Can a Woman in ’Idda Appoint Someone for Hajj If She Made a Vow?—Shaykh Irshad Sedick
Shafi'i Fiqh
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick
Question
Can my mother appoint someone to perform Hajj on her behalf during her ‘Idda?
Answer
In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains whether a woman in her ’idda period may appoint someone to perform Hajj on her behalf if she had made a vow to do so.
Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master’s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.