#Side_Benefits@madrasatunaa

Umrah and Hajj for Children Parents are encouraged to take their children with them for Umrah and Hajj whenever possible because it allows them to experience acts of worship from a young age and builds a connection with the sacred places. Even if a child does not fully understand every rite, they are still rewarded, and the parents are rewarded for guiding them. Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that a woman lifted up a child and asked the Prophet ﷺ: “Will this child receive the reward of Hajj?” He ﷺ replied: “Yes, and you will also receive a reward.” However, this Hajj or Umrah does not replace the obligatory Hajj or Umrah that becomes due after reaching puberty. A Step by Step Guide A child who can understand and follow instructions (mumayyiz) should perform the rites as much as they are able, with the guardian helping when needed. A very young child (non-mumayyiz) is taken into ihram by the guardian, who intends that the child is participating in the pilgrimage. At the miqat, the guardian intends in the heart for the child to enter ihram, and says: لبيك اللهم عمرة عن (child's name) “Labbayka Allahumma ‘Umratan ‘an (child’s name). The guardian should help the child with anything they can't do themselves: • Clean the child before ihram • Protect them from the prohibitions of ihram as much as reasonably possible • Recite the talbiyah for them if they can't • Carry them during the rites when needed ▪️Avoiding Ihram Restrictions The guardian should try to prevent the child from: • Using perfume after entering ihram • Cutting hair or nails • Hunting • Covering the head of a male child If a child does something due to their age or lack of understanding, many scholars hold that no penalty is required because the child is not legally accountable. ▪️Nappies A baby in ihram may wear a nappy. If the nappy becomes soiled, there is no sin upon the child. The guardian should clean the child before tawaf whenever reasonably possible. ▪️Clothing in Ihram For a boy: • Wear ihram clothing as much as possible • Keep the head uncovered during ihram For a girl: • She wears normal modest clothing • She may cover her head • She is not allowed to wear niqab or gloves in ihram ▪️Tawaf and Sa’i A child who is able should perform tawaf and sa’i themselves. If they cannot, they may be carried. For an infant or very young child, the guardian carries them during tawaf and sa’i. ▪️Hajj Rites The child is taken to ‘Arafah, Muzdalifah and Mina. If the child is able, they participate themselves. If not, the guardian assists them. The guardian may throw the pebbles on behalf of a very young child who cannot do it. ▪️Cutting Hair at the End For a boy: • Shaving the head is preferred • Trimming is also acceptable For a girl: • A small amount is trimmed from the tips of the hair • If the hair is very short, even a small amount is sufficient. Source: https://t.me/madrasatunaa/324