The Effect of Dangerous Contagious Diseases on the Ability and Acts and Rituals of Hajj

In this paper, the effect of dangerous contagious diseases on the ability and acts and rituals of Hajj is studied. This library research concludes that if the contagious disease is dangerous and deprives the affected person from the opportunity to perform the rituals until the last possible time, he would lose the ability and in the case that his financial ability remains, he should take action in the next year. However, if he is healthy and is afraid of contracting a contagious disease existing in Saudi Arabia, if the conjecture of contracting the disease is strong and rational, the fear of contracting the disease prevents the obligation of Hajj and in case he knows or it seems strongly probable to him that preventive and appropriate measures will be taken against the spread of the disease in Saudi Arabia, such a fear does not prevent the obligation of Hajj. In that case, if, despite precautionary and preventive measures, he contacts a contagious disease and at the same time, following a physician's instructions, he is able to complete his acts and rituals before the time expires, even if he confines himself to performing the minimum obligations and rituals, his Hajj is sufficient (Mujzi). Otherwise, illness and failure to perform the acts indicate his inability in that year.