:
{And perform properly (i.e. all the ceremonies according to the ways of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)), the Hajj and 'Umrah for Allah}.
(Al-Baqarah, 196)
Allah says:
{And Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) to the House (Ka` bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for one's conveyance, provision and residence)}.
(Al' Imran, 97)
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) says:
"O people, Allah has made Hajj obligatory for you, so perform Hajj ".
(Sahih Bukhari)
He (Peace be upon him) says:
" (
The superstructure of) Islam is raised on five (pillars): The Oneness of Allah, performance of Prayer, payment of Zakah, fast of Ramadan, and Pilgrimage (to Mecca) ".
(Sahih Bukhari)
